Best motorcycle jacket brand 2018 – [Buyer’s Guide]

Best motorcycle jacket brand of 2018

Customers need to be careful on how they spend their money on these products. On that note, I review the three best motorcycle jacket brand of 2018 to help you get value for your money.

Check them out and decide which one suits you the best to splurge upon. Before you spend your money on motorcycle jacket brand, start by familiarizing yourself with the various types.

Test Results and Ratings

Rank	№1	№2	№3
Product
Total	4.8	4.5	4.3
Design	5 points	4 points	4 points
Materials	5 points	5 points	5 points
Performance	4 points	5 points	4 points
Quality	5 points	4 points	4 points
Awards

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№1 – Black Brand Men’s Leather Cutthroat Motorcycle Jacket

Pros

YKK Zippers

Reflective trim blends discreetly into back panel

Plenty of pockets

Cons

Nothing, except that I wasted too much time making my choice.

Why did this motorcycle jacket brand win the first place?

The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn’t crack. I also liked the delivery service that was fast and quick to react. It was delivered on the third day. I really enjoy the design. It is compact, comfortable and reliable. And it looks amazing! I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely worth its money. The product is top-notch!

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№2 – Black Brand Women’s Leather Eternity Motorcycle Jacket

Pros

YKK Zippers

Black Brand logo embroidered on sleeve

Reflective trim blends discreetly into back panel

Cons

Long-day-shipping.

Lacks durability.

Why did this motorcycle jacket brand come in second place?

The design quality is top notch and the color is nice. I recommend you to consider buying this model, it definitely worth its money. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price. The material is pretty strong and easy to wash if needed.

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№3 – Black Brand Men’s Leather Neanderthal Motorcycle Jacket

Pros

YKK Zippers

Reflective trim blends discreetly into back panel

Plenty of pockets

Cons

Require more effort to use.

The handle could be of better quality.

Why did this motorcycle jacket brand take third place?

The material is incredibly nice to the touch. It has a great color, which will suit any wallpapers. I liked the design. We’ve been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new. This price is appropriate since the product is very well built. It is inconvenient to use due to the size. I am going to get something different next time.

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Material Girl

What should your jacket be made of? Traditionally bike jackets have been made of leather and even today leather remains a very good, abrasion-resistant material.

There are three main materials that a jacket can be made from, each with their pros and cons. Of course, many jacket makers use different materials in different places to perform the jobs for which they are most suited.

Leather is a super popular option that really taps into the culture and fashion of biking. It’s probably one of the oldest protective materials associated with bikes. It still has a lot going for it too. It’s durable and provides decent abrasion protection but it doesn’t breathe, and without any sort of venting it definitely is not suitable for the summer or otherwise hot climates.

Textile jackets use various materials and weaves. You’re most likely to encounter nylon and polyester. These materials breathe well and are great for summer, but without a lining (fleece, for example) it won’t keep you warm.

Often you’ll find jackets that have a mix of materials, removable liners, and so on. This allows you to use one jacket year-round with just a bit of adaptation in between.

Watch Out for These

As with all protective gear it is very important that your jacket fits well. An ill-fitting jacket won’t protect you as well as it should and may even cause additional injuries in a crash or fall. Pay special attention to the manufacturer’s sizing guide.

Air circulation is also very important. You want some zippable vents for summer so you aren’t drowning in your own sweat, which is a problem for a whole list of reasons.

Also pay attention to any high-visibility features. You don’t need to get a bright yellow, green, or orange jacket, but having reflective piping or panels can mean the difference between a motorist avoiding you or smashing into you.

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The basic facts are that a bike jacket is about being safe, feeling comfortable, being practical, and looking good – in that order. If you have your priorities straight then you’ll find a jacket that works for you. Check out some of my reviews for a good place to start.

Also, for the love of all that’s holy, match your jacket to your bike and riding style. Don’t be a dweeb and wear racing leather on your dual-purpose off-roader. Unless you enjoy people pointing and laughing, that is.

Why You Need Good Gear

Last time we checked, the fastest human in the world is Usain Bolt. During the 100-meter sprint, he peaked at 27.7mph. If he were to fall going that speed, he’d likely sustain serious injury; the human body simply didn’t evolve to go any faster. Which is why even falling off a horse (Guinness World Record top speed: 43.9mph) can lead to death.

On a motorcycle, you’re going to be traveling much faster. Even around town you’ll be hitting 50 mph or more and, on the highway, you may find yourself exceeding 8mph. Your skin, bones and organs were not designed to withstand impacts at those speeds.

