Motorcycle jackets buying advice and reviews

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But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle jacket buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.

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'I've been really impressed with the fit, quality and comfort of the Roadskin Ladies Easyrider II hoodie"

19 August 2025 by Alison Silcox

Roadskin have redesigned their Men’s Easyrider armoured hoodie to be more tailored, and in doing so, also provided a ladies jacket variant I’m testing here. I’m not sure that I’m the ideal...

The Furygan Fury Airbag Evolution+ is The Safety Upgrade You’ll Actually Want to Wear

08 August 2025 by Adam Oldfield

No-one likes being on the receiving end of a safety sermon. Let’s face it, as bikers we already know the dangers out there, and most of us will just crack on with what we’re comfortable...

"I’m delighted with these textiles so far. They are very comfortable, fully weatherproof and excellent value for money"

05 August 2025 by Gareth Evans

The Halvarssens Vinvallen jacket and trousers are new for 2025, and while they’re excellent in a number of ways, I think their most impressive attribute is how much they cost. At £460 for the jacket...

This Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 textile suit is a good all round option except for one big drawback

29 July 2025 by Saffron Wilson

As Alpinestars is an Italian company and therefore are blessed with good weather most of the year round, you wouldn’t associate the brand with bad weather kit and the need to be warm and dry. But,...

The Neptune 3 has proved a solid performer through whatever weather I’ve managed to throw at it

22 July 2025 by Justin Hayzelden

Rev’it! has a great reputation for all weather touring gear, and in my own recent experience I found the Poseidon 3 GTX jacket and trousers to perform flawlessly across a year of testing in all...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 airbag vest review - not cheap but worth every penny

21 July 2025 by Michael Neeves

Alpinestars have been at the forefront of airbag technology since the early noughties when they introduced the tech into their MotoGP race suits. Since then, it’s evolved at a pace and become...

Spada Hanzo "I’d buy this jacket. It’s stylish, comfortable, practical and on the money price-wise"

01 July 2025 by Gareth Evans

The Spada Hanzo leather jacket is the best leather jacket I’ve tested to date. Spada is becoming known for great design, and I reckon this is a fantastic example of fashion meeting function. It’s...

The Spada Turbine jacket has a timeless design that's unfortunately let down by a few niggles

25 June 2025 by Adam Oldfield

Retro was at the top of my motorcycle jacket shopping criteria list: it had to look the part, something for those Sunday morning jaunts on my bikes that are more about chrome than...

RST’s Paragon 7 touring jacket is tough, comfortable and built to go the distance in all weathers

12 June 2025 by Robin Kirkley

The RST Pro Series Paragon 7 textile jacket is a tough but comfortable all-weather, all-season touring jacket that is built to last. The official blurb says it is upgraded from the Paragon 6 with...

"I’m rarely so conflicted about a product as I am about the Richa Camden jacket"

06 June 2025 by Ben Clarke

The Richa Camden is a cool, retro-styled leather jacket with a classic cut that looks as good at the bar as it does riding to it. It’s fairly thin and has two chest vents so it’s ideal for warmer...

Adventure motorcycle jacket buying guide | Why globetrotters all wear them and how to find yours

24 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Your jacket is one of the most important pieces of adventure gear to consider. On any trip you’ll be basically living in, so it’s got to stand up to anything your trip throws at it. Fixing a flat in...

Motorcycle armor buying guide | The best ways to protect yourself on a motorcycle explained

15 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Wearing armor may not be comfortable, but it beats other types of protective gear like casts, slings, bandages and the like. Embrace the danger and manage the risks with the best armor choices on the...

The best motorcycle airbag vests | A critical layer of upper body safety in the event of an accident

15 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Motorcyclists will always assume far greater risks than motorists. But that margin shrinks with every technological advance in terms of gear, materials and road design. And with the advent of...

These mesh motorcycle jackets are the best we’ve tested, so feel the breeze and stay cool with MCN

15 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Summer motorcycle clothing has come a long way, starting mesh motorcycle jackets. They’re a real game-changer in hot weather hits and can save your life in more ways that one. Summers are brutal in...

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

15 April 2025 by Charlotte King

Ah, summertime. The living’s easy and nothing beats the riding. It’s tempting to skip heavy gear or go easy on safety habits. But if you’ve ever seen the results of a high speed get-off when wearing...

