Tenere 700: Olympia Dakar 2 Mesh Jacket & Pants

 Olympia Dakar 2 Mesh Jacket & Pants circa 2016-19

After 7 years riding with First Gear 37.5 Kilimanjaro riding jacket & pants with bonded waterproof layers that always felt hot & clammy in warm/hot weather & on the recommendation of a friend who has been using Olympia's Dakar 2 jacket system for  several years now I am preferring my recently acquired (used) Olympia Dakar 2 mesh riding jacket & pants that have a zip in thermal jacket liner & rain coat (that can be worn outside as well) & pant with rain over pants for much improved warm/hot weather comfort while not giving up too much on colder days, with the inherent compromise of having to stop to add or remove layers. This combo has been comfortable in temps as low as 6-8*C (43-46*F).

  

 

 

Olympia History

Olympia was an innovator in motorcycle riding apparel & made quality products priced below the premium brands in the late 2000s, but product quality, features & models declined after being bought by Motovan around 2015, which had financial difficulties over the years. The brand peaked imho with their X Moto & MotoQuest series Adventure jackets/pants introduced in the mid 2010s that pioneered the large zip open mesh vent panels & built-in hydration pack. 

Video from 2016 Revzilla Review

Product Info from MotorcycleGear.com

Olympia Dakar 2 Jacket

FEATURES

Delivers the ultimate in multi-season, multi-weather riding comfort. Equipped with our unique 3 Layer System Design, you can easily customize this jacket by simply adding or removing appropriate layers.

• Outer shell constructed in 500 denier Cordura® fabric with ballistic airflow mesh panels.
• Removable CE approved Motion Flex armor at elbows and shoulders.
• Removable CE approved Motion Flex articulated back protector.
• Cool mesh airflow lining.
• Custom Fit detailing at collar, cuffs, elbows and waist.
• Comfort neoprene framed collar.
• 3M Scotchlite® reflective piping at front, sides and back.
• 8” connecting zipper for pants.
• Eight storage pockets and a zippered waterproof back pocket.
• Over or Under rain jacket with removable Thermolite® insulation layer.
• Quality YKK zippers.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

TWO STAGE, OVER OR UNDER RAIN JACKET WITH STOW AWAY HOOD AND 360 NECK GATOR

Sturdy waterproof, breathable rip stop nylon shell, double storm flap front closure, adjustable cuffs, arms and waist, 3M reflective detailing at front and back. Removable Thermolite® insulation layer can be zipped into the main outer shell or rain jacket shell. A stow away under helmet hood with rubberized neck gator provides full circumference waterproof protection.

ZIP OUT FULL SLEEVE THERMAL LAYER

This handy INSULEX™ thermal layer is lightweight and packable to ensure multi-season riding comfort.

MULTI-LAYER SYSTEM

Equipped with our unique 3 Layer System Design, you can easily customize this jacket by simply adding or removing appropriate layers:

• LAYER 1 consists of a rugged outer shell cut in authentic Cordura® nylon with ballistic mesh panels for maximum airflow and superior abrasion resistance.
• LAYER 2 consists of a fully functional AquaRes™ laminated rain jacket that can be worn over or under the main outer shell. This jacket can also be worn as functional stand-alone sportswear.
• LAYER 3 consists of a removable full sleeve thermal layer with authentic Thermolite® insulation and an interior storage pocket.