Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket – Men’s Screamin’ Eagle, Black Beauty

This Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket in Black Beauty was designed with commuting, touring and everyday riding in mind, combining pockets ready for CE-rated armor and reflective detailing for low-light visibility in one well-finished jacket. The main material is fleece, twill and cotton, chosen for durability and a clean finish. Extras include a hood for extra coverage.

Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket Key Features

• Style number: 97107-24VM
• Brand: Harley-Davidson, supplied by an authorised reseller
• Main materials: fleece, twill and cotton
• Colour: Black Beauty
• Features: pockets ready for CE-rated armor, reflective detailing for low-light visibility, a hood for extra coverage, an action back for reach on the bars, practical storage pockets
• Sizes: 2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W (13 options); see the size guide on this page

One Jacket, Three Ways to Wear It

Most men jackets ask you to commit to one silhouette for the whole season. The Harley-Davidson Metropolitan Screamin’ Eagle 3-in-1 Jacket in Black Beauty (97107-24VM), available now through Flick Leathers, refuses that trade-off by splitting into two separate pieces: a heavyweight outer shell and a removable hoodie underneath. Wear the Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket alone on milder days, zip the hoodie in for added warmth, or peel the shell off entirely and wear the hoodie on its own.

That kind of built-in flexibility is rare among men jackets marketed for riding, where most pieces are locked into a single insulation level.

What Each Layer Is Actually Made From

The outer shell is a heavyweight blend of 74% cotton, 25% polyester, and 1% spandex twill, giving it durability with a touch of stretch at the shoulders and back. The removable hoodie underneath is a completely different fabric: a lightweight 60% cotton, 40% polyester French terry, a knit fabric recognized by its smooth outer face and looped interior that traps warm air while staying breathable.

French terry has become a staple in casual layering pieces specifically because that looped interior structure creates small air pockets, making it absorbent and breathable in a way flat knit fabrics aren’t. The fabric has been widely used in sportswear and casual apparel since gaining popularity in the 20th century, prized for balancing warmth with breathability better than heavier fleece. Pairing a structured twill shell with a soft French terry hoodie is what lets this Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket shift between a rugged outer layer and a casual, wear-anywhere hoodie.

Built-In Protection Across Both Configurations

However you wear it, the outer jacket includes armor pockets sized for EN 1621-1 certified D3O Ghost armor at the shoulders and elbows, sold separately. D3O is a non-Newtonian material that stays soft during normal movement but hardens instantly on impact to spread force across a wider area, a behavior that’s made it a trusted standard across established riding gear brands. A back armor pocket is also built in, sized for the EN 1621-2 certified D3O Viper back protector.

The Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket is intended to meet EN 17092-4:2020, the entry Class A tier of the EN 17092 motorcycle clothing certification system, a rating generally suited to urban and lower-speed riding rather than track use. 3M Scotchlite reflective piping runs through the design as well, working by bouncing light directly back toward its source rather than scattering it the way ordinary fabric does.

The Details That Make Each Configuration Work

The Harley Davidson Metropolitan Jacket’s mandarin collar, a stand-up collar style with roots tracing back to Qing Dynasty China before spreading into Western menswear, gives the outer shell a cleaner, more tailored look than a standard fold-down collar. That same collar style became closely associated with military uniform tailoring for its practical, close-to-neck fit, a functional trait that carries over well into riding gear.

The removable hoodie takes a completely different design cue, built with a kangaroo pocket, a front pouch style that’s become the defining feature of hooded sweatshirts, along with a zip front and rib-knit cuffs and waistband for a snug, cold-blocking fit.

An action back and pre-curved sleeves keep the outer shell from riding up or restricting movement, a detail that matters most while gripping handlebars or leaning into a turn.

Related picks from the same range: the H-D men’s Willie G Skull Graphic jacket and the H-D men’s Amalgam jacket.

Caring for Your Jacket

The Metropolitan Jacket comes in 13 sizes (2XS to 5XL, plus 1W–3W). If you are between sizes or plan to wear thicker layers underneath, size up. Wash the shell gently with a mild detergent and let it air-dry; remove armor first. If you want to dig deeper, see Nonwoven fabric on Wikipedia.

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