Top Casual Motorcycle Clothing

There’s a lot of casual riding gear on the market that looks stylish, is great for warmer riding days around town and doesn’t compromise safety.

In fact, more and more riders are looking for casual clothing which isn’t heavy and uncomfortable. With the surge in interest for a more relaxed riding look, we’ve seen even more new products emerge to cater for every rider out there.

You’ll be happy to know that a lot of the gear available is also made with safety in mind, not just for a casual look.

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You can choose from a plethora of clothing that will have you looking stylish and steering clear of the full-house touring look if you want something a little less formal. We want as much protection as we can, as often as possible.

So here you are; our list of the 10 best casual clothing items hand-picked by us, just for you…

First on our list is this water-resistant jacket from Spada, which is a good all-rounder. It's reasonably warm, yet breathable when needed a great alternative to a leather jacket; we love this casual bomber style.

You can choose from black, platinum, royal white, ivory colours, although olive is the top of our list. This is true to its size guide, so no need to go a size up or down from your usual.
  • Fixed WP and breathable membrane
  • Fixed quilted lining
  • Full Maxdura construction
  • Tektoform CE four-piece armour
  • Back armour pocket
  • Spada embossed pop studs
  • CE-approved

Part of their Road Collection, Alpinestars' Domino Tech Hoodie is designed with urban riding in mind. It features a water-repelling treatment and a mesh lining for breathability. The hood is fixed and other rider-friendly touches include pre-curved sleeves and easy-access pockets. We think this jacket is great for that casual riding look and one to protect from those spring/summer showers.

  • Four zipped pockets; two hand and two chest
  • Fully CE-certified riding garment
  • Back and chest protector compartments designed to accommodate the Alpinestars Level 1 CE-certified Nucleon chest and Level 2 CE-certified Nucleon back inserts (sold separately)

Investing in a good, casual leather riding boot is brilliant for when you want to ride to your destination and not worry about walking around in a full-riding boot. Nor do you have to bring a spare pair of trainers, just invest in something like this John Doe Falcon leather boot

.These are particularly exciting for the internal XTM abrasion-resistant aramid-fibre lining, designed to keep you cool. It’s got a chunky leather panel to protect from gear-shifting wear and tear.
  • YKK zip and lace system
  • Reinforced ankle, heel and toe area
  • Water-repellent and breathable
  • Vintage cowhide 1.1mm leather outer construction

We're slightly obsessed with this shirt from Knox. It's lightweight, strong, can be worn in hot weather on its own, or even underneath a bigger biker jacket. While it's been around for a while, we still recommend this form-fitting armour layer with Arrowmesh fabric, making it breathable but also abrasion, cut and tear-resistant. AS it has its own protection, you can easily chuck a hoodie or a T-shirt of the top and stay safe.

  • Constructed from high tenacity stretch nylon and Arrowmesh
  • Micro-Lock armour at shoulders and elbows (CE-approved)
  • YKK zips throughout
  • Two exterior zipped pockets (on chest and back) and two interior pockets
  • Thumb loops
  • Four belt loops to attach to trousers

The staple of every rider's casual clothing is a pair of motorcycle jeans. The Rev'It Moto jeans are form-fitting with stretched panels to allow for movement on and off your ride. Made from Cordura denim, held together by triple-needle stitching to create a strong outer shell, more protection is included with the Seesmart CE-level 1 knee protectors. There's also an option to add hip protectors.

  • Five pockets
  • 3M Scotchlite reflection
  • Comfort seat
  • Constructed from 12.5oz Cordura denim

If you're looking for a solid, reliable, affordable brand, Oxford is usually your bag. They've got this softshell jacket, with aramid-fibre reinforcements and removable CE elbow armour. It's casual, comfortable with enough room for a warmer layer underneath. It has a very comfortable fit and you're getting the bang for your buck here.

  • Fully lined aramid-fibre construction
  • Water-resistant coating
  • Removable CE elbow armour
  • Rain hood hidden in collar
  • Optional back protect pocket
  • Napoleon chest pocket
  • Internal pocket

Merlin offer a sought-after selection of casual riding boots, so we recommend grabbing a pair before they sell out. The Ether boots are stylish with D3O impact absorbers and a reinforced footbed guard

You can pretty much wear these boots in any riding condition. The mesh lining helps wick away moisture and the anti-bacterial sole insert keeps them fresh and clean for longer. We highly recommend.
  • Comfort mesh inner lining with zig-zag pattern
  • YKK side zipper with gusset
  • Waterproof and breathable Hipora triple liner system, exclusive to Merlin
  • CE-certified

This wouldn't be a round-up of casual riding clothing if we didn't add in a little Belstaff number. Enter the Temple jacket; great for warmer climes, we love the casual look and attention to detail. It's also built from abrasion-resistant nylon and has mesh inserts to keep you cool.

  • CE-certified
  • CE-certified level-1 removeable shoulder and elbow armour
  • Pocket for back protector
  • Chest jet pocket with flap and snap-button closure
  • Lower jet side zipped pockets
  • Inside facing jet zipped pocket
  • Storm protection gusset at cuff

Alpinestars have a huge range of riding boots and trainers, so it's really hard to pick just one. We've done our best and brought the J-6 shoes to the table. Popular with riders, these lightweight, waterproof leather and suede shoes won't disappoint.

The J-6s are sturdy, stylish and practical – they also come in an array of colour schemes to cater for all. We love the quality and fit, you’re on to a winning shoe to add to your riding collection here.

Tried and tested by Commercial Content Editor Adam Binnie: "I bought these shoes because I was after a more casual look for times when I'm riding to a social or work event, without compromising safety.

"They are just the job - easy to walk in while off the bike (although the flat soles can be a bit slippery) and with laid-back styling you'd never know they were anything but normal high-top trainers.

"I find I have to undo the laces all the way down to get my foot in them though, which does make them a bit more time-consuming to put on or take off, but otherwise they're been a great addition to my riding footwear."
  • Waterproof membrane built into shoe
  • Top tongue and collar made from leather for enhanced comfort
  • Metal eyelet lacing closure
  • MX-derived ankle and heel protector
  • CE-certified

And we seal off our casual clothing list, with this Kevlar shirt from Merlin. One for a very casual look over the summer but Merlin's shirts are still CE certified for abrasion resistance. The Dupont Kevlar shirts come with pre-fitted and removable shoulder and elbow armour, a mesh lining and YKK centre zip. You can also add a back protector if you wish.

  • CE certified
  • 100% Dupont Kevlar protective lining throughout
  • CE-approved shoulder and elbow armour
  • Back pocket ready for protective insert

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Maria Martin

By Maria Martin

Former MCN Online Editor