Jackets

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Textile suit review: Duchinni Hurricane jacket and Pacific pants tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fallacy that you have to pay top money for top protection when it comes to motorcycle clothing. Sure, there are benefits to spending more, like extra features but that doesn’t mean that you...

Safety in style: Best casual textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Casual textile motorcycle jackets offer all the comfort and style of a fashion garment but also carry some level of proper protection to the rider. Sometimes, you want the full-length protection...

Tailored to your needs: Best high-end textile motorcycle suits

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Nothing protects like leather, but by using the very latest materials such as Gore-Tex, sophisticated waterproof yet breathable membranes, removable thermal linings, CE-rated protectors and armour and...

Fabulous fabrics: Best textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A motorcycle jacket has so many functions, that cramming them all into a single garment can sometimes seem impossible. Back in the day there wasn’t really much choice. However, there are plenty out...

Woven winners: Best sporty textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While leather can offer the highest levels of protection rating, a sporty textile jacket can come close and add functionality such as breathability alongside waterproofing (generally mutually...

Textile suit review: T.ur’s J-Zero jacket and P-Zero trousers tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The T.ur J-Zero jacket and P-Zero trousers promise long-distance comfort in hostile climates, with a cut and style more suited to spoked wheels and crash bars than plainer touring...

Autumn bargain: Oxford Hinterland tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Hinterland is the flagship textile jacket-and-trouser combination from the British brand’s product range, which is itself already famous for among other things, great value riding kit and a...

Getting fresh: How to wash textile motorbike kit

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fact of life that if you ride year-round or in all conditions, then you will probably need to wash your kit sooner or later. Mud, salt and road grime make a right mess of clothing. While it...

Divide and conquer: Best two-piece motorcycle touring suits

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A two-piece motorcycle touring suit offers great protection, warmth and waterproofing for riding long distances in comfort. You have the option of zipping the two pieces together or you can match the...

Textile suit review: Dane Drakar tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In its most basic form, the Dane Drakar is a mesh suit that is lightweight and comfortable and allows masses of cooling air to keep the rider cool – essential for any tour in warmer climates. However,...

Textile suit review: RST Pro Series Adventure X-CE ladies tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Saffron Wilson

Since I have the Aprilia Tuareg as my long-term test bike this year (2022), it was the perfect opportunity to try out some off-road kit, and the RST Pro Series Adventure X suit has been my go-to every...

Airbag review: Furygan Universal Vest tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Furygan airbag vest system uses technology developed by French firm In&motion which also provides the technology to other manufacturers, such as RST, Klim, Held and previous Furygan zip-in...

Jacket review: Knox Urbane Pro tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Knox Urbane Pro Mk2 is a versatile armoured under jacket that can form the foundation of whatever clothing system you want. All in one motorcycle jackets are great, however by their very...

Jacket review: Goldtop Bobber tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

From the minute you pick up the Goldtop Bobber motorcycle jacket you can feel its quality – there’s a reassuring heft to it, the leather is soft and sumptuous, all the zips, buckles and fasteners feel...

Jacket review: Duchinni Strike tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The recent explosion in retro-styled motorcycles has led to a subsequent explosion in retro-styled clothing to match. This leather from Duchinni, the Strike, isn’t necessarily retro-styled but is...

Jacket review: Richa Charlestone tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Most people know quality when they come across it and the Richa Charlestone jacket really ticks the box. There are numerous ways to judge the quality of clothing and this jacket scores in each and...

Go exploring: Best adventure motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Adventure motorcycle jackets tend to have several traits in common; they usually have a textile construction, plenty of ventilation, a waterproof layer of some kind and lots of handy...

Jacket review: Spada Peacedog tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

After a helmet, a leather motorcycle jacket is perhaps the most well-known – and desirable – item of motorcycle clothing that people want – and recognise. And while there are lots of retro-styled...

Riding shirt review: Resurgence Pekev Ultra tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Simon Relph

This riding Resurgence Pekev Ultra riding jacket/shirt looked so tempting that I couldn’t resist ordering one. When it arrived a few days later, I couldn’t wait to get it out and try it on because the...

In it for the long haul: Best touring motorbike jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle touring jacket is perhaps one of the most versatile bits of motorcycling gear. A decent one will keep you warm and dry when the weather gets unpleasant but allow you to stay cool,...

Punching above their weight: Best lightweight motorcycle textiles

31 August 2023 by Maria Martin

Lightweight motorbike kit can be a versatile option for new riders and seasoned veterans alike. With plenty to choose from, you could opt for the do-it-all textile jacket or trousers, or perhaps...

Top-spec textiles: Best laminated motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

With motorcycling textiles becoming ever more sophisticated and littered with technical jargon, it’s sometimes confusing trying to understand what’s available and laminated motorcycle jackets are one...

Bags for life: Best motorcycle airbag protection

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle airbag vests were once the preserve of factory riders, but these days there are affordable systems available from lots of manufacturers and with various payment models. The development...

A feminine fit: Best women's motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Maria Martin

Choosing a women’s motorcycle jacket can be an extremely subjective thing. What one rider may deem appropriate, another rider may grimace at. It all depends on the purpose – let’s face it, an...

Retro practicality: Best waxed cotton motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There was a time that there were only a couple of ways to keep water out of your riding jacket. One was to make it from leather (cows are, after all, waterproof) and the second was to make it from...

Stand out from the crowd: Best hi viz motorbike kit

31 August 2023 by MCN

There’s no doubt that if you want to be seen on your motorcycle, then wearing and using hi viz motorbike kit is the way to go. It does what it says on the tin; high visibility. It means you stand...

Smart crashual: Best motorcycle shirts and hoodies

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorbike hoodies are a great way to stay comfortable and look casual on the road without sacrificing safety. There are times when you don’t want to feel too ‘bikey’. You might be heading to an...

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Everyone loves riding in the summer. The sun’s out, the temperature is up, and the beach is a perfect ride away – what can be better than a blast to the seaside for fish and chips or an ice cream.

Best RST airbag clothing

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

RST airbag clothing offers an affordable way for many riders to get the latest safety tech. There are many, me included, who passionately feel that personal airbag clothing is the next game-changer...

Beat the chill: Best winter motorcycle jackets as chosen by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are two very obvious requirements for a winter motorcycle jacket; it needs to keep you warm, and it needs to keep you dry. Numerous jackets can do one or the other but for winter, you need both...

Spiny subject: Best motorcycle back protectors for road and trackdays

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We constantly talk about protective kit and how it is available for every condition, every journey and every style of bike. And one of the most important areas after a crash helmet to protect your...

Youth of today: Best children's motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Just like your grown-up clothing, children’s motorcycle jackets should feature abrasion-resistant outer materials and protective armour in the key locations, including shoulders and elbows. You may...

Best motorcycle jackets tried and tested by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jon Urry

After a helmet, the most obvious piece of kit that bikers wear is a good motorcycle jacket. Motorcyclists have been wearing leather jackets ever since riders first discovered that cow hide was better...