Leather breathes. Leather is a natural material that acts as a genuinely natural membrane — it wicks moisture away while protecting you at the same time. Just like leather boots don't leave your feet sweating, riding in a leather jacket stays comfortable in warmer weather thanks to perforation.
Leather Motorcycle Gear
We've put together a short article for every rider considering a move to the "textile side of the force."
LEATHER JACKET
"LEATHER JACKETS ARE HOT..." > WRONG!
Strategic perforation. Perforation placed in the zones where air actually flows keeps riding comfortable even on hot days. The perforation is also positioned so it never compromises safety — it stays clear of protectors and seams.
"LEATHER JACKETS ARE HEAVY..." > ONLY IN YOUR HANDS!
Yes, pick it up and you'll notice a slight difference. But at higher speeds, that difference actually works in leather's favour. Put the jacket on and get riding, and the weight difference disappears. On the bike, the weight sits across your shoulders and the jacket doesn't restrict you at all.
In fact, at higher speeds (120 km/h and above), a leather jacket's structure actually helps stabilise your ride. The stiffer material handles airflow far better — the jacket doesn't flap around and holds its shape. That's a real advantage on today's powerful touring bikes. You don't have to think about anything working against you and can focus fully on what matters: the ride itself. That's exactly why experienced riders and professionals prefer it.
"TEXTILE IS JUST AS SAFE AS LEATHER..." > IT ISN'T.
Sounds nice, but the reality on the track and on the road says otherwise — leather has no equal. Over 15 years of experience with crashes in world road racing championships confirms it: no other material combines strength, flexibility, and durability the way leather does.
Every synthetic material is a trade-off — you give up strength, or flexibility, or durability. Leather is the one material where nothing gets compromised. That's why it's the number one choice wherever safety, comfort, and lasting quality matter.
OUR EXPERIENCE?
LEATHER ALWAYS FINDS A WAY.
We know from experience that most riders starting out consider a textile jacket first. It's light, often cheaper, and comfortable at first glance. But as the kilometres add up — and sometimes unfortunately after the first crash — that view changes. The next choice usually isn't about looks or price anymore, but real protection and how the gear actually performs on the road. A leather jacket offers several times the level of protection, holds its shape better, stays more stable in the wind, and is more comfortable over long rides. That's why sooner or later, most riders come back to it.
...AND YOU? GOING TO TAKE THE LONG WAY ROUND?
