{"id":3807,"date":"2013-08-28T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T20:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.denniskirk.com\/?p=3807"},"modified":"2022-06-01T14:15:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T19:15:58","slug":"find-the-right-cafe-racer-jacket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/28\/find-the-right-cafe-racer-jacket\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the Right Cafe Racer Jacket"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you got yourself a Cafe Racer.\u00a0 You put in the time to make your bike look the part.\u00a0 These stripped down and sleek bikes are minimalist, fitting into the mindset of \u201cless is more.\u201d\u00a0 Having that in mind, your apparel should match your ride if you want to fully engage in the resurgence of this vintage style.\u00a0 Unfortunately, finding the right Cafe Racer jacket<\/a> can be a tough thing to do.\u00a0 If you buy a genuine vintage jacket from that era, chances are it will be worn, tattered and sun-faded.\u00a0 While that may be the look you want, it most likely will not hold up if you happen to go down.\u00a0 Fortunately, though, more and more motorcycle apparel companies are indulging the fans of this style with their own take on the Caf\u00e9 Racer jacket.\u00a0 Here are some brands that get it right.<\/p>\n

\"Cafe<\/a>Icon Chapter Cutter Jacket<\/b><\/p>\n

With this jacket, you will have the vintage look from the Caf\u00e9 Racer era, but with all of the finest modern amenities.\u00a0 The Chapter Cutter is made with the finest Brazilian cowhide giving it an ultra-soft exterior.\u00a0 It features an aniline-dyed natural grain that is waxed by hand.\u00a0 The modern advantages of this jacket are apparent when you look at the armor on the inside.\u00a0 D3O\u00ae CE shoulder, elbow and back protectors will keep you safe if you go down doing the ton.\u00a0 Just to ensure that you are wearing a superior jacket, Icon<\/a> added a funny little patch on the inside that says \u201cGentleman prefer Icon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Cafe<\/a>River Road Hoodlum Vintage<\/b><\/p>\n

For true vintage styling, River Road has definitely gone the extra mile to nail this one down.\u00a0 The broken-in finish makes this jacket look like you\u2019ve inherited it from a true Caf\u00e9 Racer of the past and when you put it on it\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re wearing your favorite pair of jeans.\u00a0 The classic look with the snap closure on the tab makes sure of a secure fit.\u00a0 The Hoodlum will work for you in warm as well as colder temperatures with the removable and insulated liner. \u00a0Here’s more from River Road.<\/p>\n

Alpinestars Womens Vika\"Cafe<\/b><\/p>\n

We couldn\u2019t forget about the lady Caf\u00e9 Racers out there.\u00a0 This jacket from Alpinestars<\/a> is quite possibly the most fashionable one on the market.\u00a0 The design of this \u201cbuttery-soft\u201d jacket is inspired by runway styles of top fashion houses but still provides the necessary protection.\u00a0 The removable CE-certified shoulder and elbow pads are soft and thin to provide a slim look, but once they are involved in a collision they harden to protect the rider.
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