The Best Motorcycle Jackets For Women in 2023
Last updated March 16, 2023 by Simon Bertram
About Our Selections
Let’s face reality here: it’s only really been in the past two decades that women’s riding gear has been properly addressed by manufacturers (but even then, at a much smaller rate than what's available for men). Before then, in what was historically a “male-dominated hobby,” women had to make do with either custom gear or modifying men’s gear to fit. We put the quotations there because ever since the 1970s, we know that women made up a good portion of riders.
Flash forward to 2021, and now women account for about 22% of riders, worldwide. That is refreshing to see and has forced even a lot of the “old school” to recognize that there are badass ladies all over the globe that will swing a leg over and crank the right wrist. It’s also refreshing to see that in what was once traditionally a male-dominated sport, road racing and even MotoGP are seeing more and more women rising in their ranks.
What this means is that many of the big manufacturers and gear makers have had to adapt to provide proper racing suits and gear for these women. This, naturally, has led to the traditional trickle-down style of motorcycle gear from racing to street, which means that more and more jackets, pants, boots, gloves, and other pieces of gear are appearing every month.
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Entry-Level Women's Jackets
Priced under $300, these jackets offer maximum bang for your buck.
Rev'It! Eclipse 2 Jacket
The evolution of a budget favorite jacket that has all the features you want at an unbelievable price
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RevZilla
$189.99 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $189.99
Sizing: EU 34 to 46
Safety: CE Level 1 A.
Ideal For
Riders looking for a warm weather budget jacket that provides all the features you want to stay protected and cool
All styles of riding
Highlights
600D polyester chassis and 450D polyester mesh construction to provide abrasion resistance on high contact areas while flowing massive amounts of air
Rev'It! SeeSmart CE Level 1 armor at the elbows and shoulders, with a pocket for a universal back protector
Downsides
No included back protector
Llacking internal pockets
Sizing is usually on the small side, order one size up if concerned
Speed & Strength Cat Outta Hell Women's Armored Hoody
A motorcycle jacket that looks nothing like a motorcycle jacket, and that's the point
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RevZilla
$129.95 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $189.99
Sizing: XS to 4XL
Safety: CE Level 1 A.
Ideal For
Riders that want protection that don't want to look "kitted up"
All styles of riding
Highlights
Cotton-polyester blended fabric construction to make it comfortable and warm, while also providing motorcycle-grade abrasion resistance
Fully armored with CE Level 1 back, shoulder, and elbow protection
Belt loop attachment to ensure it doesn't ride up your torso as you ride
Downsides
Due to being partially cotton, colors may bleed or fade with repeated washing of the hoody
The hood flaps around in the wind and can be distracting
Alpinestars Stella T-GP Plus R V3 Air Jacket
The third version of one of the best budget sport jackets
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RevZilla
$269.95 as of March 16
Amazon
$269.95 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $269.95
Sizing: XS to 2XL
Safety: CE Level 2 AA
Ideal For
Riders looking for a jacket that works as well on the street as it does on the track with all of the safety features one needs
Sport and track day styles of riding
Highlights
600D polyester construction to provide high quality abrasion resistance. with polyfabric mesh panels in between for ventilation
CE Level 1 Nucleon armor included in the elbows and shoulders, with the shoulders also gaining GP Lite slide shields.
Pockets for chest and back protectors
Compatible with Alpinestars TechAir 5 airbag vest, either GP or street versions
Downsides
No back protector provided
Sizing is usually on the smaller side, as well as being race/athletic fit
No weatherproofing, warm weather only
ICON Tuscadero 2 Women's Jacket
A leather-look jacket for the sportier side of riding
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RevZilla
$295.00 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $295.00
Sizing: XS to 2XL
Safety: CE Level 2 A
Ideal For
Riders wanting a "leather" jacket that isn't actually made of leather, yet provides almost the same level of protection
Sport, sport touring, and standard styles of riding
Highlights
Ax Laredo synthetic material construction that feels like cowhide and has similar abrasion resistance
Fully armored with D3O, CE Level 1 in the shoulders and elbows, and a CE Level 2 D30 Viper back protector
Removable thermal liner to make this jacket three-season capable.
Downsides
Slim/sport fit only, adjustments and stretch panels only give a limited amount of "wiggle room"
Only comes in black
Front pockets are surprisingly shallow in depth, only about 4 inches deep
Mid-Range Women's Jackets
Priced between $300 and $600, these mid-market jackets are both feature packed and affordable.
