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3 Feb 2022
Merlin Ladies Bristol Cafe D3O Leather Jacket - Black
Classic ladies leather jacket complete with D3O® armour protection and removeable thermal lining
Details£184.99
RRP £379.99 - save £195.00
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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin Ladies Bristol Cafe D3O Leather Jacket
Superb quality and fit - I can't wait to wear it!
11 Dec 2025 by Joanne
I've tried on so many ladies bike jackets with no luck on the shape/ fit... but I've finally found the right one! The quality and protection for the price is superb. I sized x1 up and it's perfect on the body/ arm length. Once the leather ages/ relaxes it will be even better and good for a lifetime of riding.
Style: Black
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Comfortable jacket but size up
11 Dec 2025 by Joanne
Lovely looking jacket. Soft comfortable leather. Small made though so size up.
Style: Black
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lovely soft quality leather, nice shade of dark gr
22 Aug 2025 by Jan
brought for my daughter for her birthday, comes up a darker , richer shade of green, than on the picture, lovely soft leather, nice stitching on the back of waist. brought a size 10, the fit comes up like a size 10.
Style: Green
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I love it!
29 Jan 2024 by Alison W
I have been looking for a good quality, stylish leather jacket for Spring. This is a lovely jacket. Fits well, great colour and I particularly like the quilting on the shoulder, front and back. I have several jackets made by Merlin and it's my go to company for gear that fits.
Style: Brown
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With a front asymmetrical zip, this is a British motorcycle classic cut to a flattering women's silhouette. Using a premium cowhide and D3O® four-piece impact protectors, the Bristol jacket has been brought bang up to date. There are three colour options, black, distressed brown and a distressed green, and each colour comes with antique brass hardware in the Merlin branded snaps, YKK® zippers and metal buckle adjustments. Bristol has a supple and luxurious feel, enhanced by the diamond stitched quilt overlays to the shoulders and back.
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Merlin Ladies Bristol Cafe D3O Leather Jacket - Black
- 1.1-1.3mm waxed cowhide leather construction
- Fixed mesh lining to aid breathability
- Removeable 100g cross quilted thermal lining
- Antique brass YKK® zip and hardware
- D3O® Level 1 shoulder and elbow armour protection
- D3O® Viper back protector pocket (Armour available to purchase separately)
- Two side entry external pockets complete with zip and leather pull tabs
- Internal fixed liner storage for personal items
- Pockets on removable thermal liner
- Asymmetrical zip-up style with pin back collar
- Cross quilted shoulder and hem
- Cross quilted inner front facing
- Antique hen buckle for a more secure fit
- De-bossed branding details
- Short YKK® jacket-to-trousers connecting zip
- Euro jacket-to-jeans connector hoop
- CE EN17092 - AA class level
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK SIZE | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| EURO SIZE | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
With a front asymmetrical zip, this is a British motorcycle classic cut to a flattering women's silhouette. Using a premium cowhide and D3O® four-piece impact protectors, the Bristol jacket has been brought bang up to date. There are three colour options, black, distressed brown and a distressed green, and each colour comes with antique brass hardware in the Merlin branded snaps, YKK® zippers and metal buckle adjustments. Bristol has a supple and luxurious feel, enhanced by the diamond stitched quilt overlays to the shoulders and back.
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