Women’s Skull Leather Jacket: Harley-Davidson Willie G. Moxie Laced Leather Riding Jacket, Black (98008-24VW)

Overview Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

The Women’s Skull Leather Jacket from Harley-Davidson, officially named the Willie G. Skull Moxie Laced Leather Riding Jacket, is built for women who want genuine protective riding gear that doesn’t compromise on attitude. Cut from 100% midweight genuine buffalo leather and finished in matte black, this jacket pairs the rebellious Willie G. skull graphic with a fitted, feminine silhouette designed specifically for the female rider’s frame. Every stitch, seam, and pocket is engineered around one idea: you shouldn’t have to choose between looking sharp on the bike and being protected on it.

Flick Leathers stocks this jacket as part of our curated women’s leather riding jackets collection, alongside our full men’s leather jacket range, so couples and riding crews can gear up in matching quality without matching sizing charts.

Why This Jacket Earns Its Reputation

Harley-Davidson has manufactured motorcycle apparel since the early 1900s, and the brand’s design language, from reinforced seams to action backs to articulated sleeves, comes directly from decades of real-world riding feedback rather than fashion-runway guesswork. The skull graphic on the back panel isn’t decorative filler; it traces back to Willie G. Davidson’s original 2000 Daytona Bike Week logo, a design that has stayed a rider favorite for over two decades. That kind of heritage matters when you’re evaluating riding gear: a brand that has been tested on real roads, by real riders, for over a century carries a different kind of authority than a fast-fashion knockoff.

For readers comparing armor systems, it’s worth understanding how impact protection actually works: the D3O official technology page explains how their soft, flexible material stiffens on impact, which is the same protective technology this jacket’s armor pockets are built to house at the shoulders and elbows (armor sold separately, part numbers 98104-22VR and 98103-22VR).

Premium Buffalo Leather Construction

The jacket’s foundation is 100% midweight genuine buffalo leather, chosen because it’s naturally thicker-grained and more abrasion-resistant than standard cowhide, with a 100% polyester lining underneath for comfortable all-day wear. The construction includes:

• Princess seams for a tailored, flattering fit through the waist and bust
• Action back panel that flexes with your shoulders when you lean into the handlebars
• Pre-curved, articulated sleeves that stay comfortable in a riding position, not just standing still
• Two-way front zipper for adjustable airflow and comfortable seating
• Zippered cuffs to seal out wind at highway speed

If you’re new to leather grading, the Leather Working Group publishes independent standards on responsible leather sourcing and tanning, a useful reference when you want to understand what separates genuine full-grain leather from bonded or “leather-look” synthetics.

Willie G. Skull Heritage Design Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

The signature skull graphic sits proudly on the back panel, rendered in the same bold linework as Willie G. Davidson’s original Bike Week artwork. It’s paired with leather sleeve lacing for texture and a loop-and-snap collar that folds back neatly when you want a cleaner, more casual look off the bike. This is a jacket built to move seamlessly from the highway to the diner parking lot without ever looking out of place in either setting.

Safety & Protective Features Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

Style aside, this is still a riding jacket first, and the safety details reflect that:

• Armor pockets at the shoulders and elbows, sized for CE-certified D3O® Ghost™ armor (sold separately)
• Back armor pocket compatible with D3O Viper back body armor (sold separately)
• 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material for added visibility to other drivers after dark
• Underarm zippered vents for airflow during warm-weather rides

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation consistently recommends riders wear abrasion-resistant, armored gear regardless of trip length, since most crashes happen close to home at moderate speeds, exactly the scenario where a properly armored jacket like this one makes the biggest difference. The NHTSA’s motorcycle safety resources echo the same guidance on protective apparel as a core part of rider safety, not an optional accessory.

Pockets & Everyday Functionality

• Chest pockets with zipper closure
• Welt hand-warmer pockets with zipper closure
• Interior vertical zipper pocket
• Interior stash pocket
• Hip release zippers for a customizable fit

Riders shopping for touring-ready storage often compare this against gear from RevZilla’s women’s jacket catalog or Cycle Gear’s women’s riding jackets, both useful for benchmarking pocket layout and armor compatibility across brands before you buy.

