Okay, so we’ve already had a taste of summer this year and I’m sure there’ll be a lot more to come, so let’s have a sneak peek at the best ladies' jackets out there that are suitable for riding in the warmer weather.
We have a choice of leather and textile. I know you might be thinking that surely leather will be hot, but with modern materials and perforated parts, they are designed to keep you cool as well as giving you the protection you need.
Likewise, with textile jackets, many have features such as mesh panels which are amazingly made of durable material that are designed to keep you safe and protected as well as cool.
Let’s have a look at some of the best ladies’ summer jackets available:
The Spidi Ladies' Ace Leather Jacket is a classic designed leather motorcycle jacket for ladies with strong references to the cafe racer world. It has a removable lining with a 60g wadding so this jacket makes a great summer and winter jacket. It also has a fixed lining and a Multitech removable CE certified protector. There is also a pants clip to join the jacket to your trousers with an adjustable waist fastening.
Dainese’s Ladies' Air Frame D1 Perforated Textile Jacket features a quick dry fabric chassis with ample use of mesh panels to really let the air flow but also comes with a removable windproof liner for those colder days. The anti-floating sleeve system and soft inserts at the neck and wrists offer maximum comfort for when you are riding and removable composite protectors. There is also a jacket to pants fastening system.
The RST Ladies' GT CE Perforated Leather Jacket is CE certified to level AAA and is made from premium full grain drum-tanned cowhide, and is perforated to provide superior ventilation on hot summer days. It is fitted with level 2 back, shoulder and elbow armour, providing comprehensive protection. There is a fixed 3D mesh inner lining and both the collar and cuff are rolled leather. There is also a connection zip for your trousers.
This gorgeous Settantadue Ladies' Kiffa Textile Jacket comes in red or feather gray and makes for a great colourful jacket in the summer months. It has cowhide suede inserts and is made from Dunes elasticated textile making it an easy going, light and comfortable CE certified jacket designed to fit every body shape at best. Full Pro Shape protectors can be embedded for no compromise on protection and there is a jacket to trousers connection loop.
The Halvarssons Ladies' Eagle Leather Jacket comes not only in black but also in a grey colour making a nice change for the summer months. This tough HI-ART-reinforced leather garment in washed goatskin is perfect for that “retro” look. The reinforcement adds up to 200% abrasion resistance to this soft jacket, with a zip for connecting to your jeans or trousers and an adjustable waist and hem for added comfort when riding.
This Spidi Ladies' Summernet Mesh Textile Jacket is a vented motorcycle jacket for summer use and is made with technical high abrasion resistant fabric and mesh which boasts big panels of perforated fabric on the chest, sleeves and back, so as to ensure maximum ventilation even in the hottest days. There is also a Multitech removable protector CE certified and a fixed lining with a clip to joint the jacket to your trouser.
The Dainese Ladies' Lola 3 Leather Jacket. This real classic design from Dainese is a leather construction with protection on the elbows and shoulders and has a Techframe internal liner. It has a dynamic cut and shoulder construction that facilitates freedom of movement whilst riding and the new Iride Matt leather with matt treatment ensures unbeatable softness. Protection is by way of Pro-Armor soft protectors at the shoulders and elbows.
RST Ladies' IOM TT Crosby CE Textile Jacket is part of the official Isle of Man TT clothing from RST. It has a casual look about it but with the essential CE certified protection with CE Level 1 Shoulder and elbow Armour. It has a removable thermal gull lining and a fixed comfort mesh inner lining making it perfect for the colder days.
This Dainese Ladies' Mike Leather Jacket comes in a dark brown making a nice change of colour for the summer months. The style of this jacket is unique and it is made of super-soft leather and features removable certified soft Pro-Shape protectors at the shoulders and elbows and is made from 100% (waxy) cowhide pure aniline dyed in a vat and has fixed 3D-Bubble liner air spaces and a TechFrame internal liner.
Alpinestars Ladies Stella T-GP Plus R V2 Perforated Leather Jackets is superbly styled and designed to ensure an optimized sport fit, and is constructed from a luxurious, premium leather chassis with strategic stretch inserts. The jacket can be attached to Alpinestars Stella riding pants. The pre-curved sleeve construction helps reduce riding fatigue and prevent material bunching with a combination of snap button and zipper wrist closures for a secure and customized fit. There are ventilation inlets on the shoulders which are zippered to allow efficient regulation of interior temperature and a soft 3D mesh collar construction plus 3D mesh cuff edging for improved comfort and breathability.
So, all that is left now ladies, is for you to decide what type of jacket suits your riding style and of course you. Don’t forget to try different styles and makes on to find the perfect one for you.
Happy safe riding,
Biker Kaz :-)
