Leatt, known for their innovative motorcycle protection equipment and clothing, is taking on the adventure touring market. Their 7.5 ADV line for 2025 comprises DriTour gear for wet weather, FlowTour for warm rides, and MultiTour for all-season exploring. We selected MultiTour gear for its flexibility, pairing it with warm-season 7.5 X-Flow gloves. Leatt’s 9.5 Carbon helmet completes the outfit.
Common Cloth
The 7.5 MultiTour jacket and pants share fabrics, rain protection, and armor. Their exteriors are Leatt’s RipStop nylon overlaid with Superfabric in abrasion-prone areas. The rain liners use the company’s Hydradri Max material, a three-layer, waterproof/breathable fabric that boasts an impressive 30.0mm / 30.0 g/m² hydrostatic head rating. Thermal liners are insulated polyester.
The flexible, vented armor is yet another Leatt product, 3DF impact foam, which they claim will withstand multiple impacts without degrading. Protection throughout meets EN1621 Level 2 standards, and the clothing has a limited 5-year warranty that covers material, manufacturing, and/or workmanship defects.
Leatt ADV MultiTour 7.5 Jacket
Comfort is the first thing I noticed about all-season MultiTour, thanks in large part to the 3DF elbow/forearm, shoulder, back, and chest armor. A slinky lining makes donning the jacket a breeze, while adjustments at the wrists, arms and waist tailor the fit. The rain and thermal liners snap into jacket, individually or together. They attach at the sleeve ends by small zippers that can be tricky to operate, especially with cold hands. I would prefer the snap-and loop system for its relative ease of use.
With the liners removed the MultiTour has excellent ventilation via zip-open chest panels that expose large substantial areas of mesh and zippered inner arm vents. On the back, zippers reveal a square foot of mesh for flow-through. The 7.5’s hydration system includes a tubing conduit to a front clip and carries weight on the shoulders instead of pulling on the rider’s back.
The jacket’s frontal storage comprises waterproof patch pockets atop hand warmers, a waterproof vest pocket, and a key hideaway. The back offers waterproof and mesh compartments, while the liners add three more pockets. Other features include waist-cinch straps on each side, no-flap sleeve straps, and magnetic catches for the front ventilation covers. Plush material lines the collar, which closes with a hook-and-loop strap. The jacket is also configured for a neck brace.
In action, the MultiTour was all-day comfortable and kept me dry in the rain. I was warm on a 40-degree morning with both liners installed and a medium base layer, and comfortable with the liners out in warm weather. My only criticisms are those small liner zippers and having a soaked outer jacket after a rain ride—fine for day rides or hotel stays, not so great for tent camping. Without a doubt, the jacket is top quality gear built to take a beating while protecting its occupant. Sizes are S – 3XL.
Note: Riders can reduce complexity by considering Leatt’s FlowTour ($499) which has a rain liner wearable under or over the jacket, or DriTour ($599) with rain-proof shell and wearable thermal liner.
ADV MultiTour 7.5 Pants
Leatt’s MultiTour pants are a great match to the jacket—comfortable, protective and practical. Their sizeable hip pads are welcome, given that not all riding pants include them. Zippered front and rear vents bring cooling air to the thighs and heat-resistant panels shield the lower legs. On the inside, leather knee overlays add grip and protect the fabric. The MultiTours have stretch material at the crotch, knee, and rear yoke for all-day comfort and a slick, boot-friendly lining at the lower end. As expected, they they performed as well as the jacket in the rain.
Waterproof thigh pockets offer copious storage, with smaller pockets above. A plastic ratchet secures the waist, with two hook-and-loop adjustments snugging the sides. Given the larger zippers and more room to work, attaching rain and thermal liners at the hem is much easier than on the jacket. Leatt includes braces with the MultiTours, which are most welcome with both liners installed. Sizes are S – 4XL (30-42 inches).
Leatt ADV 7.5 X-Flow Gloves
Leatt’s warm-weather gloves put NanoGrip, a Japanese polyester nanofiber, in the palm of the rider’s hand. Claimed benefits include touchscreen compatibility, a close and comfortable fit, and excellent grip wet or dry. In sum, the X-Flows worked as advertised and are among the most comfortable motorcycle gloves I’ve worn, and they meet EN13594:2015 Level 1 for knuckle protection.
Their grip is firm without being sticky, a padded leather lower palm provides unobtrusive abrasion protection, and Leatt’s soft, ventilated ReaFlex impact gel covers the knuckles. The standard model secures at the cuff and over the wrist with hook-and-loop. In addition, Leatt offers the 7.5 Subzero and Hydradri models for cold and wet riding, respectively.
ADV 9.5 Carbon Helmet Kit
Leatt’s top-line adventure helmet, the 9.5 Carbon, weighs just 3.25 pounds in the size small that I tested. Sold as a kit, Leatt’s ADV helmets include clear and photochromic face shields, a set of 4.5 Velocity goggles, and a Pinlock 120XLT anti-fog insert.
The 9.5 features a six-layer carbon matrix shell and four-density impact foam. Leatt’s 360-degree Turbine Technology pads reduce brain-damaging linear and rotational energy. A plush, washable lining and magnetic Fidlock latch are the final touches. Leatt makes the ECE 2206- and DOT-approved helmet in three shell sizes to cover head sizes XS through 2XL.
Leatt designed their ADV helmets for flexibility in use and comfort on long rides. The visor and wide-view face shield are easy to remove, and the goggles can be worn with or without the shield. The twin top vents provide good airflow over the head but are a bit stiff to open and close. A large vent on the extended chin bar effectively cools the face.
I found a lot to like about the Carbon. For starters, it fits me perfectly and is as comfortable as any helmet I’ve worn. Second, the aerodynamics are excellent—no buffeting, buzzing, or catching in the breeze. Next, the photochromic shield adjusts immediately to lighting changes. And finally, the Pinlock insert kept the shield clear in a double-whammy of rain and fog. Leatt has a contender here, offering a high quality, lightweight helmet with first-rate accessories at a competitive price.
Jacket – ADV MultiTour 7.5 | $649
Pants – ADV MultiTour 7.5 | $449
Gloves – ADV X-Flow 7.5 | $100
9.5 Carbon Helmet Kit | $799
Images: Leatt, John Robertson
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