→ Some places amplify character. Palm Springs, with its mid-century architecture and sun-washed streets, is one of them. Joshua Tree, raw and uncompromising, is another.
→ Riding Between Design and Performance.
Italian Racing Heritage Under the California Sun.
ROAR LEATHER JACKET Field Test.
SPIDI’s history is deeply rooted in Italian racing culture, where leather has always been more than a material, it’s a statement of performance, protection, and style.
The Roar Leather Jacket carries that legacy forward with a contemporary interpretation: clean lines, sporty proportions, and a visual identity inspired by classic racing color blocks.
Riding through Palm Springs, the jacket immediately felt at home. Off the bike, its slim, structured silhouette and premium Italian leather blend seamlessly into an urban, fashion-driven environment. On the bike, the ergonomics reveal their purpose: a cut designed to follow the rider’s posture, offering comfort without excess, precision without rigidity.
→ From Urban Cool to Desert Roads.
→ Leaving the city behind, the landscape opens up toward Joshua Tree National Park. Long desert straights, changing light, and rising temperatures put the Roar to a different kind of test.
Here, SPIDI’s technical expertise comes into focus. The jacket’s Italian bovine leather provides a reassuring sense of solidity, while the internal Warrior Light Level 2 protectors and AA-certified construction deliver the safety expected from SPIDI’s racing lineage.
The cotton lining keeps the ride comfortable during mid-season conditions, allowing the focus to remain on the road and the environment. This is where the Roar proves its dual nature: visually refined, yet engineered to perform when the ride turns into an adventure.
→ What stands out most during this Field Test is balance. The Roar Leather Jacket is not confined to a single context. It looks right when moving through Palm Springs’ iconic mid-century modern architecture, framed by clean lines, glass surfaces and desert light, just as it feels right carving through open roads surrounded by Joshua trees and vast rock formations.
→ The Roar Leather Jacket is built from premium Italian leather with a refined finish inspired by SPIDI’s racing heritage, combined with an ergonomic cut developed through decades of on-track and road experience.
Integrated Warrior Light Level 2 protectors and an AA-certified construction provide the level of safety expected from a brand rooted in competition, while the cotton lining ensures comfort throughout mid-season rides. The result is a jacket designed to perform naturally on the bike and transition effortlessly into everyday use once the ride is over.
→ For SPIDI, a company with a rich legacy dating back to 1977 and hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Italy, venturing across the globe to test their gear in diverse environments is more than just a tradition—it’s a fundamental aspect of their commitment to excellence.
By pushing the boundaries of exploration and embracing the challenges of different climates and terrains, SPIDI gains invaluable insights and experiences that directly assist products and development of future gear.
→ In landscapes where style and substance coexist, the Roar Leather Jacket reflects what SPIDI has always stood for: Italian racing heritage, technical excellence, and a modern vision of how motorcycle gear should live beyond the ride.
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SPIDI Roar combines premium Italian components and great attention to details. Its design is inspired by motorcycle road racing color schemes popular in the 80’s, enriched by ergonomic and protective elements. With a sporty-slim cut, it provides great lightness and comfort thanks to 1.0/1.1mm Italian bovine leather, treated with a polished and light finish: this imparts a natural appearance and a soft, supple hand, while preserving excellent mechanical resistance characteristics.The internal lining is in cotton, with a fresh feel, ideal in mid-seasons. The YKK® zips and the internal zip pocket guarantee maximum strength and durability. SPIDI Roar is equipped with Level 2 Warrior Light protectors on shoulders and elbows and is certified in class AA according to EN 17092:2020.
It can be equipped with the thermal or waterproof STEP-INWEAR liners, while the optional safety equipment includes level 1 or 2 Warrior back protectors.
It can be equipped with the thermal or waterproof STEP-INWEAR liners, while the optional safety equipment includes level 1 or 2 Warrior back protectors.
