Wade Thiel

The 5 Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets Under $250

For riders with a penchant for adventure and the comfort of a good deal, the search for quality leather motorcycle jackets is an ongoing quest. The options range from classic cuts that evoke timeless rebel spirit to modern twists on protective gear.

And when you’re looking for that sweet spot of durability, protection, and affordability, there are still diamonds in the rough that don’t break the bank. Here are five of the best leather motorcycle jackets under $250 that merge style, comfort, and functionality on the open road.

Check Out This Custom BMW R12 by MOONEYES

When BMW wanted their R12 transformed into a custom cruiser that embodied Japan’s bold custom scene, they turned to the legendary MOONEYES (among other amazing builders), who know a thing or two about speed and style.

The vision? Channeling the ‘sense of speed’ from MOONEYES’ classic racers, and nothing says “speed” like their iconic moon disc wheel covers. But those covers required a precise fit—new rims and custom curvature to clear the brakes.

Check Out the 2025 Triumph TF 250-X

The 2025 Triumph TF 250-X dirt bike lands with all the swagger expected of a serious motocross contender. Updated fuel maps and new graphics bring even more bite to its already fierce bark.

This lightweight dirt demon, boasting a class-best power-to-weight ratio, turns heads and drops jaws, reaffirming Triumph’s reputation on dirt tracks.

The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Juice Helmet Is 25% Off

The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Juice Helmet is designed for serious sport riders and racers seeking a high-performance helmet that excels in speed, aerodynamics, and comfort.

Built with Scorpion’s Ultra-TCT (Thermodynamic Composite Technology) shell, it offers exceptional impact absorption while maintaining a lightweight profile, reducing strain on the neck during intense rides.

Check Out This Custom Yamaha RD400 by RSD

The crackle and scent of a two-stroke engine—the smoke curling from the exhaust, the unmistakable melody of a bygone era—remains a cherished memory for many.

Outside the dirt bike world, those rings of smoke have largely drifted away, leaving only the truly devoted to keep the ring-a-ding chorus alive. For one Yamaha RD400 owner, the bond was more than just mechanical; it was familial.

Check Out the 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650

Just when you thought the Royal Enfield 650 twin platform had explored every motorcycle niche, they dropped the 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650.

Showcased at EICMA 2024, this model taps into RE’s heritage with their well-loved 650cc parallel twin, wrapped in a silhouette that echoes over half a century of Royal Enfield Classics.

Check Out the 2025 Moto Morini 3½

Moto Morini is reviving one of its icons with the all-new 3½, just in time for its 50th birthday.

The original Moto Morini 3½, launched in 1974, was Moto Morini’s first V-Twin and a game-changer in the 350cc market. Designed by Franco Lambertini, it roared past its thumper competition with a 344cc 72° V-Twin featuring flat Heron heads, making it one of the era’s most potent four-strokes, offered in Sport and Strada variants.

What Motorcycles Are in the Movie ‘Werewolves on Wheels’?

Released in 1971, Werewolves on Wheels is a cult classic that meshes biker culture with horror film tropes in a way that only the ‘70s could pull off.

The movie, directed by Michel Levesque, follows a gang of motorcycle-riding outlaws who stumble upon a satanic cult and find themselves cursed to transform into werewolves. But aside from the lupine horror, what truly steals the spotlight in this film are the motorcycles roaring through the desert. Let’s take a closer look at the bikes featured in this unusual, genre-bending ride.

Book Review – ‘The Art of the Vintage Motorcycle’ by Serge Bueno and Gilles Lhote

In The Art of the Vintage Motorcycle, Serge Bueno and Gilles Lhote dive deep into the stories and craftsmanship that elevated motorcycles from mere machines to cherished works of art. If there’s a book out there that captures the raw romance and untamed spirit of these two-wheeled legends, this one’s it.

As you turn each glossy page, you get the sense that Bueno and Lhote understand something rare and almost poetic about motorcycles—they’re pieces of history wrapped in chrome and steel, built by hands that aimed for something both functional and beautiful.

Check Out the 2025 Bimota KB998 Rimini

Bimota has pulled back the silk on its KB998 Rimini—a snarling race-bred creation distilled just enough to slip through the tight hoops of FIM homologation. “Production” feels almost too generous a term.

Bimota plans a mere 125 units by February 2025, another 125 by year’s end, with a final push to 500 by the close of 2026. Call it a tightrope act, but if they hit the mark, this Italian beast, which was briefly shown before, will grace the World Superbike grid.