Trying to put a date on this Yamaha Jacket

[SVsick50]

I’m trying to think if I ever owned a Yamaha and I’m pretty sure I haven’t, however, I love old bikes and vintage gear (not always necessarily to ride in). Been looking at vintage motorcycle jackets and riding suits on eBay and found this gem to wear fashionably and did an impulse buy. I would like to see if anybody has an idea of the time period.

It is an actual “Yamaha” brand leather jacket with sewn in quilting; made in Korea. No other branding is found.

Buttons have the Yamaha logo.

There is light padding on the elbows, but that’s it in terms of “armor”

It’s has a delightful cigarette pack pocket on the left arm. Kinda of a cop jacket, bomber feel. I really love it.

Anyway, any ideas would be greatly appreciated!






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[berth]

That's actually a pretty cool jacket.

Can't help with dating it, however.

 

[bikewanker]

From the sleeve pocket I’m guessing it’s from back when cigarettes were Kool like the jacket.

 

[Maddevill]

I'm saying late 80s

Mad

 

[SVsick50]

I'm saying late 80s

Mad

It feels ‘87’ish.

 

[augustiron]

I'm just here for the beefcake.

:swoon

 

[budman]

I'm just here for the beefcake.

:swoon

You look good D. Jacket is nice too.

 

[CDONA]

Jacket looks to pair with a V-Max, nicely

 

[SVsick50]

I'm just here for the beefcake.

:swoon

m4m

 

[GPzPop]

It feels ‘87’ish.

almost has a "members only" vibe

 

[SCC Ryder]

That is a very old school cool jacket! I've personally have never seen that jacket but would agree fully that it would be suitable on the mighty Vmax !