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Just got a basic jacket cheap off of Amazon - did I make a mistake? (i.imgur.com)
submitted 2 years ago by incognito_tuna to c/motorcycles
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[–] xpinchx 2 points 2 years ago

Depends on the material. You can get a decent jacket in the 150-200 range and another 50 for a decent back protector.

If you go higher in price you generally get better comfort, features, and durability.