I imagine a lot also depends on climate... I remember back in Ireland years ago going out pillion on my dad's bike, and being shocked how much colder it felt at fifty mph, on a day when it was just about a little too warm for my leather. Interesting, though, how the rise of mc denim in recent years has also seen other alternatives to leather that still have a fairly classic look come up. Always wondered how perforated leather would perform in a slide - i.e. does it compromise the abrasion resistance any being perforated? Not that I want to find that out first-hand!
The technology these days is good ... the jacket and my armored shirt are my best additions for riding IMO. This armored shirt/jacket is phenomenal. Flexible micro lock armor, fits kinda like a wetsuit to keep the armor in place, and has Class AA abrasion resistance. Highly perforated and almost feels like t-shirt in hot weather.
Knox Urbane Pro MK2 Armoured Shirt - CE approved Class AA
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You wear this underneath anything and you can turn any shirt or jacket into "armored".