Dainese Tempest 3 D-Dry Women's Jacket
A waterproof touring jacket that has all the features you need
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RevZilla
$349.95 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $349.95
Sizing: EU 38 to 54
Safety: CE Level 2 A
Ideal For
Riders that are looking for a touring jacket that has it all, or are wanting something that can also pull duty as an ADV jacket
Any touring style of riding
Highlights
Dainese D-Stone fabric construction, with reinforcement on high impact areas
D-Dry waterproof membrane
Superb ventilation via four intake and two exhaust zippered vents
Removable thermal lining for true three-season use
CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders and elbows, with a pocket for a back protector
Downsides
No back protector included
Wrist closures can fit loose depending on your wrist thickness
Waist adjustment strap pulls are on the back of the jacket, awkward to reach while on the bike
Alpinestars Alice Women's Jacket
A fashionable, old-school-looking cruiser jacket that has all the modern protection you want
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RevZilla
$499.95 as of March 16
Amazon
$499.95 as of March 16
SoloMoto
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Key Specs
Price: $499.99+
Sizing: EU 38 to 52
Safety: CE Level 2 A
Ideal For
Riders wanting the classic diagonal zip cruiser look that is backed by a modern day safety and protection
Cruiser and standard styles of riding
Highlights
Premium 1.3 mm bovine leather construction for superior abrasion resistance and weatherproofing
Zip-out hooded vest liner makes this jacket four season capable in areas where it does not snow
CE Level 2 Nucleon Flex armor at the shoulders and elbows, and a pocket for a back protector
Hidden ventilation panels in the underarm area for a streamlined, seamless look
Downsides
No back protector included
Size range is surprisingly small, no option for taller riders
Dainese Racing 4 Perforated Lady's Jacket
Despite the name, a very street-sport friendly, water resistant warm weather leather jacket
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RevZilla
$599.95 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $599.95
Sizing: EU 38 to 54
Safety: CE Level 2 AA
Ideal For
Riders that want a jacket that is track-ready but can also be worn day to day for regular street sport riding
Sport, sport touring, and track day styles of riding
Highlights
100% 1.2 mm tutu leather construction featuring hundreds of micro-perforations on the sides and sleeves for ventilation
500D S1 bi-elastic stretch panels developed in cooperation with Cordura
CE Level 2 shoulder, elbow, and forearm armor, with external slide protectors on the shoulders, and a pocket inside for a back protector
Downsides
No back protector included, although Dainese state that is because they expect the jacket to be used with the D1 Airbag vest system
Very tight racing fit, buy one size up than your measurements if concerned
High-End Women's Jackets
Priced over $600, these jackets represent the cream of the crop from the premium segment.
Roland Sands Riot 2022 Women's Jacket
A classic English cruiser jacket that hits all the right retro notes
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RevZilla
$700 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $700.00
Sizing: SM to 2XL
Safety: CE Level 2 AA
Ideal For
Riders that want a classic English cruiser jacket that has some of the best abrasion resistance possible
Cruiser and standard styles of riding
Highlights
0.9 mm Blackstone cowhide construction with micro-perforations for ventilation
YKK zippers throughout including on the asymmetrical main zip
SAS-TEC CE Level 1 elbow and shoulder armor, with a pocket for a back protector
Downsides
No adjustment straps at all
Sizing is small and aggressive, even Roland Sands suggests going a size up if concerned
Very expensive
KLIM Artemis Women's Jacket
A top-tier ADV jacket for women only from the masters of off-road gear
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RevZilla
$769.99 as of March 16
Amazon
$769.99 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $769.99
Sizing: XS to 2XL
Safety: CE Level 2 AA
Ideal For
Riders that want nothing but the best for ADV and adventure touring from the most respected ADV gear company in the world
ADV, adventure touring, and sport touring styles of riding
Highlights
630D Cordura shell for abrasion resistance, backed by goat leather on the insides of the knees for extra grip and protection
Gore-Tex membrane under the shell for full waterproofing
D3O back, elbow and shoulder hip armor included, all armor is minimum CE Level 1 certified, will also fit optional CE Level 2 versions sold separately
Adjustable ventilation through 8 zippered vents
Large payload capacity with 10 zippered and waterproof pockets
Downsides
Very expensive
Adjustment straps do not have very much range
Disappointing that the CE Level 2 versions of the armor were not included
Helite Xena Women's Airbag Jacket
Possibly the safest, most protective jacket on this entire list
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RevZilla
$1,049 as of March 16
SoloMoto
Members get 20% off
Key Specs
Price: $1,049.00
Sizing: SM to XL
Safety: CE Level 2 AA
Ideal For
Riders looking for the highest level of safety and do not mind having to use a bike tether for the included airbag
All styles of riding
Highlights
Premium 1.2 mm cowhide leather construction for the best abrasion resistance, with stretch polyfabric in the upper back for airbag expansion
Built-in Helite airbag system that deploys in less than 0.1 seconds
SAS-TEC CE Level 2 armor in the back, shoulders, and elbows for the best impact resistance
Removable 100% polyester thermal liner makes this a three or four season capable jacket
Downsides
Very expensive
Airbag deployment relies on a tether attached to the bike
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