Dainese review

Dainese is the strongest all-round answer for a protective leather riding jacket. The Racing 5 costs $649 on the US store and its product page lists 1.2 mm Tutu cowhide, EN 17092 class AA certification and composite protectors certified to EN 1621.1 Level 2 on both shoulders and elbows, so the main armor is already inside. Replaceable aluminum shoulder inserts are meant to help the jacket slide in a fall, and there is a pocket sized for G1 or G2 back protectors. Dainese says the cut fits over its Smart Air airbag vest without buying a size up, which matters if you plan to add an airbag later. The women's Racing 5 shares the same build and price. The cheaper Razon 2 at $549 uses Cordoba cowhide with soft Pro-Armor and a class A rating. We compared documented features and published prices; the Racing 5 scores highest on quality because it pairs class AA with Level 2 armor at a price below most rivals.

Who it is for

riders who want certified armor included at a mid-range price

Price

Racing 5 men's and women's leather jackets $649; Razon 2 leather jacket $549.

RACING 5 - MEN LEATHER MOTORCYCLE JACKET $649
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Racing 5 is made of 1.2 mm Tutu cowhide with S1 bi-elastic fabric inserts
• EN 17092 class AA certified garment
• Composite protectors certified to EN 1621.1 Level 2 on shoulders and elbows, included
• Replaceable aluminum shoulder inserts and a pocket for G1 or G2 back protectors
• Cut to fit over the Dainese Smart Air airbag without sizing up

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Level 2 shoulder and elbow armor comes in the box at $649
• Strength: Women's Racing 5 costs the same $649 with US sizes 2 to 18
• Strength: Men's sizes run from US 34 to US 54
• Weakness: Back protector is sold separately
• Weakness: Dainese lists a 1 year legal guarantee on the product page
• Weakness: Free delivery starts at $200 and free returns run only 15 days

Key facts

• Jacket priced: Racing 5, $649
• Leather: 1.2 mm Tutu cowhide
• Certification: EN 17092 class AA
• Armor included: CE Level 2 shoulders and elbows
• Women's version: Racing 5 women's, $649

Where it ranks

Dainese is No. 2 in our Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets verdict.