When we talk about motorcycle jackets, protection and comfort are the main factors to consider. Once those are met, what else are we looking for? That varies by personal preference, but for me, it’s about style and pocket. And that’s what Rocket Joe give me.
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Let’s start with the bag. Yes, bags! It’s well known that women’s clothing often lacks pockets, and when we’re lucky to have pockets, they’re often too small to hold anything larger than a quarter and a roll of ChapStick. So when I see any kind of clothing with extra pockets, I grab it. Joe Rocket’s Women’s Evil Jacket has four outside pockets, four roomy inside pockets, and a cool, worn-out leather look, so I was immediately drawn to it.
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The leather on the Joe Rocket Wicked jacket is a classic 1.0-1.1mm thick grained cowhide and features a heavy-duty metal YKK zipper. It also features a black reflective strip on the back, ventilation system, four adjustment points at the arms and waist, and two waist loops for attaching to pants.
I don’t have a windshield on my motorcycle, so if I’m driving on a cool day, the wind blows through me. The Evil Coat prevents all of that. I wore it on a trip on a cloudy 40-degree day wearing nothing but a long-sleeve t-shirt underneath and was quite comfortable.
The jacket has armor pockets on the back, shoulders, and elbows, but the armor must be purchased separately (a full Joe Rocket set costs $69.97). I easily get armor on my shoulders and elbows but have a hard time with spine armor. I had to bend it more than expected to fit it in, but once it’s in place, it’s back to its normal shape. With the armor added, the jacket was a bit tighter at the shoulders, but I still had enough movement to feel comfortable during long periods of riding.
I haven’t worn this jacket in warmer temperatures, but it does have a bit of underarm ventilation. The zippers on the arms open close to the elbows, which will also provide comfortable airflow up the arms. The vest lining is also easy to remove whenever needed.
This jacket has everything I’m looking for in a riding jacket. The leather with additional armor keeps me well protected, the pockets for everything I need still have room, and I have to say I look pretty cool wearing it. It is available in Black for $349 in size XS-2Diva.
