Taking a child on their first pillion ride or teaching them how to handle a motorcycle is great for all involved, but it’s important to keep them adequately protected. And the new Duchinni Michigan textile jacket for younger riders will help you do that for a reasonable price of £139.99, and in sizes to suit ages from 6-16 years-old.
Duchinni actually do a full range of youth jackets and hoodies, starting from £99.99, so the retro-styled Michigan currently sits as the top option, certified to EN17092-3:2020 AA, and with EN 1621-2:2014 Level 1 removable back armour along with EN 1621-1:2012 Level 2 removable shoulder and elbow armour.
The classic look should be acceptable, and you get a 600D polyester outershell, a waterproof, windproof and breathable lining, and a removable 75gsm quilted thermal liner to deal with different weather conditions.
There’s a Neoprene soft collar, two zipped outer pockets, and a couple of chest pockets. On the inside, there are three more internal pockets.
And along with size adjustments for the waist, collar and cuffs, there’s a very useful zipped 3cm extension panel on each sleeve to accomodate some growth before you need to change up for a larger size.
Having started riding pillion and trying motorcycles as a child, I was lucky that my dad invested in a quality helmet at the time. But as a young teen, the only option around was a leather jacket bought from a high street shop, so it’s fortunate I never really had to test it. And getting caught in rain or cold weather was never a pleasant experience, so if something like the Michigan had been around back then, I’m pretty sure I’d have made sure my dad knew about it.
The Duchinni Michigan Youth textile jacket costs £139.99 and is available in Black in sizes XS-XL. And if it’s not the right choice for you, why not check out all our coverage of motorcycle jackets.
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