| The primary purpose of the motorcycle jacket is | | | | in the market. The two main types are leather |
| protecting the rider. The most common motorcycle | | | | motorcycle protective outfits, the colorful single-piece |
| gear is motorcycle protective clothing consists of the | | | | ones predominantly seen on the race track, and the |
| helmet, motorcycle jacket, leather chaps, gloves and | | | | traditional jacket and trouser type. |
| motorcycle boots. | | | | A most common leather jacket used by motorcycle |
| The reason why motorcycle leather jackets are so | | | | riders is zippered, multi-pocketed and short in length. |
| desired amongst motorcycle riders because they | | | | In the past most leather jackets were made of the |
| provide the best protection from cold and serves as | | | | cowhide. Cowhide is used for the thickness and |
| a wind breaker. Reason leather jackets are worn by | | | | durability it provides to the motorcycle riders. On the |
| motorcycle riders is because of its aesthetics appeal. | | | | other hand the sheep skin is used for fashion wear. |
| The most important reason why leather is used is | | | | The more modern leather jackets are waterproof, to |
| because of its ability to protect the rider from | | | | protect the rider from rain. Most of the water proof |
| potential injuries in the event of fall or accident. | | | | motorcycle leather jackets are also fitted with a liner. |
| According to sources leather jacket gained popularity | | | | A good motorcycle leather jacket has a usable |
| during 1940's especially in 1946, and it was made | | | | pocket space, good weather protection, adjust ability |
| popular by Marlon Brando in 'The Wild One.' The | | | | and usability. The ideal thickness of the leather used |
| major protection leather jacket provides is the | | | | in a motorcycle jacket should be 2-4 millimeter. The |
| protection from the damage to the riders torso and | | | | thickness of a jacket determines the kind of |
| arms. Recently motorcycle leather jacket has | | | | protection it allows to the motorcycle rider. Some of |
| evolved into very modern and efficient product for a | | | | the other features of a motorcycle leather jacket |
| motorcycle rider. | | | | are the slightly dropped back to keep the wind out |
| The most modern leather jackets for motorcycle | | | | when the driver leans ahead, and articulated or |
| riders are equipped with should protection, back bone | | | | curved sleeves. |
| protection as well as elbow protection. The | | | | The most popular motorcycle jacket makers are |
| protective gear is stitched within the jacket and it is | | | | Harley Davidson, Wilson leather, Leather Vibe, tour |
| very light. | | | | master and Alpine star. A large variety of leather |
| There are many kinds of motorcycle jacket available | | | | jackets are also available on internet at great prices. |