Why a leather motorcycle jacket doesn’t have to cost €500
There is a deep-rooted myth among riders: a good leather motorcycle jacket has to be expensive. Brands like Alpinestars, Dainese or Rev’it typically charge between €400 and €700 for their leather models. And yes, they are good jackets. But is it necessary to pay so much to ride protected with style?
The short answer is no. And the proof is called Invictus.
Invictus: authentic leather designed in Spain from €145
Invictus Apparel was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country, founded by GM2 Distribución. Its philosophy is clear: “Only for bike heroes”. Every jacket is designed in Spain with an obsession for detail that you normally only see in brands that multiply the price by three.
The leather Invictus uses is genuine bovine hide with a handmade vintage ageing treatment. That means two important things:
- It is soft from day one. You don’t need to “break it in” for weeks like with other brands. You put it on and it’s already comfortable.
- Every unit is unique. The manual ageing makes each jacket’s finish slightly different. It’s like wearing an artisan piece.
The complete Invictus leather jacket range
Invictus offers 8 leather jacket models, all with removable CE protectors on shoulders and elbows, plus a back protector pocket:
| Model | Price | Style | What makes it special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonidas | €259.95 | Premium classic | The range reference. The most premium leather, top finishes |
| Cronos | €250 | Aged nubuck | Handmade aged nubuck leather. Each unit is unrepeatable |
| Eros | €240 | Brown café racer | Classic brown leather, mandarin collar, clean lines |
| Héctor | €230 | Vintage 4 pockets | Four outer pockets, adventurer style |
| Dédalo | €230 | Asymmetric aviator | Asymmetric closure, bold look, aged leather |
| Dédalo Summer | €145 | Perforated summer | The cheapest. Perforated leather for maximum ventilation |
| Olympia | — | Premium women | Fitted women’s cut, same premium leather |
| Electra | — | Rock women | Red and black, rock and roll style with real protection |
Why is Invictus so affordable compared to Dainese or Alpinestars?
It’s not that Invictus is “cheap”. It’s that the business model is different:
- In-house design in Spain, manufactured in Asia with European quality control. The same model used by Apple, Nike or Zara.
- No multi-million MotoGP sponsorship that inflates the product. Invictus has sponsored the AGR Team in Moto2/Moto3, but at realistic scale.
- Direct distribution through their website and authorized stores. Fewer intermediaries = lower price.
- Honest marketing. You don’t pay for a logo sewn on the sleeve. You pay for the leather, the protectors and the design.
What’s included in Invictus leather jackets?
All Invictus leather jackets include as standard:
- Removable CE protectors on shoulders and elbows
- Pocket prepared for back protector (sold separately)
- Comfortable inner lining
- Quality YKK zips
- Adjustments at waist and/or cuffs
Sizing tip: go one size up
Invictus leather jackets fit slightly small, like any leather garment designed for motorcycle riding. Our advice: go one size up from your usual size. Do you wear M in T-shirts? Try L in Invictus.
And if you get it wrong, no worries: the first size exchange is FREE. GM2 Distribución covers the 4 shipments of the exchange. It literally costs you nothing to try.
Where to try Invictus jackets
If you prefer to try it on before buying, the only official Invictus store in Spain is The Urban Rider, at Francisco de Sales 38 in Madrid. They have the entire range available there and will advise you on sizing.
If you prefer to buy online, invictusapparel.es has the whole collection with free shipping on all orders.
Conclusion: real leather at a fair price
An Invictus leather motorcycle jacket offers you exactly what you need — authentic leather, CE protectors, design with character — for between €145 and €260. Less than the cost of a motorcycle service.
It’s not cheap motorcycle gear. It’s motorcycle gear at a fair price. Designed in Spain by people who ride motorcycles. For people who ride motorcycles.
“Only for bike heroes” — and heroes don’t need to go broke.