DOWNTOWN TO OUTSTATION

My Rynox Riding Gear Experience

- Sohil Nikam

Motorcycle gear has always been a balancing act for me.

Finding that sweet spot between safety, comfort, and style is harder than you might think. You want enough protection to trust it on Indian roads, enough ventilation to survive traffic, and enough style so you don't look like a stormtrooper strolling through the corridors of the Death Star. Rynox, a homegrown brand that's built a reputation for functional, rider-focused gear, recently handed me three of their pieces to live with: the Downtown Pro Jacket, the Stealth Air Pro Pants, and the Air GT Gloves. Over the last few weeks, I've commuted, toured, and even run errands in them, and here's how they stacked up.

DOWNTOWN PRO JACKET

At first glance, the Downtown Pro doesn't scream "motorcycle jacket." Finished in a deep midnight black with minimal branding, it's more urban bomber than biker gear. That's exactly the point. You could walk into a meeting, a dinner, or a coffee shop without drawing much attention. The shell is heavy-duty 3D mesh, with knitted polyester chest panels hiding reflective fibres that light up after dark. Airflow is decent but not ideal.