This guide is aimed specifically at purchasing motorcycle racing jackets, that need to offer safety as well as style. When buying a jacket for use on a motorcycle you should be concerned with its safety, durability and comfort just as much as you should with its looks and design.
Fortunatly most modern jackets offer a huge amount of protection and many contain all of the features listed below.
1. Jackets sould have zippable air vents, this is to ensure that when its hot you dont overheat and when its cold you can block out the wind. Both will aid your comfort when riding a bike which will keep your concentration.
2. Zips should be covered, both internally and externally, this ensure that should you come off your bike and slide along the ground the zip doesnt heat up and burn your skin or melt together so that you cannot undo the jacket.
3. Choose a jacket for the correct weather conditions, for example a leather jacket will offer greater protection if you come off your bike, however a cordura jacket will offer greater protection against wind and rain making you more comfortable and ensuring your concentration doesnt stray when riding. Its best to have several jackets.
4. Jackets shouldnt have any attachements suchs as external pockets or straps as these could catch on your bike or snag whilst riding.
5. If buying from outside of the UK ensure the jacket has a CE EN 13595 label which ensures it is up to our safety standards.