A $249.95 urban hoodie that hides CE armor
The Short Answer: The Alpinestars Radium Tech Hoodie is a $249.95 urban riding hoodie that looks like casual streetwear but carries CE A-class certification, Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armor and a windproof 3L tech shell with cotton inside. It’s Tech-Air 3 ready, fits slightly roomier than typical Alpinestars gear and has a permanently attached hood.
The whole point of the Radium Tech Hoodie is that nobody can tell it’s motorcycle gear. As Adam Waheed puts it in this SpeedAddictsTV review, “You don’t look like a motorcycle rider. You look like a person on the street just living their life.” Underneath that civilian look, though, is real CE-certified armor.
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Who Is the Radium Tech Hoodie For?
Urban riders who want a very casual-looking jacket that still has motorcycle safety protection built in. Alpinestars designed it as a lightweight, low-profile, windproof layer that’s easy to layer and looks good on and off the bike.
Price, Certification and Sizing
The Radium Tech is $249.95 (Waheed says $249) and comes in several colors. It’s CE certified to A class (EN 17092-4:2020), which Waheed describes as “a more basic abrasion certification.” Sizes run small through 4XL. Waheed (6 feet, 190 pounds) wears a large and says it fits nicely, a little roomier than other Alpinestars jackets but not enough that you’d need to size down.
Construction and Armor
- 3L tech shell with cotton inside for windproof performance and a truly casual look.
- Athletic fit with low-profile ribbed stretch cuffs.
- Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 armor in the shoulders and elbows. Waheed likes how it conforms to your body and extends well down the forearm and up past the elbow.
- Tech-Air 3 ready, so you can wear Alpinestars’ airbag underneath. “How cool is that?”
Pockets and Hood
Waheed found two hand pockets, one zippered and one not (“a little bit strange”), plus internal pockets on both the left and right sides. Alpinestars’ current U.S. listing describes two zippered hand pockets and an internal waterproof pocket, so check the version you’re buying.
The hood includes an attachment loop that lets you tuck it out of the way while riding. Alpinestars says the loop lets the hood be quickly fitted or removed; on Waheed’s sample, the hood is permanently attached.
Warranty and Verdict
Alpinestars covers the Radium Tech Hoodie with a one-year U.S. limited warranty. If you want discreet, certified protection for city rides and coffee runs, this is one of the most convincing disguises in motorcycle gear.
Alpinestars Radium Tech Hoodie Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Alpinestars Radium Tech Hoodie |
| U.S. MSRP | $249.95 |
| Warranty | 1 year (Alpinestars U.S. limited warranty) |
| Garment Certification | CE Category II, EN 17092-4:2020, A class |
| Impact Armor | Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 shoulders and elbows |
| Shell | 3L windproof tech shell with cotton interior |
| Fit | Athletic fit |
| Cuffs | Low-profile ribbed stretch |
| Hood | Hood with attachment loop |
| Pockets | Two hand pockets; internal waterproof pocket |
| Airbag Compatibility | Tech-Air 3 (V2) ready |
| Sizes | S–4XL |
| Colors | Black/Bright Red, Mastic/Aluminum, Night Navy/Royal Blue and others |
| Weight | N/A |
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FAQ
Is the Alpinestars Radium Tech Hoodie CE certified?
Yes. It’s certified to EN 17092-4:2020 A class and has Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armor.
Does the Radium Tech Hoodie run big?
Slightly roomier than other Alpinestars jackets, but Waheed says you don’t need to size down.
Can you wear a Tech-Air airbag with the Radium Tech?
Yes. It’s Tech-Air 3 ready.
Is the Radium Tech Hoodie waterproof?
No. Alpinestars calls the 3L shell windproof, and it includes an internal waterproof pocket.
How much is the Radium Tech Hoodie?
$249.95 in the U.S.
