But which is the best? To find out, we’re basing our choices on the highest rated summer and lightweight kit as bought at the UK’s biggest motorcycle clothing retailer – Sportsbikeshop.co.uk. 

The online specialists sells thousands of clothing items each year, enables buyers to rate their purchases out of five with the cumulative results giving us the best guide possible to what’s the highest rated of all. 

So, with no further do, across a range of categories and types, here is the best rated summer biking gear of 2025! 

Apart from helmets, which are required by law (but few actually buy a specific ‘summer’ helmet) a protective motorcycle jacket is one of the go-to items on and motorcyclist’s ‘wish-list’ and, in summer, a more lightweight, ventilated one, bust still with a high degree of protection, is preferable in order to be comfortable in higher temperatures.

We’ve picked out the highest-rated leather, textile and women’s jackets currently available. 

 

If you want even more ventilation than a 100% leather jacket can offer, a ‘mesh’ jacket might be for you. This type of motorcycle jacket is designed with large mesh panels to maximize airflow and ventilation, making it ideal for riding in hot weather.  

The highest rated mesh jacket on Sportsbikeshop is the Eclipse 2 by respected brand Rev’it with an average rating of 4.8 and with one reviewer commenting ‘It’s a great summer jacket’.  

Intended as a summer urban riding jacket it has a Polyester 600D and polyester mesh textile construction, a mesh inner lining, features SEESMART CE-level 1 elbow and shoulder protection and also has a pocket for an optional SEESOFT™ CE-level 2 insert back protector. There is also adjustment at the cuffs, upper arms, and waist for an improved fit, one inner pocket and two slit pockets at the front plus a laminated, reflective logo on the back. 

 

 

The highest rated summer leather jacket on Sportsbikeshop is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the women’s version of the Rev’It Eclipse II mens’ jacket featured above (although it’s worth pointing out here that not all manufacturers make women’s versions of their men’s designs). It’s average rating is 4.8. 

Like the men’s version, it’s a mesh textile summer urban riding jacket with SEESMART CE-level 1 protection but this time to a flattering ladies cut. 

Again, it features Polyester 600D and polyester mesh construction with a mesh interior, SEESMART CE-level 1 elbow and shoulder protection and has a pocket for an optional SEESOFT™ CE-level 2 insert back protector, an adjustable waist, upper arms and cuffs, two slip pockets on the front plus one inner pocket and a laminated reflective logo on the back. 

 

These leather sports gloves are by leading brand RST and have gained an average rating of 4.8. 

They have full-grain leather construction with a Polyester lining, have ‘out-stitched’ pre-curved fingers, carbon knuckle protection with padded fingers, double layer leather at the palm and feature perforated leather for optimal airflow and ventilation in summer.

There is also adjustment at the wrist and cuff, a silicone print on the palm is claimed to give a better grip and there is even touchscreen-friendly ‘Touch leather’ on the finger and thumb.

 

 

The British Oxford Brisbane is the highest rated ladies’ summer glove on Sportsbikeshop with an average rating of 4.9 with one reviewer saying ‘Perfect for the summer ride’.

They’re a ladies lightweight summer glove with a leather and vented textile construction, ‘floating’ knuckle protection which is designed to give freedom of movement while riding and a ventilated back to help keep you cool in warm weather. There’s also a built-in suede visor wipe on the left glove, an ‘Amara’ tab to help pull the glove on and a heat stamped wrist closure. 

After jackets and gloves, motorcycle trousers are the next bit of summer biking gear on our wishlist and again there are various types available. This time we’ve picked out the highest rated riding jeans, textiles and women’s styles currently available. 

 

Rising jeans – conventional-looking jeans but ones which are specifically designed for motorcycles riding and with an assortment of features including Kevlar style materials and built-in armour for protection, have become hugely popular in recent years, especially for summer use and the highest rated on Sportsbikeshop with an average rating of 4.8 jean.

They’re lightweight, high-performance jeans with outer construction in ‘Covec’ stretch denim, Covec ‘LITE’ reinforcement panels in the high impact zones and CE hip and knee armour which together gives a CE AAA protection rating. They also have a claimed water-resistant finish and adjustable protector pockets. 

 

More conventional textile motorcycle trousers can also be a great summer option, especially if designed for all-season use and the highest rated on Sportsbikeshop are these by Oxford with an average 4.8 rating. 

They’re versatile, all-season ventilated trousers with a Nylon outer shell construction, a detachable Oxford Dry2Dry waterproof and breathable membrane/liner and also a removable ‘WarmDry’ thermal insulated liner.

YKK zips are used throughout, there are also zipped ventilation panels, water-resistant zips, CE height-adjustable knee armour and large thigh pockets. 

 

These mid-rise, single layer, combat-style jeans are the highest rated ladies summer riding trousers currently available on Sportsbikeshop with an average rating of 4.8. 

They’re made from Covec® Oneskin jet black denim shell and have knee stretch panels, deep side pockets and an expandable hem, also have RE ZRO® level 1 hip and knee armour to give an CE AA protection rating, feature YKK zips and matt black rivets and also have hi-vis reflective tape and an embroidered Bull-it 'bull head' logo.

While, finally, for this round up of the highest rated summer motorcycle gear, we’re looking at biking boots. Again, there are various types available so we’ve picked out the highest rated ankle, full length and women’s styles… 

 

Italian brand Alpinestars comes out top again, here, with its J-6, which is available in a variety of colours and is the highest rated with an average review of 4.8. 

It’s a lightweight, waterproof urban ‘shoe’ which combines and upper in full grain leather and suede, has a waterproof membrane subtly built in and has a laced closure with metal eyelets for a secure and comfortable fit.

There is a dual-density, ergonomic, MX-derived, ankle and heel protector, padding on the tongue and heel is designed to provide high levels of comfort and fit, there is a grippy rubber compound cupsole plus a reinforced midsole which helps give Cat 2 CE certified protection to the 89/686.ECC EU Directive. 

 

If you’d prefer a more conventional, full length motorcycle boot with the added protection they offer, but one which also operates well in summer, the RST S-1 boot is the highest rated on Sportsbikeshop with an average 4.8 rating. 

It’s a sport boot with twin exhaust vents. It has a hard-wearing microfibre outer shell, the twin rear exhaust vents make them ideal for warmer weather; there is a Polycarbonate anti-twist midsole, a durable zip with a strong hook and loop closure, an added gear lever protection pad plus a toe slider to help prevent road wear and also a dual-density sole for extra grip.

Again, a variety of colours are available.

 

And, finally, these boots from Falco are the highest rated ladies summer boot on Sportsbikeshop with an average rating of 5/5 with one reviewer calling them ‘Perfect summer riding boots’! 

They’re ventilated boots with D3O protection and raised insoles, have a synthetic and microfibre construction, Air Tech ventilated panels, a rear reflection strip for low light conditions, D3O reinforced ankle cups for added protection, a reinforced gear change pad, a

dual compound vulcanised rubber sole and come in a variety of colours including black/pink! 

And there you have it, the ultimate summer motorcycle riding gear! Hopefully, this guide has helped you get ready to ride this summer...and if you are heading out for a ride, don't forget about the one crucial part of protection, insurance.

Make sure to get a bike insurance quote directly with Lexham!