| SEPTEMBER 2014

PRODUCT TEST

Held Sixty-SixPrice £190 Info www.held-uk.co.uk

Tucano Urbano Urbis 4GPrice £169.99 Info www.tucanourbano.co.uk

ScoresComfort 9

Bad weather 6

Good weather 8

Practicality 9

TOTAL 32/40

ScoresComfort 9

Bad weather 7

Good weather 8

Practicality 8

TOTAL 32/40

I’m not fussed about nostalgia

but there’s a timelessness to

this practical jacket.

Behind the waxed cotton

outer is a breathable membrane

that has been waterproof over

several thousand miles, and

there’s CE level 1 armour in

shoulders and elbows. Comfort

is a large appeal of this jacket.

It’s great on a laid-back bike,

the cuff poppers keeping

draughts out, and the sleeves

are a good length.

It’s even more comfortable off

the bike. If I’m walking to the

local shop, or indeed the local,

I’m more likely to grab the

Sixty-Six than a leather jacket.

It also has plenty of pockets.

Inside there are three: two

wallet types and a phone-sized

one. There are four external

pockets, but gents wouldn’t

want to put much in the larger

chest pockets, as you’d look

like you had bad moobs.

The Sixty-Six isn’t

particularly retro in style so it

looks fine with most non-

sportsbikes. But its appeal is

comfort and flexibility. This is a

bike jacket that works really

well when you’re riding – and is

even better off the bike.

Simon Weir

This is the ringer, as it’s not a

waxed cotton jacket. It’s here

because it’s cut to look like one,

and designed to be functional

and stylish on and off the bike.

If you want a waxed cotton

jacket because you like the

smell and the feel, stop reading

here. But if you like the look and

want a really good motorcycle

jacket, this is worth exploring.

It’s easy to put on and take off

and it’s soft and comfy, with

enough size adjustment to

ensure a good fit for a wide

variety of riders, and not too

heavy or stiff. There’s also a

removable waistcoat, which

provides extra warmth, plus

loads of pockets inside and out.

On the road, it’s really comfy.

With the waistcoat removed

there’s still enough padding to

keep you feeling cocooned,

while the lack of stiffness gives

a good amount of movement.

Some rain got through when

we rode in an all-day deluge.

The jacket soaked up a lot of

water, so it became heavy and

took ages to dry.

You’ll have to provide your

own back protector, but given

how well this jacket generally

works, it’s very good value.

Colin Overland

Long armsAlthough the jacket is on the short side, the sleeves are a good length for on-bike use.

StylingHigh collar, breast pocket and belted waist all echo theclassic Belstaff/Barbour look.

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