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Mosko had been working on this for a while and say they will have stock in about three weeks for sale.
 
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Clockwise from the blue Signal riding jersey ($59); Forcefield Pro Shirt ($279; meant to be worn under jacket); Basilisk jacket ($599) and pant ($499); Deluge rain suit with eVent material/pant combo where it can be worn over your pants or under your jacket for wind/rain protection ($299 jacket, $249 pant); Imbricate base layer (not shown; $39) with four way stretch and anti-microbial, seamless.

The Basilisk pant comes with a really cool real leather belt called the Autotomous they also sell separately that I’d love to get my hands on ($?).
 
My impression is that these are all top quality stuff. Mosko is known for soft luggage so why should we trust a new line of clothing? The answer seems to be in the years of r&d they’ve done and countless iterations.
 
I tried on the Basilisk jacket and am very impressed. Great venting, packs light and small, super high end water proof and breathable fabrics, the best zippers, etc...
 
Seems ideally suited for enduro much more than touring so small to big bike segments.
 
I’m thinking kind of like if Klim and Leatt had a hot interlude at Burning Man and this is their hip post-modern love child
 
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I like the protection of my Leatt armor but have to remove the armor from my Klim jacket if I want that as a cover. I have Leatt’s jacket too but haven’t used it much yet. I really like the colors too. Klim’s black with a patina of dust is my favorite color but sometimes it’s nice not to look like everyone else.

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I like the protection of my Leatt armor but have to remove the armor from my Klim jacket if I want that as a cover. I have Leatt’s jacket too but haven’t used it much yet. I really like the colors too. Klim’s black with a patina of dust is my favorite color but sometimes it’s nice not to look like everyone else.

So much more comfortable when riding technical terrain with armor and a jersey. When I do this I bring a light pull over rain jacket. Combination works well. Starting off cold in the morning is a good rule because you warm up pretty quickly throughout the day and ride. Mix of Adv riding gear and MX gear are good options. I do prefer the protection of Klim gear when on the road and in between camping spots.
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Checked out all their gear at the recent Seattle meetup at the Wick/Motoshed. The new apparel is nice. Fit and quality is good. I typically wear XL Klim jackets. The Basilisk XL jacket was a good fit but wouldn’t accommodate under armor. The pants are a little unusual with the zippered extensions on the legs. Gives another 2” of length but really seemed like a cost cutting measure to avoid making tall versions but adding costs/complexity to normal. Seems like most people would never use; either leave extended or normal. Overall, nice stuff but not something I need or would want to pay the asking price.

All the Mosko crew (and Double take) were great. Super knowledgable and helpful. Going to be ordering a Reckless 10 for my 350.

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12 hours ago, zodillyicous said:

Checked out all their gear at the recent Seattle meetup at the Wick/Motoshed. The new apparel is nice. Fit and quality is good. I typically wear XL Klim jackets. The Basilisk XL jacket was a good fit but wouldn’t accommodate under armor. The pants are a little unusual with the zippered extensions on the legs. Gives another 2” of length but really seemed like a cost cutting measure to avoid making tall versions but adding costs/complexity to normal. Seems like most people would never use; either leave extended or normal. Overall, nice stuff but not something I need or would want to pay the asking price.

All the Mosko crew (and Double take) were great. Super knowledgable and helpful. Going to be ordering a Reckless 10 for my 350.

So I've actually talked to Mosko about the pants legs and I guess it was a decision they made because it was easier to carry one length and then multiple waists because of manufacturing and accountability. This was also before they hired an actual clothing guy. They realize the zipper will only really be used one time so they are hoping the next run they can do different inseam lengths too. I'm sure there is more to it than that but that's what I remember.

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Mosko Moto Basilisk Riding Gear Review


OVERVIEW:


I recently had the opportunity to do a 1,200 mile camping trip through Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park aboard my R1200GSA. I didn’t get to do any off roading since my wife was on her BMW R1200R but some of the situations apply. We left San Diego and departed for the mountains seeing a temperature range of 65 to 105 degrees on the trip depending on the location. The E Vent material did an amazing job at keeping my temperature regulated even when it was at its hottest. I felt it allowed me to sweat a little but the venting directed airflow to help keep me as cool as possible in that much heat. I tried for a while just running the armor and jersey in the extreme heat and the hot air dried my sweat up quick and left me feeling much hotter and more dehydrated. However, if anyone has entered Sequoia National Park from the south side it is an awesome tight twisty road with a speed limit of 25 mph which means cars go 10 mph so it was awesome when it was super hot to be able to take the Basilisk jacket off while it was slow going and still have impact protection. I think this is exactly what it was designed in mind for except while off-roading but I think this use case applies.


