Leather Motorcycle Jackets Style Guide

by Lacy Leathers
September 2008

If you own a motorcycle or know someone who does, you may be wondering about the differences in the types of leather motorcycle and biker jackets. There are many different manufactures and several different styles, but these are the different types of leather motorcycle and biker jackets we own, and here is how we use them.

view all	Summer Motorcycle Jackets One may think when shopping for leather motorcycle and biker jackets that one style would work year round. If you have ever been sitting at a light in hot weather in a black leather jacket, you know it's miserable. We use removable liner bike jackets for the warmer months.
	Winter Motorcycle Jackets If you will be purchasing leather motorcycle and biker jackets for yourself or as gifts, remember that riding wet is not fun. Winter leather motorcycle and biker jackets often are cut below the hip and can be as long as mid-thigh. They will be heavily insulated but should come with a detachable liner. As well, you can look for leather motorcycle and biker jackets that have reinforced padding for added safety when roads are slick.
	Racing Jackets Racing leather motorcycle and biker jackets fit closer to the body and are lighter weight than their winter jacket cousins. They usually come in bright colors and are a sporty option for summer riding, but not so good in cold weather.
	Off-Road Motorcycle Jackets Some members of the family are into off-road bikes and this requires a different type of leather motorcycle and biker jackets. If you are looking to purchase this type of biker jacket as a gift, you need to know that most off-road leather motorcycle and biker jackets have reinforced contact areas like elbows and shoulders and lots of pockets.
	Packable Biker Jackets These are lightweight jackets that are windbreakers and allow you to them off and pack them away without the burden of full leather motorcycle and biker jackets while still knowing that they have a little protection available if for the ride.

Remember, even though you think solid black leather motorcycle and biker jackets look best, this will make one almost invisible at night. Even if the rest of the jacket is black, thin white piping down the sleeves and the reflective logos will make it highly visible at night.

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