HWK Men's Biker Jacket

I will call this preliminary because I have only had it a short time and cant comment on its longevity. However ... This jacket is at very least the equal of similar ones I looked at costing $150 and more. Lets start with ... I was overwhelming impressed when I received it. It has pockets galore interior and exterior and like a truly thought out touring jacket the tops of the exterior pockets fold over before being velcro'ed shut so absolutly no rain can get in there. There is even an interior pocket labeled phone! There is a heavy zipper and then a strong hook and loop flap that goes over it. The hook and loop is the good stuff that sounds like you are tearing a phone book in half when you undue it. The jacket has a whole series of straps that help to custom fit the jacket. At the waist, across the biceps, at the wrists, at the bottom of the jacket and at the neck. What seemed like a formless jacket when I took it from the box looks like a tailored jacket after some strap adjustments and I must say .. I think the jacket is awesome looking and I look good in it. It is built to fit a variety of body types among a particular size. The fabric is the same nice tough tight fabric I saw just last week costing $200 at the cycle shop. Its tough and I think it will survive a fall just fine but what I discovered today was .... It really really really keeps the wind out. It came with elbow, shoulder and a back armor. There is also a somewhat thin liner that can zip in or take out and a whole host of vents. Today was cool for AZ at about 49 degrees with blustery wind when I went out for an 80mile ride. The ride was almost all highway at 70-75mph. I wore a simple uninsulated standard weight long sleeved tee shirt and the jacket with lining. I was very warm!! Were I still back in NYC maybe I would have gone for a sweatshirt and I think it is all I would need because the fabric and all the closures do such a good job of keeping the wind out you dont feel cold. I would have included a light scarf because I couldnt get the throat strap quite tight enough to seal completely. Outside of that it was awesome and I feel comfortable that I can ride down into the mid 40's with just that T shirt here in AZ. I swear I dont know how they can sell this jacket at that price but I would buy one before someone figures out a mistake was made!! I would right now buy another just for backup but am still losing weight and am afraid it might not fit in a year. It is really that good!! For those gauging size. I am 5'9 and 195lbs and even though I am an old guy I still have a somewhat athletically shaped body with a 45in chest and 37 inch waist and not much belly. The Xl was perfect. At my chest size I would have been uncomfortable in a large and certainly wouldn't have been able to fit a sweatshirt or vest. Like I said .. the jacket will work with different body types but you are married to the armpits and I could feel anything smaller would have been to tight. Awesome awesome jacket and greater value.

I'm surprised at how much I truly like this jacket. I wasn't expecting much, and it's always great when an item exceeds expectations - which this jacket has certainly done. Good build quality (I haven't had it long - may update review after some use), warm, well ventilated, looks good, fits great (i'm 6'4" ~205lbs and ordered an XL). Armor inserts appear to be a flexible foam and is likely not a 'best in class' type of armor - however, for the type of riding I plan on doing (mostly dirt road and trail, with some street) - I suspect it will serve me just fine. Not much more to say really - excellent moto jacket at a fraction of the price of a more well known brand jacket. I won't hesitate to purchase another HWK product. (I also have HWK pants - which are also pretty great).

This jacket fits great and feels very well made. The quality of the material is solid, and it feels durable without being stiff or uncomfortable. The Cordura textile feels like it will hold up well for regular riding. The CE armor is well placed and adds confidence without restricting movement. It’s comfortable on longer rides and looks good both on and off the bike. Overall, this jacket exceeded my expectations for the price. Very happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, good-quality motorcycle jacket.

I’m on the market for a new jacket because I lost weight and it’s time to retire my HWK jacket. No jacket is perfect, but for the price point, it’s definitely a great jacket. You’ll sweat in it in the summer on the hot days, but it’s warm in the winter. Vent zippers aren’t good but main zipper is fine. Velcro still works great after 5 years. I put in my own armor, but that’s true for all gear I buy.

Got it today. The jacket feels heavy and durable, so it should work well as a winter jacket. The liner is removable, and since it’s not a mesh jacket, it has several zippered vents to let air in when riding in warmer months. The description says “CE level protection,” but be careful — you’ll want either CE1 or CE2, especially for the back armor, which this one does not have. It only says “CE.” The removable armor looks more like a piece of foam than real impact protection. Fortunately, I have a summer mesh jacket with the same armor size (CE2), so I’ll swap that in depending on the season. I’d recommend getting proper CE-rated armor if you decide to buy this jacket.