The Ultimate Motorcycle Riding Shirts: Top Picks

DuPont™ Kevlar® lining throughout the shirt provides abrasion resistance with CE rated impact armor at the elbows and shoulders. Upgrade the impact protection by adding in an optional CE rated back protector.

Features:

• 100% DuPont™ Kevlar® protective lining throughout
• Removable CE approved shoulder and elbow armor
• Mesh lining for improved comfort and air circulation
• Pocket for optional back protector
• YKK center front zipper with snap stud closure flap
• Snap stud closure at cuffs and chest pockets
• YKK jacket-to-pants connecting zipper

Constructed of a heavyweight wool outer, the Buellton features a premium poly quilted liner and corduroy collar and cuff lining to limit the amount of wool that touches the skin so it’s inviting and comfortable to wear. Other premium features include a waterproof outer device pocket, premium metal branded trims and a relaxed fit. It also comes equipped with SAS-TEC Flex armor so it can replace a heavy jacket on rides where a jacket might be too much.

Features:
Premium wool-based fabric with water repellent finish
Poly twill quilted liner
Cordura 600D sleeve lining for abrasion
External waterproof chest pocket
YKK Zippers
Embroidered branding on the left sleeve
Snap down collar
60% wool, 20% acrylic, 10% nylon, 10% poly construction
Includes CE EN 1621:2021-1 certified SAS-TEC flex elbow and shoulder armor
Armor ready back protector pocket
CE approved to CE EN 17092:2020 as a Class AA garment

With its casual guise, the Bridger looks homey at the bar or office just as well as it performs to keep you protected. Constructed with Ripstop Fabric and lined with 100GSM aramid knit lining, the Bridger is willing to take the brunt of the slide and the CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders and elbows take the impact like bar brawlers after a few Citywide specials. A waterproof interior pocket is provided for the “I probably should have left a half hour earlier” rainy days, and contains zippered hand warmer pockets at the front while snap-down pockets cover the chest.

Decked down with adjustable snap cuffs, reflective piping at the elbows, and a pocket for an optional back protector, REAX’s Bridger Riding Shirt has you covered for your next commute and your next country road rip.

Fit:

• Slim fit

Construction:

• Ripstop Fabric construction – 97% Cotton, 3% Spandex
• 100GSM Aramid knit full protective lining
• Polyester air flow mesh lining

Protection & Safety:

• SAS-TEC CE Level 2 armor on the shoulders and elbows
• Pocket for optional AXIAL back protector
  • Size MD AXIAL AX1 and AX2 back protectors fit sizes SM and MD Bridger Riding Shirts
  • Size LG AXIAL AX2 back protectors fit sizes LG-3XL Bridger Riding Shirts
• Reflective details

Comfort:

• Snap down collar
• Hidden YKK center zipper with snap down wind cover
• Chest snap down pockets with pen hole
• Adjustable snap cuff

Pockets:

• Interior cargo pockets
• Zippered hand warmer pockets

Other Features:

• Interior belt/jean loops

Thanks to the hydratex membrane, this garment keeps the water out when you find yourself in the rain and the inner pocket ensures any documents can be stored on the dry side of the waterproof membrane. Reinforced polyester canvas and CE level 1 Seesmart armor at the elbows and shoulders safeguard against impacts. Complete the impact armor set by adding a back protector to the rear pocket.

Features:
Outer Shell: Polyester
Waterproofing & Breathability: Hydratex Lite
Composition: 100% Polyester
Protection:
Seesmart CE level 1 protection at shoulder and elbow
Double layered with PWR shield
Pocket for optional Seesoft CE level 2 Type RV back protector
Safety seams
Visibility: Laminated reflection
Ergonomic Features:
Fit: City fit, regular
Adjustability: Adjustment tab
Ventilation: Air outlet
Features: Triple needle stitching, jeans loop, short connection zipper

With the streets and roads forever changing, you must be prepared. Look for protection with the Highway 21 Marksman Riding Flannel Shirt.  A shirt as rugged as your grandfather, yet tailored with a classic design that won’t let you down. Stay protected, be stylish and hit the mark.