FIT:


For reference here are my measurements based off of Mosko’s fit guide.


HEIGHT: 6’4” (76”)

WEIGHT: 235 - athletic build

CHEST: 45

SLEEVE LENGTH: 36

WAIST: 38”

INSEAM: 34-35”


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JACKET, JERSEY, and BASE LAYER
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I was on the larger size for the XL but on the smaller end for the XXL. After talking with Sarah she recommended I go with the XXL. I think it was a wise recommendation because now I have plenty of room to layer warming layers underneath if need be. This would be entirely dictated by your local climate and how cold you are willing to ride in. The jacket itself doesn’t have a lot of adjustment except for the large velcro side panels which do a great job at taking out all the extra material in the torso. I decided to utilize the Forcefield Ex-K harness and Pro Pants to wear underneath the Basilisk jackets and pants. I won’t go in depth about the armor since it is meant to be your preference but I included it for fit reference. I would say the Forcefield EX-K harness is thicker than most other armor sets I’ve seen and even so there is plenty of room in the jacket for the armor. I would recommend getting the same size Mosko jersey as your jacket because it should fit well over the armor. Be aware the laser cut logo on the back has a plastic feel to it and is not meant to worn against the skin. It is meant to be used as part of this system so it isn’t an issue if you are wearing a base layer and armor. The Mosko base layer is good at moisture wicking and after the trip I can report it doesn’t stink at all (individual stink may vary). The bonus for me since I use the EX-K harness the base layer is cut longer on the sleeves to account for the armors strap placement.



PANTS:


I ordered the pants in a size 38 which is inline with my jeans size. The pants are probably my favorite piece of the two because they are just so comfy. Having a set of Klim Badlands Pro I was amazed at how soft and pliable the pants were overall. The pants have a large boot opening so there is plenty of room for even my Sidi Crossfire 3s or my smaller diameter Sidi Armadas. The vent scheme is also a big highlight for me because I can’t believe having a knee vent isn’t a more common feature. The pants flow a great amount of air because of the large front vent and the massive rear exhaust vent. Between the two thigh vents are two pockets which I feel are both really big and are well placed on the pants to actually be useful. It was a perfect place for my key fob and wallet. The waist is also lined in a soft leather which is gentle on the skin with a hook and loop closure system. The female end has three different positions so depending on your waist there is some extra adjustment. Then the cherry on top is it comes with a wide and thick leather belt. The addition of the belt anchors down the pants to your waist and I never felt the pants were sagging or starting to droop.


OTHER:


The zippers on both the jacket and the pants are sublime and are probably some of the best I have used on motorcycle gear. The rubber tags on the zipper pulls are large and grippy. Even if the rubber tag does tear off down the road the metal portion is still large enough, I don’t feel like it will impact the use much. Additionally, the zippers are smooth and easy to use. I can appreciate the additional features on the jacket like the “dirt skirt” and the collar cinch but I haven’t had any real experience with them since it is hot and no rain in sight at the moment.


CONCLUSION:


I think the Basilisk jacket and pants are a superb piece of riding apparel and having ridden in it I think Mosko’s branding of being designed with an off road focus is accurate. I wouldn’t say you can’t use it for any other purpose but the biggest thing working against it is convenience. Where a typical riding jacket is just one zipper and your in your base layer it is more convenient to ride to work or the store. Now I think you could bridge the gap a little bit by your armor choice. If you bought armor like the Forcefield shirt that Mosko sells or countless other brands it would be pretty quick to shed all the layers but you’d still need to have a shirt handy. I think it will come down to your commitment and willingness to deal with the inconvenience then it will work for you. Now where road riding’s inconvenience is turned into off road riding’s convenience. I’ll be looking to do a Part II after a get more off road time during XLADV’s High Sierra event this coming weekend.

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