Leather Motorcycle Jacket Buyers Guide Icon Motorsports Daytona
A Buyer's Guide to Leather Jackets - More Than Skin Deep
Icon Motosport Daytona $350
Icon's Daytona distinguishes itself with a straight-cut body for a more relaxed fit and a full sleeve liner. Its sleeves aren't precurved but are angled forward to accommodate a straighter riding position. The pebbled hide's a midweight 1.2-1.4mm leather with a matte finish, and removable CE-approved elbow and shoulder armor and a foam back pad handle impact duties. A zip-out liner and zippers at the sleeves (we like the additional snap closures at the cuffs) take care of inner climate changes. We also like the full-length side expansion panels that open for extra breathing room and additional adjustability. Both side panels are perforated, as is the underside of each sleeve, for extra airflow. We haven't fully tested it in the heat, but we're wagering the Daytona offers better airflow than most full-leather nonperforated jackets. As with all Icon jackets there are details aplenty; we dug the St. Christopher medallion inside the inner pocket. We didn't dig the nonadjustable, unpadded mandarin collar, though. | RATINGS | | Comfort | 3 | | Protection | 4 | | Versatility | 4 | | Overall | 3.6 | Notes: Solid feature set, nice details and good for at least two seasons a year.
Specs
Leather: 1.2-1.4mm cowhide
Protection: CE-approved elbow and shoulder armor; foam back pad
Storage: 2 zippered side pockets; 1 inner pocket
Venting: 2 zippered front; 2 zippered rear vents; zippered side-panel perforations
Liner: Removable, insulated full liner
Miscellaneous: Adjustable side panels; no reflectivity View Related Article
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