Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket – Men’s, Black

Meet the Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket in Black: a jacket built around long highway days and cool evening rides, with pockets ready for CE-rated armor and practical storage pockets where riders actually need them. Construction centres on cowhide for a balance of toughness and comfort.

Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket Key Features

• Style number: 98122-17EM
• Brand: Harley-Davidson, supplied by an authorised reseller
• Main materials: cowhide
• Colour: Black
• Features: pockets ready for CE-rated armor, practical storage pockets
• Sizes: 2XS to 5XL (10 options); see the size guide on this page

This black leather jacket is a men’s genuine cowhide motorcycle biker jacket, model 98122-17EM, built for daily riding. It features a slim fit, YKK zippers, armor pockets, and full-grain leather designed to protect and last for years. That is what makes this Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket such an easy recommendation.

The Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket – Men’s Cowhide Motorcycle Biker Jacket (SKU: 98122-17EM) is a full-grain cowhide leather riding jacket built for riders who want real protection, not just a “biker look.” It’s cut for movement on a bike, shoulders that don’t bind when you lean into the bars, a torso that sits close without restricting your ride, and made from leather thick enough to hold up to wind, road grit, and repeated wear over years, not seasons.

This isn’t a fashion jacket dressed up as riding gear. It’s built the way motorcycle jackets have been built for decades: heavy cowhide leather (prized for abrasion resistance, as documented by the Leather Working Group ), reinforced stitching at stress points, and a silhouette that works equally well on the highway or walking into a bar afterward.

Why This Jacket

• Genuine full-grain cowhide leather, thicker and more abrasion-resistant than split leather or PU alternatives, per general leather-grading standards outlined by the Leather Working Group
• Slim, motorcycle-specific cut, tapered through the waist, roomy through the shoulders for a natural riding posture
• YKK-grade zippers, front zip, cuff zips, and pocket zips built for repeated daily use
• Multiple interior and exterior pockets, includes space compatible with CE-rated armor inserts for back, shoulder, and elbow protection
• Quilted or thermal-friendly lining (season-dependent), for layering in cooler riding conditions
• Reinforced stitching at stress points, shoulders, underarms, and cuffs, where motorcycle jackets typically fail first
• Classic black biker silhouette, pairs with jeans, riding pants, or casual streetwear off the bike
• True-to-size fit with adjustable belt/snaps, dial in a closer fit for wind resistance at speed

Built for Real Riders: Fit, Feel & Function

A motorcycle jacket has one job the fashion industry doesn’t always understand: it has to move with your body while you’re leaning forward over handlebars, not standing upright in a store mirror. This Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket is patterned with a slight forward-cut sleeve and a shorter back hem, so it doesn’t ride up when you’re in riding position, a detail borrowed from traditional biker jacket construction going back to the mid-20th century (a design lineage covered well by the Smithsonian’s motorcycle culture archives ).

Whether you’re commuting daily, riding weekends, or just want a leather jacket that looks like it’s actually seen a bike, this Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket is designed to hold its shape and color for years of regular use, not just a season.

Leather Care & Longevity

Full-grain cowhide is a long-term investment when cared for properly. General leather-care guidance from resources like Britannica’s overview of leather production recommends keeping leather goods away from prolonged direct sunlight and excess moisture, and conditioning periodically to prevent cracking.

Basic Care Checklist

• Wipe down after wet-weather rides with a dry, soft cloth
• Condition every 3–6 months with a leather-specific conditioner
• Store on a wide hanger, not folded, to prevent crease damage
• Avoid machine washing or drying, leather is not machine-safe

If you are comparing options, the men’s Moto leather jacket and the H-D men’s Essential leather jacket sit close to this one in fit and purpose.

Fit and Care Tips

It comes in 10 sizes (2XS to 5XL). If you are between sizes or plan to wear thicker layers underneath, size up. Wipe leather with a soft, dry cloth after a ride and condition it a few times a season to keep it supple. For background, the Wikipedia article on Colors (motorcycling) is a useful read.

If you are still deciding on the Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket, the Harley Davidson Passing Link Jacket – Men’s Triple Vent II is worth a look, and our men’s riding jackets and men’s collection pages show the full range.

Order your Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket in Black now and enjoy free worldwide shipping, with orders processed within 3–4 business days. Questions about the Harley Davidson Cowhide Leather Jacket? Our team is happy to help with sizing before you order.