Motorbike Motorcycle Jacket With Armour Waterproof Thermal Textile Mens Biker CE
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Armoured jackets for road, commuting and off-road riding — waterproof thermal textile, genuine cowhide leather, and full body armour for motocross and enduro.
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from £56.66 £62.95
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from £100.97 £112.19
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from £83.15 £92.39
Leather still has the best abrasion resistance of any common material, and a good cowhide jacket lasts decades. It is heavier, it is warm in summer, and it does not love rain. Textile is lighter, usually waterproof, and far easier to live with year-round on a commute — but a cheap textile shell will not slide as well as leather in a crash. If you ride to work in all weathers, textile. If you ride for the ride, leather.
A jacket described as “armoured” should carry CE-certified impact protectors to EN 1621-1 at the shoulders and elbows. These come in Level 1 and Level 2 — Level 2 transmits less force and is the one to take if the choice exists. Critically, many jackets ship without a back protector, or with a foam insert that is not certified. The back is where you want EN 1621-2 certification, and it is often a separate purchase. Check before you buy, on any jacket from any retailer.
Armour protects the joints. The garment is what stops the road reaching your skin, and since 2018 motorcycle clothing sold as protective in the UK and EU is rated under EN 17092, in classes AAA, AA, A, B and C. AAA is race-level abrasion resistance, AA suits general road and touring, A is lighter urban wear. Class B covers abrasion only with no impact protectors fitted, and Class C is an armour garment worn underneath rather than a jacket in its own right. A jacket with good armour but a thin outer shell can still be a poor jacket.
Impact protectors only work if they sit on the joint. Too loose and the shoulder pad slides down your arm on impact; too tight over a jumper in January and you will stop wearing it. Sit on a bike in your riding position when you try it on — sleeves that fit standing up ride short when you reach for the bars. Allow for a mid-layer in winter.
A drop-liner membrane sits inside the jacket: cheaper, and the outer shell soaks through before the liner stops the water, so the jacket gets heavy and takes a day to dry. A laminated membrane is bonded to the outer: it stays lighter in the wet and dries faster, and it costs more. For UK commuting, either works — just know which one you are buying, and that a “waterproof” claim without a stated membrane usually means a drop-liner.
Last reviewed August 2026.
| Riding | Jacket | From |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather commuting | Waterproof thermal textile, CE armour | £59.39 |
| Everyday road riding | Armoured textile riding jacket | £56.66 |
| Motocross, enduro and trail | Full body armour jacket | £83.15 |
| Classic and cruiser | Genuine cowhide Brando leather | £100.97 |
| Extra back protection | CE Level 2 armour insert set (Protection & Armour) | £26.13 |
Leather has the best abrasion resistance and lasts decades, but it is heavier, warmer in summer and unhappy in rain. Textile is lighter, usually waterproof and easier to live with for a year-round commute. Commuters generally want textile; classic and cruiser riders generally want leather.
Impact protectors are certified to EN 1621-1 for shoulders and elbows, and EN 1621-2 for back protectors, at Level 1 or Level 2. Level 2 transmits less force through to you. The certification applies to the protector, not the jacket as a whole — the garment itself is rated separately under EN 17092.
Many jackets ship without a certified back protector, or with a foam insert that is not CE-certified. Check the product page for what is included. EN 1621-2 Level 1 or Level 2 back protectors are available separately in Protection & Armour if your jacket has a pocket for one.
Measure your chest over the layers you actually ride in, and check the size chart on the product page rather than assuming your usual shirt size. Try it in a riding position: sleeves that fit standing up often ride short once you reach for the bars. Armour only protects you if it sits on the joint, so a jacket that is too loose is not safer than one that fits.
Depends on the construction. A drop-liner membrane keeps you dry but the outer shell soaks through first, so the jacket gets heavy and slow to dry. A laminated membrane stays lighter in the wet and dries faster, at higher cost. Both keep the rain off you.
Yes. Every order ships free to any UK mainland address — no minimum spend. Most in-stock items dispatch within 1–3 working days, and free 30-day returns are included on all orders.
