I just received my Basilisk IR jacket today and took it for a quick 400 km ride. As another reviewer stated, ”best jacket I’ve ever owned”.

I’ve been on the hunt for a lighter weight, more packable replacement to my 9 year old Klim Badlands and had looked at the Basilisk several times over the years given how impressed I’ve been with other Mosko products, but wanted something with integrated armor. When the Boundary IR was released, I ordered one right away but found the neck opening too wide and given the stiffness of the material and size, was unable to cinch it in enough with the drawcord to take advantage of the jacket being waterproof. I also found the Boundary to be as heavy as my Badlands. It’s a quality jacket and if you’re looking for that level of abrasion protection, and have a thicker neck, it’s an amazingly built jacket. Mosko customer service as always, were amazing to deal with and facilitated an effortless return.

So the hunt continued and I began looking at a new Badlands, as well as offerings from Revit and Rukka. All offered great jackets, but the models I tried were heavy, have internal liners (hot) and just weren’t the light weight, packable and simple clean lines with basic pockets I was looking for. I get that everyone wants something different in a jacket, but having seven external pockets on my current Badlands, none of which are waterproof, just adds weight without function if I have to stop and move things every time it starts raining. Still a great jacket, but just doesn’t suit my needs any longer and is showing its age and wearing out.

When the Basilisk IR was released I was pretty excited and again ready to pull the trigger, but was concerned about the size of the neck opening and its ability to keep most of the rain out. But, given how easy returns are with Mosko, I ordered the jacket and was impressed right from the moment I unpacked it and put it on.

Amazing mobility and awesome materials which I know will be both protective (armor and Superfabric right where you want it and no where else), eVent waterproof material which I know works, as I have been using a pair of Rak overpants in the worst storms and stayed dry, burly Vislon Aquaguard zippers which I also know to be incredibly waterproof as experienced on the Rak pants and other garments like Arc’teryx shells. And it’s all put together with serious attention to detail. Plus I can cinch the neck in enough to provide a better seal, and work with a waterproof balaclava or storm collar if really needed.

Last piece is the venting. I was actually shocked at how much air flow I experienced given the storm flaps over the zippered vent openings, but it just works. The flaps are actually really well thought out when you consider how water flows when riding at speed in a hard rain. I really thought the front chest pocket would be finicky to operate with the storm flap opening on the left based on the photos, but it just works and will undoubtedly help keep the water out and my wallet, key fob or wherever I have in there, dry as intended. Riding a 2016 R1200 GSA with stock windscreen for reference on airflow.

For sizing reference, I’m 6’1”, 180 lbs, 42 inch chest, 32 inch waist, and a size Large is perfect. Others have mentioned the arms being long, but I found them to come down to my wrists just right, allowing me to cinch the cuffs over both my short and gauntlet gloves with ease and be comfortable while in the riding position, while not have them bunching up or hanging down like I’m a kid wearing my dad’s jacket when off the bike.
Also comfortable with a mid layer underneath, and the ability to tighten or loosen the arms and waist works really well .

I know it’s just the first ride, but this is a solid jacket and I believe well worth the cost when compared to similar offerings from other brands, and the confidence I have from personal experience on how well Mosko equipment lasts.

Glad I waited, really well done Mosko, Thanks.

J'avais accordé 5 étoiles à la veste basilisk de base, malgré l'absence de poche intérieure, pour son excellente conception et finition.

Je suis contraint de retirer une étoile. Si MOSKO a bien daigné ajouter une poche symbolique, la protection dorsale est insuffisante surtout au regard du prix: très étroite et ne protégeant pas le bas du dos.

Un petit effort MOSKO, merci d'y penser lors d'une prochaine évolution

I'm 5 foot 7 inches tall, 45 inch chest, 38 inch waist and 33 inch sleeve length. XL and L jackets only fit me well in the chest area. Mosko apparel designers must think all ADV riders are 6 feet or taller. 4 stars because Mosko's customer service was outstanding handling my return!!

This is the best jacket i ever owned

Basilisk IR Jacket