I bought the matching Akito Desert jacket and trousers about 3 years ago and have used the jacket consistently, which I think is excellent in pretty well all respects for the budget. It's protected me from rain and a minor spill when my i over revved the bike on new tyres - at about 30mph it had a couple of nicks on the sleeve and that was it.

It could benefit from coming with a back protector but these can be bought and inserted afterwards. Hence 4 stars not 5.

Not used the trousers that much as the zip went at the boot end - hence 4 stars not 5, otherwise kept dry and comfy. If you are heading for a monsoon buy a cheap waterproof coverall - I have over trousers but never needed them. Anyway, I decided I did not want to look like Ewan or Charlie on the way just to the coast and bought some excellent BKS Kevlar Jeans - they worked very well too in the above spill

Bought Akito Edge jacket and have been wearing it regularly since I got my first bike about 10 months ago. Have worn it in rain and it's kept me dry but I don't know if I would trust it for long distance rainy riding. I don't know why other people have complained about the rainproofing, it kept me totally dry after half hour rides in pouring rain. Jacket is really comfy and well shaped, lots of adjustments, zippable cuffs, etc. The jacket is surprisingly warm too, have worn it in freezing temps and still kept me warm and the wind out, and it's also great for summer riding. For £50 you really can't complain!

The Akito waterproof motorcycle jacket is good cheap kit. Would highly recommend. Very comfortable on the bike and off. Jacket is very warm also.. in summer removing lining will maintain heat levels. All in all a very good piece of kit.. looks nice as well.