Best Women’s Motorcycle Jackets: Wear Good Gear and Stay Safe

For those who want to look great on their motorcycle and stay safer, the Milwaukee Leather Ladies Motorcycle Jacket is stylish and comfortable. The jacket is designed out of a 1.2 mm premium milled cowhide leather. It’s also water-resistant and features several storage pockets for extra convenience.

There are plenty of sizes to choose from to make sure you’re comfortable and cozy. The torso is longer than other jackets, which gives you more freedom of movement when you wear it. You can even snap down the collar to prevent it from getting caught in the wind. This will keep you warmer and protect your face and neck.

There are a few downsides with the jacket. For one, the jacket lacks CE shells or the ability to add them later. This makes it not as protective as other jackets. It also lacks venting, so it’ll get hot in warmer weather. The leather is thick and that can make the jacket a bit heavy.

Harley-Davidson is well-known for its bikes, and the company's apparel is no different. Its Callahan Mesh Riding Jacket comes with the official Harley logo on the chest and back, making it stylish and modern. It also features body armor pockets on the shoulders and elbows for extra padding.

One of the best benefits of this jacket is its high amount of ventilation and breathability. The textile mesh makes it very cool and comfortable in the summer heat. It also has reflective piping, which increases your visibility on the road. It comes with detailed embroidery, so it will last longer.

You may find a few things the jacket is lacking. The jacket doesn’t come with the armor shells, so you’ll need to buy those separately. There’s also very little shaping or articulation to the jacket, reducing its comfort while riding.

This textile jacket comes in several colors to suit your sense of fashion and style. It can be found in sizes X-small to 3X-large. On the inside of the jacket are CE-certified shells in the shoulders and elbows, which offer extra protection and comfort for extended rides. The jacket also comes with a removable spine pad.

A great addition to this particular jacket is it provides a custom fit with a nine-point SureFit system. It features a waterproof liner on the inside to keep you dry if you ride through rain. It also has some unique detailing with tattoo-style graphics on the right sleeve and left torso and is reflective for night riding.

Joe Rocket has a lacking performance history when it comes to holding up in a crash. Despite the shaping, this jacket may feel bulkier than other jackets meant for women. It also lacks a collar, so there is no neck protection or material to block air and water from flowing in. Many may also find it too form-fitting, reducing its comfort.

The Trinity Series 3 jacket is a textile jacket made of 400 denier nylon. The outside shell of the jacket is waterproof thanks to its Rainguard barrier. It’s also breathable to keep you comfortable. There are zippered vents in the chest, sleeves, and rear to encourage airflow through the jacket. Reflective trim is featured throughout the jacket, including Tour Master’s signature reflective rear triangle. There are removable CE-certified protectors at the elbows and shoulders and a back pad covering your spine. 

Not only is this jacket protective, but it’s also comfortable. Microfiber lines the collar and cuffs to give you soft material against your skin. At the waist, there are two cinching straps to help give you a custom fit and shape to your figure. Another small touch is the Velcro at the wrists to help seal them and prevent cold air from going up your sleeves in the winter months. 

Unfortunately, this jacket is a bit boring. It’s all white with very few piping details. Also, a white jacket is a challenge to keep clean. You’ll quickly realize that your jacket collects bugs, dirt, road debris, and all kinds of stuff that will dull that bright white look.

Alpinestars is one of the go-to brands for those who ride sportbikes. This jacket is made from high-quality 1.2/1.4mm leather for the outer shell construction. Inside, you’ll find removable CE-certified bio-armor in the shoulders and elbows. There’s also a back pad compartment with PE padding. The liner is removable to give your jacket greater versatility and easier care.

This jacket features modern technology with a perforated front for ventilation. This is in addition to zippered vent slots and will work together to keep you cool. The removable impacts guards are a serious upgrade that will protect you better than a jacket without them. This jacket does away with the outdated waist cincher straps and replaces them with expertly placed poly-fabric stretch panels. This gives you a better and more streamlined fit.

