This nubuck leather bomber-style motorcycle jacket from GMS is a top contender in the value-for-money category, but to be fair, you could just call this Castillo jacket an absolute steal. For the equivalent of half a euro a day, you could be wearing a genuine nubuck leather motorcycle jacket for an entire year.
And it’s not like you have to make big compromises to get there. The Castillo feels high-quality through and through. This isn’t a heavy-duty touring jacket – it’s a proper bomber jacket. The waistband and cuffs feature the typical elasticated, knitted finish, and the collar follows suit. The back of that collar comes up fairly high too, giving your neck decent protection, especially in that slightly forward-leaning motorcycle posture.
The nubuck leather, which makes up almost the entire Castillo, is supple with a matte finish. A mesh lining keeps the inside comfortable and breathable. And that’s about it – don’t go looking for layers, thermal liners, or membranes. You can layer up yourself if needed, but the Castillo motorcycle jacket isn’t built to take you from the North Pole to the equator.
Urban rides, a bit of civilisation, commuting in nice weather – that’s exactly where the Castillo thrives. Especially if you’re riding a motorcycle that matches the vibe: naked, custom, bobber, slightly retro, with a vintage edge … all those associations come naturally when you see the Castillo.
Height-adjustable elbow and shoulder protectors are fitted as standard. They’re CE-certified and removable. A back protector is optional but fits just fine. The Castillo scores an AA rating when it comes to protective motorcycle gear – which is a solid result for a motorcycle jacket of this category.
Two zipped slash pockets and an internal storage pocket offer the space you need. The bomber style naturally comes with a bomber cut – so no, you won’t be stuffing half your belongings in there.
A short connection zip and especially the Belt Loop make it easy to pair with proper motorcycle jeans.
Below you will find an overview per jacket size of the appropriate CE homologated SAS-TEC back protector.
| size of the jacket | Sas-TEC back protector | |
|---|---|---|
| S => XL | => | SC-1/15 L |
| 2XL => 6XL | => | SC-1/15 XL |
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