Leather motorcycle jackets are the go-to option for many riders for a variety of reasons. They come in a whole range of styles, from sports jackets to retro jackets as well as touring jacket designs.

Leather jackets may have perforated sections to allow air in since they can retain heat more than textiles sometimes. Think summer motorcycle jacket and a classic leather jacket may spring to mind.

Some estimates place the origin of leather jacket-wearing in motorcycle circles as far back as the 1920s, but why have they ...