Motorcycle Jacket Styles And Features

A leather motorcycle jacket is one of the most important pieces of riding gear a biker can purchase. They are available in many styles. A leather motorcycle jacket is a symbol of a true biker, a biker that knows the protection and safety a jacket provides.

A leather motorcycle jacket made out of cowhide or American buffalo is durable and protects against abrasion. This means if the biker were to be thrown from the bike, in an accident, or had to lay down the bike, he would be protected from abrasion while skidding across the asphalt. This gives a biker peace of mind. Leather jackets also protect a rider from cold, heat, rain and other weather conditions, rocks, debris and insects.

A jacket says something about a biker. It is an extension of him and his riding style, and his personality. It is a way to set him apart from the other bikers. There are many styles to choose from. One of the styles is the classic style. This is the Brando or Dean look, the rebel rider look. It comes with a snap down collar which can be unsnapped and fully zipped up. This keeps out the rain, cold, and wind. They have zippers at the sleeves, zippered pockets on the outside and a belt. The Euro style jackets come with a banded collar, and the pockets have no flaps so that it gives the jacket a sleeker look. The bomber style jacket is reminiscent of the 40's. Pistol Pete jackets have either one very large pocket on one side with multiple pockets inside of it, or it can come as a double pistol pete with one of these large pockets on both sides.

Some of the features that can come on a jacket are YKK zippers. These are USA made zippers that are high quality. This means that they will work well, not getting stuck or falling apart. Other features are side laces, zippers at the sleeves, zippered air vents, a belt, and hardware that come in different finishes like black or brass.

The jackets also come in different grades of leather. There is naked leather, top grain, aniline, plain cowhide, and split cowhide. Every one of these is durable, the differences being in the feel and texture of the jacket and the price of the jacket.

There is a leather motorcycle jacket for every rider. With all of the choices of leather types, styles and features a biker can choose a jacket that best fits them and their riding style.

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