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Drop Liner Membrane Motorcycle Jackets

There are three types of construction for a waterproof, motorcycle jacket. 'Drop-liner', 'laminated jacket' and 'removable liner'.
 
In a drop-liner garment, the membrane hangs independently inside the outer, protective layer. It is not removable, even though many people assume that the 'drop' nomenclature means that it can be dropped out of the jacket. This is incorrect; the membrane is fixed.
 
Drop-liner jackets will keep you dry, and are totally reliable. They normally offer better value than laminated jackets, they are more comfortable, are warmer in the winter, and cooler in hot weather.
 
The downside of a drop-liner jacket is that, in heavy and prolonged rain, water can pass through the outer fabric, and sit between the outer material and the membrane. In certain conditions, this accumulation of moisture can cause a rider to feel cold, because we lose body heat 20 times faster through a wet environment than through a dry one. This phenomenon is known as 'wetting out'; the other issue when this happens is that a jacket can take a long time to dry out.
 
But few of us ride in situations where 'wetting out' will occur. Which is why we are of the view that, for most motorcyclists, a drop-liner jacket is the best solution.
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Verified customer reviews for Drop Liner Membrane Motorcycle Jackets

Belstaff Crosby jacket in black

Robert: Belstaff Crosby

A super neat jacket. Beautifully tailored. Warm. I am a small size and Belstaff fits just right.

Belstaff Brooklands jacket in black

The Holgs: Beautiful jacket, superb quality

This is a beautifully-made jacket and the style and cut is timeless. I bought it as a water-proof summer jacket to use on my 60s Norton Atlas and it really suits the bike. I usually wear M and I bought this as an M for summer use - it is tight but perfect with a light jumper unlike my Trialmaster which is a L to allow for a down jacket or Merino submariner. For this reason I changed armour to lighter L2 Rheon back, S, E as the D30 is a bit bulky and only L1 and like most jacket there is no back protector included, which is a bit disappointing at the price and maybe an upgrade option by Motolegends would be a nice touch!?. I wore it already in heavy autumn rain in combination with an Rokker Revolution and I came home completely dry thanks to the jackets drop-liner membrane. The only minor criticism I have is that the armour pockets are open to the top which means that your hands can get caught when donning the jacket. The back protector is easily accessible and it is easily removed. Thats very handy as the jacket is so nice and comfortable that I wear it also off the bike. Motolegends service was efficient as usual. Delivery was fast but their DHL delivery service to Ireland is expensive due to their own admin charges on top of VAT and customs - there are better alternatives out there

Belstaff Trialmaster jacket in black

Terry: Very Pleased

I was considering a second winter Jacket and the flash sale with 30 off to to good to miss, even though the price went up from £505 to £595, however I still am delighted with the discount. So much better being lighter than the old one, nice touch in the sleeves Chris in the cap forgot to mention in his excellent review, The inner elasticated cuffs stop the water going up the sleeve. An excellent product and excellent price from one of the best sellers in the country why would I shop anywhere else? Thank you Motolegends yet another perfect purchase.