Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket
Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket
Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket
Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

£219.99
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Introducing the Roadskin® Dakota, the ultimate armoured jacket for riders who demand superior safety, unbeatable comfort, and sleek style during warm-weather rides. Whether you’re cruising scenic country roads or weaving through busy city streets, the Dakota is designed to keep you protected and comfortable.

Crafted from lightweight Cordura fabric and achieving a CE AA-Rating, the Dakota jacket offers exceptional abrasion resistance while remaining cool, breathable, and easy to wear. This high-performance material ensures you’re protected without the bulk, making it ideal for long summer rides. Its innovative design features a CF mesh zipped vent and a back yoke air vent, allowing for unmatched airflow to keep you cool, even on those sweltering days.

When it comes to safety, the Dakota doesn’t cut corners. It’s equipped with Rheon CE Level 2 armour at the back, shoulders, and elbows, providing elite impact protection for those critical areas. The double-stitched main seams enhance durability, ensuring your jacket can withstand the demands of the road. The secure belt connector keeps the jacket snug and prevents it from riding up as you move.

Not only is the Dakota built for safety, but it also delivers on style and practicality. The neat stand-up collar adds a stylish touch and offers protection and warmth during those cooler morning starts. Featuring a tailored fit with adjustable cuffs and hems, this jacket is designed to adapt to your needs, ensuring maximum comfort and a flattering fit for every rider. With seven practical pockets, including internal and external compartments, you’ll have plenty of space to securely store your essentials, from keys and wallets to your phone and other ride accessories.

Available in sizes S to XXXL, the Roadskin® Dakota offers a perfect fit for riders of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a touring enthusiast or a casual weekend rider, this jacket is thoughtfully designed to meet your everyday needs. Its lightweight construction, advanced safety features, and stylish design make it the ultimate choice for your next summer adventure.

Upgrade your gear today with the Roadskin® Dakota. Experience protection, comfort, and style all in one exceptional jacket. It’s more than just gear; it’s your trusted companion on the open road.

Sizing Note:

The Dakota jacket features a looser fit compared to our standard sizing. We recommend considering a size down for the best fit. To ensure accuracy, please refer to our sizing guide and take your measurements before making a selection.

Technical Overview of the Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

  • The Dakota armoured motorcycle jacket is CE AA-rated, meaning the entire garment meets safety standards, not just the material.
  • Made with lightweight Cordura fabric for enhanced comfort and flexibility while riding.
  • Includes Rheon CE Level 2 armour for the back, shoulders, and elbows, providing superior protection.
  • Features a CF mesh zipped vent to improve airflow through the jacket.
  • Back yoke air vent enhances ventilation during rides.
  • Equipped with a secure belt connector to prevent the jacket from riding up, designed to attach seamlessly to Roadskin leather connectors.
  • Reinforced with double stitching on all main seams for added durability.
  • Stitched shoulder yoke offers extra protection in critical areas.
  • A stand-up collar keeps your neck warm and protected from the elements.
  • Multiple storage options, including front patch pockets with popper fastenings, a front zip pocket, and inside pockets for your mobile phone and wallet.
  • Light mesh lining keeps you cool and minimises skin tearing during accidents.
  • Seven total pockets, including front vented pockets, ensure ample storage.
  • Adjustable sleeves, cuffs, and hem with poppers for a tailored fit.
  • Available in sizes S to XXXL.
  • Composition: The outer layer is composed of 42% cotton, 18% Lyocell, 10% nylon, 28% polyester, and 2% elastane Cordura fabric. Inner lining is 100% polyester.

Offers & Recommended Gear

Tracked delivery to UK addresses arrive in 1-2 business days

30-day returns policy

1-Year Warranty - terms apply

All our gear is tested and CE Rated as is required by UK and EU law.
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Product Overview

Watch an overview of this product by Adam, our head of product testing of our motorcycle gear at Roadskin. Adam is responsible for doing thousands of miles in our pre-production gear, so that what you get, is throughly tested and refined in real world riding conditions.

