Richa Titan 2 hoodie review | Stylish women’s urban textile jacket

Date reviewed: December 2025 | Tested by: Julie Brown | Price: £159.99 | www.nevis.uk.com

Living just outside a big city, I wanted to ride more to meetings and shopping rather than drive, so I bought a Honda SH300i scooter. I also wanted to be able to walk around comfortably in my riding kit without looking like a round-the-world adventurer or MotoGP racer, so I’ve been looking for some comfy-but-protective and stylish-looking kit that fits the bill.

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie on review here is something I wouldn’t have considered until I saw the specs. It’s AA rated for protection, has D3O armour fitted including a back protector, is very comfortable to wear and looks great off the bike.

Granted, the Richa Titan 2 hoodie is probably not the kind of kit you’ll do thousands of miles in, but I’ve done around 300 miles in it on 20 trips so far...

Pros & Cons

Construction and fit

The outer shell of the Richa Titan 2 hoodie is a mix of cotton, polyester and spandex. The lining is 40% Kevlar and 60% polyester. The hood is removeable and there is D3O armour fitted in the elbows, shoulder and back.

YKK metal zips feel like quality items on the main zip and hood, and there are two outside pockets that fasten with a press stud and two inside pockets.

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie has an elasticated collar, waistband and cuffs. It also has belt loops to secure it (loosely) to a pair of jeans, and a press stud to secure the back of the hood to the main garment to stop it flapping about.

The fit is good, but there’s no way to fix the armour in position around my elbows and shoulder, so it will move around a little.

Protection & Certification

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie is certified to AA rating under EN17092. That was a surprise to me because the material feels much softer than regular bike kit. The Kevlar in the lining will provide the additional abrasion resistance required for EN17092 level AA.

I only wear the Richa Titan 2 hoodie in low-speed, urban environments where I would expect most incidents to be a low-speed tumble so the biggest challenge in this hoodie would be around burst and seam strength (both also tested as part of the EN17092 requirements) and whether the armour stays in place to absorb the impact in a tumble as the rider hits the floor.

The other questions for me are whether the elasticated cuffs and waist would stay in position in a slide or ride up my arms and body exposing flesh to abrasion injuries.

I like that the armour is top-quality D3O, and especially that a back protector is included (a lot of manufacturers charge extra for back protection, claiming their customers prefer to have the choice), but it’s a shame it’s just the lower protection Level 1 throughout.

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Pockets

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie has two external pockets that fasten with a press stud. These pockets are small and mostly useful for putting my hands in or carrying things like mints and loose change.

The zipped inside pocket is big enough for a wallet/purse and there’s a phone pocket in the lining too, although, like the rest of the garment, it’s not waterproof

Fastening

The main zip feels robust and is easy to use. The cuffs are elasticated, meaning gloves get worn over the top of them, which isn’t a problem because the Richa Titan 2 hoodie is not waterproof so there’s no advantage to be gained wearing gloves under cuffs.

The collar and waist are elasticated to stop the wind inflating the Richa Titan 2 hoodie,  and two small loops in the waist allow it to be fastened to your jeans to help reduce the chance of it riding up your back.

Adjustment

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie has no size adjustment, but you can take the hood off if you want thanks to a zip around the neck. The only place where I’d question a lack of adjustment is in the arms, where the armour can move. In this style of garment it’s understandable, but really it comes down to fit, so just check for yourself when buying, and don’t be afraid to try different sizes.

Ventilation

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie has no external vents, so the only way to control airflow on a very hot day is to unzip it slightly (with the hood removed) or unfasten the belt straps and let the wind blow up your back. I wouldn’t want to do that, but thanks to not having a waterproof membrane, the outer fabric and Kevlar lining does let air through when you’re moving. Obviously a hoodie is going to get hot in peak summer whether it’s protective or not, but I tend to take it off when I’m walking around if it gets hot.

Even with the big screen on my SH300 scooter though, when I’m moving this is fine.

Warmth

2025 was a warm summer on the south coast and I was always warm enough in the Richa Titan 2 hoodie at the low speeds I was riding. I haven’t used it since the end of September.

Liner

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie has a fine mesh liner inside that’s comfortable against your skin and doesn’t get too sticky in the heat.

Waterproofing

The Richa Titan 2 hoodie is not built to be waterproof, but it does resist a light shower reasonably well when walking about, and even on the bike I didn’t get wet for five minutes in a light shower at 40mph, which got me halfway home before the water came through. Fortunately, my scooter has reasonable weather protection and a taller, aftermarket screen, so I stayed reasonably dry anyway.

Cleaning

The labels say the Titan hoodie can go in the washing machine (with armour removed). I haven’t tried it yet because the low speeds, scooter screen and mostly urban riding mean it’s survived the summer fly-free.

Three alternatives to the Richa Titan 2 Hoodie

There’s a good range of protective hoodies and causal on the market now. Here are some others to consider…

• Roadskin Armoured Hoodie, £149.99 | Available in mens and womens cuts, this AA-rated hoodie is very good, and comes with full Level 2 armour. Our only criticism is that we’d prefer it without the waterproof membrane, so it’s a bit cooler in summer. Read the full review of the Roaskin Armoured Hoodie here.

• Spada Blade Hoodie, £149.99 | This AA-rated hoodie comes with Level 2 armour (including the back), and looks great. We haven’t reviewed it yet, but you can find it here.

• Weise Stealth hoodie, £149.99 | Very similar in price, design and spec to the Richa Titan, but with Level 2 armour at the elbows and shoulders. BikeSocial hasn’t tested it yet, but you can find it here.

These are just three of many alternatives – you can find all the textiles we’ve tested here  and be sure to regularly check for the discounts available through Bikesocial membership.

Richa Titan Hoodie review: Verdict

I wanted something to wear when nipping in and out of town that looked good, was comfy off the bike and had decent protection.

Richa’s Titan 2 hoodie took a few trips before I felt confident in it, despite the AA protection rating, as I’m not used to this style. I still probably wouldn’t choose it for a longer ride on faster roads (though I know a lot of riders do love touring in hoodies), but the lack of a waterproof membrane means this is one of the cooler motorcycle hoodies to ride in when it’s hot, so works great for me.

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