Dainese Super Rider 3 Absoluteshell

Dainese Super Rider 3 Absoluteshell — Sport Touring Without the Cow

Dainese is synonymous with protection. The Super Rider 3 Absoluteshell is their flagship sport-touring textile jacket — and this is the version with zero animal-derived materials.

Materials & Vegan Verification

500D polyester outer with Dainese Absoluteshell Pro waterproof membrane. Pro-Speed armor is synthetic foam. Flexagon back protector is synthetic. Fully verified vegan — Dainese's textile lineup explicitly excludes leather panels.

Protection

• CE certification: AA (EN 17092-3:2020) — full sport-touring spec
• Pro-Speed CE Level 1 armor at shoulders and elbows (included)
• Flexagon CE Level 2 back protector (included — significant at this class)
• 500D reinforcements at primary impact zones
• 3M Scotchlite reflective elements

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Specs

Spec	Detail
Shell	500D polyester
Membrane	Dainese Absoluteshell Pro
CE Class	AA (EN 17092-3:2020)
Armor	Pro-Speed Level 1 shoulders + elbows
Back protector	Flexagon Level 2 (included)
Weight	~2.1 kg
Ventilation	4-way ventilation system (2 chest + 2 back)
Thermal liner	Removable quilted polyester

Fit & Comfort

Sport-touring cut — slightly forward lean, accommodates a sport-bike riding position. Adjustable waist, arms, and collar. Dainese pants connector zipper. Multiple storage pockets.

Verdict

The Super Rider 3 Absoluteshell is the top-tier pick for sport-touring riders who want maximum protection without leather. CE AA, Flexagon Level 2 back protector included, and Dainese's Absoluteshell waterproofing system. This is the benchmark.