Jackets & Vests

24MX – Jackets

Motorbike jackets are advised to safely drive from A to B. Looking at the motorcycle jackets we have, there are different kinds available. Depending on your needs, you can choose a certain type of jackets. Let’s look at the types of jackets available, the protection they provide and what the main benefits and disadvantages of these jackets are.

Types of jackets

We can make a distinction between three types of jackets. These motorcycle jackets all have their specific features and have several benefits. However, not all bike jackets are suitable for all conditions. The three different bike jackets are:

• Motorbike summer jacket
• Motorbike winter jacker
• Motorbike rain jacket

Summer motor jacket

Let’s start with the summer motorbike jacket. This jacket is, as the name insists, used during summer. It provides enough warmth in windy conditions but makes sure that you are still protected. The two most common fabrics are textile and Kevlar. Textile is especially useful when the conditions in the summer change easily. Think about driving in hot conditions during the day but colder conditions during the night. Driving comfort of the summer jacket is especially high.

Kevlar clothing is especially useful during hot summer days where temperatures go over 30 degrees. It provides enough protection when you fall, although it provides less protection than leather or textile. The main benefit of Kevlar is that it cools off easily and let’s enough wind through. An important aspect of a summer jacket is the ventilation pockets. These allow you to open or close them during a ride, giving you that much needed coolness in hot circumstances.

Winter motor jacket

The jacket used in the winter has some special features compared with the jackets used during summer. One of the main benefits is the isolation of the jacket. It can help you stay warm during those colder summer mornings and cold days in winter. Next to that, most winter jackets also provide protection against rainy and windy conditions.

All the winter jackets provide protection due to the protectors in high impact areas, such as the shoulders and elbows. Next to that, most winter jackets also have the option to include back protection. The ultimate protection is provided when an additional layer of chest protection is used. Next to protection, they also provide additional warmth in the winter. The more protectors used, the warmer it gets.

Rain jacket

And the last type of jacket is the rain jacket. As the name of the jacket already indicates, it provides protection against rain, both during summer and winter. There are some important points that need to e checked when buying this type of jacket. First, you need to check if the jacket fits tightly. A tight jacket prevents flapping. Next to that, a tight jacket also tears less easily.

Next to that, the jacket needs to be 100% water repellent. It is important that the jacket is water repellent, also during longer periods of rain. Therefore, the jacket needs to have zippers and sticking in the right places to make it 100% repellent. Beware that the jacket also needs reflecting parts, for example on your arms, shoulders and back.

Protection

The most important part of a jacket is the protection it provides. A good jacket provider protection on your shoulders and elbows. Optional protection can be provided on your back and chest, but in most jackets, this is not standard. Additional protection can be bought with Kevlar pads that can be inserted in the jacket.