FIRSTGEAR Kilimanjaro 2.0 Women’s Motorcycle Jacket Grey/Black- Large

FirstGear Women's Kilimanjaro 2.0 Jacket (Grey/Black) | Size Large

When you are out on a long dual-sport trip, an adventure tour, or a daily commute through unpredictable weather, a basic riding jacket will let you down the minute a storm rolls in. Cheap gear starts leaking at the seams, swells up with water weight, and leaves you freezing cold when the wind hits at highway speeds. The FirstGear Women's Kilimanjaro 2.0 Jacket (Part Number: fsg525846-1) is built precisely to solve these miserable road conditions. This premium, heavy-duty textile jacket is engineered with a dedicated women's tailored cut. It combines a completely waterproof exterior shell with integrated impact protection, keeping you totally dry, warm, and focused on the road ahead instead of wrestling with the elements.

FirstGear constructs this jacket out of a highly rugged, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric that offers excellent slide protection while locking rain completely out. Instead of using a cheap inner liner that lets the outside of the coat get heavy and waterlogged, the outer fabric itself is treated to repel water instantly. For safety, the jacket comes pre-loaded with high-grade impact armor inside the shoulders and elbows, along with a pocket for a back protector. It is also designed with multiple adjustment points at the waist, arms, and collar, allowing you to pull the fit tight so it won't flap in the wind or let freezing air blast down your sleeves at 70 mph.

Features and Benefits

• 100% Waterproof Outer Layer: Built using a high-tech waterproof, breathable nylon fabric that locks out heavy downpours while letting body sweat escape so you stay dry inside.

• Women's Tailored Large Fit: Cut specifically for a woman’s frame with a tapered waist and slightly widened hips, giving you total freedom of movement on your bike without looking bulky or loose.

• Shoulder and Elbow Impact Armor: Features integrated protective armor right at the joints to absorb impact force if you drop your bike on slick asphalt or loose gravel trails.

• Underarm and Chest Flow Vents: Equipped with heavy-duty waterproof zippered vents that you can slide wide open on hot afternoons to pull air through, then zip tightly shut when it starts raining.

• Deep Waterproof Cargo Pockets: Includes oversized exterior pockets with fold-over storm flaps and secure interior pockets to keep your phone, wallet, and registration paperwork safe from water damage.

Vehicle Fitment and Rider Sizing

This item is a piece of premium universal rider apparel designed to shield you across all riding styles. It does not bolt to a bike, but fits perfectly for the following rider profiles:

Important Rider Fitment Notice: FirstGear cuts the Kilimanjaro 2.0 with a roomy, long-distance touring profile. A Women's Size Large is intentionally designed to leave space underneath for a fleece jacket, a heated vest, or thick base layers. If you prefer a painted-on, tight sportbike fit and only plan to wear a thin t-shirt underneath, make sure to check your chest and waist measurements against the official FirstGear sizing guides before buying.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: fsg525846-1

• Garment Type: Long-Distance Adventure Touring Textile Jacket

• Gender/Sizing: Female Specific Construction / Size Large

• Color Pattern: Two-Tone Grey and Black Outer Shell

• Material Composition: High-Denier Abrasion-Resistant Nylon Fabric

• Waterproofing Grade: Full Immersion Exterior Membrane with Taped Seams

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this jacket a heavy winter coat, or can I wear it during hot summer rides?

The Kilimanjaro 2.0 is designed as an all-weather protective outer shell. It doesn't come with a bulky, permanently sewn-in thermal winter lining, which is exactly what experienced long-distance riders prefer. This setup lets you run the jacket comfortably in spring, summer, and autumn by using the zippered ventilation slots to dump body heat. When winter hits or you ride through high mountain passes, you simply wear your own fleece layer or heated liner underneath to block out the cold.

How should I clean this jacket without ruining its waterproof coating?

Never throw this jacket into a standard washing machine with harsh powder laundry detergents or liquid fabric softeners, as those chemicals will clog and destroy the breathable waterproof fabric. First, pull out all the protective elbow and shoulder armor from their internal velcro pockets. Wash the nylon shell by hand in a tub of cold water or use a gentle front-load machine cycle with a specialized technical wash liquid (such as Nikwax Tech Wash). Always hang the jacket up on a heavy hanger to air dry completely away from direct sunlight.

Are the outside pockets safe for a smartphone during a heavy storm?

Yes, the lower main cargo pockets on the front are designed with a heavy fold-over storm flap and water-resistant zippers specifically to keep water from seeping in. However, if you are riding through an absolute downpour for hours at a time, we always recommend placing highly sensitive electronics or key fobs inside the internal zippered dry pockets located safely behind the main front closure zipper for total protection.

What do I do if the sleeves feel too loose or flap at highway speeds?

FirstGear added multi-point adjustable straps directly onto the biceps and forearms of the sleeves. If you strip off your heavy under-layers during warm weather and find the sleeves are too loose, you can pull these snap straps down tight against your arms. This completely stops the nylon fabric and the internal elbow armor from shifting around or flapping wildly in the wind when you are traveling at high speeds.