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15 Best Cafe Racer Jackets

Looking for the best cafe racer jackets? This list is for you.

I recently wrote about cafe racer helmets, but now I want to touch on the best cafe racer jackets. If you ride one of these bikes you need the right jacket.

Cafe racers are as much about style as they are about anything else. Riding one is about the speed and experience of riding an old-school, custom, or retro-styled bike, but it’s also about the gear you wear and how it fits with the bike.

Here are my top picks for jackets that not only provide ample protection and features but also give you what you need in terms of cafe racer style.

Barbour Hereford Waxed Jacket

Waxed cotton jackets are great, and this Barbour jacket is nearly perfect.

Waxed cotton jackets are some of the best out there for motorcyclists, and the Barbour Hereford Waxed Jacket is a good example. This tough jacket is designed for the outdoors, but it’s also good for some light motorcycle riding, and it’s worth a closer look.

3 Excellent Summer Motorcycle Jackets Under $250

These summer jackets are perfect for when it gets hot and you want to ride.

Affordability and breathability are the focuses of these jackets.

Warm weather is here and that means you should find the good summer motorcycle jackets and buy one.

Recently, I got an email from a reader asking about the best jackets for hot weather, so I thought it was good to touch on this.

When it comes to summer motorcycle jackets, you need to look for something that provides breathability. Airflow is very important, but you also want to make sure the jacket still provides some good protection. Here are some great options under $250.

5 Best Fly Racing Motorcycle Jackets

Here’s a look at some Fly Racing motorcycle jackets you shouldn’t overlook.

Fly Racing is a brand that I really like. The company makes quality gear for a good price, specifically motorcycle jackets.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best Fly Racing motorcycle jackets.

ICON Tarmac2 Jacket Review

The Tarmac2 is a notable move forward from the original jacket from ICON.

If you’re looking for a killer jacket that is modern, comfortable, waterproof, and well built, I would have steered you towards the Tarmac jacket from ICON, but now there’s the Tarmac2 jacket.

This is a notable improvement on the first jacket, which was really pretty well-loved.

Joe Rocket Classic ’92 Leather Motorcycle Jacket

This Joe Rocket brown leather jacket looks pretty good to me.

A killer leather motorcycle jacket from Joe Rocket.

Joe Rocket makes some fantastic jackets, and recently I was looking for a brown leather jacket. This one from Joe Rocket looks like a fantastic buy. It’s stylish and offers good levels of protection.

Alpinestars Crazy Eight Leather Jacket

Alpinestars Crazy Eight Jacket looks pretty cool to me.

A beautiful leather jacket for riding.

Alpinestars has long been one of my favorite motorcycle gear brands. While some of their gear is a little to loudly styled for me, I really like some of their more subdued pieces of gear like this Crazy Eight Leather Jacket.

It’s an attractive option for just about any kind of rider. They would look good with the Crazy Eight gloves I profiled a while back. If you’re looking for a good leather jacket with a tailored fit, then this is a jacket for you.

Dainese Prima72 Leather Motorcycle Jacket

Looking for a brown leather jacket? Look no further than this Dainese Prima72 leather jacket

A premium brown leather jacket for riding.

Dainese is an Italian company that makes some of the best gear out there. You pay the price for it, but the gear is worth it, especially the motorcycle jackets. A good example is this Dainese Prima72 Leather Motorcycle Jacket. It has a classic style and sturdy construction.

Fly Racing Flux Air Mesh Motorcycle Jacket

Fly Racing builds awesome affordable gear like this Flux Air Mesh jacket.

A basic mesh riding jacket that won’t break the bank.

Fly Racing builds quality gear for riders who don’t want to blow a ton of money on their gear. That’s what I love about the company.

Are you going to get better gear if you spend more? Probably, but for the money, this company gives you quality stuff, such as the Flux Air Mesh jacket you see here.

Viking Cycle Cafe Premium Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket

A stylish, premium leather motorcycle jacket doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

A premium leather jacket at an affordable price.

When it comes to leather motorcycle jackets, you can really get into a lot of money. This is especially true of the stylish ones that blend top-quality protection features and high style. Viking Cycle is a brand that has managed to strike a nice balance.