Bargain Hunter | Why leather jackets are so popular: Deals on jackets that won't cost a packet

Leather jackets have been the biker’s garment of choice since motorcycling began, and even with today’s advanced textiles, there’s still a place for cowhide constructed kit thanks to its highly abrasion resistant properties. Not only does it offer protection, but the casual combo of riding jeans and a leather jacket can be practical too, particularly if you’re after a classic low-profile look.

With the weather finally warming up and the need for bulky thermal linings waning, I’ve tracked down the best deals on the web so you can hang up your old musty leathers and upgrade to fresh new ones for the summer ahead.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 30% off Alpinestars GP Plus R V3 — was £499.99, now £329.99
• Save 21% off Richa Idaho – was £279.99, now £219.99
• Save 25% off Rev’it Restless — was £419.99, now £314.99
• Save 33% off Richa Daytona – was £299.99, now £199.99
• Save 28% off Alpinestars Missile V2 Ignition – was £599.99, now £437.63
• Save 54% off Dainese Zaurax – was £499.95, now £230.46
• Save 18% off Furygan Debbie Ladies – was £379.98, now £311.99
• Save 53% off Detlev Louis DL-JM-2 – was £268.12, now £125.66

Last week’s bargains

Sporty boots can suit anything from a track day to the daily commute, providing both protection and on-bike comfort. The focus is on riding in them, rather than walking, so they tend to offer less of a compromise than footwear intended to be flexible for wandering about in. Hinged ankle plates, designed to keep your joints within a natural range of movement, are a common feature, along with replaceable toe sliders and copious amounts of external armour. We’ve been marching through deals on the web to find the best offers on race-y road boots.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 35% off Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 Drystar Boots – was £269.99, now £194.99
• Save 10% off Sidi Mag 1 Boots– was £369.99, now £332.99
• Save 30% RST Tractech Evo 3 CE Boots – was £149.99, now £99.99
• Save 35% off FLM Octane Textile Boots – was £109.99, now £69.99
• Save 5% off Dainese Nexus Boots – was £289.00, now £275.45
• Save 25% off Alpinestars Faster-3 Shoes – was £154.99, now £116.24
• Save 35% off Oxford Continental MS Boots – was £159.99, now £99.99
• Save 33% off IXS RS-100 Boots – was £149.99, now £99.99

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