Protect yourself forthe ride and the weather with this waterproof bike gear chosen by MCN

15 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

If you live in a place where “slight chance of precipitation” regularly turns into buckets of rain, it might be time to invest in a dedicated textile rain suit. We’ve covered over suits, which fit...

MCN's expert guide to the best motorcycle jackets for all riders and bike types

15 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Besides an actual bike, nothing says “I ride” better than the right motorcycle jacket. From classic leather to modern textiles and polymers, modern riding jackets come in a wide variety of styles to...

The best leather motorcycle jackets tried and tested by our MCN riders

10 April 2025 by Anders Carlson

Leather jackets have come a long way since Irving Schott designed the “lancet-fronted” iconic leather motorcycle jacket named “Perfecto” in 1928. Today, they come in a whole range of styles, from...

The Oxford Hardy 2.0 is a cool looking wax jacket that’s practical and rugged at the same time

03 April 2025 by Ben Clarke

The Oxford Hardy 2.0 is, as the name suggests, the second version of this waxed textile retro jacket from the UK bike kit firm. The new version gets a bit of a styling upgrade but the biggest change...

Halvarssons Gruven Ladies Jacket and Gnon trousers could be a five star product, if it weren't for one major fault

03 April 2025 by Alison Silcox

When I think of Sweden the trauma of Ikea flat-packed furniture, ‘70’s supergroup Abba and the hurdy-gurdy Swedish Chefs from the Muppets spring to mind. But for me, there’s also the thoughts of...

Vanucci's VAJ-1 ladies textile jacket, a logical answer to layering that ends up being too much faff

21 March 2025 by Charlotte King

Having been primarily a leather jacket wearer when riding my motorcycles, I was on the hunt for a more practical textile jacket to commute in. Cue the VAJ-1 from Vanucci – no sniggering – the idea...

Read MCN's review of the Pando Moto armoured base layer - "It's like a second skin"

18 December 2024 by Charlotte King

The idea behind this armoured base layer from Pando Moto is that it is close fitting and comfortable enough to be worn underneath other clothing, while providing protection to the rider. I wanted to...

Oxford Rockland textile jacket review | A good budget option for all-year riding, except in the wet

11 December 2024 by Phil Clarke

Oxford Products are one of the first brands I think of when I’m looking for good value motorcycle kit, and the Rockland is their four-season motorcycle jacket and trousers aimed at all-weather...

Macna’s Synchrone All-Weather jacket | A quality 3-piece thoughtfully designed with top jacket tech

09 December 2024 by Robin Kirkley

The Macna Synchrone is a three-piece all-weather motorcycle jacket geared more toward touring and adventure riding than off-road or enduro. There’s a breathable mesh core jacket for the warmer months,...

Fox Ranger jacket & trousers review | Brilliant for leading the pack off-road, not so much on-road

24 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

FOX have been a big hitter in the world of off-road apparel and equipment for donkey’s years, but just recently they’ve stuck a toe into the touring market with a range of textiles aimed at adventure...

The Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket review | It's basic but brilliant

11 October 2024 by Nye Davis

The Linesman Jacket is a lightweight soft-shell trail and dual sport riding garment built by British firm Adventure Spec. It’s geared more towards the off-road end of the spectrum than many...

RST TracTech Evo 5 textile jacket review | It’s been the ideal commuting companion

03 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The RST TracTech Evo 5 is the most complete three season textile jacket I have ever used. It’s unlikely to be your go-to protection on the coldest of winter mornings, but from spring to autumn, it’s...

Tucano Urbano Airscud Flex review | Adds airbag tech to your existing jacket, but for a price

12 September 2024 by Gareth Evans

The Airscud Flex is Tucano Urbano’s latest airbag-ready jacket, and is designed with dual use in mind: it can be worn over lightweight clothing for protection while riding in the city, or...

Pharao Cedar Textile Suit review | A waterproof textile suit that's punching above its price tag

08 August 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

When it comes to textile touring gear, we’re all looking for that go anywhere, do anything outfit – the Swiss army knife of riding kit, that we can wear all year round and face any weather with total...

