Cowhide leather that is soft and safe surrounds this beautiful motorcycle jacket. This jacket features euro style racing collar, zippered sleeves, zipout lining, lace adjustment on the back, top quality YKK zippered front. The style is not flashy but the fit and function are out of this world. The weight of a jacket is in the quantity and quality of the leather. This jacket weighs approximately 7 pounds. Ask the competiton what kind of leather and the weight they are using. Its for your safety!