Leather Motorcycle Gear

Motorcycle Jackets and Motorcycle Chaps and Pants should be made of heavy-weight, durable material like leather or denim. Clothing worn when riding a motorcycle should provide some measure of protection from abrasion in the event of lay-down, accidental contact with exposed exhaust and hot engine parts, missile strikes from road debris and insects, and also in case of fire occurring as a result of the crash. The most common leather used for motorcycle wear is cowhide but. Horse, Buffalo and sheep hides are sometimes used and also provide excellent protection.

Motorcycle leathers were originally adapted from tank corps gear immediately following World War I. Thick, tough leather provides the most abrasion resistance in a crash, but fabrics such as cordura, kevlar and ballistic nylon provide significant protection too. Airbag system technology is now available to be fitted to jackets and vests for accident protection and impact protection for both riders and passengers. Leather Motorcycle Chaps and Pants should be made of the same material as jackets, usually including special protection for the knees and hips. Increasingly, motorcyclists are choosing protective equipment constructed of man-made textiles rather than leather due to their improved protection from the elements. These garments tend to provide greater convenience in terms of pockets and vents. However, textile fabrics do offer less abrasion protection than leather gear.

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