Tour Master Blacktop Leather Jacket (front).
You complete your ride for the day, check into the motel and then decide to walk downtown for dinner. Only now it?s dark and cold, and you wish you?d brought a hat. In recognition of this scenario, Tour Master has introduced a new leather jacket called the Blacktop that gets its name partly from its unique feature: an integrated black jersey knit hood that can be utilized when needed, or it can be zipped off and stowed away.
But of course, beyond this feature the Blacktop is a fully functional riding jacket. Constructed from top-grain 0.9-1.0mm thick cowhide leather, its classic style is accentuated by its antique silver hardware. Protective elements include removable CE-approved shoulder and elbow armor, with a high-density foam back protector. The waist belt is three-position adjustable for a custom fit. Secure the main zipper and snap closed the two-position upper neck flap, and the Blacktop will keep out a good deal of wind. Inside is a zip-out polyester-fill vest-style insulated liner, but it is quite thin. Because the liner doesn?t meet or overlap, it leaves an uninsulated 7-inch-wide strip down the front. In terms of temperature range, the Blacktop should be considered for moderate to warm weather. When things heat up, zip out the liner and open the pair of functional upper-arm vents that will allow some welcome coolness. And of course, leather should not be exposed to rain.
The hood, which is made of a jersey material, is...