There are a bewildering variety of motorcycle jackets on the market today. A simple search on any major search engine for 'motorcycle jackets' will yield thousands of results, and hundreds of mail order companies eager to sell you a motorcycle jacket. With all the choices and sometimes contradictory information, it's not always easy for a motorcycle enthusiast to select a jacket that will suit their needs. What should you look for in a motorcycle jacket for protection, comfort, and durability? What kind of riding do you do? What is the weather like where you live? Do you prefer leather, mesh, or textile motorcycle jackets? Thinking carefully about these questions can help you make a better decision as to which motorcycle jacket is best for you. For some people, a leather motorcycle jacket is the best option. However, textile and mesh motorcycle jackets have grown increasingly popular in recent years, due to advances in motorcycle jacket material technology. Textile jackets offer much improved abrasion resistance and better armor than the models of a few years ago.
Leather motorcycle jackets continue to be the most popular jackets. However, not all leather motorcycle jackets are created equally. Many riders are not familiar with the differences between goat skin and real cowhide, or why some leather is drum-dyed. The protective quality of a proper leather motorcycle jacket, as well as its durability, is significantly better than a 'fashion' motorcycle jacket purchased at the mall. The bottom line is that leather motorcycle jackets continue to rank at the top in terms of motorcycle jacket sales.
Mesh motorcycle jackets are becoming a popular choice for riders looking for maximum ventilation in warm weather, while retaining some degree of protection. Some mesh jackets feature zip-out inner liners that help extend the usefulness of the jacket in cooler temperatures.
It is important to select the right size jacket. We see too many riders out on the road, wearing jackets too big for them. A proper fitting motorcycle jacket is designed to fit you correctly when you are on the bike, not walking around! Too much excess material in the chest area will allow the jacket to bunch up and flap around in the wind. Be certain to refer to the manufacturer's motorcycle jacket size charts if you are unsure what size motorcycle jacket to order. As helpful as size charts are, they are a general guide and not absolute. Our staff is available via phone and email for assistance with sizing or any other questions and concerns you might have when selecting a motorcycle jacket.
Brockton Cycle has literally thousands of motorcycle jackets in stock now, always on sale or discounted as much as the manufacturer allows. We have leather motorcycle jackets, textile motorcycle jackets for all weather protection, mesh jackets (including textile/mesh and leather/mesh models) for hot weather, motorcycle racing jackets for track days, and more. Brockton Cycle carries motorcycle jackets by APS, Fieldsheer, Firstgear, Gericke, Icon, Joe Rocket, Moto GP, Power Trip, Shift Racing, and others. Questions? E-mail us for more information if you don't see it on the site!
