Freeway 21 Gunner Leather-based Motorbike Jacket | Gear Overview

Engineering a motorbike jacket appears simple, however it will get difficult to strike the optimum stability of safety, versatility, and magnificence. It’s nearly unimaginable to beat the abrasion resistance and visible attraction of a leather-based bike jacket, though it’s typically compromised by unsuitability for warm or moist climate.

The Gunner is Freeway 21’s top-line jacket and is designed to eradicate the compromises inherent in leather-based attire. It’s constructed from sturdy leather-based however is endowed with a 12-point air flow system to maintain you cool and a detachable Hydraguard liner to maintain you heat and dry. 

Naturally, the Gunner is on the market in black (seen above), however I opted for the Classic Gunmetal model that isn’t so typical. It’s constructed of 1.0-1.1mm cowhide and options detachable CE Degree 1 armor for shoulders and elbows, with the latter strengthened by leather-based patches. A foam again pad is included and might be upgraded to CE ranges of safety by swapping in optionally available Fly Racing Barricade armor.

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The Gunner’s styling is a cross between cafe-racer panache and a biker aesthetic. It has a low-cut band collar topping a two-way YKK major zipper with a helpful leather-based zip pull. 4 snaps on all sides assist regulate for a non-baggy match, augmented by a pair of accordion stretch panels on the waist. Shoulder gussets present arms further freedom of motion, and reflective piping throughout the shoulder-blade space aids nightime conspicuity. 

Inclement climate is countered by the detachable liner, which is quilted on the interior aspect and backed by a Hydraguard layer claimed to be windproof and waterproof but additionally breathable. 

Scorching temperatures are moderated by a wholesome array of zippered venting, together with consumption vents on the chest and biceps, in addition to large armpit vents that stretch from the higher waist space all the way in which alongside the arms to the elbows. Zippered exhaust vents stretch 10 inches down the edges to encourage pass-through airflow. Moreover, it options two-way cuff zippers to disclose forearm vents. With all of the vents open, the Gunner flows rather more air than typical leather-based jackets.

The Gunner is blessed with pockets for nearly every little thing. The outside has zippered hand-warmer pockets, and the chest zippers for air flow double as one other pair of stash zones. Inside storage is offered by deep “Napoleon” pockets on all sides of the primary zipper, and an inside machine pocket doubles as a concealed-carry receptacle. 

Miles on the street with the Gunner have been nearly utterly satisfying. Chilly temps have been abated by closing up the vents and zipping within the liner, though the low collar required carrying a neck gaiter to maintain that space protected. The jacket stored me dry in a light rain, however I haven’t but examined it in a downpour. 

Total, the Gunner presents interesting versatility and funky model for a modest value. If I had a grievance, it’s that the fabric doesn’t have the suppleness of “top-grain” leather-based present in some pricier jackets. Its MSRP begins at $399.95 for sizes S-2XL and goes as much as $439.95 for sizes 3XL and 4XL.

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