Description
The Rukka Yorkton Jacketis a classic cowhide leather motorcycle jacket The Yorkton is all about bringing that vintage styling and theyve really done a good job without making you lose out on a solid level of safety and comfort But all this beautiful leather does mean that the jacket will tend towards the hotter side of things so for those looking for a lighter casual jacket for the summer Rukka are also bringing you the Raymore textile option So with a recommended retail price of about 500 Euros or 600 USD which means that the Yorkton will be positioned alongside the Klim Sixxer Dainese Mike 2 Revit Huntington and the Alpinestars Burstun Jackets So lets take a closer look nbsp Material In keeping with its vintage urban styling the Yorkton is fully composed of abrasion-resistant cow leather Cowhide is well known in the riding segment since it stands up to the road incredibly well and once broken in it is also very comfortable nbsp Safety For protection the Rukka Yorkton Motorcycle Jacket is coming with a set of Rukka D3O LP1 shoulder and elbow protectors CE Level 1 certified to EN 1621-1 2012 This means that they will be very lightweight and breathable which will help with air circulation in the jacket D3O is unique since it is composed of a special foam that is soft and flexible under normal conditions but turns hard when exposed to an impact to distribute those forces across the pad To further upgrade the safety of the Rukka Yorkton Leather Jacket Rukka have also added a pocket for the Rukka D3O Air All Back protector which is always a recommended addition nbsp Comfort Lastly we come to the leather jackets comfort and this is where the Yorkton will really come into its own as a leather riding option For a full range of motion were getting a huge amount of elastic accordion panels on the shoulders and the back which also works to add to that styling For further adjustability you also have a set of rivets along the hem and a double snap in the collar for tightening To make putting the jacket on easier you also have a set of zippers and rivets in the cuffs as well Overall the styling of the Yorkton is really understated with the Rukka logos only embossed onto the front and back so that you get a really clean look Lastly for the outside you also have two zippered hand warmer pockets Moving inside the jacket now you do have a metal zipper though Rukka have added a snap flap at the bottom to stop scratching and inside you get a further set of pockets The liner is going to be mesh as well which is a smart choice from Rukka since it will make it easier for air to flow underneath nbsp Summary The Rukka Yorkton is a great retro and urban option that is bringing plenty of style Not only does it offer that classic leather look but it is bringing a quality level of construction and D3O protectors Now if youre curious to learn more about the Rukka Yorkton then make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out our full Rukka Yorkton Jacket Video Review
