Jackets

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Rukka ComfoRina review | Four stars for luxury jacket after 4728 miles on test

Today 08:10 by Saffron Wilson

Rukka don’t do a wide range of motorcycle jackets, and to be honest, they’ve had no need to as their jackets, for the most part, do what they say on the description. Of course, Rukka is at the top end...

Keep cool and ride free this summer with the best mesh motorbike jackets, as chosen by MCN

23 April 2024 by Jim Blackstock

Mesh motorcycle jackets are a game-changer when the hot weather hits and offer a great way to stay cool without sacrificing safety. We tend not to get that many heatwaves in the UK, but when we do...

Best waterproof motorcycle jackets | Beat the British weather

23 April 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Coping with changeable weather is a conundrum that faces all riders, but arm yourself with a waterproof motorcycle jacket and you’ll always be ready to face the worst of it. Textiles lend themselves...

Get that timeless look (and stay safe) with a leather motorbike jacket

23 April 2024 by Jim Blackstock

Leather motorcycle jackets are the go-to option for many riders for a variety of reasons. They come in a whole range of styles, from sports jackets to retro jackets as well as touring jacket designs.

Alpinestars Stella Neo waterproof hoodie | lightweight and waterproof, ideal for urban riding

02 April 2024 by Saffron Wilson

A lot of bikers will have the full textile waterproof suit or jacket for long stints in the saddle, but those urban riders who need something a little lighter for the everyday commute aren’t after a...

Rev'It Paramount Gore-Tex suit review | Whatever the weather, this completely waterproof CE-rated suit has got you covered

15 March 2024 by Ben Clarke

The Rev’It Paramount (or onesie as it is affectionately known at MCN Towers) is an all-in-one, laminated textile riding suit. It features a main zip that runs all the way from the neck to the left...

Alpinestars Tech-Air Off-Road review | Next-level off-road protection

05 March 2024 by Michael Guy

The Alpinestars Tech-Air Off-Road is an all new armoured jacket featuring advanced airbag technology and switchable modes for Street, Enduro and Rally riding. Airbags for racing and road use...

Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Jacket review | Durable comfort all day long

05 March 2024 by Carl Stevens

When it comes to a textile motorcycle jacket, I’m a bit lazy. I want one set that covers everything from sunny off-roading to winter jaunts in the torrential rain, and that’s exactly where the third...

The Richa Atlantic 2 jacket and trousers are tough textiles for both sides of the Atlantic

28 February 2024 by Dan Sutherland

I’ve been using Richa’s AA-rated Atlantic 2 jacket and trousers since the onset of autumn 2023. Used for both commuting and leisure rides, I’ve experienced surprisingly warm weather, harsh winter...

The Halvarssons Gruven jacket and Laggan pants make a tailored all-season motorcycle suit

26 February 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Swedish brand Halvarssons have been motorcycle kit since 1946, but the Gruven jacket and Laggan pants are my first experience of the brand. Together they make a laminated textile suit designed for all...

Alpinestars Domino Tech review | A practical, casual A-rated jacket ideal for city riding

15 February 2024 by Michael Neeves

The Alpinestars Domino is a CE-approved wind and water resistant, softshell, unisex motorcycle jacket, designed for town riding and casual wear. It’s packed with useful features and available in black...

The REV'IT! Poseidon 3 GTX will become Justin's first choice for textiles for some time

23 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The REV’IT! Poseidon 3 GTX jacket and trousers is the third generation in a line of premium textile adventure suits that were first introduced back in 2013. The Poseidon 3 is intended for all-season...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Stella Airbag Vest Review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Alpinestars’ Tech-Air motorcycle airbag project has been around since 2003, but back then it was strictly the preserve of world championship riders only. Since then the brand has gone commercial and...

Oxford Original Approved AA MS Shirt Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Riding shirts like the Oxford Original Approved AA MS have been around for a few years now and are a more protective option than wearing a Carhartt or Dickies lumberjack number on your...

MCN's review guide to the top motorcycle armour and protection

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the biggest attractions of motorcycling is the feeling of liberation that comes with being immersed in the greater environment, rather than being insulated from it like in a car, for example.

Tried and tested: Vanucci VAJ-4 textile jacket review

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

The unfortunately named Vanucci VAJ-4 textile jacket forms part of the brand’s modular bike kit range called Vanucci+ that lets the rider pick and choose which layers they want to buy and wear. So,...

Race trim: Best sporty leather jackets

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A leather one piece race suit is the way to go for track riding, but if you want to keep the race look on the road then a sporty leather jacket may be a more practical solution. Most can be paired up...

Tried and tested: RST Pro Series Commander jacket review

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

The RST Pro Series Commander jacket is the firm’s flagship textile motorcycle jacket. It’s a completely waterproof laminate jacket thanks to its SinAqua Pro technology – meaning you don’t have to mess...

Tried and tested: Rev'It Restless review

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Rev’It Restless is a AA-rated retro-inspired, leather motorcycle jacket that the brand says is inspired by the West Coast moto culture of the 1940s in America. Retro jacket touches include...

Tried and tested: Alpinestars Faster V2 review

14 September 2023 by Joesph Wright

The Alpinestars Faster V2 is a sporty leather motorbike jacket that pairs protection fit for the track with comfort, practicality and style for the road. It follows the original Faster jacket which...

Classic chic: Best retro leather jackets as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riders of retro, classic or vintage motorcycles have a duty to follow the visual impact of their machines, and donning an old school, retro leather jacket to complete the image is practically...

Tried and tested: Dainese Racing 3 jacket review

06 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

This Dainese Racing 3 jacket was launched back in 2017 and updated with the Racing 4 version in 2022. It featured some light upgrades and new colours, but both versions are essentially the same.

Riding hoodie review: RST X Kevlar Tech tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

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 Atlantic tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

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...

Jacket review: Richa Daytona 2 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Richard Newland

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...

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

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

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...