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The City Hero 17-896 Women’s Black Fabric Motorcycle Jacket with Hood is likely the women’s counterpart to the 17-897 men’s version — an urban-style textile riding jacket that blends motorcycle protection with casual hoodie-inspired styling.
Here’s the breakdown based on how these jackets are usually designed:
🔹 Style & Materials
Outer Shell: Abrasion-resistant textile (commonly 500D–600D polyester or Corduroy-like fabric).
Integrated Hood: Often removable or stowable, designed for an urban fashion look while still functioning as riding gear.
Feminine Fit: Cut to follow women’s body contours with adjustable waist/belt tabs.
🔹 Protection
CE-rated armor in shoulders and elbows; often a foam or CE Level 1 back protector (sometimes upgradeable).
Reinforced stitching in high-impact zones for added durability in a slide.
Some models use double-layer panels on elbows and shoulders.
🔹 Comfort & Use
Typically a 2–3 season jacket (spring, summer, autumn), though could work in mild winters with thermal layers.
Ventilation: Urban jackets often have minimal venting — better suited for mild to warm weather than extreme heat.
Pockets: Multiple external and internal pockets for everyday items.
🔹 Strengths
Stylish enough to wear off the bike without looking like riding gear.
Light and flexible compared to bulky touring jackets.
Good balance between protection and city comfort.
🔹 Limitations
Usually not waterproof beyond light showers unless treated with a DWR coating.
Less insulation than full touring or adventure jackets.
Shorter cut may leave less overlap with pants in aggressive riding positions.
If you want, I can compare the 17-896 and 17-897 side-by-side so you can see if there’s any real difference beyond sizing and fit — sometimes brands make subtle design changes between men’s and women’s models.