Skull Riding Jacket, Willie G Curved Hem, Harley-Davidson (97113-26VW)

The Skull Riding Jacket by Harley-Davidson (97113-26VW) is a women’s Willie G Skull Curved Hem motorcycle jacket made from heavyweight cotton/polyester twill, with D3O Ghost armor at the shoulders and elbows, an oversized relaxed fit, and a hidden snap-down collar.

Product Overview

The Skull Riding Jacket is Harley-Davidson’s Willie G Skull Curved Hem design, built for riders who want a relaxed, everyday fit without giving up real motorcycle protection. It’s cut from heavyweight cotton/polyester twill, a fabric construction chosen specifically for how it holds up against abrasion, and finished with the embroidered Willie G Skull graphics that have defined this design line for decades.

This isn’t just a graphic jacket dressed up to look protective. The jacket is tested and certified to meet abrasion, tear, and seam strength requirements, the same category of testing covered under Europe’s EN 17092 motorcycle garment certification standard. If you’re building a full riding wardrobe, browse the complete women’s riding gear collection or the men’s collection at Flick Leathers.

Why Riders Choose This Jacket

An oversized fit and real armor don’t usually go together, but the Skull Riding Jacket manages both. The relaxed cut moves with the rider rather than restricting movement, while D3O Ghost armor at the shoulders and elbows adds CE-rated impact protection that stays flexible during normal wear, a design approach detailed in Motorcycle News’ coverage of D3O’s Ghost armor technology.

Key Features

• Heavyweight cotton/polyester twill shell, tested and certified for abrasion, tear, and seam strength
• D3O Ghost armor at the shoulders and elbows for lightweight impact protection
• Oversized, relaxed fit designed to move with the rider
• Hidden snap-down collar that stays in place instead of flapping while riding
• Reflective material to improve visibility in low light
• Embroidered Willie G Skull graphics on the front and back
• Ample pockets for securing essentials on and off the bike
• True-to-size oversized women’s fit, check our size guide before ordering

Full Product Description

Comfort and protection for the road ahead is the design brief behind the Skull Riding Jacket, Harley-Davidson’s Willie G Skull Curved Hem Riding Jacket. It’s built from heavyweight cotton/polyester twill, a fabric known for its diagonal weave construction, which gives it meaningfully better resistance to tearing and abrasion than a plain-weave cotton fabric, a property confirmed by independent textile abrasion testing from Testex. That durability matters on a motorcycle jacket in a way it doesn’t on a casual one, and this jacket is tested and certified to meet abrasion, tear, and seam strength requirements before it ever reaches a rider.

The fit is intentionally oversized, giving the jacket a relaxed, easy silhouette that moves naturally with the body rather than fighting against posture on the bike. A hidden snap-down collar keeps the jacket looking clean while staying in place at speed, instead of flapping loose the way an unsecured collar would. Ample pockets are worked into the design for securing phone, wallet, and small essentials, whether the jacket is being worn for a ride or as everyday outerwear.

Protection is built in, not bolted on as an afterthought. D3O Ghost armor sits at the shoulders and elbows, using an impact-responsive material that stays soft during normal movement and stiffens instantly under sudden force, a mechanism explained directly by D3O’s own armor technology page. Reflective material is placed to catch light and improve visibility after dark, adding a practical safety layer that doesn’t interrupt the jacket’s look.

Visually, the jacket carries embroidered Willie G Skull graphics across the front and filling the back, tying it to one of Harley-Davidson’s most recognized design legacies. It’s a jacket built to be worn daily, whether that’s on the bike, around town, or anywhere a rider wants the look and the protection at the same time. For riders assembling a complete kit, this jacket pairs naturally with the rest of the women’s riding gear collection, or explore matching pieces in the men’s collection at Flick Leathers.

Materials & Construction

The shell is heavyweight cotton/polyester twill, a diagonal-weave fabric construction that resists tearing and abrasion better than plain-weave cotton fabrics of similar weight, according to general textile guides on cotton twill fabric. Blending polyester into the weave adds extra strength and shape retention without sacrificing the breathability cotton is known for.

Fit & Sizing

This jacket is cut with an intentionally oversized, relaxed fit rather than a fitted moto silhouette. Because the sizing runs looser than a standard jacket, check chest and torso measurements against our size guide before ordering, especially if you plan to layer underneath.

Safety Certification

The Skull Riding Jacket is tested and certified to meet abrasion, tear, and seam strength requirements for motorcycle protective clothing, the same category of testing defined under Europe’s EN 17092 standard, which governs abrasion resistance, seam strength, and impact protection for riding garments.

Care Instructions

Cotton/polyester twill jackets with armor inserts and reflective trims generally hold up best with spot cleaning rather than routine full machine washing, which can affect both the reflective material and the fit of the armor pockets over time. Remove any armor inserts before cleaning, and follow the care label specific to this fabric blend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skull Riding Jacket made of leather? No. It’s made from heavyweight cotton/polyester twill, not leather, though it includes real motorcycle-grade protection and certification.

Does this Skull Riding Jacket include armor? Yes. It includes D3O Ghost armor at the shoulders and elbows for lightweight, CE-rated impact protection.

Is this Skull Riding Jacket certified for motorcycle riding? Yes. It is tested and certified to meet abrasion, tear, and seam strength requirements for motorcycle protective clothing.

How does the fit run? The Skull Riding Jacket has an intentionally oversized, relaxed fit. Check the size guide and measure your chest and torso before ordering, especially if you plan to layer underneath.

Does it have a collar that flaps while riding? No. It has a hidden snap-down collar specifically designed to stay in place instead of flapping while riding.

Can I wear this jacket for everyday use, not just riding? Yes. Its relaxed fit, embroidered Willie G Skull graphics, and comfortable twill construction make it wearable as everyday outerwear as well as riding gear.