Ceno Mesh Jacket - Two Wheel Freaks Review

Komodo Ceno Mesh Jacket
Posted by Mirage
Monday, 11 May 2009
Words and Photos by Mirage

I’m not one who enjoys riding in extreme temperatures like when the local bank sign reads 110 degrees outside or conversely when it’s 5 below. So when the leaves change into a full spectrum of color and start falling to the ground like a lead balloon or when the air is filled with grass clippings and the sound of birds chirping is when I take pleasure in riding the most.

Obviously I’m painting a picture of fall and spring but not everyone has a "change of seasons" so riding in hazy, hot and humid weather might be a daily occurrence. Even during those times every rider should be protected and wear quality gear (e.g. jacket, boots, gloves, helmet, etc.). There’s no denying the fact that I’m a big advocate for wearing proper gear and I always wear all of my gear when I go riding (as you should also). That being said wearing full leathers even when the temperature isn’t hitting triple digits but none the less still hot out does make riding less enjoyable.

Komodo has a cure for such a dilemma of "should I ride in a t-shirt or sweat in a leather jacket." Their Ceno Mesh Jacket gives you the best of both worlds: protection and air flow. The former is accomplished by the Ceno’s CE rated armor and polymesh shell.

The Ceno has high density temper foam in the back, shoulders, and elbow areas. The fit is on the athletic side so you should pass on the hotdog or cheesy fries when attending the next bike night if you want to fit into the jacket comfortably.

There’s an inner pocket which although small can easily hold your wallet and there are two pockets on the front for carrying anything that won’t fit inside. The Ceno comes with a thin liner but once removed (it’s easily removable via a zipper); you can get more airflow in to cool you off when the dog days of summer occur.

The Ceno also has reflective 3M stripes on the front and rear for night visibility which lit up like a Christmas tree when I snapped the accompanying photos. I’m glad that Komodo added this safety component since almost 60 percent of motorcyclist fatalities occur at night (as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics).

I wore the Ceno for short and long rides and was cool and comfortable during those times. I did feel a bit like Travis Pastrana as the Ceno has a motocross "look and feel" to it which may or may not be a good trait based upon your viewpoint.

The quality of the Ceno is second to none. Komodo is known for their craftsmanship and it shows in the Ceno as the whole jacket is constructed without any stitches misaligned, rough cuff ends or zippers that appear frail and would fall apart after only two pulls.

If you’re looking for a jacket that will provide you ample protection while not giving you heat stroke in the process then look no further than the Ceno.

The Komodo Ceno Mesh Jacket retails for $149.95, is made for multiple sizes (S, M, L, XL and XXL) and comes in the following colors: Red; Blue; Yellow and Black.

Visit Komodo’s web site (www.komodogear.com) to go shopping or to learn more about other products offered by Komodo.