The basic reason a motorcycle jacket is so popular amongst the motorcycle riders is because of its ability to save a riders life in case of an accident. However this is not the only advantage of the motorcycle jacket. Protection from the weather is the second advantage of a kind of jackets. A modern Motorcycle jacket is a fine blend of protective gear and the leather. However is not uncommon to find jackets for motorcycles being made out of synthetic leather and corduroy.
After Vietnam War the Americans saw a rise in motorcycle riders. The along with the increase in the motorcycle riding population the demand to accommodate different tastes and fashion from around the country also boomed. Many motorcycle riders refused to wear the conventional jackets for riding. One of the major reason for this was the lose fit and lack of wind resistance a conventional fashion leather jacket provided. An every day mens leather jacket is not designed to sustain wind of 100 miles per hour. As a result the motorcycle riders needed a jacket that could be tighter and provided protection. Icon, alpinstar and Wilson leather were some of the first companies to provide such a solution. In mid seventies Harley Davidson introduce aesthetically great styles that are popular until today.
Street and sports motorcycle riders also use motorcycle jackets that are of high quality. Alpine star is the leading brand for motorcycle leather apparel followed by icon motorcycle jackets.