A motorcycle jacket should really only have three real objectives – to keep you warm, keep you dry and to keep you protected. Only when all those boxes have been ticked should how the jacket looks come into the equation.
But ticking all those boxes can turn buying a new bike jacket into an expensive exercise, and scrimping on one of the three objectives above could leave you in trouble should you have an incident.
With that in mind, these are the best jackets we can find on Amazon today, covering premium, mid-range and budget options.
Rukka Alvar Gore-Tex
Think of top-tier motorcycle clothing and Rukka are normally pretty near the top of the tree. The Alvar features a knitted Cordura AFT 500 denier, with heavy duty reinforcements at the elbows made from double layered material. The jacket also features D3O protectors and a perforated back protector pocket.
Alpinestars Land Gore-Tex Motorcycle Jacket
The Alpinestars Land GTX is a mid-weight motorcycle jacket with a limited GorTex outer and a removable thermal liner. The waist connecting zipper allows you to connect the jacket to a pair of motorcycle trousers. The elbow and shoulder armour are all CE approved and there is a zipped pocket in the jacket for a back protector.
Dainese-HYDRA FLUX D-DRY Jacket
If you prefer your jacket to be a little more lightweight but still offering protection from the elements and the road, the Hydra Flux D-Dry is a decent bet. The outer is made from Boomerang fabric and QuickDry, with a removeable thermal liner and a breathable D-Dry membrane.
LLC-CLAYMORE Airbag Vest
The LLC airbag vest features a multi-directional trigger, that is tuned to detect when an impact is about to happen. it is easy to install and can be used repeatedly once the 50cc gas canister has been replaced. The vest can detect an impact and fully in less than 0.1 seconds.
