Think summer motorcycle jacket and a classic leather jacket may spring to mind ... you might feel the extra effort is worth it if you prefer cowhide, for example. You may also find waterproofing ...

As for safety, full-grain cowhide construction guarantees ... like Harley and Indian or designing obnoxiously cool leather motorcycle jackets like the Paramount 74 seen here.

Leather motorcycle jackets are the go-to option for many riders for a variety of reasons. They come in a whole range of styles, from sports jackets to retro jackets as well as touring jacket designs.