Motorcycle leather suits in one or two piece are a significant investment for most motorcycle riders so it is important for riders to know what to look for in a suit and how to choose the right one for their situation. Some of the features that riders should consider before purchasing a motorbike leather suit are cost, the type of leather, thickness of leather, ventilation, protection or armour, quality of the stitching and workmanship, quality of the stretch material used and pockets and accessories available.
When considering the purchase of a motorcycle leather suit it is important to know that like most things you get what you pay for. The cheaper range of leather suits that are on the market often use a thinner, lesser quality leather, the stitching may be of lesser quality and the quality of the armour or padding of the suit will also be of a lesser quality. The more expensive leather suits will be constructed with a thicker leather, the workmanship will be of a higher quality and the more expensive suits will last longer than the cheaper ones during regular use.
The type of leather that makes up a leather suit is important, but it should be noted that whether it is cowhide or kangaroo, leather riding gear will always outperform synthetic materials in an accident. The thickness of the leather is also to be considered as this will affect the protection ability of the suit.
Another feature that needs to be considered when deciding on a leather riding suit is ventilation and features built into the suit that will increase the comfort of the rider. Riding during the summer months in a full leather suit can be hot work so if you are going to be riding a lot in the heat you need to look at features such as vents in the suit that will keep you cool.
The protection and armour included in a leather motorcycle suit is also an important feature to consider. The padding and reinforced parts of the suit need to fit snugly around the body so that they will work properly in an accident and won’t move around. The armour needs also to be in the right place on the body for it to work properly. If the armour isn’t positioned properly in a suit after you have done all the adjustments , try another size or try another brand with a different style.
The quality of the workmanship and the stitching of the leather suit should also be considered. As with most of the features the more expensive the suit the better the quality. Cheaper suits can fail in the event of an accident if the stitching is of a poor quality.
The last thing to consider is the accessories available with the suits. Accessories such as replacement armour and linings are good to have as this will prolong the life of the leather suit.