Product Bullet Points Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

• SKU: 98008-24VW, Color: Black Beauty
• 100% genuine midweight buffalo leather shell
• 100% polyester interior lining
• Willie G. skull graphic on back panel with leather lacing detail
• Princess seams for a tailored women’s fit
• Action back and pre-curved articulated sleeves for riding posture
• Two-way front zipper and zippered cuffs
• Loop-and-snap fold-back collar
• Underarm zippered vents for airflow
• Armor pockets for D3O® Ghost™ shoulder/elbow armor (sold separately)
• Back armor pocket for D3O® Viper back protector (sold separately)
• 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material for visibility
• Multiple exterior and interior pockets, plus hip release zippers
• Sizes: Small through X-Large

How to Care For Your Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

Genuine buffalo leather rewards a little maintenance. Keep it away from prolonged direct sunlight, condition it every few months with a leather-specific conditioner, and let it air dry naturally if it gets caught in rain, but never use direct heat. For a deeper reference on long-term leather care and storage, the leather jacket entry on Wikipedia offers a helpful overview of tanning types and how they affect maintenance needs. Store it on a broad-shouldered hanger, never folded, to protect the shape of the action back panel.

Sizing Guidance

This jacket runs true to Harley-Davidson’s women’s sizing, from Small through X-Large. Because the princess seams create a closer, tailored fit than a unisex cut, we recommend checking your bust, waist, and shoulder measurements against the size chart before ordering rather than relying on your usual off-the-rack size. If you ride with a partner, browse our men’s leather jacket collection for a matching set, or explore more of our women’s leather jackets for layering options.

Comparison Table: How This Jacket Stacks Up

Why Buy From Flick Leathers

Flick Leathers curates genuine, brand-authentic riding leathers rather than unbranded imports, and every listing links back to verifiable manufacturer specs so you know exactly what you’re buying before checkout. Browse the rest of our full catalog, our dedicated ladies’ leather jacket category, and our men’s leather jacket category to see how this piece fits into a complete riding wardrobe.

Frequently Asked Questions Women’s Skull Leather Jacket

Is the Harley-Davidson Women’s Skull Leather Jacket made of real leather?

Yes. It’s constructed from 100% genuine midweight buffalo leather with a 100% polyester lining, not synthetic or bonded leather.

Does the Women’s Skull Leather Jacket come with armor included?

No. The jacket has dedicated armor pockets at the shoulders, elbows, and back, but the D3O® Ghost™ and Viper™ armor inserts (98104-22VR, 98103-22VR, 98105-22VR) are sold separately.

What sizes are available?

The jacket is available from Small through X-Large in Black Beauty.

Is this Women’s Skull Leather Jacket good for warm-weather riding?

Yes. It has underarm zippered vents and a two-way front zipper specifically for airflow during warmer rides.

Does the jacket have reflective material for night riding?

Yes. It includes 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective material to improve visibility to other drivers after dark.

What does the skull graphic represent?

The back-panel skull design is drawn from Willie G. Davidson’s original 2000 Daytona Bike Week logo, a design Harley-Davidson has continued to use because of its lasting popularity among riders.

How should I clean and store this Women’s Skull Leather Jacket?

Keep Women’s Skull Leather Jacket out of direct sunlight, condition it periodically with a leather-specific conditioner, air-dry it after rain, and store it on a broad hanger rather than folded.

Where can I buy the matching men’s version?

Flick Leathers carries a full men’s leather jacket collection for riders who want to coordinate gear as a pair.

Ready to Gear Up?

Add the Women’s Skull Leather Jacket to your cart today and get riding gear built on over a century of real-world Harley-Davidson design experience: genuine buffalo leather, armor-ready pockets, and a fit tailored for women riders. Still deciding? Compare it against our full women’s leather jacket lineup or explore the men’s collection for a matching set.