REV’IT! describes the Neptune GTX as the answer to a true multi-purpose suit. When offered the opportunity to wear and compare it to their ladies’ Sand suit [ADVMoto May 2015 edition], I was excited to see what REV’IT! had to offer.

One thing that makes REV’IT! suits stand out is that they’re designed by women, and the resulting product successfully straddles the delicate balance between functionality and fit. The pants form nicely to my figure, which is a rare thing in the motorcycling world. Not only do they fit and look good, they’re as comfortable on the bike as they are walking around. They don’t even have that swishing sound so common with riding pants. The three-layer construction allows me to easily mix and match according to the weather. The outer shell has a Teflon coating and is quite water-resistant, with small but effective ventilation zippers for those very hot days. The removable GORE-TEX liner is waterproof and breathable, and its PacLite Technology prevents sticking to the legs in high humidity environments. A removable thermal liner provides extra weather protection without adding bulk, which is one of REV’IT!’s most noteworthy design strengths.



The Neptune jacket is extremely comfortable, yet fits my form beautifully without loose areas, adjusting to varying temperatures and humidity with ease. REV’IT! has redesigned its removable GORE-TEX inner jacket so it can be worn independently from the outer jacket—a great touch that helps save space in the gear bag by not needing to pack an extra jacket. And there’s very little added bulk or restriction of movement when wearing both the thermal and waterproof layers.

The suit comes in two fitting options: Regular and Touring, with the Regular jacket noticeably short for long-torso women. It also does not come with a back protector. However, for $50 the REV’IT! Seesoft insert provides the same CE-2 protection and comfort to match the rest of the suit.

The number one thing I’d like to see are more usable pockets. REV’IT! has redesigned the external pockets to be top-access only for both jacket and pants. This does prevent accidental spilling of contents, but doesn’t allow me to walk with my hands in my pockets and makes it nearly impossible to access pockets while riding. The Neptune jacket has two snapped front pockets that are sized for a small wallet or a flip phone. The jacket does have an internal zipped pocket and two internal Velcro pockets for larger items, as well as the large horizontal lower back pocket.



Neptune pants have two slit pockets that are located exactly where the hip bends, providing a good place to keep cash or other soft items.

Overall, the REV’IT! Neptune is a truly appealing suit for the woman who rides in a variety of terrain and conditions, but also wants to stay comfortable when walking around town. It’s breathable, moves comfortably when riding off road, and stays cool during long, hot, on-road stretches on both my upright dual-sport and my forward-cant sport-touring bike. The REV’IT! suit still dominates over all other suits I’ve worn and remains my go-to suit for maximum versatility, comfort, and protection. MSRP: $570 (jacket) | $450 (pants) RevItSport.com

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