Then there’s the question of abrasion. As a general rule of thumb, figuring the average road surface, you can expect to lose one millimeter of flesh for every mile per hour you’re going over 30 when you crash. No, we don’t know why the thumb mixed empirical and metric units. So, at the top speed of that horse, you’ll have lost 1.4cm (or more than half an inch) of skin and muscle. Where on your body can you afford to lose that much? And that’s at only 4mph. What if you crash at 70 mph and lose an inch and a half? We’re talking serious, life-threatening injuries from abrasion alone.

Then there’s the weather. What if it’s kinda cold out? Even at, say, a 50F ambient temperature, windchill at 5mph is going to make it feel like it’s 25F. In other words: from the kind of temperature in which you might need a light sweater, to the kind of cold where you want long undies and a down jacket. Getting wet would compound that much further.

Gear can even help when it’s hot, by better allowing your body’s natural evaporative cooling effect to take place. Under constant wind blast, the sweat is blown off your skin too quickly for it to have a cooling effect. Put on a (summer) jacket, helmet, boots, gloves and pants, however, and your body is free to cool itself as designed.

Luckily, mankind has achieved through science what evolution has failed to provide: clothing that protects you from accidents and the elements, and makes riding an easier, more comfortable experience.

Street helmets look like this.

Dirt helmets look like this. You wear them with goggles. Yes, they do protect your face, but that pronounced chin may exaggerate torsional forces in a crash. They’ll also be noisy and unstable at highway speeds. Choose the right helmet for the kind of riding you plan to do.

To be legally worn on the road in Trumpistan, a motorcycle helmet must be marked with a DOT-approved sticker. You’ll see those affixed prominently on the back.

That’s just a minimal legal standard, though. Two other certifications compete for your dollar by promising greater safety, both voluntary in the United States. “ECE 22.05” is the European Union’s legal standard, while there’s also something called Snell, which is popular with a a number of large helmet manufacturers.

If you want the best possible safety, we say opt for an ECE 22.05-rated helmet. Every single racer in MotoGP (the top level of motorcycle sport) chooses to wear an ECE-rated helmet, and they (the helmets, not the MotoGP riders) tend to be lighter than their Snell equivalent.

You don’t need to spend a ton of cash to get the safest possible helmet. Many manufacturers offer high-quality, high-spec helmets for not an excessive amount of dough. More expensive helmets generally cost more because they use more expensive materials for shell construction like a fiberglass/Kevlar/carbon fiber weave. This can make them lighter, but does not make them any safer. Spending a lot nets you things like paint quality, fancy graphics, and fancier ventilation, but not necessarily added safety.

Other considerations to bear in mind are weight, noise, and aerodynamics. You’ll find those addressed in motorcycle helmet reviews.

Back view

This jacket has a mostly leather outer shell with poly mesh panels on the front and back and down the sleeves. These panels provide for ventilation, making this an excellent summer jacket, and you can use the strap at the waist to adjust the fit.

The armor protects the elbows, shoulder, and back, but unfortunately it is not CE. While one reviewer said it saved his son who took a spill at 70 mph, if safety is your concern, you may want to consider buying CE replacement armor.

Construction

Two-layer fabric is the most basic, with the outer face fabric bonded to a membrane, usually with a mesh drop liner hanging inside. A 2.layer uses a micro ‘half’ layer bonded inside the membrane instead of a drop liner, so is lighter but still reasonably tough. Three-layer is the toughest, with the outer layer, membrane and tough inner bonded together into one flexible fabric.

Ventilation

Even fabric with stellar breathability ratings will build moisture up when you are working hard, so it is important to have extra ventilation. At its most basic level this is just unzipping the front of the jacket slightly or loosening a cuff, but pit-zips, yoke vents and laser-cut holes offer a more sophisticated level of venting and moisture management.

In days gone by zips used to be backed up with storm flaps inside and out to reduce rain and draught ingress. This method is still used in heavier jackets, but to reduce weight and bulk manufacturers now opt for waterproof zips in the more packable units.

Some riders like hoods, some don’t. They’re handy to stop torrential rain running down your neck, or even to keep some heat in when waiting for mates on a frosty morning. A tab or collar that stows the hood is handy, especially with lightweight hoods that can be prone to inflating on the move. Make sure the hood fits over your helmet but an adjustable volume hood is best because it can fit both your helmet and your head if need be.

Clammy cuffs cost the MT500 a point

Bike waterproofs need longer sleeves and a dropped backside to increase coverage when in the riding position, but beyond that the cut is personal preference. A snugger fit will reduce flapping and bulk, while a looser fit gives more room for air movement and layering.

