HWK Spyder Motorcycle Jacket for Men with Weather Resistant Cordura Textile Fabric for Enduro Motocross Jacket

I’ve had this jacket for 6 years and ridden thousands of miles with it. Yesterday, I hit a deer doing 60. The jacket is shredded, but it protected my skin from the road. There is one small spot on my elbow that looks more like a carpet burn than anything. I highly recommend this jacket!

This is a tremendous value for your $60 ! Jacket is comfortable & versatile, zip out winter liner, open ventilation zippers & it can work even in 80+ degree weather IF you are moving. Also good down into the low 50s (cold as I ride), I'm sure down to the 40's with a better thermal than I use. Fit is good, but arms a bit long. I THINK my size is a L (it will say on my review header), and I"m 5'9" and 210# and at that weight, the chest is perfect but the arms are a tad long on me. The real solution is for my weight to drop down below 200, then I'm sure the next size down will be perfect, thanks to my new 18:6 Intermittent daily fasting, I'm now at 204# and jacket is now quite loose on me lol ! The only possible criticism I see is the elbow pad pockets seem to be a tad mis-aligned, so that the pads aren't centered on my elbows perfectly. Not sure if it's was sewed slightly off or if my body is out of alignment with the rest of humanity - probably the latter ! Have their insulated pants and they're perfectly suitable too. Fully the value of gear offered at Cycle Gear, but you can't try on first. I read a ton of these reviews & got the sizing right first try. Cheers - David in Texas

I've had this jacket for a few weeks but have only worn it a few times due to the weather warming up. Initially, I wore it when the temperatures in PA were still in the 30s and 40s on my 5-mile ride to work. With the liner installed, I did not feel cold at all, which really impressed me. Sizing took some trial and error; I purchased about six different jackets in sizes ranging from Large to XXL before finally settling on an XL. For reference, I am 5'10", 210 lbs, with a 44" chest. The XL provides just enough room to fit a thin fleece underneath if needed, while still fitting close enough to the body to not feel confined. Additionally, it isn't so loose that I'm getting hit by tons of wind buffeting while riding my naked bike. I also rode last week in the 60s with the liner out and the vents open, and I was surprised by how much airflow the front and back vents provide. In higher temperatures, I switch to a BYKR mesh jacket to stay cooler (also purchased on Amazon), so I cannot speak to how this one performs in true hot weather. I had to buy the black version since the XL wasn't available in other colors I liked (I think only Red was available at the time, which isn't my style), and riding in a black jacket during the summer isn't exactly fun. Overall, though, I really like the fit. The liner is great, and the vents absolutely do their job for mid-range temperatures. The jacket lost a star for two specific complaints: the zipper and the armor. First, the zipper slider is on the wrong side (the left side instead of the right), which is always frustrating for men's gear in the US. Second, it uses a tiny, delicate zipper instead of a larger, more robust one like I have on my mesh jacket. It is a total pain to get the pin inserted into the slider. In fact, the first jacket I received was too tight and the bottom of the zipper had already pulled away from the fabric, making it incredibly hard to get on or off (which required a return). I expect something similar will happen to this one eventually, at which point I'll look into having a much better, more robust zipper installed on the correct side. My second complaint is the included "armor." The inserts are essentially just basic foam pads. Unless I'm falling off the bike from a standstill, I wouldn't trust them to do anything to protect my back, elbows, or shoulders. I am pretty sure these pads have not actually undergone legitimate CE Level 1 testing and certification. However, this is a budget jacket, so you get what you pay for. On the bright side, because it already has the built-in pockets, you can just replace them with something legitimately CE-certified without breaking the bank. I swapped mine out for a First Manufacturing back protector, AXIAL AX2 shoulder armor, and AXIAL AX2 elbow armor from RevZilla. It cost about $80 total, and now the jacket has full CE Level 2 protection. The flimsy zipper and cheap foam pads are why I gave this a 4-star review. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy with it and consider it a great value. This is ready to copy and paste right into Amazon! It’s going to be incredibly helpful for the next person looking at this jacket.

I just bought this jacket as my first motorcycle jacket. I have not worn it yet on a ride, but wanted to offer my initial thoughts. JACKET: - The jackets seems very heavy-duty and of good quality - It is very nice looking..okay of course that it subjective - Sizing: I would say it runs big. After measuring myself, I ordered a Large, but ended up needing a Medium (I'm 5'7" 165 lbs). Your mileage may vary. That said, it has several different snaps and straps to adjust the fit. Also, it may look a little bulky when you put it on since it has shoulder pads - The main zipper seems like a good quality zipper - It has several air vent zippers - There is padding on the elbows, shoulders, belly area and back area - There is an inner liner that can be removed for warmer weather and added in during colder season VALUE: If you don't want to spend $200 or more on a jacket, then this is a good choice. It does feel or look cheap and I suspect could sell for a much higher price. This seems like a very good value. If I remember, I'll follow up with an update after the riding season is over. CUSTOMER SERVICE When you get the jacket, there will be several notes asking you to reach out to them via email if you think you want to return it. I recommend doing this. Their customer service was 2nd to none. PS: I also bought the HWK riding pants. They are also very nice. They seems like they'll be quite warm during those summer months, but I'm not sure how you balance protection with staying cool during the summer.

