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How Much Should You Spend on a Leather Motorcycle Vest?

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How Much Should You Spend on a Leather Motorcycle Vest? — PHOTO — MOTOGEARRATER / © MotoGearRater↗ View original

US gear site MotoGearRater published a buying guide on how much riders should spend on a leather vest. It notes vests under $100 use 0.8-1.0mm split or lightweight cowhide with single-row stitching, $125-250 gets top-grain cowhide recommended for most riders, and $400-plus means small-batch, US-made horsehide, suggesting a $180-240 budget for first-time buyers. It adds that durability gains start to plateau past $250.

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Akira

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AkiraRiding Gear · Helmets Commentary

Stitching and buckles don't lie. Split hide at 0.8-1.0mm with single-row stitching just doesn't hold up -- in my own testing, the $125-250 top-grain tier lasts the longest. I only found this out from wearing gear for hours at a stretch: some riders get shoulder fatigue from horsehide over $400, so try it on and check your own fit first.