Jackets

Read MCN's review of the Pando Moto armoured base layer - "It's like a second skin"

18 December 2024 by Charlotte King

The idea behind this armoured base layer from Pando Moto is that it is close fitting and comfortable enough to be worn underneath other clothing, while providing protection to the rider. I wanted to...

Oxford Rockland textile jacket review | A good budget option for all-year riding, except in the wet

11 December 2024 by Phil Clarke

Oxford Products are one of the first brands I think of when I’m looking for good value motorcycle kit, and the Rockland is their four-season motorcycle jacket and trousers aimed at all-weather...

Macna’s Synchrone All-Weather jacket | A quality 3-piece thoughtfully designed with top jacket tech

09 December 2024 by Robin Kirkley

The Macna Synchrone is a three-piece all-weather motorcycle jacket geared more toward touring and adventure riding than off-road or enduro. There’s a breathable mesh core jacket for the warmer months,...

Fox Ranger jacket & trousers review | Brilliant for leading the pack off-road, not so much on-road

24 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

FOX have been a big hitter in the world of off-road apparel and equipment for donkey’s years, but just recently they’ve stuck a toe into the touring market with a range of textiles aimed at adventure...

The Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket review | It's basic but brilliant

11 October 2024 by Nye Davis

The Linesman Jacket is a lightweight soft-shell trail and dual sport riding garment built by British firm Adventure Spec. It’s geared more towards the off-road end of the spectrum than many...

RST TracTech Evo 5 textile jacket review | It’s been the ideal commuting companion

03 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The RST TracTech Evo 5 is the most complete three season textile jacket I have ever used. It’s unlikely to be your go-to protection on the coldest of winter mornings, but from spring to autumn, it’s...

Tucano Urbano Airscud Flex review | Adds airbag tech to your existing jacket, but for a price

12 September 2024 by Gareth Evans

The Airscud Flex is Tucano Urbano’s latest airbag-ready jacket, and is designed with dual use in mind: it can be worn over lightweight clothing for protection while riding in the city, or...

Pharao Cedar Textile Suit review | A waterproof textile suit that's punching above its price tag

08 August 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

When it comes to textile touring gear, we’re all looking for that go anywhere, do anything outfit – the Swiss army knife of riding kit, that we can wear all year round and face any weather with total...

RST Sabre leather airbag jacket | Sporty, comfortable, airbag-packing bargain

15 July 2024 by Adam Binnie

Sitting somewhere between RST’s S-1 and Tractech Evo 5 jackets in terms of cost and ethos, the RST Sabre is a sporty touring jacket designed with mass appeal in mind. More interestingly, because...

RST IOM TT Brandish 2 CE leather jacket | Comfortable and stylish both on and off the bike, but not spec’d for speed

24 June 2024 by Gareth Evans

I’ve worn this leather jacket in a number of scenarios now, including in the baking heat of southern Spain on a bike launch, the less-than-boiling British springtime, with temperatures as low as 10...

Rev'It Restless review | Stylish leather jacket with a retro twist

20 June 2024 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...

Alpinestars Stella ST-7 | Ideal touring kit for the warmer months

15 May 2024 by Emma Franklin

$Alpinestars Stella ST-7 | Ideal touring kit for the warmer months$

Designed for female riders who want to the best comfort and protection in all weathers, Alpinestars’ range-topping touring suit, the Stella ST-7 is constructed from Gore-Tex laminated textile with...

Best waterproof motorcycle jackets | MCN's top tested wet weather jackets

14 May 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...

Alpinestars Bogota jacket review | A versatile and high quality jacket for any situation

13 May 2024 by Michael Neeves

I’ve been wearing this mid-range, three-layer, all-season Alpinestars Bogota Pro Drystar Jacket on new bike launches, group tests and commutes on adventure and touring bikes. I’ve used it in the...

Knox Track Vest review | This back protector has seen MCN road tester, Carl, through 10k miles and multiple crashes

09 May 2024 by Carl Stevens

For pretty much any type of riding, having armour and protection, be that an airbag or a back protector, is an absolute must in order to feel that bit safer, should the worst happen. There’s a whole...

Roadskin Easyrider II Hoodie review | Casual riding without compromising on safety

07 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

Roadskin’s Easyrider II may be called an armoured hoodie, but it’s truthfully more like a summer motorbike jacket. Where some riding hoodies are little more than fashion garments with a cursory nod to...

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

26 April 2024 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...

These mesh motorbike jackets are the best we've tested, so feel the breeze and stay cool with MCN

23 April 2024 by Charlotte King

Summer motorcycle clothing has come on quite far these days, mesh motorcycle jackets in particular are a real game-changer when the hot weather hits and they offer a great way to stay cool without...

The best leather motorcycle jackets tried and tested by our MCN riders

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...

Motorcycle armour buying guide | The best ways to protect yourself on a motorcycle explained

10 October 2023 by Phil Clarke

Riding a motorcycle gives a feeling of liberation unlike any other, but the more we do it, the higher the chances we’ll find ourselves in a difficult situation. That’s where good motorcycle armour...

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...

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...

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 your road going sportsbike then a sporty leather jacket may be a more practical solution. Most...

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...

Classic chic: Best retro leather jackets as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riders of classic, vintage or retro 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: Alpinestars Faster V2 review

14 September 2023 by Joseph 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...

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,...

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.