What’s so special about Spada clothing?
Spada have been playing the motorcycle clothing game for almost 20 years. In 20 years of playing they’ve learned what works for them, what doesn’t and the rest they’re still committed to learning. This commitment isn’t all lip service. They have their own ‘Test Crew’ to ensure products are roadworthy before they’re shelf-worthy.
Spada clothing culminates important facets of any motorcycle clothing brand; performance, functionality and value. This shows in their diverse, affordable range. From leathers to jackets to gloves to boots, their broad product ensemble will protect you from neck to finger to toe.
They’ve bunched together a whole load of different options to try and cater to customers’ varying tastes and budgets. Yet this cost-saving doesn’t involve a compromise on protection. The jackets and trousers have armour that’s stamped with the CE quality mark (see below for a description). This armour protects against impact and abrasion in the event of anything we’d rather hope you’re never involved in on your bike…
How about female bikers?
The range of jackets and trousers for females is much further reaching than many other brands on the market. This includes leathers, textile jackets and trousers to match both. Paired with (no pun intended) a strong collection of gloves developed to fit slighter lady fingers.
Is there a warranty?
The Spada Clothing brand offer a one year warranty on their clothes, further proof they believe in their brand.
Before we look at the products, what are some features to look out for?
- Great for summer is The VenTech cooling system: Fitted in many Spada jackets designed for warmer weather is the VenTech cooling system. The system has vents to the front and vents to the rear which can open and close as required. The front vents allow cool air in, which sweeps through the jacket and draws warmth away from the skin. The rear vents then release the warmth back out again.
- Mesh linings: Mesh linings have tiny little holes dotted throughout the material. These holes allow air to get to the skin in warmer weather and prevent the jacket from clinging. They aren’t in all jackets, but are included in many.
- CE approved armour: Armour are the pieces of foam padding that keep you shielded in an accident. CE approved armour are the pieces that have been approved by medical and industry experts in Europe. This is dictated by how much energy can be absorbed by the armour, and its size. In the upper body, the most vulnerable areas are the shoulders, elbows and back, in the lower body, it’s the knees and hips. The armour will protect you in the event of an off, firstly against the impact of the fall, secondly against abrasion as you slide. Most trousers and jackets come with the armour as standard, but check the listing carefully to see which pieces are included. A few pairs of trousers have hip pockets, without the armour. In this case armour can be purchased separately.
- Zip attachments: Many jackets and trousers have zip attachments fitted to the rear of them. These may be short or 360° all the way around zips which can fit to the opposite – jackets fit to trousers or trousers fit to jackets. This is standard across most of the Spada clothing range as when it’s used it’ll keep your back warm and offer added protection.
Let’s have a quick peek at some of the products…
Men’s clothing
Leather Jackets
The men’s range begins with the tough, abrasion-resistant leather jackets. A small but niche collection, though as the saying goes, size isn’t everything. The Curve style is super sporty and suits those wanting a splash of colour in their outfit. Horizontal curved lines flow down the front, creating a streamlined effect in grey, blue or red all with a splash of white, this is similar to the way the jacket streamlines you whilst riding. The leather’s 1.2 – 1.4mm thick, full grain. The jacket has a thermal liner, removable when it’s warmer, hello summer, which is when the vented shoulder trims come in handy, hello cool breeze.
A more classic option is the Spada Cruiser. For those, as the name suggests, who like a casual ride around. Thermal lining free, the jacket is great for summer. And great for protection – armour at the shoulders, elbows and a foam pad to the back. More of a street jacket choice, you could hop off your bike at your destination and no one would suspect you just pulled up on two wheels!
Textile Jackets
Then we go into the textiles – wax or Maxdura? You have the choice of both. Some jackets offer year round wear-ability. Others are fitted with a thermal liner for winter and in the cold will feel like a welcome radiator hung over your haunch. Yet if the sun has his hat on, it’s mesh vents and the VenTech cooling system you’ll be hankering after.
Top of the range is the Spada Compass, not for any navigational abilities, but its all-weather suitability. The Compass has a thermal liner for when it’s cool, and the VenTech cooling system for when it’s, well, not cool. Then comes the rain, surprise. No problem. You can whip out the handy waterproof, breathable lining that’s stored in the rear pouch. Fantastico.
The Spada Air Pro jacket is a pro for Summertime riding. Rider Magazine even recommended it! Mesh panels to the front and back are cool breeze city, in addition to the removable thermal liner, should the cool breeze get a bit much. Fit for summer, priced for a modest budget.
Then there are the waxies. The Staffy or the Union styles are dry wax cotton, CE armour protective but fashionable fancies. Styled with summer-picnic-blanket reminiscent tartan thermal linings. Though best for dry-rides, cotton wax isn’t waterproof.
Textile and leather trousers
The trousers are simpler in design but still broad in range. The Spada Road leather trousers (to co-ordinate with the jacket) are great touring trousers, simple road leathers with armour and a zip attachment to the rear of the trousers.
Check out the MaxDura Latitudes for a trusty, tough, waterproof pair. Fitted with the VenTech cooling system for summer riding. And a removable thermal lining for when it’s chilly.
The Spada Endo trousers are great for all weathers – warm and waterproof. What makes them a little niftier is the braces, they’ll leave you feeling safe in the knowledge your trousers are secure and snug around your waist.
Ladies’ Clothing
Leather Jackets
Even smaller in collection size than the men’s leather jackets are the ladies. The two-strong collection begins with the Spada Cruiser jacket with all the same functions and features described above, just fitted for females.
The leather Road is the second. A ladies touring jacket with a comfortable quilt-liner and protective CE approved armour.
Textile Jackets
The Spada Lula Jacket is a high tensile protective piece. It’s less suitable for summer, more suitable for rainy and wintery. 
Though that often defines a British summer! There’s a removable thermal lining and a fixed waterproof, breathable insert. The non-existent mesh lining or VenTech cooling system isn’t so summer-friendly.
The Spada Core in contrast… This affordable blue and black dream does come complete with the VenTech internal air cooling system. And, for when the temperatures drop, you can zip in the thermal lining. Armour protects you at all vulnerable upper body points – the shoulders, elbows and back.
Are you convinced that Spada Clothing is special?
The Spada clothing collection is expanding here at Two Wheel Centre so if you haven’t seen something you fancy yet, why not check back in a week or two and have a super Spada summer…
