| There are many reasons why people wear | | | | both leather and nylon. Leather is a very durable |
| motorcycle jackets when riding. It can be both | | | | material under most typical conditions and is used |
| fashionable as well as functional. A Harley motorcycle | | | | because it can withstand the physical abuse of a |
| jacket, like any clothing, offers the protection against | | | | biker lifestyle known to be rough and rugged. |
| weather and keeps the rider warm but is also build | | | | Even the toughest skins are no match for high speed |
| durable to withstand physical abuse. In that sense it | | | | contact with the concrete road. That is what the |
| also protects the wearer much better than their bare | | | | leather jackets are for. Riding a bike doesn't have the |
| skin could. | | | | same protection as a car and any debris that might |
| Harley jackets are particularly identifiable and come in | | | | fly up off the road is a potential threat. Pebbles |
| a wide variety of styles. It is worn both during the | | | | kicked up by other motorist could hurt when you are |
| ride and in between riding for its functionality as well | | | | flying down the road at 60mph unprotected. |
| as style. Special design jackets honor anniversaries | | | | Motorcycle jackets have extra padding around the |
| and other milestones recognized by adorning Harley | | | | spinal region as well as the elbows and shoulders |
| Davidson fans. | | | | where most impact will occur in the event of a spill. |
| In the functionality department, the most obvious is | | | | Protective gear is not legally required beyond the |
| the weather protection it offers. It keeps the wearer | | | | helmet but it is always a good idea to wear a jacket |
| warm when the air is cold. This is especially important | | | | as well as gloves and pants for protection. Boots |
| during the ride when the wind factor lowers relative | | | | protect the ankles and feet while the pants protect |
| temperatures dramatically. | | | | the legs in the event of a bike skid. Safety must be |
| Most common material association with a motorcycle | | | | a key consideration for anyone who wants to ride on |
| jacket is leather. While there is a desirable stigma | | | | for many years to come. |
| associated with leather, most jackets are made of | | | | |