How to choose a motorcycle jacket?

Choosing a motorcycle jacket is just as important as choosing a helmet! When your head is protected, don't neglect the rest of your body on the bike. So today, let's talk about the different jacket and motorcycle jacket options available to you. Classic discussion leather or textiles ? GORE-TEX® or not? Long or short? In short, there are probably as many questions as there are models! So grab a pen or smartphone to learn more about digital technology and let's start our selection.

What's the material for your jacket?

This is probably the first question we will need to answer. What options do you have for us? First of all, this is a classic and legendary leather motorcycle jacket ... Based on a certain riddle, any self-respecting biker sees in it the Holy Grail, which needs to be added to their wardrobe. Tough and patinated with age, giving you the rock style we love so much! He will be your ally on the road, on the track or just on a Sunday trip. You can select it with watch races, or rather with beautiful details vintage... Duffy has no shortage of models! In short, leather will bring you style, but above all protection. You can put it aside during the heat, but it will accompany you at any time of the year.

Then we have the textile option. Textile motorcycle jackets are by no means a second-rate choice in terms of protection, but, on the contrary, a real gem. Technology ! Created from new materials, they protect you from both temperature changes and possible drops. It is also more easy and more flexible than leather, for those of you who don't want to. So choose textiles that will accompany you at any time of the year and that will not leave you on the side of the road in terms of style. Indeed, the cut is adjusted and the trendy colors ... You will quickly see that brands are trying to protect you by giving their gear a biker touch in ready-to-wear fashion.

What cut to choose for a jacket?

If you choose leather, "the question will be answered quickly" ... The cut of leather jackets is indeed more limited, but not absent at all! Most abbreviations adjusted, simply because that is what is recommended for this material. You have to be in one with your jacket ... Motorcycle equipment manufacturers still think of you and add more and more elastic materials и kerchiefs bring to you driving comfort... The skin also softens over time, but everything happens to the touch with your new partner.

The textile side, flexibility and lightness are there. However, you have a choice between fairwidest if your figure prefers a comfortable fit, or adjustable, which allows it to be used in both directions. In addition, textiles offer you an additional option: jacket length... Yes, in the winter the more urban of you may prefer a medium-length raincoat to protect yourself from the cold wind. Perhaps your biker look will go unnoticed in the office too! For those looking to stay on the court, again, there is a wide variety of choices available to you.

What other aspects should be considered?

Practicing riding a two-wheeled vehicle should help you choose a motorcycle jacket. It seems clear that for enduro you will not choose leather, but rather a GORE-TEX® jacket to rub against the asphalt of the track. List your needs and then be sure to be accompanied by one of our 1000 experts at Dafy stores.

Your budget will also guide you in your selection. Count from 80 € to over 1000 € for motorcycle jackets with integrated airbag... Indeed, for greater security, you can combine them at the time of purchase. However, if the airbag is still too expensive, look to other technologies and materials that will protect you just as effectively.

Want to change mount ???

To summarize, buy a motorcycle jacket according to your needs, of course, but also don't forget about the feelings. Just like a helmet, it should be good! Then add a pinch of style and you're here ... you're all set to ride on two wheels 🙂 Finally, think about adapt the jacket or jacket to the season... It will be more comfortable for you, and then ... we know that you love to diversify your outfits!

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