Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 777 Northeaster
Genuine Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket
$29,028.00
1.3mm front quarter horsehide — the densest, most wind-resistant cut of the hide. Antique brass hardware, YKK zippers, and a bi-swing back that moves with you.
Fit — True to Size
Cut for riding: room through the shoulders, trim at the waist. Between sizes? Size up — the side buckle tabs dial in your chest fit.
Horsehide.
American front quarter hide — wind-tight on the highway, built to outlast the rider.
A back that moves.
The bi-swing pleat follows your reach and never rides up on the bars.
Made in America.
Cut, stitched, and inspected in the BECK® workshop — since 1928.
1.3mm front quarter horsehide
The densest cut of the hide.
Tighter-grained than cowhide — it stops wind the way steel stops rain, and molds to you for decades.
The Workshop · Since 1928
Sewn by hands that ride.
Panels matched by grain, seams double-needled, every jacket inspected by the person who built it.
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
Fit
True to size. Cut for the ride.
Room through the shoulders, trim at the waist. Between sizes with a mid-layer? Size up — the buckle tabs bring it home.
Measurements
The Northeaster Line
Choose your BECK.
BECK® 777
The refined flagship
$29,028.00
You’re looking at it
I can honestly say this jacket is absolutely incredible — don’t overthink it, just get one and you’ll understand why it’s worth every penny.
True to description — blown away by the quality, value for the money and overall fit. True to size and stunning horsehide.
Classic motorcycle jacket, really well made and came at an even better price.
The level of detail and horsehide is truly amazing. The fit is spot on.
4.9 from 30 verified purchase reviews · swipe for more
Before you ride.
How long does horsehide take to break in?
Two to four weeks of regular wear. It starts stiff — that density is the point — then molds to your build and riding position.
Horsehide vs. cowhide?
Denser and tighter-grained at the same thickness — it blocks wind better and wears in rather than wearing out.
How do I care for it?
Sparingly. Dry cloth for dust; a neutral conditioner once or twice a year. Test inside a pocket flap first.
Can the fit be adjusted?
Within a size, yes — side buckle tabs dial the chest and waist. Between sizes with a mid-layer? Take the larger.
Shipping and returns?
Free US shipping and free returns on unworn jackets. Full policy at checkout.
More from BECK®.
The Northeaster
Ninety-eight years of horsehide.
One jacket refined by every mile.
BECK® has made horsehide riding gear in the USA since 1928. The 777 is the most refined Northeaster yet — the same dense front quarter hide, with interior construction and hardware improved over decades of rider feedback.
Front quarter horsehide — 1.3mm, drum-dyed aniline
The Material
Front quarter horsehide.
The densest cut of the hide.
Horsehide is tighter-grained than cowhide at the same thickness — it stops wind the way steel stops rain. BECK® cuts only from the front quarter, where the fibers run densest.
Aniline drum-dyeing keeps the surface honest: scarring, grain shift, and range marks stay visible. No two hides match. No two jackets match.
Construction
Overbuilt, on purpose.
Perma Core® thread
Stitched with Perma Core thread by American & Efird — seams that outlast the rider.
YKK® zippers
Main and cuff zips run on YKK — the quiet standard for hardware that never fails.
Antique brass hardware
Solid brass, aged finish. It patinas with the hide instead of wearing against it.
Bi-swing back
A pleated action back that lets you reach the bars without the jacket riding up.
Vented gussets
Underarm gussets move air on hot days and give the shoulders full rotation.
Pistola pockets
Two concealed-carry pockets, nine inches deep, seamed into the chest panels.
“Cut, stitched, and finished in America — the way it has been done since 1928.”
BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs
The Workshop
Sewn by hands
that ride.
Every 777 is cut and sewn in an American workshop that has never chased volume. Panels are matched by grain direction, seams are double-needled, and every jacket is inspected by the person who built it.
That's why the label carries a signature line, not a batch number.
Double-needle seams, matched by grain direction
Cutting the 777 — every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
The Details
Hardware that patinas, never quits.
Antique brass main zip — YKK, covered placket
Side buckle tabs — dial the chest to your build
Fit
Cut for the ride,
not the rack.
Room through the shoulders, trim at the waist, sleeves cut for a forward reach. Off the bike it reads tailored; on the bike, nothing binds.
Fit — True to Size
Cut for riding: room through the shoulders, trim at the waist. Between sizes? Size up — the side buckle tabs dial in your chest fit.
Full chart with all ten sizes in the Size Guide. Between sizes with a mid-layer? Take the larger — the buckle tabs bring it home.
The Northeaster Line
Three jackets. One hide.
What Riders Say
4.9 from 30 riders.
Across 30 verified purchases, riders keep coming back to three things: the density and finish of the horsehide, fit that runs true to the chest measurement, and value against jackets selling for twice the price. The snap-down collar gets called out by name again and again. The most common advice — if you ride with a hoodie or mid-layer, size up one, then let it break in.
Based on 30 verified purchase reviews.
Excellent quality
I can honestly say this jacket is absolutely incredible — don’t overthink it, just get one and you’ll understand why it’s worth every penny.
The quality & value can’t be beat
True to description — blown away by the quality, value for the money and overall fit. True to size and stunning horsehide.
Stunning jacket, great shine to it
I went with the snap down collar BECK 777 black. Classic motorcycle jacket, really well made and came at an even better price.
Questions
Before you ride.
How long does horsehide take to break in?
Expect two to four weeks of regular wear. Horsehide starts stiff — that density is the point — then molds to your build and riding position. The bi-swing back and underarm gussets move from day one.
Horsehide vs. cowhide — what's the real difference?
At equal thickness, horsehide is denser and tighter-grained, so it blocks wind better and wears in rather than wearing out. Cowhide starts softer; horsehide ends up more personal — it molds to you and holds that shape for decades.
How do I care for aniline horsehide?
Sparingly. Wipe dust with a dry cloth and condition lightly once or twice a year with a neutral leather conditioner. Aniline hide darkens slightly with product, so test inside a pocket flap first. Never machine-dry, never store wet.
Can the fit be adjusted after purchase?
Within a size, yes. The side buckle tabs dial in the chest and waist, and the snap-down collar and zip cuffs adjust the seal. Between sizes with a mid-layer? Take the larger size.
What's the shipping and return policy?
Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn jackets. Full details are in the store's shipping and returns policy at checkout.
