→ How to choose the right motorcycle jacket?

→ We give you some information to help you make an informed choice.
Choosing the perfect motorcycle jacket may prove more complicated than expected, both for established and novice riders.

The offer is vast and it is easy to get confused and lost in this sea of products and specifications.

We give you some information to help you make an informed choice.

→ Style meets safety

→ Style & Safety
Sure, looking cool on and off the bike is important. Finding the right motorcycle jacket for you, however, is not only a question of style, but also of safety.
Indeed, the motorbike jacket may not be mandatory (only the helmet is), but it is an essential garment for safe riding.
The motorbike jacket covers most of the body's vital organs — thus acting as a real protective shield between you and the hard asphalt.

→  A motorbike jacket has a CE classification that can range from AAA to C:
•AAA: maximum protection from both impact and abrasion - certified protectors are included and mandatory.
•AA: superior protection from both impact and abrasion - certified protectors are included and mandatory. Suitable for touring use.
•A: high protection from both impact and abrasion - certified protectors are included and mandatory. Suitable for urban use and commuting.
•B: protection only from abrasion - without certified protectors.
•C: protection only from impact - just a 'container' of certified protectors.

→ Riding position
Let's talk style again, but this time riding style. The key to choosing the perfect motorcycle jacket lies in finding the right mix of comfort and safety, which depends primarily on your riding position.

To explain it in simple words: a full leather suit offers maximum protection, but if used on a scooter for urban use it would be counterproductive, if not downright dangerous. This is because it is not designed for an upright riding position, and would be very uncomfortable and end up distracting the rider. Therefore, the first difference in choosing the right motorcycle jacket for you is your riding position:

•Performance: aggressive riding position – 45° body angle
•Sport: moderate riding position – 70° body angle
•Adventure: relaxed riding position – 80° body angle with straight legs
•Urban: upright riding position – 90° body angle

The motorcycle jacket for Urban use is a casual style jacket, with barely visible or removable protectors, that is adequate and comfortable both during the motorbike ride and during the rest of the day.

An Adventure/Sport motorcycle jacket is a jacket that can also be used on multi-day trips — versatile and ready to cope with weather and temperature fluctuations. The ideal is a multi-layered jacket, adaptable to the different temperatures and climates you may encounter during your adventurous explorations on the bike.

For a motorcycle jacket designed for Performance use, the priorities are protection and comfort. You should consider your riding style also when choosing the length of your motorbike jacket.

A short jacket is perfect for a Performance riding style, while a longer jacket, perhaps with a good number of pockets, is much better suited to a Sport, Adventure or Urban riding style.

→ Motorcycle jacket materials
A leather motorbike jacket is a great classic and offers great comfort and durability, as well as an excellent level of abrasion resistance. However, it has poor insulating properties, which will require wearing warm layers underneath it during colder days. Moreover, it is not water-resistant and can get very hot during the summer months. Also take into consideration that leather tends to sag over time, so when buying a new leather motorbike jacket, you'd better get a tight fit.

Textile jackets can vary greatly according to features and price range. The main advantage over a leather jacket is its greater resistance to water and weather, against a lower resistance to abrasion.