Best motorcycle jackets for summer riding

Finding the heat a bit much but want/need to ride your motorcycle?

Want to stay cool whilst staying safe?

I have compiled the top 4 summer jackets that we have here at Bikebiz.

These are the jackets that we wear ourselves and walk out the door every day.

Air-Ride 5 by Dririder
The Air-Ride 5 is the latest in the Air-Ride line, and has gone from strength to strength. It is a highly ventilated summer jacket, with a wind/water-proof removable liner. (If you want the technicalities - Outer shell: Maxtex 600D Polyester & abrasion resistant mesh and Reissa waterproof & breathable removable liner (8,000mm / 7,000mm) ).

A mesh internal comfort liner, Neoprene stretch comfort collar and Power Stretch in shoulders, chest & elbows make the jacket comfortable from the inside to wear. Pre-curved arms and Velcro arm & waist adjusters for a secure and customized fit. The adjusters are great if you wear a thin jumper underneath when its chilly, then take it off when its warm, allowing the elbow amour to always stay close to you. If it starts getting windy, tighten the jacket down the bottom to stop the wind going up your back and front. The jacket comes with CE armour in the shoulders & elbows, and a Hi-Density foam back protector. (Dririder do a upgraded D30 back protector which i highly recommend. Its super comfy and flexible, but as soon as force hits it, it goes rock hard and absorbs the force, protecting your spine).

Riding at night? There is reflective print on the jacket which makes you easy to see at night.

Short at the front means no excess material scratching your tank, and no material digging in when you lift your feet onto the pegs. Longer at the back helps prevent the cold wind going up the back and attacking your kidneys, as well as no possible plumbers crack! There is a built in zip to connect to either a pair of Dririder textile pants, or to a pair of Jeans when using the jean zip connector.

2 internal and 2 external pockets mean you can carry what you need, and it's available in both a men's and women's sizes.

I personally have the predecessor, the Air Ride 4, and I love it! Going for a ride on a hot summer's day? Take the liner out and have piece of mind that you will stay cool. A bit chilly in the morning or get caught out in the rain? Put the liner into the jacket to keep the wind and rain away.

The men’s jacket ranges from XS - 8XL with 10 colour options (not all colours available in all sizes)
The women’s jacket ranges from 6 - 22 with 5 colour options (not all colours available in all sizes)

Dri Rider Air Ride 5 jackets in 7 different colours

Air Ride 5 jackets in store at Bikebiz

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Woman in black and white air ride 4 jacket

Me in my Air Ride 4, which is the predecessor to the Air-Ride 5 and is very very similar.

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Breeze by Dririder
The Breeze jacket is a simple, no frills summer jacket. With a slightly different design, the Breeze jacket is the cousin of the Air-Ride 5, with very similar features. The main difference is that the Breeze does not have the wind/waterproof liner (removable or not) that the Air-Ride 5 has.

A mesh internal comfort liner, Neoprene stretch comfort collar and Power Stretch in shoulders, chest & elbows make the jacket comfortable from the inside to wear. Pre-curved arms and press stud arm & waist adjusters for a secure and customized fit. Being that it has press studs as opposed to velcro, the adjustment is as large as the velcro, however it's normally enough. The jacket comes with CE armour in the shoulders & elbows, and a Hi-Density foam back protector which you can swap for the D30 back protector like the Air Ride 5.

Riding at night? There is reflective print on the jacket which makes you easy to see at night.

Short at the front, longer at the back means no excess material scratching your tank, and no possible plumbers crack at the back! There is a built in zip to connect to either a pair of Dririder textile pants, or to a pair of Jeans when using the jean zip connector.

1 internal and 2 external pockets mean you can carry what you need, and it's available in both a men's and women's sizes.

The men’s jacket ranges from XS - 4XL with 3 colour options (all colours available in all sizes)
The women’s jacket ranges from 6 - 18 with 2 colour options (not all colours available in all sizes)

Breeze jackets in store at Bikebiz

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Breeze jackets in store at Bikebiz

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T-GP Air V2 Jacket by Alpinestars
The T-GP Air is a simple, no frills men’s summer jacket.

Constructed from a highly durable and abrasion resistant 450/600 Denier polyfabric main shell for water resistance and long-lasting performance. Strategically positioned stretch poly-fabric inserts on shoulders, pre-curved sleeves, soft mesh collar and Velcro waist & wrist adjustments for a secure and customized fit. Lightweight CE elbow and shoulder protectors help absorb impact force. There is PE foam padding in the chest and pack pocket compartments, however most riders swap the back protector for one of the CE certified Nucleon back protectors (chest protector also available). If you're after the next level of back protector, there is a snap button system to integrate the Level 2 CE certified Alpinestars Nucleon back protector.

Extensive, high abrasion-resistant mesh inserts and a full mesh lining will keep you nice and cool in the hot weather.

Riding at night? There is reflective print on the jacket which makes you easy to see at night.

Short at the front, longer at the back means no excess material scratching your tank, and no possible plumbers crack at the back! There is also a waist connection zipper allowing attachment to Alpinestars riding pants.

1 internal waterproof pocket and 2 external pockets mean you can carry what you need.

The T-GP Air jacket comes in men’s sizes SM - 4XL and 3 colours

T-GP Air V2 Jackets in store at Bikebiz

Stella Eloise Air Jacket by Alpinestars
The Eloise jacket is a simple, no frills women’s jacket.

Designed and constructed for an optimized women’s fit, constructed from durable advanced 480 denier poly-textile that is double PU coated for durability, abrasion resistance and water resistance. Strategically positioned stretch poly-fabric inserts on shoulders, pre-curved sleeves, soft mesh collar and Velcro waist & wrist adjustments for a secure and customized fit. Lightweight CE elbow and shoulder protectors help absorb impact force. There is PE foam padding in the chest and pack pocket compartments, however most riders swap the back protector for one of the CE certified Nucleon back protectors (chest protector also available). If you're after the next level of back protector, there is a snap button system to integrate the Level 2 CE certified Alpinestars Nucleon back protector.

Extensive, high abrasion-resistant mesh inserts and a full mesh lining will keep you nice and cool in the hot weather.

1 internal waterproof pocket and 2 external pockets mean you can carry what you need.

The Eloise is available in sizes XS - 2XL and is available in 1 colour.