Summer is here and it's blazing hot outside. For
motorcycle riders that prefer to wear leather jackets, this may become a problem as the temperature rises in Texas. Even though leather jackets keep riders safe from getting serious injuries in accidents, leather is a very warm fabric.
In this rising heat one would rather wear a lighter jacket, but in doing this a rider becomes vulnerable and can be easily hurt if you are involved in a
Texas Motorcycle Accident. But not to worry, fortunately you have a choice of various styles of leather jackets that will keep you safe, ventilated, and looking as cool as the Fonze.
First on the list is the "Cortech Gx Air Series 2". This jacket may be a bit expensive, like $299.99 expensive, but it would be worth to buy it. It has a detachable CE armor, adjustable sleeves and waist belt, pre-curved and rotated sleeves, a phoslite reflective lining, and is also a 2 stage waterproof jacket with an insulated liner.
Second runner up is the "Tour master Sonora Air" which is just about the only "three-quater lenght" jacket known. This jacket is very similar to the Cortech in both the comfort and the same armor coverage. The only thing that differs this jacket from the Cortech, is the more "tour oriented" look and wear it has, and it's also $100 cheaper.
The third is the "Olympia Bonneville", which has a removable, breathable wind proof, and water proof liner, and its made out of 500-denier Cordura with ballistic mesh panels to allow air flow and abrasion resistance. The waist and elbows are adjustable, and has removable CE armor on the elbows, back, and shoulders and cost $219.99.
The fourth jacket one might like to wear is the "Z1r GP Air", with a nylon mesh shell and lining, and adjustable straps at the waist and elbows. It also comes with removable CE armor in elbows and shoulders. The only downside to this jacket is that it lacks waterproof lining and the neck might by too high and tight for the rider, but at least its made out of a comfortable material, and costs $129.95.
Fifth on the list is the "Joe Rocket UFO 2.0", which also has a mesh shell with removable CE armor in both the elbows and shoulders. It also has removable spine pad and a waterproof liner, with adjustable straps in the upper and lower arms, and belts at the waist for a custom fit. The sponsor patches makes it more visible and it ranges from $179.99 to $197.99.
Six on the list is the "Vanson Vent Max IV Series", this jacket features removable CE armor with a leather reinforcement in the shoulders and in the elbows. It also has adjustable straps on the arms and has a waits band that prevents from bunching. It's made out of 1000-denier Cordura nylon mesh, and ranges from $229.99 to $249.99.
If you are in to the "casual" look, the "REV'IT! Air" is for you. This jacket is a combination of lightweight, abrasion resistant materials with mesh panels for both safety and summer breathability. This jacket features Knox CE armor in the shoulders and chest with adjustable arms and hips, and costs $189.99.
For our eighth, we have the "Icon Hooligan Stealth", it's less flashy than the other jackets so far and people tend to love the back on back logos. It come with removable CE armor on the elbows, shoulders, and back, and also comes with a removable insulated liner and a lined collar for comfort, it's made out of Nylon mesh optimal breathability and cost $165.99.
The "Triumph Raptor Vented #2" Comes with a nylon shell with perforates mesh panels and non-removable CE armor on the elbows and shoulders. The waterproof and water-resistant liner reflective in the front and rear piping long with the width, is removable and has adjustable straps on the waist, and costs $152.99.
Last but not least, the "Alpinestars T-Breeze Air-Flo", which is made out of a 600-denier polyster shell with waterproof heavy mesh panels in the arms on the front and the back. The embroidered patches/ logos serve as reflective lines to keep visibility during the night, and it features a foam back padding with removable CE armor in both the shoulders and arms and costs $199.95.
