There’s nothing like a good leather motorcycle jacket. The style
speaks volumes to who you are and the wear marks and scuffs speak to
where you’ve been. Here are some of the best motorcycle leather jackets
available on the market.
Dainese Avro Leather Jacket – $699.95
With co-injected shoulders with aluminum inserts, back and thorax/chest
protectors, and composite protectors at the elbows, the Avro is about as
safe as it gets without wearing a full race suit. The Avro saves you
few dollars, but adds a few ounces, by using cowhide leather in
combination with S1 elasticated panels to provide a contoured fit, which
aided by adjustments at the neck and waist. The Avro comes with a
removable liner, as well as reflective inserts to increase visibility,
and soft inserts to increase padding should you have a fall. We’re big
fans of the Avro’s sporty looks and fit.
Dainese R-Twin Leather Jacket – $699.95
Every time I post a picture of this jacket, I either get called out for
being a bad role model (wearing a fashion jacket while working as a
moto-journalist) or asked what model it is. Well, for you haters, it’s
actually made of wonderfully thick cowhide that is treated with resin to
give it that vintage look while still offering abrasion resistance, and
it has composite protectors at the shoulders and elbows plus a pocket
for a back protector. The elasticated panels help give this jacket a
nice fit, and the removable thermal lining does a good job at keeping me
warm when the temps drop. I’m a little too long and lean for Dainese
sizing, but if you aren’t as freakishly made as I am, this should fit
you quite nicely and look amazing in the process.
Alpinestars Black Shadow Hades Jacket – $699.95
Alpinestars call this minimal branding and maximum cool. We agree on
both accounts…. sort of. The branding isn’t actually all that minimal,
but the jacket is pretty cool. 1.3 mm full grain premium leather,
anatomically designed torso and sleeves for improved fit and to
minimized fatigue, and CE-rated armor at the shoulder and elbow, plus
the option to add a Bionic back and chest protector, make this jacket as
safe as it gets. Alpinestars have also added their fancy new
dual-density TPU sliders on the shoulders to improve abrasion resistance
and help protect your collarbone in a crash. Look for a more in-depth
review of this jacket coming soon.
ICON 1000 Chapter Jacket – $600
The ICON 1000 line is simply fantastic, and the Chapter Jacket is no
exception. It’s constructed from 1.1-1.3 mm antique finish Brazilian
cowhide, and then padded with D30 armor in the elbows, shoulders, and
back. It comes with a removable, quilted liner. We’re big fans of the
tobacco version as the red zipper on the black version just kind of
ruins that one for us
Roland Sands Ronin Jacket – $590
The Roland Sands Ronin Jacket, especially in the tobacco color, is my
favorite looking motorcycle jacket, period. A friend has had one since
the first run, and it gets better looking every single day. 1.2 mm
washed and waxed cowhide, pre-curved sleeves, and a dropped back length,
this thing is vintage levels of cool, even when you’re in a riding
position. The Ronin comes armor ready, with pockets in the shoulder,
elbows, and back. Just a warning though, we’ve gotten some of the latest
production run and it seems their fit has gone wide. We’re looking into
getting the one they sent us tailored, with a more in-depth review on
the way.
Vanson AR3 Armored Model A – $550 est. (Official pricing not released yet)
The people have spoken and their desires have been heard! Vanson
released news at the AIMExpo a few weeks back that they would be
releasing a production version of the AR3 they made especially for
RideApart’s own Wes Siler, complete with armor. Competition weight
leather that will last you your entire life, now with CE-rated armor
stock from the factory. Go down in it and all you have to do is send it
in for repairs, the only downside being you’ll have to put in all that
hard work again to get it broken in just right.
Alpinestars GP-R Leather Jacket – $449.95
The Alpinestars GP-R Leather jacket is a 2011 Revzilla product of the
year winner which, at it’s lower price point than the other jackets on
our list, speaks volumes about it’s quality. It features 1.3 mm
full-grain perforated leather combined with Aramidic stretch panels in
the shoulders and arms to allow for a better fit and better range of
motion. It has removable and adjustable CE certified Bio Armor in the
shoulders and elbows, and padding in the chest and back that can be
upgraded to a Bio Armor back protector and Bionic Chest Guards. It also
has a waist connection zipper, so you can connect the jacket to
Alpinestars leather or textile pants.
Originally posted in rideapart.com
I will also add my Jacket- a Vulcan Men's VTZ-910 Street Motorcycle Jacket
I bought it from ebay.com (for Europe from here ) It was fast and provided from the factory that are producing them for US market. It was 120 Euros and shipped with DHL
A very nice matte leather (black) with orange accents, it a very comfortable and fashionable. Provide with fully CE protection
The Vulcan VTZ-910 Motorcycle Jacket is made of premium cowhide leather. It features advanced design with underarm zippered vents that drop heat and reduce sweat. Its elastic panels on elbows and armholes allow for maximum comfort in riding position. Along with its many other feature are bright orange stitching, YKK zippers, high-visibility reflective stripes, and removable CE approved armor.
PS- I have NO commercial interest in the seller on ebay :) I just shared my positive experience
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