Having a solid riding jacket to wear when you ride your motorcycles is very important. Outside of the obvious “cool” factors that come along with wearing a leather jacket, these specialized riding jackets are used to protect you not only from the elements, but any injuries that might be sustained if you fall off the bike. There are many different types of leather riding jackets out there, but if you want to go all out, then take a look at the Merlin Leather Jacket from Rukka.
Rukka is known for making high-quality and durable jackets for motorsports and just everyday wear, and this is a jacket from the top of their line at $1,500 dollars. The jacket is perfect for all conditions as it is both breathable and waterproof. The outside shell of the jacket is made from Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3 layering that is 100% waterproof and windproof. Additionally there is a 1.2mm layer of hydrophobic bovine leather to keep you from getting any more wet. The jakes also as a TFL Cool Leather system that reduces the surface temperature of the jacket when exposed to high amounts of sun rays, as black jackets can get very got. That same system also helps you keep warm and prevents any early fading the jacket might sustain from the sun.
The jacket also has a detachable vert thermal liner that has around 60 grams of added insulation, a detachable three layer Gore-Tex collar, zippers on the sleeve openings, 2 outside pockets, one pocket under the front list, two water proof pockets inside the liner, and connecting zippers for the matching pants that cost $1,300 dollars.
The Merlin also provides ample amounts of high quality protection with its RVP Air Protectors. These are essentially lightweight, yet extremely durable and protective body armor that protects your elbows, shoulders, and back. The RVP Air Protectors are very breathable and help distribute and force that us sustained to the rider in an accident. If you are looking for one of the best leather riding jackets out there, then consider the Merlin from Rukka. Check out this video from the guys over at Revzilla did a pretty in-depth review of this jacket.
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