The Best Motorcycle Jackets You Can Buy [2023 Edition]

Key Specs

• Price: $189.99

• Sizing: XS to 4XL

• 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

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  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

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  Sizing is usually on the small side, order one size up if concerned

Key Specs

• Price: $249.99

• Sizing: SM to 5XL

• Safety: CE Level 1 A

• Sizing: XS to 3XL

Our Review

See our complete Sedici Garda WP jacket review

Ideal For

• The budget-conscious rider that wants the most bang for the buck

• ADV, adventure touring, and sport touring styles of riding

Highlights

• 600D textile core with 1200D reinforcement on high abrasion areas to give you the best protection a budget ADV jacket can

• Waterproof membrane keeps you dry even in a downpour

• Well ventilated with six zippered vents

• CE Level 2 armor at elbows and shoulders

Downsides

• No back protector included

• Vents are prone to leaking

• No "big and tall" sizing option

Key Specs

• Price: $269.95

• Sizing: EU 44 to 60 (US SM to 2XL)

• Safety: CE Level 1 A

Ideal For

• Riders wanting a quality budget jacket for hot summer riding

• All styles of riding, although Dainese suggests sport or sport touring as intended market

Highlights

• Extremely large mesh areas backed with QuickDry mesh fabric liner to wick away as much heat and sweat as possible

• Removable windproof liner in for cooler weather riding

• Armor provided in shoulders, elbows, and upper forearms to CE Level 1 standards, with a pocket for a back protector

Downsides

• No back protector included

• Sizing can be an issue as it is a slim/sport fit

Key Specs

• Price: $479.99

• Sizing: XS to 3XL

• Safety: CE level 2 A

Ideal For

• Riders looking for a retro styled leather jacket that is completely up to date with protection features

• Standard style of riding, although the jacket is suitable for most styles of riding

Highlights

• Distressed cowhide leather construction so it feels soft and supple, but carries high abrasion resistance, with reinforced overlays on elbows and shoulders

• Removable EverHeat cold weather liner so you can ride for 3 seasons

• SAS-TEC CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders and elbows, with a pocket for a back protector

• Four external and two internal zip pockets

Downsides

• No back protector included

• Water resistant, not fully waterproof

• Ventilation is through small areas of perforated leather and two small rear zippered rear vents. Can trap a lot of heat in the jacket

Key Specs

• Price: $629.95

• Sizing: EU 48 to 64 (US SM to 4XL)

• Safety: CE Level 2 AA

Ideal For

• Riders wanting a capable hot weather sport and track jacket that is chock full of the latest Alpinestars safety features

• Sport, sport touring, track day styles of riding

Highlights

• 1.3 mm premium cowhide construction backed by Alpinestars' RideKnit fabric. This textile is moisture wicking and heat resistant, preventing friction heat from a slide burning your skin

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  Well ventilated with hundreds of micro-perforations to allow air to pass through

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  Compatible with Alpinestars' TechAir 5 airbag vest, either the racing or street version

• CE Level 1 Nucleon flex forearm, elbow, and shoulder armor included

Downsides

• Back protector not included, although Alpinestars states that this is because the TechAir 5 airbag vest has a CE Level 2 backplate already

• Race/slim fit, so larger riders may have issues squeezing into the jacket

  
  

Key Specs

• Price: $729.99

• Sizing: SM to 3XL

• Safety: CE Level 2 AA

Our Review

See the Rev'It! Cayenne Pro review from 2008 for the original jacket the Cayenne 2 evolved from

Ideal For

• Riders wanting excellent protection and value from a warm weather ADV jacket

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  ADV and adventure touring styles of riding

Highlights

• Full PWRShell ripstop shell construction, backed by PWRShell Stretch and Shoeller-dynatec mesh for very resilient abrasion resistance

• SeeSoft CE Level 2 armor at the elbows, shoulders, and include back protector, with pockets for chest armor

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  Mount anchors for kidney belt and Segur neck brace built in, in case you want to attach external protection above and beyond the jacket itself

• Very adjustable with multiple arm, waist, hip, and chest straps to fine tune the fit

• Included hydration bladder pocket that will accept the most common type of hydration bags

Downsides

• Heavier than most jackets

• Very focused on ADV and touring, with few features for other styles of riding, including sport touring

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  Fitment is usually small, might need to order one size up if concerned

  
  

Key Specs

• Price: $750.00

• Sizing: SM to 3XL

• Safety: CE Level 2 AA

Ideal For

• Riders wanting a classic look but premium protection

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  Standard and cruiser styles of riding

Highlights

• Premium full grain 1.0 to 1.2 cowhide leather that is the same type used in superbike race suits

• Handmade and hand finished with wax, wash, and oil for natural weatherproofing

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  SAS-TEC CE Level 2 armor in the elbows and shoulders with a pocket for a back protector

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  Micro-perforation ventilation to keep you from overheating

Downsides

• At this price point, not including a back protector is simply inexcusable

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  Most pockets other than the two external and two internal stretch mesh are functionally useless, as they are in odd places and rather small

Key Specs

• Price: $699.99

• Sizing: SM to 4XL

• Safety: CE Level 2 AA

• Sizing: XS to 2XL

Our Review

See the complete AGV Pista GP RR Carbon review

Ideal For

• Riders wanting the absolute best of the best in terms of expedition level ADV and adventure touring jackets

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  ADV and adventure touring styles of riding

Highlights

• 840D Cordura and Gore-Tex 2-layer performance construction throughout, for incredible abrasion resistance and full waterproofing

• Premium goat leather reinforcement on high abrasion areas

• D3O CE Level 1 armor included on the elbows, shoulders, and back

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  Excellent ventilation via chest, sleeve, wrist, and back zip vents

• 5 external and 4+1 internal pockets, with the +1 being a hidden pocket for documents, passport, et al behind the back protector

Downsides

• Very expensive for nominal day to day riding. Jacket is aimed at those that spend days or weeks on the road

• Waist pockets are a bit tight

• No thermal liner included