Biker Jackets

In one of the most famous images from the 1953 movie The Wild One, Marlon Brando sits on a motorcycle, wearing a shiny black biker leather motorcycle jacket and a hat cocked arrogantly atop his head. The biker leather jacket in the photo helps emphasize Brando's character's attitude of cool rebellion. Perhaps more than any other garment, biker leather motorcycle jackets have been the symbol of that intimidating attitude ever since.

Worn by all types of people, from bikers to bankers, punks to police, biker leather motorcycle jackets are a necessary piece of safety equipment for motorcycle riders but also make a stylish addition to any casual wardrobe.

Types of Leather
Thick cowhide leather is used most often to make biker leather motorcycle jackets because it is rugged and durable. Leather motorcycle jackets made of cowhide provide excellent protection when riding and are favored by motorcyclists all over the world. In the event of a minor crash, cowhide biker leather motorcycle jackets may save you from cuts, scrapes, and other injuries.

Biker leather motorcycle jackets intended for casual wear don't need the rugged toughness of cowhide and are most often made of lambskin leather. Lambskin biker leather motorcycle jackets are typically thinner, softer, and more flexible than cowhide jackets.

Distinctive Features
Biker leather motorcycle jackets are most often black in color but jackets for casual wear can be blue, red, yellow, white, or any number of other colors. Heavy-duty silver zippers on the front and pockets are common to biker leather motorcycle jackets, as are padded shoulders and elbows.