RST Sabre leather airbag jacket | Sporty, comfortable, airbag-packing bargain

15 July 2024 by Adam Binnie

Sitting somewhere between RST’s S-1 and Tractech Evo 5 jackets in terms of cost and ethos, the RST Sabre is a sporty touring jacket designed with mass appeal in mind. More interestingly, because...

RST IOM TT Brandish 2 CE leather jacket | Comfortable and stylish both on and off the bike, but not spec’d for speed

24 June 2024 by Gareth Evans

I’ve worn this leather jacket in a number of scenarios now, including in the baking heat of southern Spain on a bike launch, the less-than-boiling British springtime, with temperatures as low as 10...

Rev'It Restless review | Stylish leather jacket with a retro twist

20 June 2024 by Ben Clarke

The Rev’It Restless is a AA-rated retro-inspired, leather motorcycle jacket that the brand says is inspired by the West Coast moto culture of the 1940s in America. Retro jacket touches include...

Alpinestars Stella ST-7 | Ideal touring kit for the warmer months

15 May 2024 by Emma Franklin

$Alpinestars Stella ST-7 | Ideal touring kit for the warmer months$

Designed for female riders who want to the best comfort and protection in all weathers, Alpinestars’ range-topping touring suit, the Stella ST-7 is constructed from Gore-Tex laminated textile with...

Motorcycle jackets buying advice and reviews

'I've been really impressed with the fit, quality and comfort of the Roadskin Ladies Easyrider II hoodie"

The Furygan Fury Airbag Evolution+ is The Safety Upgrade You’ll Actually Want to Wear

"I’m delighted with these textiles so far. They are very comfortable, fully weatherproof and excellent value for money"

This Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 textile suit is a good all round option except for one big drawback

The Neptune 3 has proved a solid performer through whatever weather I’ve managed to throw at it

Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 airbag vest review - not cheap but worth every penny

Spada Hanzo "I’d buy this jacket. It’s stylish, comfortable, practical and on the money price-wise"

The Spada Turbine jacket has a timeless design that's unfortunately let down by a few niggles

RST’s Paragon 7 touring jacket is tough, comfortable and built to go the distance in all weathers

"I’m rarely so conflicted about a product as I am about the Richa Camden jacket"

Adventure motorcycle jacket buying guide | Why globetrotters all wear them and how to find yours

Motorcycle armor buying guide | The best ways to protect yourself on a motorcycle explained

The best motorcycle airbag vests | A critical layer of upper body safety in the event of an accident

These mesh motorcycle jackets are the best we’ve tested, so feel the breeze and stay cool with MCN

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

Protect yourself forthe ride and the weather with this waterproof bike gear chosen by MCN

MCN's expert guide to the best motorcycle jackets for all riders and bike types

The best leather motorcycle jackets tried and tested by our MCN riders

The Oxford Hardy 2.0 is a cool looking wax jacket that’s practical and rugged at the same time

Halvarssons Gruven Ladies Jacket and Gnon trousers could be a five star product, if it weren't for one major fault

Vanucci's VAJ-1 ladies textile jacket, a logical answer to layering that ends up being too much faff

Read MCN's review of the Pando Moto armoured base layer - "It's like a second skin"

Oxford Rockland textile jacket review | A good budget option for all-year riding, except in the wet

Macna’s Synchrone All-Weather jacket | A quality 3-piece thoughtfully designed with top jacket tech

Fox Ranger jacket & trousers review | Brilliant for leading the pack off-road, not so much on-road

The Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket review | It's basic but brilliant

RST TracTech Evo 5 textile jacket review | It’s been the ideal commuting companion

Tucano Urbano Airscud Flex review | Adds airbag tech to your existing jacket, but for a price

Pharao Cedar Textile Suit review | A waterproof textile suit that's punching above its price tag

RST Sabre leather airbag jacket | Sporty, comfortable, airbag-packing bargain

RST IOM TT Brandish 2 CE leather jacket | Comfortable and stylish both on and off the bike, but not spec’d for speed

Rev'It Restless review | Stylish leather jacket with a retro twist

Alpinestars Stella ST-7 | Ideal touring kit for the warmer months

Best waterproof motorcycle jackets | MCN's top tested wet weather jackets

Alpinestars Bogota jacket review | A versatile and high quality jacket for any situation

Knox Track Vest review | This back protector has seen MCN road tester, Carl, through 10k miles and multiple crashes