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The Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets Guide for 2022

January 3, 2024
By Michael Padway
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When riding a motorcycle, few materials treat a rider’s torso better than a leather jacket for a myriad of reasons, namely safety. Safety is always paramount when it comes to choosing the right gear and knowing the anatomy of your options is key. Ideally, the perfect leather motorcycle jacket is a much-valued component of a rider’s gear and can last as quality protection for years to come with proper care.

5 TIPS TO BUY THE RIGHT LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET

There are some main factors that every rider should consider when investing in gear like a leather motorcycle jacket, including:

  • Riding Style – Are you a commuter, weekend warrior, long-haul road trips, track days, off-roading?
  • Price Range – Determine how frequently you ride and in what type of conditions. A pre-owned jacket can sometimes be found for around $100, and custom leathers could range in the thousands. 
  • Safety Range – More frequently, the new leather jackets are having pockets included within their design so that armor can be added to them. It’s a personal preference as some riders don’t like armor — others swear by it and won’t ride without it.
  • Make Sure it Fits – When wearing regular clothes underneath, make sure it fits snugly. Do not pinch your arms anywhere. Also, don’t run out of breath because of tightness. The best jackets will look almost like a second skin to fit your own unique contours.
  • Try as Many as You Can – Jackets from different manufacturers seem to suit different-sized people. Also, since we’re not talking about pocket money here, it makes sense to make sure you’re buying something that’s just right, looks good, and protects when you need it. Try as many jackets as you can until you really like one.

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THE BEST LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKETS

BEST FOR RIDING AROUND TOWN

Great attention to detail makes this Roland Sands Design Ronin Leather Jacket a must for the rider that enjoys cruising around town. This Cafe Racer-inspired jacket has a hand-finished, oiled, and waxed top grain cowhide. Pre-curved sleeves and armor ready.

As low as $149.00 

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BEST FOR A ROAD TRIP

Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company offers the Leather LKM1725 Men’s Black Sporty Crossover Scooter Leather in a fashionable distressed leather with body armor on the arms, shoulders, and back along with highly reflective piping. With vertical 12” vents on the front and back vents, it allows a rider to easily adjust the airflow on those long-haul rides.

As low as $139.99

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BEST FOR SUMMER RIDING

When a rider wants to have the best gear even during blistering hot summers, the Alpinestars Men’s SP-1 Airflow Jacket fits the bill. With water-resistant cowhide leather that has a TFL cooling leather treatment to reduce UV rays resulting in the temperature of the jacket to be reduced by up to 15 percent compared to standard leather.

As low as $439.95

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BEST FOR THE TRACK RIDERS

The Cortech Adrenaline Men’s Leather Racing Jacket ensures you’ll show up on the track in vibrant red and white leather at a weight of less than 7 pounds. It features both perforated and non-perforated panels, armor at elbows and shoulders with triple density on the back.

As low as $288.00

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BEST FOR NEW RIDERS (MALE)

FLAVOR offers a brown leather motorcycle jacket with a removable hood and well-positioned pockets to ensure valuables do not fall out; the hip-length design prevents it from riding up on the torso.

As low as $150.00

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BEST FOR NEW RIDERS (FEMALE)

True Elements has designed the Women’s Motorcycle Leather Jacket, which features pebble-grained leather, removable thermal insulation, with two outside pockets and one inside, leather stretch panels along the back and under the arm, and non-corroding heavy snaps and zippers.

As low as $160.00 

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BEST FOR WOMEN

Showing some well-deserved love for our lady-viewers. The Joe Rocket Classic ’92 Women’s Leather Motorcycle Jacket is made from drum-dyed cowhide with pockets for optional armor on the shoulders, elbows, and back. There are five interior pockets to hold necessities and a quilted liner for additional warmth or fit.

As low as $256.00

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BEST FOR RIDERS ON A BUDGET

The HWK Black Moto Riding Jacket is genuine Buffalo Leather and comes in under $50! This jacket has a nylon lining, a Nehru collar, and zippered wrist closure. The embroidered patches are included in case you were wondering.

As low as $53.99

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BEST FOR STYLE AND BUDGET

For the rider that might have spent a bit too much on chrome but still wants to look stylish while riding down the road, Spazeup has designed this fully-lined distressed leather jacket that has a bit of a Cafe Racer retro feel to it. It features zippered pockets along with zippered cuffs to keep the sleeves from ballooning out while riding. With a weight of fewer than 4 pounds, it’s a good selection as a year-round jacket at an affordable price.

As low as $140.00

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BEST FOR NIGHT RIDING

The Milwaukee Men’s Reflective is fantastic for night riding due to the high reflective piping that is all along the sleeves, shoulders, and back area, which allows the rider to have increased visibility to other motorists at night. This jacket is also great for riders wanting a really good fit as it has stretch panels around the waist and multiple air vents.

As low as $250.00

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VINTAGE FOR WOMEN

Consider the Milwaukee Women’s Motorcycle Motorbike Traditional Police Jacket. Constructed of premium milled cowhide, there is a half-belt to help with a better fit, two lower pockets on the exterior, and a built-in concealment and ammo pocket. This jacket is an authentic, old-school look that will definitely get the rider noticed.

As low as $125.00

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VINTAGE FOR MEN

The Cortech Men’s Dino is a fantastically stylish nod toward the Cafe Racer scene utilizing thick cowhide to create this retro feel. Pockets are well situated to ensure valuables don’t fall out, and the metal hardware is antique!

As low as $231.00

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CONCLUSION

There are numerous options when it comes to how you decide to suit up and the quality (and price range) of leather motorcycle jackets. Ensure you find your perfect jacket and take to the road safely — and in style! Your personal protection doesn’t stop at your choice of leather though; make sure to read up on the different types of motorcycle helmets available, including the best lightweight options on the market today. If you have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below, and, as always, if you’ve found this content to be helpful, please share it so others can benefit as well.

Michael Padway

Michael Padway uses his expertise in personal injury and motorcycle accidents to represent a broad spectrum of clients dealing with life-changing and permanent injuries for the first time. His offices are located at 235 Montgomery St., Ste 668, San Francisco, CA 94104 and at 3140 Chapman St. Oakland, CA 94601. For more information, please call (800) 928-1511.

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