American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 225 April 2018 | Page 32

Dirt bred, feature rich, street wise
Founded by two riders in 1985 as MX knee brace
specialists, Rancho Dominguez, California based EVS
is one of the most recognized and respected off-road
protector and apparel brands in the world.
So, when in February a newsletter dropped into the
AMD inbox with details of a new riding jacket and
apparel range (well, new to us anyway) with highly
streetable and cross-over market potential, the EVS
pedigree got us interested.
Always interested in apparel revenue opportunities
for V-twin industry dealers (authorized and
independent shops) that appear to be a “cut above”,
that apparel range is their ‘Compton’ series of
jackets, vest and gloves.
According to EVS, the ‘Compton’ leather jacket is
designed to “keep you safe and stylish, on the bike
and off. This jacket features premium high-abrasion
resistant grain leather with strategically placed
perforated leather panels for airflow.”
Made from 1.0-1.2 mm premium grain leather with
high-abrasion resistance, features include
articulated rider position fit, strategically placed
perforated leather panels for additional airflow,
removable CE shoulder and elbow protection, back
protector pocket for CE spine protection (sold
separately), reinforced elbow and shoulder panels
and integrated black reflective piping for high
visibility.
In addition to being a “ride fit”, ergonomic
practicalities include zipper pockets and gusset
sleeve closures, rear belt loop attachment system,
adjustable side waist tabs and quilted liner with two
internal chest pockets; the ‘Compton’ is available in
black or brown.
For those who prefer the look and feel of an old-style
waxed cotton textile riding jacket, the Compton
textile jacket is made of high-grade 11 oz black
waxed cotton with premium grain leather panel
details. There is black reflective piping detailing for
high visibility and it has removable CE shoulder and
elbow protection.
Details include a similar articulated rider position fit,
back protector pocket for optional (separately sold)
CE spine protector, zipper pockets and gusset sleeve
closures, right sleeve stash pocket (nice), rear belt
loop attachment system, adjustable side waist tabs
and two internal chest pockets.
To complement the Compton jackets, wearable on its
own, the Compton vest features a drop tail and over
the jacket rider fit. It is made of high-abrasion
resistant manufactured PU leather (leather made
from the inner splits of the hide and finished with a
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AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - APRIL 2018
Todd Lentz, Senior Vice President: “We are
increasingly finding that our designs,
production and protection values are finding
favor with all parts of the riding community -
from Touring to Street, and especially with the
safety and style conscious new generations of
riders that are entering the market”
polyurethane coating – highly resistant to water
penetration with a high fade resistance) and has
accordion stitched side panels for extra comfort.
Details include heavy duty center front Vislon zipper
with internal storm flap, two zipper front pockets for
easy access during riding, back protector pocket for
CE spine protection (sold separately) and interior
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