Summer motorcycle clothing has come a long way ... you’ll lose much less hydration staying cool and ventilated. Why do I need to add a mesh jacket to my wardrobe? It’s tempting to ditch ...

My blood freezes when I see this kind of thing because, as romantic and cool as it looks, the damage even a low-speed off can do without a summer motorcycle jacket doesn’t bear thinking about.

Editor’s Note: We updated our Motorcycle Jackets buyer’s guide on December ... we carried a liter of ice water, which kept us cool for dirt exploration. You’ll find pockets in every direction.