Adjustment

Main Features

The Velocity Mesh Jacket is now popular on the street for its awesome look, design, and for it is light in weight but stronger that you can assure for safety, a good choice for long distance riding. Its contoured armor at the shoulders and elbows makes it more protective for any unwanted event. Surely it is a lifesaver because of its high-density rib padding keeping your body from any harmful impact damage. In addition to that, it has 6-point SureFit custom adjustment system to make it fit your size and it feels comfortable. Furthermore, it has extended back and belt loops for pant attachment. It has a zip out wind/waterproof liner allows you to ride for multi-season because it keeps you cool at the same time keeping you warm. Also, it is good to wear during the night for it has a reflective stripe that deals light in the dark. With its totally amazing features,there is no doubt that it is one of the best motorcycle jackets to be chosen for street riding.

In Travel

1)  DSG NERO :- Very common among riders across the country.Reason behind its popularity is its CE approved impact protector in back as well.All other jackets in this range provide CE approved armours at elbow and shoulder only and back protection is with mere foam material.

That means keeping it clean, washing it regularly (follow the instructions), and reproofing it as needed. Don’t use fabric softener, because it clogs the pores of your clothing.

High-tech, breathable clothing made from fabrics like Gore-Tex and eVent usually needs to be regularly washed and recoated with Nikwax or similar products. That’s because these fabrics often have a durable outer shell that protects the waterproof, breathable membrane beneath them, and this needs to be reproofed regularly. The new Gore One is an exception to this rule; this material — used in Gore, Casetelli and 7Mesh jackets — actually improves with washing.

If your jacket is made from something like Epic Cotton, it needs to be tumble dried regularly to remain water-resistant. If you do damage your clothing, patches can be bought for Gore-Tex kit, and many manufacturers will repair damage. Some even do it for free.

You’ll probably want to be in that last category.

New riders will need a helmet, jacket, pants, gloves and boots. Getting all this at once can be enormously expensive, so we’ve listed the best economical choices below. And since new riders have the greatest risk of getting in an accident, we’ve found some cheap gear that doesn’t cheap out in terms of safety.

In Canada, you’re legally required to wear a DOT, ECE or Snell approved helmet. Motorcyclists love to bicker about which of these standards is the best, with the common consensus being that ECE and Snell are superior to DOT. Our advice is to get a helmet certified by DOT and one of the other two, because two stickers are safer than one.

Modular Helmets

A lot of people opt for open-face or half-helmets. These are super convenient for things like eating, smoking and chatting to other riders, as your face remains uncovered.

For beginners, however, we always recommend using a full helmet. Nearly 50% of helmet impacts occur in the face area, so you’ll want to be protected there. Once you’ve been riding for a few years, you’ll become more familiar with your potential risks. At that time, you can choose for yourself what concessions to make in terms of protection. Until then, play it safe.

Of course, modular helmets let you have your cake and eat it too! The lower portion of a modular helmet can be flipped up, which effectively gives you an open-face lid (although it’s rarely recommended that you ride in this configuration). So, you can be protected while riding and versatile when parked – nifty! On a budget, the DOT-approved HJC CL-Max can’t be beat.

Women’s Helmets

In most cases, the only difference between men’s and women’s helmets is the colors and graphics. If you fancy pink flowers, have a look at women’s road helmets and dirt helmets to see if there’s a model that suits you. Otherwise, we recommend the same helmets above for women as well.

Non-essential essentials

Confusing, right? These are things that everyone should have but only some riders really need. Tool kits, patch kits, intercom systems, hydration packs – it continues ad infinitum. Like the rest of us, you’ll collect this stuff over the years through birthday presents, Christmas gifts and special sales (to hear about ours, sign up for the newsletter).

For now, just carry a cell phone and try not to ride too far from civilization. Of course, if you’re starting with adventure riding or long-distance touring, the non-essentials are probably essential. If this is the case, get a tool kit to match your bike, a tire repair system and some duct tape. That should tide you over until you build up a more comprehensive kit. Also, ride with more experienced buddies – they’ll have the gear to bail you out in a pinch.

The Cost

You’re a motorcyclist now, so get charged up and have some fun shopping for this stuff! And when have all the equipment, there’s only two things to remember. First: use it! Around here, we live by the acronym ATGATT – all the gear, all the time. That’s because accidents don’t always happen in the middle of an epic cross country quest. Sometimes – maybe most of the time – we slip-up while zipping to the corner store for milk.

Second: you’re not invincible. After donning all this gear, you’re going to feel like superman in a suit of armour. But dressing for the crash doesn’t mean that you have to have one. The best protective gear will always be your own brain. Use it, and ride safe.

