Summer Motorcycle Jackets
When the temperature hits the high 20s centigrade it is normally time to find a jacket without a waterproof membrane. Basically, any jacket with a waterproof membrane is likely to prove to hot in even the UK summer. Even with vents, the waterproof membrane acts as a windproof membrane and will stop the breeze reaching (and cooling) the body.
We stock a variety of non-waterproof motorcycling jackets from a single A rated mesh jacket suitable for urban riding to something like the AA rated Klim Marrakesh jacket which can be worn touring the world (or just the county)! In truth there are now three varieties of Klim jacket that are suitable for the very highest temperatures offering airflow and protection. New for 2025, there are now two Rukka jackets that are right up there in competition to Klim.
Of course, the majority of leather jackets also do not have a waterproof membrane (although a few do) but they are not necessarily the most breathable option for the very hottest weather.
What is a good summer motorcycle jacket?
In our view, the best summer motorcycle jacket does not have a waterproof membrane. But, you must also have impact protection and abrasion resistance. So, a jacket that breathes well needs to be made from a technical fabric so that it still have protective qualities. The best armour is a soft and pliable armour which can breathe and new for 2025 D3O Diablo definitely helps on this score.
Klim ladies Marrakesh jacket in cool grey (KLM110)
£430.00
Klim ladies Marrakesh jacket in burnt olive (KLM109)
£430.00
Klim ladies Marrakesh jacket in black (KLM108)
£430.00
Belstaff Temple jacket in navy (BEL2003)
£276.25
Belstaff Temple jacket in black (BEL1079)
£276.25
Belstaff Turner leather jacket in burnt cuero (BEL1061)
£1041.25
Belstaff Turner leather jacket in antique black (BEL1028)
£1041.25
Belstaff Trialmaster ladies leather jacket in black (BEL1017)
£913.75
Belstaff Brooklands leather jacket in burnt cuero (BEL1007)
£1041.25
Belstaff Brooklands leather jacket in antique black (BEL1006)
£1041.25
Belstaff Trialmaster leather jacket in black (BEL981)
£1147.50
Verified customer reviews for Summer Motorcycle Jackets
Klim Marrakesh jacket in teak brown
I have held back my review until returning from a bike tour of the mountain roads in Gran Canaria. Temperatures were generally in the high twenties and given the narrow roads and endless twisties, I rarely got up to any decent speed. In short, the Klim Marrakesh was superb. Im a big lad, 185cms tall, 130kgs, 50 chest. I bought a 3xl and to be honest its a bit too big. However, when using it with a Klim Zephyr, andor Klim Maverick and in aiding air flow, for me its probably better this way. The build quality is great and as has been said it is non-bike smart enough to wear away from your bike. As Chris advises, I switched to the D30 Diablo armour with a Rheon back protector and would recommend any other buyers to do the same. In sum, great jacket deserving of the hype and the usual fabulous service from Motolegends.
Klim Marrakesh jacket in petrol blue
The jacket is excellent, its really comfortable and does exactly what Chris describes in the videos. Worn as a part of the layer system its perfect for touring.
Klim Marrakesh jacket in asphalt
Got stopped by a copper for riding while standing on my pegs. He thought it was illegal. When he discovered I was riding legal, he queried my choice of clothing, the lack of protection there of. A tracksuit top and jeans are not sensible clothing choices for motorbikes he scolded. Wrong twice in quick succession? Klim Marakesh with Diablo armor. Superb! Light, casual, airy and stretchy. Cool in more ways that one.