BYKR Motorcycle Hoodie for Men & Women Biker Motorcycle Jackets Breathable Motorbike Riding Sweatshirt All Weather CE Armored

I don’t usually write reviews. Even less often a good one. But this sweatshirt for $40 is an absolute steal. I was expecting cheap and not good. I have an alpine zip up but I don’t like it much as the zipper leaks a ton of cold air. This sweatshirt is 10x better than my alpine. It is better fabric. The front pocket zips on both sides and is wind proofed with fabric lining. Amazing design. The material is thick and warm. I’m also going to wear this without the included pads as it’s just a super nice sweatshirt that is warmer than the average sweatshirt. The fit is spot on to a normal sided sweatshirt. The thing is a bit awkward to get on and off but you get used to it and there is not much that could really be done about that. I feel this is literally one of the best deals I have ever gotten on Amazon and I buy a lot is crap here.

I was looking for some gear that was a little more stealth for when I take my bike to school and thought I would give this a shot, since I have other BYKR gear that I did like. The first thing you need to know is that the sweatshirt itself is incredibly good quality. I am amazed that it is not more money. It is true to size. The second thing you need to know is that it is incredibly awkward to put on and take off due to the CE armor, but I think that is a very fair trade off. The armor however is not the most comfortable when doing non-motorcycle activities, but when you are riding, there is zero issue. Now for thermal properties, aka is this going to keep you warm. This is actually not the easiest to answer. If you are not on your bike on a somewhat warm day (70 F) you are going to be very hot when not riding, but very comfortable when you are. For temperatures around 50 F, things start to get a bit chilly, mostly because the sweatshirt does not break much wind, so air will just go right through. So should you get this? It really depends. If you are looking for a secondary piece of gear that offers some protection and is convenient for short rides, absolutely. If you are a beginner and do not already have a proper motorcycle jacket, I would recommend on holding off.

This hoodie makes me more confident as a newer rider. I feel protected and comfortable. I had previously ordered another brand of padded jacket. It fit extremely tight. Most of the riding clothes on Amazon seem to be unisex so are not made for thick or muscular guys. With the prior jacket experience, I ordered 2 sizes up. Normally I wear an XL, but got the 3XL this time. The bigger sized hoodie is loose in the gut but just right in the armpits, chest, and arms. The first time I rode at highway speeds, the aglets started hitting my helmet and scared me. My fault for not tucking them in. The hoodie is not overly hot. I have ridden with no discomfort in temps up to 87 degrees. The armor doesn't flop around in the hoodie. It is not overly stiff, but you need to work it to make it fit your body comfortably in the elbows and shoulders. This is a great hoodie that I wear on 90 percent of my rides. It would be 5 stars if not for the unisex fitting.

It’s comfortable, it’s solidly made, the pocket zip, it’s just a great hoodie. Now I know the protection in here isn’t top-notch, but it’s one heck of a good value for the money. I did not know I would wear it as much as I have been.

Pretty bulky and tight. I’m 6’ and 230. Went with a xxl. Returned for Alpinestars zipper hoodie. Fits a bit more loose and not as bulky. As far as I know they have the same level of protection. The price seems to be good though.

The pads were bent and needed to be flattened out and I could have gone a size smaller (got a medium) but overall it’s a good hoodie for riding. The pocket had zippers so I won’t loose my stuff, has mesh lining, and snap loops to hook to my belt so it won’t blow up as I ride. Pads are thick enough. For the cost, this is a really good riding hoodie. Looking forward to trying it out.

Edit: Update, the hoodie started to rip at the armpits on both sides. It’s not like I’m tearing at it to get it off, I don’t recommend it anymore. I was concerned it would be a bit *too* snug, but the large fits perfect. I’m a stockier build and it fits my chest and shoulders which is what I was most concerned about. It tighter where it should be (back, shoulders, and arms) and has wiggle room where it should which would be the seams connecting the sleeves to the torso. It hugs my waist comfortably. As far quality, I have an Alpinestars armored hoodie and this brand, BYKR, is definitely comparable but for a 4th of the price. I bought this to just give it a shot as I’m dropping weight and the XL Alpinstars hoodie I have is too loose now. I expect this large to fit just as well at 170lbs, currently ~200lbs. The zippers in the pocket don’t feel cheap and there is no issues with the stitching at all. Granted it’s still summer, but it feels warm and comfy. Time will tell as far as how long it holds up. My Alpinestars hoodie is going in two and half years. Right now, I have no reason to suspect it won’t unless you know…I lay my bike down. Easy recommend and I’ll probably buy another in a couple months if this holds up as I believe it should.

Decent for spring weather. ;) 3xl fits perfectly and it is made of quality stuff. I wish the padding was as good as my jacket but what do you expect from a 30 dollar hoodie? lol