The Roadskin Dakota is a high spec, protective and solidly built jacket. It is comfortable all day on the bike and looks good in the saddle. From a safety perspective it gives real confidence and in true Roadskin tradition it represents good value for money.

— 5 Star Award by MCN journalist, Robin Kirkley

Customer Verified Reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 40 reviews.

Beautifully made jacket with loads of pockets. Discussed sizing with someone at Roadskin. I'm a 45 inch chest; he advised a Medium which was the correct advice. (Seems I had the last one in stock.) Only ever intended to wear a T shirt under it but there's room for a sweatshirt if needed. Good flow of air through the front vent and I'm also getting cooling air through the sleeves from the cuffs which is very welcome in this insane weather. Also have a pair of Roadskin jeans. All excellent kit.

Steve M. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

I've already got 4 jackets of various sorts, so did not really need another one......maybe it's a shoe thing. However, went ahead a ordered the jacket and was very impressed. The issue with the majority of motorcycle clothing as the fit very rarely does your actual size fit you and it's maybe going up a couple of sizes to feel comfortable. However a I ordered an XL and it was great. I can even get a lightweight jacket/top underneath for autumn/winter days. I also ordered a pair of gloves which are great. First class service. Thank you

Roger B. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Took the advice of other reviewers and sized down. Usually an XL but went for the L. Which fits well. Front vent very useful in the heat. More than enough useful sized pockets. The only negative and it is nitpicking is the cuff width, a couple more centimeters would in my view make this the perfect summer ride wear.

Jamie R. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Very positive. I followed the recommendation to take size lower than normal (XL) so I ordered large. Fits snugly without feeling or looking trussed up. Very nice feel to the garment and very comfortable to wear. Very good value for money in my opinion - especially given the Rheon armour is included.

James D. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

My 1st Roadskin purchase after reading a number of very positive reviews. Sizing guide is accurate for my size and fit and feel is excellent. How the armour works must be witchcraft as it is so slim and comfortable and Level 2 safety certified. I would suggest adding zips to the patch pockets for added security when riding and a ribbon style key lanyard would be very welcome. Just waiting for the matching summer gloves to come back into stock.....(hint, hint)!

Philip S. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Feels solid, but light. I really like the selection of pockets. The upper arm strap prevents the upper sleeve flapping at high speed. Two position cuff fastening is also good. A bit like my most recent Roadskin trousers, the sizing is quite 'generous'

Andrew S. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Nice light jacket for the summer. Size seems to run a little large, I'm normally a medium, bought small and it's still a little big. Having pockets is great, much more practical than the previous jacket, and the thinner armour is really good, feels like it's hardly there.

Andrew S. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Customer photo review of Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

I saw this jacket on YouTube and straight away I knew it was the one to have and would look cool with my triumph bobber , big thanks to roadskin for recommending to size ' fits purfect. The quality of the jacket is amazing , the styling and shape makes it a jacket you can wear on a bike or just with jeans and tee shirt as a casual look . The armour is very very comfortable and you dont really feel it . Plenty of pockets and adjustment straps. Over all iam very happy with the look , style and fit of this jacket and I highly recommend it - thank you ROADSKIN 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Michael W. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Excellent summer jacket, even though we’re not having excellent summer weather up north. Cool with the front mesh panel and rear vent open, and surprisingly warm and resistant to light rain when closed. The only improvement I’d like is to have zip openings at the wrists to add another airflow option.

Iain R. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

The jacket is such a good fit, I’m not the smallest man and the XL fits the way it should and not having the buy 2 or 3XL to get the right size is important. The armour that comes with it fits snug into the pockets. I will definitely onto them again to get some jeans.

Alan E. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

I was really excited about my order, and wasn't disappointed when it arrived. It came with body armour that fits well and doesn't feel restricted. I'm a large, and ordered a large. It's a little oversized, but that allows me to wear a fleece underneath for when the weather is cooler so the period of use each year I expect to get is greater. Fabulous news as the jacket looks really cool 😎

Gazz H. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

This jacket is just the ticket for all day wearing through the summer months. I've only had one opportunity to wear it in warm conditions but it helped keep me cool in 25 degree heat on a two day run on the NC500. It also looks really smart for wearing to the bar in the evening. I'd recommend this as a first class summer riding jacket.

