Jackets

Jacket review: Richa Daytona 2 tried and tested

Jacket review: Richa Daytona 2 tried and tested

Leather motorcycle jackets that look good on all types of bike are, oddly, relatively hard to find. Sporty is easy, and so is out-and-out retro, but finding a timeless and well-spec’d jacket that I’d...

MCN’s top tested textile motorcycle jackets for safety, comfort, and all-weather riding

MCN’s top tested textile motorcycle jackets for safety, comfort, and all-weather riding

There are two broad categories of motorcycle jackets: textiles and leathers. Each has its own distinct features, and often choosing between them comes down to personal preference and the type of...

Retro practicality: Best waxed cotton motorcycle jackets

Retro practicality: Best waxed cotton motorcycle jackets

There was a time that there were only a couple of ways to keep water out of your riding jacket. One was to make it from leather (cows are, after all, waterproof) and the second was to make it from...

Stand out from the crowd: Best hi viz motorbike kit

Stand out from the crowd: Best hi viz motorbike kit

There’s no doubt that if you want to be seen on your motorcycle or scooter, then wearing and using hi viz motorbike kit is the way to go. It does what it says on the tin; high visibility. It means...

Woven winners: Best sporty textile motorcycle jackets

Woven winners: Best sporty textile motorcycle jackets

While leather can offer the highest levels of protection rating, a sporty textile jacket can come close and add functionality such as breathability alongside waterproofing and a range of other options...

Safety in style: Best casual textile motorcycle jackets

Safety in style: Best casual textile motorcycle jackets

Casual textile motorcycle jackets offer all the comfort and style of a fashion garment but also carry some level of proper protection to the rider. Sometimes, you want the full-length protection...

Brace for the cold: Best winter motorbike jackets

Brace for the cold: Best winter motorbike jackets

Winter motorbike jackets are a crucial purchase if you ride year round because, if there’s one thing you can be sure about motorcycling in winter – at some point it will be cold. But while that...

Winter warmers: Best heated motorcycle jackets and vests

Winter warmers: Best heated motorcycle jackets and vests

Riding in winter and unpredictable spring can be tedious – and incredibly dangerous – if riders are not adequately prepared for it. However, heated vests and motorcycle jackets are the perfect...

Jacket review: Spada Ascent tried and tested

Jacket review: Spada Ascent tried and tested

The Spada Ascent is a touring/adventure style textile jacket that’s good to go whether you’re commuting through winter or taking on a round-the-world trip. There are some genuine bargains around...

Tailored to your needs: Best high-end textile motorcycle suits

Tailored to your needs: Best high-end textile motorcycle suits

Nothing protects like leather when it comes to motorcycle jackets and trousers, but textile motorcycle suits have the edge in practicality. By using the very latest materials such as Gore-Tex,...

Spidi Alpentrophy Textile Suit review | A laminated suit for all occasions

Spidi Alpentrophy Textile Suit review | A laminated suit for all occasions

The Spidi Alpentrophy is my second suit from the brand and is even more impressive than the predecessor, which I also had. It’s a very highly-specified combination that has seen me through several...

Textile suit review: Oxford Mondial tried and tested

Textile suit review: Oxford Mondial tried and tested

When it launched, the Oxford Mondial jacket was £250 and the trousers were £200, making a laminated textile suit for well below £500 – a huge achievement. However, many other manufacturers have caught...

In it for the long haul: Best touring motorbike jackets

In it for the long haul: Best touring motorbike jackets

The best motorcycle touring jacket is perhaps one of the most versatile bits of motorcycling gear. A decent one will keep you warm and dry when the weather gets unpleasant but allow you to stay cool,...

A buying guide to women's motorcycle jackets written by our female experts at MCN

A buying guide to women's motorcycle jackets written by our female experts at MCN

Choosing women’s motorcycle kit can be fairly tricky, what with sizing being so unpredictable and various style choices on offer. Picking out which motorcycle jacket is best for you can be quite a...

Punching above their weight: Best lightweight motorcycle textiles

Punching above their weight: Best lightweight motorcycle textiles

Lightweight motorbike kit can be a versatile option for new riders and seasoned veterans alike. With plenty to choose from, you could opt for the do-it-all textile jacket or trousers, or perhaps...

Best motorcycle shirts and hoodies | MCN have tested these casual armoured options

Best motorcycle shirts and hoodies | MCN have tested these casual armoured options

Motorbike shirts and hoodies are a great way to stay comfortable and look casual on the road without sacrificing your safety, if you don’t want to wear a proper leather motorcycle jacket. There are...

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

Everyone loves riding in the summer. The sun’s out, the temperature is up, and the beach is a perfect ride away – what can be better than a blast to the seaside for fish and chips or an ice cream.

Youth of today: Best children's motorcycle jackets

Youth of today: Best children's motorcycle jackets

Just like your grown-up clothing, children’s motorcycle jackets should feature abrasion-resistant outer materials and protective armour in the key locations, including shoulders and elbows. You may...

