1. Alpinestars Verona Air jacket: Our favorite summer motorcycle jacket from Alpinestars is the Verona Air jacket, which moves air well and has kept us cool in warm temperatures. Made of a dual 450 denier polyester outer shell with mesh inserts and a double PU coating, it also has removable CE-certified Bio Armor in the elbows and shoulders, providing impact protection while being slim, light and allowing for a comfortable fit. Alpinestars Bionic chest pads and CE-certified RC back protector are available as optional accessories. The Velcro waist adjustment flap allows for a custom fit, and we like the zippered cuffs that allow for easy entry and exit. This is a great jacket for commuting and more, and we really like its stylish design, with the Alpinestars logo on the chest. It’s cut quite slim, so read the sizing chart carefully, and consider going up a size unless you’re also quite thin. Available in black/desert (shown in the Image Gallery) and black/black in sizes S-3XL. Price: $179.95.

2. Firstgear Rush Mesh jacket: The Firstgear Rush Mesh motorcycle jacket features an outer shell made of 250 denier poly mesh for good ventilation in warm weather, plus a lightweight perforated nylon inner lining for comfort and maximum airflow. It also includes a removable, full-sleeved, water-resistant windblock liner. The summer motorcycle jacket features CE-rated armor in the shoulders and elbows, plus an EVA foam back pad. It has two exterior pockets, plus an interior phone pocket on the left side and a map/cargo pocket on the right side of both the liner and the jacket, so the inside pockets are in the same place whether you have the liner in or not! The left side also has an interior security pocket with a red slider for easy visibility that’s perfect for your wallet, along with reflective panels on the front, arms and back for nighttime visibility. One great feature of Firstgear jackets is that they come with a jacket-to-pant, 10-inch full conjunction zipper that can be sewn into your favorite pants. Available in dayglo/black, black, and silver/black, in sizes S-3XL, and also Tall LG-2XL. Price: $179.95.