Martin G. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

I wanted something for the summer instead of baking in my leather. I was tied between this and the armoured hoody, but went with the summer jacket instead. I'm glad I did. What a jacket. The armour is even vented. It doesn't feel too heavy once the armour is in it, but at the same time it feels substantial enough to protect if the unwanted off happens. I like the double zip at the front, so if its too hot, you can undo the outer zip and the jacket will still be done up. I've yet to wear it out yet, but I'm looking forward to giving it a try on the road. Strange sizing. I'm a 42" chest and the medium fit me well. I could possibly fit a thick shirt underneath and wear it in the colder weather maybe. Definitely well worth the money in my eyes.

Scott W. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Customer video review of Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Loving my new RoadSkin Dakota jacket! With Rheon CE Level 2 armour in back, shoulders & elbows, it's a comfort winner. I’m not a fan of motorcycle kit with armour, but it’s so comfortable I'll be wearing it all the time - riding or not! Kudos to RoadSkin!! 😎🙌🔥

Paul J. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Good fit. I ordered XL for 48 inch chest and its just right. Jacket has great styling and easy arm movement. Jacket also has small lower back zip to connect to my leathers, keeping wind off my lower back on longer rides.

Anthony S. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Items described perfectly and a quality product. Will be ordering the next size down very soon so I can just wear a t shirt under it ready for summer. but will be keeping this one as I can put a hoodie under it ready for spring. great product would recommend to all.👍👍👍👍👍

Tony C. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

I have been thinking of a new summer jacket as mine was a few years old and showing its age. After seeing Joe from the Wurks had one and was very happy with it I decided to have a look at the Bike show. Most helpful stand at the show, tried one on and had to drop a size to get a good fit, decided to buy one but you had run out of my size. A phone call was made to your warehouse and they confirmed they were in stock, paid and ordered the Jacket. That was 11.30 on Tuesday, 12.30 the next day it arrived. Now that’s what I call great customer service. Jacket is great, comfortable and armour is nice and flexible, you don’t even know it’s in there. Have had a few people ask where I got it, even though says Roadskin on it! Would highly recommend not only the Jacket but also their Hoodies, bought another one at the show as warmest hoodie I have ever had, Great when out of the bike on a cold day. Definitely a Roadskin convert and when I need trousers will be my first stop mainly down to quality, style and customer experience which was great.

Graham M. 5/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Lovely jacket, material feels sturdy and plenty of pockets which i like. But there's a few things I need to say - it's true when they say "loose fit", i'm short and skinny so the jacket feels baggy on the chest and sleeves (and i bought the smallest size). the arm plates move about a bit which worries me if i take a fall and protection doesn't do its jobs because the sleeve wasn't tight enough against my arms. Chest feels baggy too but i've only wore it with ventilation open, maybe won't feel as big if i close the main zipper. Decent ventilation, although i wish there was some under the armpits because the arms do get pretty warm. To be able to fit the cuffs onto my oxford summer gloves (they're the long style, over the wrist if that makes sense) i tried to use the cuff buttons but it pinches the material onto my wrist and it feels uncomfortable very quickly so i decided not to use the buttons and just force the sleeves into the gloves, a little extra time and faff but a much more pleasant experience. So all that said i'm guessing this is more of a spring and autumn season jacket with a hoodie underneath, for people of smaller sizes, to counter the looseness. I would look for something else for the peak hot summer weather, maybe an armoured shirt. I can only blame myself for not paying attention to the description regarding the loose fit.

Pedro F. 4/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket

Would benefit from a pocket on the back clear phone size - suitable for pillion to place phone in for sat nav. Internal pockets not the largest but ok. Looks terrific and feels great .Probably the best summer jacket I could have bought at this price.

Martin T. 4/5 Verified

Roadskin® Dakota: AA Rated Armoured Summer Motorcycle Jacket