Genuine Leather Classic Motorcycle Riding Jacket
Before anything else, an important point of honesty: despite the name, this is a fashion jacket in the classic motorcycle style. It has no armour, no armour pockets, no abrasion rating and no CE or UKCA safety certification, and it is not sold as protective riding equipment. If you ride and want protection, buy purpose-made certified kit. What this jacket is, is a genuine leather version of the shape that riding jackets made famous. It sits in our men fashion leather jackets and men leather jackets ranges.
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Material: Genuine leather
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Fit: Classic motorcycle cut, close through the body
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Closure: Front zip with snap-down collar
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Color: Black
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Care: Dry wipe, condition twice a year, dry naturally if caught in rain
What separates a style jacket from a real riding jacket
Four things, and it is worth knowing them. Certified riding gear uses heavier hide — typically 1.2 to 1.4 mm cowhide, well above fashion weight. It has armour pockets at shoulders, elbows, and back with certified inserts. It uses seam construction designed not to burst on impact, often double or triple stitched with bonded thread. And it carries a certification mark to a published standard. A fashion jacket has none of these, and no amount of styling changes that. We would rather say so plainly than let anyone assume otherwise.
The classic shape, and why it endures
Close through the chest so it does not flap; a zip that runs high to the throat; a collar that snaps down so it cannot lift; pockets angled for reach. Every one of those details was solved for a rider a century ago, and they happen to make a very good everyday jacket too. That is why the shape has never really changed.
Wearing and ageing
Black leather softens at the elbows and collar within a month of regular wear and dulls from its original sheen to a matt finish over a year or two. Marks read as character. Condition it twice a year with a clear conditioner and keep it away from radiators, which is the one thing that ruins leather permanently.
Sizing and made to order
Measure your chest over a T-shirt and buy close — leather relaxes with wear and does not shrink back. Sizes run XS to 5XL, with Custom taking chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length. Each jacket is cut after your order.
Shop Related Styles at Leather Outlet
Browse men fashion leather jackets, the men leather jackets range, our cafe racer jackets, or the leather collection. Everything is at Leather Outlet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this as motorcycle protective gear?
No. It has no armour, no armour pockets, no abrasion rating and no safety certification. It is a fashion jacket in the motorcycle style.
What would certified riding gear have that this does not?
Heavier hide, armour pockets with certified inserts, impact-rated seam construction, and a certification mark to a published standard.
Is the leather genuine?
Yes, real hide throughout.
Should I size up?
No. Buy it close over a T-shirt; leather relaxes with wear.
What if it gets wet?
Blot it and dry it naturally at room temperature. Never near a radiator or with a hairdryer.
Do you offer custom measurements?
Yes. Choose Custom and send chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, and body length.
Is shipping free?
Yes, free worldwide shipping and secure checkout.
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