Fit:

• Relaxed fit
• If you are in between sizes, we recommend ordering the larger size

Construction:

• Soft 8 oz cotton flannel
• Aramid fiber reinforcements
• Quilted inner liner

Protection & Safety:

• 165G aramid fiber on shoulder and elbows
• CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armor included
• Removable perforated PE back pad

Comfort:

• Action back shoulders
• Snap cuff adjustment
• Drop tail for added coverage

Pockets:

• Reinforced concealed carry internal pocket
• Zippered hand warmer pockets

Other Features:

• Button down collar
• Snap and zipper front

The abrasion resistant overlays are paired with removable D3O elbow, shoulder, and back impact protectors mounted in the chassis, because it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. The reflective hits add to your visual conspicuity, a must for anyone on a motorcycle.

Features:
Durable textile mesh construction
D3O removable back, elbow and shoulder protectors
Abrasion resistant overlays
Reflective accents

Reminiscent of the southern California bike scene, the Mercer is the perfect jacket for those who prefer to keep things simple. Although it lacks abrasion resistance and armor pockets, the Mercer makes an ideal shell for an armored shirt or vest.

Features:

• 20 oz. Heavy Hitter canvas
• Action back
• Snapped closure with full zippered entry
• Easy access concealed carry pocket
• Chest and hand pockets
• Snap down collar
• Longer front and back
• Snap closures at cuffs

The denim shirt has a waxed coating with mesh armor pockets so you can have extra protection right where you want it. Snap-covered front zipper keeps the Covert looking fly.

Features:

• 12 oz denim with paraffin waxed coating
• 165g DuPont™ Kevlar® lining
• Polyester mesh lining
• Mesh pockets on elbows, shoulders and back for optional Sas-Tec CE armor
• YKK center front zipper as well as snaps
• Two upper external chest pockets

Contrasting elbow patches add abrasion resistance and a touch of professorial sophistication. A handy zippered chest pocket is waterproof for your phone or paperwork.

Features:

• Comfortable performance twill main construction
• 600D elbow patch and inner reinforcement on shoulder and elbow
• Included Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 shoulder and elbow armor
• Pockets for optional Nucleon back protector
• YKK front zipper and snap button closure
• Secured snap down collar
• Two buttoned chest pockets
• Waterproof zippered chest pocket
• Meets CE Category II PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 – A class certification for protective riding garments

This summer shirt is made for the urban and casual riders among us. Your shoulder and elbows are well protected with D3O L1 protectors. Adding a back protector, makes you fully protected.

Features:

• For urban & casual riders
• For summer conditions
• Comfortable fit
• Short connection zipper
• 2 chest pockets and 2 inner pockets
• Removable logo patch at shoulder
• Outer layer and protection
• Cordura® reinforced outer layer
• D30® L1 shoulder and elbow protection
• Upgradable to back protector
• Subtle 3M reflective details for optimal visibility
• Soft mesh lining
• Lower sleeve zipper

Construction:

• Heavyweight, woven cotton outer
• Mesh lining

Protection & Safety:

• Removable CE-certified shoulder and elbow protection
• Removable non-CE rated back pad
• Pocket for optional AXIAL back protector
• Size MD AXIAL AX1 and AX2 back protectors fit all sizes Mission Riding Shirts
• Shoulders and elbows reinforced with aramid Fiber

Comfort:

• Shoulder gussets

Other Features:

• YKK Center front zipper hidden behind snaps

Features:

• Armourlite outer shell
• Hidden structure stitching
• Nylon bonded coates thread
• Bar-tack stitching
• Overlays (hidden extra layers of material
• Dynamic level 2 protectors for elbows and shoulders included
• Active construction
• YKK zipped cuff adjustments
• Adjustment collar
• Soft Touch collar
• Upper box type pockets
• Mesh dump internal pockets
• Storm flap placket
• Soft edge cuffs