The leather motorcycle vest looks great, but does it serve a real purpose?  Many bikers place various patches with sentimental meaning on the vests.  While the vests don’t help much if the weather turns cold mid-ride, they do offer a layer of clothing that can be added or removed to improve comfort. Many motorcycle vest come with functional pockets where things like lighters or sunglasses can be stored for easy, quick access.  Motorcycles don’t come with center consoles to store your miscellaneous items.