Belstaff review

Belstaff started as a British motorcycle clothing brand and still sells its leather jackets in a dedicated motorcycle range. The V Racer in cheviot leather costs $1,050 on the US site and has a slim fit, while the Brooklands and Trialmaster use hand waxed leather for water repellency at $1,650 and $1,975. Belstaff says its leather Icons are handcrafted at a family-run factory in Italy. The US store states that delivery comes without extra customs charges or taxes, returns are free from a local drop-off point, and repairs can be arranged online. Sizing is in UK chest sizes from 34 to 50, and several V Racer sizes were out of stock when we checked. Compared with Schott and Vanson, Belstaff costs more for leather of similar purpose and does not publish hide weights, which lowers its value score. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

men who want a heritage cafe racer with British styling

Price

V Racer cheviot leather jacket $1,050; Brooklands hand waxed jacket $1,650.

V RACER JACKET - BLACK Cheviot Leather $1,050.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Leather Icons are handcrafted at a family-run factory in Italy
• V Racer in cheviot leather with a slim fit
• Hand waxed leather on the Brooklands and Trialmaster for water repellency
• Lamb, nubuck and shearling jackets alongside the motorcycle line
• Online repair service for Belstaff garments

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: US orders arrive without extra customs charges or taxes, per Belstaff
• Strength: Free returns from a local drop-off point
• Strength: Repairs can be arranged online
• Weakness: Sizes are listed in UK chest sizes
• Weakness: Several V Racer sizes were out of stock when we checked
• Weakness: Most motorcycle jackets cost $1,650 or more

Key facts

• Cheapest jacket quoted: V Racer, $1,050
• Brooklands: $1,650, hand waxed leather
• Leather Icons made in: Family-run factory in Italy
• Fit: V Racer slim fit
• Sizing: UK 34 to 50

Where it ranks

Belstaff is No. 4 in our Best Leather Jacket Brands for Men verdict and No. 4 in Best Leather Jacket Brands.