Many motorcyclists want device is not Look like motorcycle gear—but that usually means buying something vintage. What if you love tech outfits and you simply want a feature-packed motorcycle jacket that matches the rest of your wardrobe?
We often see motorcyclists wearing life jackets, soft jackets or hooded tops, simply because they can’t find them. motorcycle jacket provide the same aesthetics or protection from the elements. So we’ve rounded up five tech jackets designed for motorcyclists. Some of them keep things simple, while others are equipped with technology specifically for riding.
Motorcycle jacket Akin Moto Alpha 4.0 We tested the third version of Akin Moto’s alpha parka jacket last year and love it…. most of. Like any device, we managed to find a few lice eggs to pick up. However, the Australian equipment company is small and agile—so they took our input and feedback from their customers to upgrade the Alpha again.
The Akin Moto Alpha 4.0 Jacket features a heavy 600D outer shell, supported by a waterproof membrane and a zippered thermal lining. It’s cut long and boxy, with a removable hood that’s fixed around the back of the jacket via magnets. There are waterproof YKK zippers throughout, a storm flap along the front, and a range of zippered pockets and vents.
Akin’s branding is stylish and minimalist, and areas like the cuffs, neck and hand warmers are adorned with luxurious fabrics. Price AU$349.99 [about $233], Alpha 4.0 appears as a discreet black-and-white and cubic black-and-white combination. It also has pockets for elbow, shoulder and back armor, but you’ll need separate springs for the guards. [More]
Rev’It! Components of motorcycle jacket H20 Rev’It’s ‘DIRT’ line of devices! Designed with extreme riders in mind, many of the parts are refined enough to fit in everyday gear. Rev’It! The H20 component jacket is at the top of the range. Styled like an anorak jacket and available in black or ocher as pictured here, it’s a full-featured motorcycle jacket that’s also waterproof and armored.
The H20 component is made from stretchy ripstop fabric, with some extra Cordura in key impact areas and Rev’It’s exclusive ‘SEESMART’ guard! at elbows and shoulders. (Since it’s a terrain-inspired piece, it’s assumed you’ll wear a separate back protector underneath it.) The storm hood and neck can be removed and stowed in the back pocket. spacious, and has plenty of zippered vents for when the day heats up.
If you like what you see, you can take it at Revzilla for $519.99. [More]
Saint Puffer jacket A good life jacket is a must-have in cold weather — but what about a jacket you can wear under? This Australia-specific motorcycle life jacket from Australian apparel brand Saint is standard fit, with style, warmth and protection.
Available in black with minimal branding, AU$399 [about $266] Saint Puffer has an outer layer of Cordura (coated for waterproofing), a recycled polyester synthetic fluff that fills an inner membrane that resists wind and water. A drop-down hem at the back adds coverage, while pockets for armor at the shoulders, elbows, and back add extra protection—that’s if you’re coughing extra for the D30 protective gear. [More]
Aether Apparel Divide . Motorcycle Jacket Aether Apparel’s forte is in high-end technical clothing and that ethos is reflected in their motorcycle gear. At $995, the Aether Divide jacket doesn’t come cheap, but our experience with Aether’s gear is that it’s well-designed, well-finished, and feature-rich.
Designed for long-distance adventures (though we’ll wear it every day, too), the Divide comes in olive green, light blue, and gray. The outer layer is wear-resistant, windproof and waterproof, with zippered vents, additional material at impact points, and an internal neck guard that retracts over time. bad weather. There are plenty of elegant details—such as the lambskin neck trim, and the thumb loops behind the storm lid latches that make it easier to close them while wearing gloves. [More]
Icon1000 Basehawk 2 Motorcycle Jacket We are suckers for the dark and brutal vibes of Icon1000 Portland’s new Basehawk 2 gear and jacket is the perfect example of this. It’s basically a bike-specific soft top, albeit rather burly, with leather-reinforced details along the shoulders and upper arms.
The vibe is killed off, the logos are invisible, and the Basehawk’s hood is storable. You also get four zippered vents and a unique double zipper system at the front that allows you to effectively turn the entire closure into one long vent. That makes the Basehawk best suited for mild to warm temperatures.
It’s also great value at $299, complete with a full set of D30 protectors, nothing more and nothing less. [More]
