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Leather jackets are fashionable only what the eye, or they are good Also, for security for motorcycle riding? MOTORCYCLE presents the answers.


The fact that women have just as much fun riding a motorcycle as the lords of creation, now know the manufacturer of motorcycle clothing. And provide specifically for women-made clothing lines. Hardly a garment from the two-wheel vehicles, has presented last fall at the Munich Intermot show not new models.

MOTORCYCLE took stock of the current range of fashionable leather jackets for women. Some Firsts were unfortunately not obtain, since many manufacturers can supply only at the beginning of the season in spring jackets. But remained more than enough models that presented themselves to a practical test in the newsroom.

Although a large part of the presented jackets will certainly chosen for their design is, in principle, for motorcycle clothing, that they should protect in the first place – and as chic cuts or patterns not help. The question is therefore how to bring the fashion manufacturer and protection under one roof. MOTORCYCLE examined why various safety criteria. And has at this point equal to point out that leather jackets look like in combination with fabric or jeans but pretty, as a full-body protection are good but little.These pants have neither sufficient abrasion protection or protectors.

And go for rides, the next on the nearby bakery or coffee shop, MOTORCYCLE definitely recommend appropriate trousers – preferably with connecting zip for jacket. And here it shows even the first shortcoming of some jackets, not all have a connection zipper. Especially with the rather short-cut models, there is a risk that they ride up in a fall.

In general also found that strong metal zippers higher abrasion and tearing strength than delicate items made of plastic – a crucial aspect of front and connecting zip. Another important point in terms of safety, the nature and attachment of the protectors,. The best protection is provided not slip fixed CE protectors. Foam inserts are good any more than simply using Velcro strip used shells.