Best mid-layer motorcycle clothing

This men's mid-layer jacket from respected motorcycle clothing manufacturer Alpinestars comes with a 'hyper stretch tech fit' to ensure the perfect fit and minimum bulk under your outerwear and has a soft microfleece lining for maximum warmth and comfort.

This quilted, thermal mid-layer jacket is designed for winter use but can also be worn every day on its own. There's a matt finish taffeta fabric outer and a soft taffeta lining with Thermolite fabric insulation.

Another quality mid-layer jacket from a respected Italian brand - this time from Dainese. The Afteride jacket manages to be both practical and stylish off-bike by providing a snug fit in 100% polyester but also has three useful outer pockets.

Neck 'tubes' are an often-overlooked but vital part of your biking wardrobe and can be brilliant at keeping your neck warm and stopping the wind from getting down the neck of your jacket or up into your helmet.

More sophisticated than a simple, Lycra neck tube, neck warmers have a more tailored fit and extra features for improved comfort, warmth and protection. This one, from leading Italian brand Alpinestars, has an elasticated insert to help keep it in position and a double-layered, fleece-lined main construction.

This water-resistant, mid-layer vest comes with heating pads on the chest, back and collar for maximum thermal control. It's constructed in a soft nylon shell, which makes this a lightweight, highly compressible item, perfect for packing into your luggage when going on trips with unpredictable weather conditions.

This softshell mid-layer top uses German brand Held's Clip-in technology for attachment to its compatible jackets, meaning you're simply adding warmth and windcheating ability to your existing jacket. It’s elasticated with a breathable mesh lining, a soft collar for maximum comfort, plus two external and two internal pockets. It’s also available in men’s and women’s sizes and designs.

Like Held's clip-in mid-layer jackets, these padded, mid-layer pants use the German firm's 'Clip-in' technology for attachment to compatible jeans. They're in an elasticated, softshell fabric construction, have a 3M Thinsulate thermal lining, are water and wind-repellent and have stretch panels at the crotch, calves and knees for maximum comfort.