| The main aim of motorcycle riding gear is | | | | cowhide. Motorcycle jackets are most useful |
| protecting the driver. Motorcycle protective | | | | when they have been fitted with proper armor. |
| clothing consists mainly of the helmet, the | | | | For example, most motorcycle jackets have |
| motorcycle jacket, leather trousers and | | | | padding just on the shoulders and elbows. A good |
| boots.Motorcycle jackets are usually worn for | | | | motorcycle jacket will have padding even on the |
| their armor value, which prevents major injuries | | | | chest and back. It should be semi-rigid padding, so |
| to the driver in the event of falls or accidents. | | | | that it doesn't move with the movement of the |
| The jacket was invented in 1946, and it was | | | | driver.Also, motorcycle leather jackets are |
| made famous by Marlon Brando in 'The Wild One.' | | | | available in waterproof leather, which are helpful |
| The leather jacket protects a driver's torso and | | | | against the rain. Although they don't act as well as |
| arms. The motorcycle leather jacket is different | | | | a raincoat.A proper motorcycle leather jacket will |
| from the classic leather jacket, because it is used | | | | have more usable pocket space, better weather |
| more as armor than a fashion statement. The | | | | protection and adjustability. The leather used in |
| motorcycle leather jacket protects the driver | | | | motorcycle jackets should be at least a millimeter |
| from cold, wind and abrasions.There are two | | | | thick. The thickness of a jacket decides what kind |
| major types of leather motorcycle protective | | | | of protection it allows to the rider. Some of the |
| outfits, the colorful single-piece ones predominantly | | | | other features of a motorcycle leather jacket are |
| seen on the race track, and the traditional jacket | | | | the slightly dropped back to keep the wind out |
| and trouser type. The leather trousers and | | | | when the driver leans ahead, and articulated or |
| jackets are generally metal-studded and are | | | | pre-curved sleeves.Some of the major companies |
| preferred by biker gangs.A common motorcycle | | | | dealing in motorcycle leather jackets are Harley |
| leather jacket is zippered, multi-pocketed and has | | | | Davidson, BMW and Alpinestar. |
| a belted waist. Some leather jackets are made of | | | | |