Great jacket for the price! I've had this jacket for over 4 years now and I am very impressed with its performance, especially at this price! I ride a dual sport in the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico during the summer and fall months and mornings can be cold! It breaks the wind well but a hoodie under the liner helps me stay warm. During the sunny days in the large high desert valleys it can warm up pretty good and as long as I'm moving the vents work well (Of course the liner and hoodie are now rolled up in my back pack). I've spent numerous 8+ hour 200 mile days with no discomfort. I even caught a rut wrong and landed in some sagebrush, the forearm padding did its job and the jacket showed not even a scuff. I'm really considering buying another as a spare. Many years ago (2002) with my first street bike I purchase an Alpinestars textile jacket on clearance for around $100, this jacket is about on par with that one in quality.

Fit perfect snug and great quality

I've been riding with this jacket for a little over a week, in temperatures ranging from the low 40's to the mid-70's. Thus far, I've been very happy with the garment. It seems to be well made, with quality materials. On colder mornings, I've found that a thin base layer with a wool mid-layer keeps me toasty warm. On the warmer afternoons, I use just a shirt with the liner in the jacket and my comfort level is also just right. As advertised, the jacket does a great job of keeping the wind out, which I believe is the secret to the jacket's warmth. I can not speak to the jacket's durability in a crash, and I hope I never can. However, I have no reason to believe that it wouldn't do it's job under that condition as well. The sizing is good; at 6'4" tall and 200lbs I ordered an XL, and the fit is just right. The soft micro fleece/tricot collar liner is a nice bonus, and eliminates any potential for chafing. I would have preferred zippered gussets at the wrists, but the pleated Velcro closures seem to work well enough, and I can't really complain about cold air coming in at those points. The zipper in the rear of the jacket mates well to my rain pants (of different manufacture). The manufacturer seems to have gotten it right with this product.

Really nice lined, armored jacket for the price. You can even upgrade the armor panels. Good for temps in the 40s and provides decent wind protection. I would absolutely recommend sizing up as a 5x fits great for a guy that wears a 2x and would put a sweatshirt on under this. Update: I've had this jacket for a few months now and am UPGRADING my previous rating. This jacket is great for longer rides in cooler weather. The air ventilation zips work really well. Overall the look, fit and warmth have made this my default fall,winter, spring riding coat.

Lovely jacket one of the best I have ever bought

Tenía dudas respecto las fotos y la realidad, sin embargo, la chamarra cumple con lo descrito. Es pesada y la tela se siente resistente, su uso es limitado a ciudad y bajas velocidades sin duda cumple para los traslados diarios. Se agradece la funda térmica, de por si es cálida si no se está en movimiento pero para ello las ventilaciones son decentes. Me encantó el diseño negro, es discreta y los vivos sin luz tienen un tono gris opaco que la hace ver muy bien. Cuenta con 2 bolsillos interno (sin funda térmica) para el celular o cartera y con la funda se le añaden 2 bolsas más, una de ellas impermeable. Las protecciones vienen certificadas y su calidad me resulta correcta considerando el primer punto, es para ciudad y si sales a carretera seguro de algo servirá, es mejor que nada. Mido 1.84 y peso 78 kg y la talla Mediana me quedo a la perfección. Si llegas a aumentar o bajar de peso puedes ajustar las correas de espalda, bíceps y muñecas. Luce espectacular, estoy muy agradecido con la marca y seguro compraré más productos de esta línea. Llego 1 día antes y vaya que me dejó satisfecho. Gracias.

This is a great jacket, had it for years, not worn hard but fairly often.

This jacket is awesome for the price. They had a sale on when I got this and it’s a jacket that I’ve been looking at for over a year, and I’m glad that they kept the price competitive, because there’s a lot of comparable options out there otherwise. I’m impressed with the design of this jacket. You feel like Batman wearing this thing. The look is awesome and the colour combination is fantastic! Personally, I think it wins on the best motorcycle designed jacket currently for this price point. The wind protection is 100%. I took this out on an icy day (-3 degrees) and got up to 130kms and I didn’t feel the wind at all. This jacket is thick and solid. I’m not sure how waterproof it is yet, but the wind protection is as good as it gets as far as I can tell. It has a bunch of ventilation pockets and an internal liner, so it should still be quite comfortable during the summer riding and work for the winter. I think this is an all season jacket. The material is very thick, and it seems like it would be very protective if you were able to fall and go into a slide. My only complaint if I did have one would be that the sleeves are a little bit thick where the glove and the wrist connect. The way the Velcro straps up there makes it feel like a bunches up a little bit and it’s not as comfortable as it could be. Small designer, flaw, but such a minimal issue. Hopefully they fix that when they do the next version of this jacket. It’s still very well designed! One thing I really do like about this jacket is that the Velcro is high-quality. A lot of Velcro on these motorcycle jackets suck and they wear out after a while. This Velcro is good quality Velcro that will last for a long time. I think that is a really important note. This is a great jacket and I’m very happy with it! I think HWK is knocking out some high quality moto gear at a good price and I’m looking forward to their future lineup.

Great quality jacket. Material is of quality and feels strong as it should. Fits true to size. I bought large by following the sizing guide but it turned out to be too big. The medium is perfect and thats what I usually wear in shirts. Lots of pockets, windproof. The outside pockets appears to be waterproof.