{"product_id":"bela-artrex-touring-motorcycle-textile-jacket-black-grey-red","title":"Bela Artrex Touring Motorcycle Textile Jacket Black Grey Red","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBela Artrex Textile Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer riding gear has one job: keep you cool without leaving you unprotected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Artrex Air 2.0 does exactly that. It's a purpose-built warm-weather jacket with an open-mesh outer shell, Cordura-reinforced impact zones, and CE-rated armour already fitted. This is the Black\/Grey\/Blue variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBELA makes gear for riders who actually ride, not just park. The Artrex Air 2.0 reflects that: functional construction, honest materials, and nothing unnecessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Ride in the Artrex Air 2.0?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jacket works across three clear use cases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily commuters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who need airflow in urban traffic without sacrificing shoulder and elbow protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekend riders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heading out on familiar roads in warm conditions who want a jacket that's light and easy to wear all day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer tourers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covering distance through southern Europe where heat management matters as much as protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not a four-season jacket. It's not trying to be. If you're riding in hot conditions and want real ventilation with real armour, this is worth a close look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTL;DR:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mesh summer jacket with Cordura reinforcement, CE EN1621-1:2012 shoulder and elbow protectors, back protector pocket, neoprene collar, and full YKK zip closure. Suited to city commuting and warm-weather touring across the UK, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Jacket Breathe So Well?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe short answer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe outer shell is an open-weave mesh fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a solid textile with vent zips cut into it. Air passes through the main body panels directly. At speed, the difference is significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inner lining uses a finer mesh construction that helps draw heat away from your base layer. You're not just getting surface-level airflow. It moves through the jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor riders commuting through Spanish or Portuguese cities in July, or touring Italian coastal roads in summer, this kind of airflow isn't a luxury. It's the reason you'd choose this jacket over something heavier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection and Visibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket ships with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE EN1621-1:2012 certified shoulder and elbow protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e already installed. A back protector pocket is built into the jacket and accepts a Level 2 back pad if you want to upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflective stripes sit on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshoulders and back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding low-light visibility without changing the jacket's overall profile. For evening commutes or early starts, that passive visibility matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket is water-resistant and handles light splashes and brief showers adequately. It's not designed for sustained rain, so carry a shell if the forecast looks uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main body panels use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesh Outer Shell K-204\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the fabric doing the real ventilation work. It's an open-weave construction that lets air pass through, not just around, the jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCordura Polyester 600D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers the impact zones. It's tough, abrasion-resistant, and holds up in a slide where lighter fabrics won't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure panels use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePU-coated Taslan Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which adds shape and light weather resistance to areas that need a bit more rigidity. The flex panels use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaslan Soft-Micro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a lighter version of the same family that moves naturally with your arms without pulling or bunching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal zones are lined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaffeta Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving a smooth backing and additional abrasion resistance underneath. The inner lining itself is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which draws heat away from your base layer rather than trapping it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStretch areas use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycra Polyester blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that lets your arms move freely in a riding position without the jacket fighting back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collar is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaminated Neoprene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It sits soft against the neck, seals out wind, and won't chafe on a long day in the saddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePockets and Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezippered waist pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e handle the essentials: licence, cards, phone. They're YKK-zipped and sit at a natural reach point whether you're on or off the bike. Straightforward and functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit and Adjustability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGetting the right fit in a mesh jacket matters more than in a textile one because there's less structure holding things in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artrex Air 2.0 gives you multiple adjustment points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelcro cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to seal sleeves over gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist Velcro closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a snug or relaxed fit depending on what you're wearing underneath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable buttons on the biceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to dial in upper arm fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full-length YKK front zip is smooth and reliable. For a jacket you're putting on and taking off every day, that consistency adds up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"164\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"427\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-weave Mesh K-204\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCordura Polyester 600D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaminated Neoprene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length YKK Coil Zip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelcro cuffs, waist, bicep buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 zippered waist pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCE EN1621-1:2012 shoulder\/elbow fitted; back pocket included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacket CE Certification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot CE-certified as a garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this jacket suitable for motorway riding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. The mesh construction performs well at higher speeds. Cordura panels and CE-rated armour give adequate protection for road riding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it come with a back protector?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No, but the back pocket is included. It fits a Level 2 back pad, which you can add separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I wear a layer underneath?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. The multiple adjustment points give enough room for a thin mid-layer on cooler mornings without the jacket feeling baggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it good for UK summer riding?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It's well-suited to the UK's warmer months. For unpredictable British weather, pack a lightweight rain shell as backup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is this different from the other colour variants?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Construction, materials, and fit are identical across all variants. Only the accent colour changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"70\" data-start=\"30\" data-section-id=\"wsjehk\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"BELA","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770610550,"sku":"CH-120612","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770545014,"sku":"CH-120613","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770512246,"sku":"CH-120614","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"L \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770479478,"sku":"CH-120615","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770577782,"sku":"CH-120616","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770708854,"sku":"CH-120617","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770741622,"sku":"CH-120618","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"4XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770774390,"sku":"CH-120619","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":55317948170614,"sku":"CH-120620","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770446710,"sku":"CH-121759","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770643318,"sku":"CH-121760","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"8XL \/ Black\/Gray\/Red","offer_id":57278770676086,"sku":"CH-121761","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/0991\/9897\/files\/24087.jpg?v=1745243299","url":"https:\/\/maximomoto.co.uk\/products\/bela-artrex-touring-motorcycle-textile-jacket-black-grey-red","provider":"MaximoMoto SL - Motorcycle Clothing Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}