Riding shirt review: Resurgence Pekev Ultra tried and tested

Riding shirt review: Resurgence Pekev Ultra tried and tested

This riding Resurgence Pekev Ultra riding jacket/shirt looked so tempting that I couldn’t resist ordering one. When it arrived a few days later, I couldn’t wait to get it out and try it on because the...

Beat the chill: Best winter motorcycle jackets as chosen by MCN

Beat the chill: Best winter motorcycle jackets as chosen by MCN

There are two very obvious requirements for a winter motorcycle jacket; it needs to keep you warm, and it needs to keep you dry. Numerous jackets can do one or the other but for winter, you need both...

Best motorcycle back protectors for road and track | Tested and reviewed by MCN

Best motorcycle back protectors for road and track | Tested and reviewed by MCN

We constantly talk about protective kit and how it is available for every condition, every journey and every style of bike. And one of the most important areas after a motorcycle helmet to protect...

Best two-piece motorcycle touring suits | MCN's top tested touring jacket and trouser sets

Best two-piece motorcycle touring suits | MCN's top tested touring jacket and trouser sets

Thinking of loading your adventure bike or sports tourer up and heading out on an amazing adventure, but not sure what you need to wear? A two-piece motorcycle touring suit offers versatility with...

Textile suit review: Dane Drakar tried and tested

Textile suit review: Dane Drakar tried and tested

In its most basic form, the Dane Drakar is a mesh suit that is lightweight and comfortable and allows masses of cooling air to keep the rider cool – essential for any tour in warmer climates. However,...

Best motorcycle airbag protection | Bags for life

Best motorcycle airbag protection | Bags for life

Motorcycle airbag vests were once the preserve of factory riders, but these days there are affordable systems available from lots of manufacturers and with various payment models. The development...

Getting fresh: How to wash textile motorbike kit

Getting fresh: How to wash textile motorbike kit

It’s a fact of life that if you ride year-round or in all conditions, then you will probably need to wash your kit sooner or later. Mud, salt and road grime make a right mess of clothing. While it...

Autumn bargain: Oxford Hinterland tried and tested

Autumn bargain: Oxford Hinterland tried and tested

The Oxford Hinterland is the flagship textile jacket-and-trouser combination from the British brand’s product range, which is itself already famous for among other things, great value riding kit and a...

Jacket review: Merlin Edale tried and tested

Jacket review: Merlin Edale tried and tested

The Merlin Edale is a waxed cotton motorcycle jacket that combines protection, a classic look and some waterproofing performance. When I think of waxed cotton jackets, I either conjure images of...

Jacket review: Spada Peacedog tried and tested

Jacket review: Spada Peacedog tried and tested

After a helmet, a leather motorcycle jacket is perhaps the most well-known – and desirable – item of motorcycle clothing that people want – and recognise. And while there are lots of retro-styled...

Jacket review: Duchinni Strike tried and tested

Jacket review: Duchinni Strike tried and tested

The recent explosion in retro-styled motorcycles has led to a subsequent explosion in retro-styled clothing to match. This leather from Duchinni, the Strike, isn’t necessarily retro-styled but is...

Jacket review: Richa Atlantic tried and tested

Jacket review: Richa Atlantic tried and tested

If you’re a year-round rider who is short on wardrobe space, or simply like the idea of buying once and buying right, a laminated suit like the Richa Atlantic is a solid all-rounder. With no...

Riding hoodie review: RST X Kevlar Tech tried and tested

Riding hoodie review: RST X Kevlar Tech tried and tested

The RST X Kevlar hoodie is a casual style hooded sweatshirt with a trick up its sleeve – it’s CE rated so you can have some peace of mind when you’re heading out in warmer weather without...

Jacket review: Richa Charlestone tried and tested

Jacket review: Richa Charlestone tried and tested

Most people know quality when they come across it and the Richa Charlestone jacket really ticks the box. There are numerous ways to judge the quality of clothing and this jacket scores in each and...

Jacket review: Knox Urbane Pro tried and tested

Jacket review: Knox Urbane Pro tried and tested

The Knox Urbane Pro Mk2 is a versatile armoured under jacket that can form the foundation of whatever clothing system you want. All in one motorcycle jackets are great, however by their very...

Textile suit review: Duchinni Hurricane jacket and Pacific pants tried and tested

Textile suit review: Duchinni Hurricane jacket and Pacific pants tried and tested

It’s a fallacy that you have to pay top money for top protection when it comes to motorcycle clothing. Sure, there are benefits to spending more, like extra features but that doesn’t mean that you...

Jacket review: Oxford Dakar Dry2Dry Air 1.0 Textile tried and tested

Jacket review: Oxford Dakar Dry2Dry Air 1.0 Textile tried and tested

The Oxford Dakar jacket is a sports-adventure garment that promises to cope with anything a British summer can throw at it – from scorching hot sun one minute to barbecue-dowsing rain the next, and...

Jacket review: Goldtop Bobber tried and tested

Jacket review: Goldtop Bobber tried and tested

From the minute you pick up the Goldtop Bobber motorcycle jacket you can feel its quality – there’s a reassuring heft to it, the leather is soft and sumptuous, all the zips, buckles and fasteners feel...