Unfortunately, Alpinestars is notorious for having incredibly small sizing. Double check the size chart and then size up. The cut of this jacket doesn’t account for bustier women, so if you’re well-endowed up top, this may not be the jacket for you. You may also find the articulated arms to be uncomfortable when not on your bike.

This textile jacket has a performance fit for a sportier look and feel. The outer shell is constructed of 600 denier Carbolex polyester fabric and Armor-Link 3 mesh. There are extra protection and reinforcement with 1680 denier ballistic polyester on the elbows, forearms, and shoulders. Throughout the jacket are neon and reflective panels and detailing to increase visibility and style simultaneously.

You’ll love the way this jacket feels when on with the pre-curved and rotated sleeves that will reduce arm fatigue while riding. Then there are the accordion stretch panels on the elbows and through the waist and armpits. This helps the jacket to be more flexible.

Unfortunately, this jacket lacks real protection at key impact points in the form of CE shells. It also lacks ventilation, so this jacket will get seriously hot in the summer. The shaping of this jacket is slightly off through the shoulders, and on some women, it can look a bit like a linebacker.

This motorcycle jacket has a truly feminine touch with its styling and shaping. It comes in three colors: black, white/silver, and red. It also comes in a wide range of sizes from X-small through 3X-large. The outer shell of this jacket is textile mesh. There are removable CE shells at the elbows, shoulders, and spine.

In addition to the several sizes, each jacket has a nine-point SureFit system to custom adjust your jacket to your body. This helps to create a more feminine shape and look less boxy. One standout feature is the artistic detailing on the right sleeve that gives this jacket a unique style and flair.

Unfortunately, all of that mesh isn’t the most durable or protective. This is a serious downside and one you’ll regret if you wreck while wearing this jacket. You’ll be disappointed with the construction and lack of durability.

If you ride a Victory motorcycle, then this jacket is the perfect piece of gear to both complete your look and provide you with protection. It’s a military-inspired jacket that’s manufactured by the well-known motorcycle company. This OEM jacket has a textile outer shell with bold snap detailing throughout.

The material used for this jacket is soft and flexible but also durable and strong. The branding is subtle and perfectly placed so that you can show your Victory pride without being a walking billboard. On the inside is a nylon lining to be soft against your skin and keep you warm in the cold and rain.

Unfortunately, if you don’t ride a Victory, then you might look strange wearing this jacket on your bike. The design of this jacket is for someone who sits upright on their bike, so if you lean forward, this may not be the jacket for you. This jacket lacks venting, which can make it really hot in the summer.

This jacket really stands out because of its detailing. There are beautiful swirls and stars stitched on the front and back of the jacket. There are also silver rivets accenting the stitching to give you a bit of bling. The leather used to make this jacket is nice and heavy to give the jacket quality, durability, and increase protection ability.

One standout feature of this jacket is hidden away on the inside. There are dual concealed weapon gun pockets for discreet carrying. You’ll find the leather to be soft and supple, which makes this jacket so comfortable you’ll wear it even when you’re not riding.

One downside to this jacket is its length through the torso; it’s really long. If you’re shorter, this jacket could feel like it’s drowning you. The leather can also be very hot in the summer due to the lack of venting.

This textile jacket from Fly Racing has a durable outer shell made from poly-fabric textiles. It’s then treated with HYDRAGuard protection to make the jacket waterproof and windproof. At the same time, the jacket is breathable to help keep you cool. There are CE shells in the shoulders and elbows.

A nice feature of this jacket is the sleeve volume controls. This helps you keep the elbow shells in the right place to keep you protected. You’ll also love the bold color of this jacket, as this is unique. It has large pink panels on the front and back of the jacket. The branding is also subtle, so you don’t have to be a walking billboard.

Unfortunately, if you don’t like pink, then you may be out of luck with this jacket. It also has limited adjustability with a single adjustable strap across your lower back. It lacks adequate venting, which can make the jacket feel too warm in the summer.