Motorcycle jackets, leather and textile, come a wide range of sizes. Like most clothing products, sizes can vary slightly across manufacturers. In this post you will learn how to measure for a motorcycle jacket and how to use this information to order a motorcycle jacket with the perfect fit.
This guide will also prove useful if you’re measuring up for a new motorcycle hoodie, or even a new motorcycle shirt.
How do I know my jacket size?
The easiest way to know your jacket size is to carry out a measurement exercise. Motorcycle jacket sizes are primarily based around the width / circumference of your chest. Just below the armpits. Luckily, this is a really simple measurement to take, and you can even do it on your own. Although some a little help will go along way.
Quick 3 minutes.
How to measure for a motorcycle jacket
- Find something to measure your chest with.
A flexible tape or tailors measure is ideal for measuring your chest.
Alternatively you can use a piece of string or a shoelace. - Wrap it around your chest.
Place one end of the measuring tape / string in the middle of your chest.
Lengthen the measuring tape / string. Wrap the tape / string around your chest, under your armpits and round your back. So as to meet back at your starting point. - Tighten and measure.
Tighten the tape and take up any slack.
Take an accurate measurement.
If your using a piece of string or a shoelace, check the length of the string against a ruler or tape measure. - Check your measurement against a motorcycle jacket size chart.
Check the jacket manufacturers size chart to learn your true jacket size.
Motorcycle Jacket Size Charts
Now that you’ve learnt how to measure for a motorcycle jacket, you’ll need to know how to use motorcycle jacket size charts.
Unless clearly stated by the manufacturer, motorcycle jacket sizes are usually as follows:
Motorcycle Jackets size chart
| Chest Circumference Measurement | Jacket Size (UK) | Jacket Size (EU) | Jacket Size (Global) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 cm to 91 cm | 36 inch | 46 | XX Small |
| 91 cm to 97 cm | 38 inch | 48 | X Small |
| 97 cm to 102 cm | 40 inch | 50 | Small |
| 102 cm to 107 cm | 42 inch | 52 | Medium |
| 107 cm to 112 cm | 44 inch | 54 | Large |
| 112 cm to 117 cm | 46 inch | 56 | X Large |
| 117 cm to 122 cm | 48 inch | 58 | XX Large |
| 122 cm to 127 cm | 50 inch | 60 | XXX Large |
| 127 cm to 132 cm | 52 inch | 62 | 4X Large |
| 132 cm to 137 cm | 54 inch | 64 | 5X Large |
| 137 cm to 142 cm | 56 inch | 66 | 6X Large |
| 142 cm to 147 cm | 58 inch | 68 | 7X Large |
| 147 cm to 152 cm | 60 inch | 70 | 8X Large |
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