Flip Up

You might have seen them before, they look like a normal full face lid but you can press a button and pull the front of the helmet up so your face is out in the open. They’re a useful helmet since you can flip them up and go in to the shops without taking it off and because you won’t be going at high speed for long stretches of time e.g the motorway you can have it flipped up while you ride if the weather warms.

Selecting the right shell

When you’re looking at helmets it’s good to keep in mind that although there’s a lot of different graphics to choose from, each manufacturer will only use a few different shells in each style of helmet but this does depend on the size of the brand and what types of helmets they specialize in. Another thing that can help you choose the right helmet for you is the number of shell sizes available in the model you are looking at.

Every size of helmet doesn’t have it’s own shell size with most helmet models having about shell sizes with a smaller on going from XS-M and a slightly bigger shell for sizes L-2XL. We recommend if your head is either an XS or a 2XL helmet size you should go for a model that has atleast shell sizes since this means the overall shell will be closer to the size of your head and not over filled with padding liner to make up for the extra space or liners are minimized for the same reason, which could affect how well the helmet performs in a crash.

Features

Hopefully that past 2000+ words has given you as a first time rider some useful tips and advice that will come in handy when looking for your first motorcycle helmet. At LDMotorcycles.co.uk we are committed to not only pushing out high value products to older more experienced riders, but helping the younger learner or first time riders get a grip on what they should know about clothing and making sure that our range serves you products that fit in budget and look in trend. It’s impossible for us to answer every question in one post which is why we make it extra easy to get in contact with us and ask questions either over the phone, on WhatsApp or just by clicking the ‘Ask us a question’ button underneath the Add to Cart button on every product page.

Hot Leathers

Hot Leathers is one of the best motorcycle jacket brands. The brand prides itself as the leader in apparel motorcycle gear and it has been living up to its standard by providing some of the best motorbike jackets. In fact, one its top of the range jackets-the Hot Leather’s leather Jacket with double pipings has been rated as one of the best jacket for motorcycle riding due to its exquisite features and performance.

Any motorcycle enthusiast knows that class is not achieved without a visit to Hot Leathers store. If you want to know where to buy motorcycle jacket that is stylish, yet protective in every way, Hot Leathers is where to start from. Known for their unbeatable selection of motorcycle gear for over 30 years, Hot Leathers has become the industry standard for quality.

BILT-Cycle Gear

Established in 1974, Cycle gear is one of the largest and fastest growing retailers of motorcycle gear in America. Bilt is the in-house brand of Cycle Gear and has made itself a name in the premium motorcycle jackets they have been manufacturing these days. Its top of the line jacket-the Bilt Blaze Mesh Motorcycle Jacket is the best vented motorcycle jacket in the market today. Jackets from Bilt come with full-house protection and comfort features. Investing in a jacket from Bilt is a good choice and you get quality products worth your money.

The Purpose

Above all, the jacket’s key purpose is to protect you from accidents and any adverse effects of extreme temperatures. So if you need a jacket that will protect you and keep you warm all the time, then you are going to want a leather jacket. If you want a jacket that will keep you cool from the extreme summer heat, then you might consider the mesh jackets. If you want a jacket that is versatile, will protect you, keep you cool at all times, then you might want to opt for a textile make. The purpose will always be the key determining factor when buying a motorcycle jacket.

The Fit

Even if you buy a jacket that meets all your requirements, but doesn’t fit you well, then it might not deliver as you would expect. For instance, the armor should protect the elbows, shoulders and back. But if it is not intact with the bony areas it’s supposed to protect, then it will be of no use at all during the impact. A good jacket should fit perfectly in every possible way. The wrist, waste, and the neck should be as comfortable as possible without restricting your movement.

The Armor

For any motorcycle jacket to be effective, it has to be equipped with some degree of armor. The purpose of the armor is to reduce abrasion and help absorb shock in the possible prone areas. When buying a motorcycle jacket, make sure that it has armor that is CE approved. The armor should be in the right places and should not cause any form of discomfort. If it does, then it will be a problem when you are riding.

The Add-Ons

What extras does the jacket offer? Some jackets come with extra large pockets for ample storage especially during long rides. Others come with inbuilt system for pushing earphones through to the collar. What about the design? Some jackets are so elegantly designed that you can use them off the ride. Look for those extra features exclusive to that jacket so that you get the best utility for your money.

Final Word

First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don’t be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn’t do the trick.

Most important, have fun and choose your motorcycle jacket brand wisely! Good luck!

So, TOP3 of motorcycle jacket brand

• №1 — Black Brand Men’s Leather Cutthroat Motorcycle Jacket
• №2 — Black Brand Women’s Leather Eternity Motorcycle Jacket
• №3 — Black Brand Men’s Leather Neanderthal Motorcycle Jacket

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