Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 202
Short Sleeve Horsehide Riding Shirt
$17,066.00
A short sleeve riding shirt, not a jacket — 1.3mm front quarter horsehide in a straight-hem shirt silhouette with hidden snap front. Light enough to layer; it wears like a jacket but moves like a shirt.
Description
The BECK® 202 Genuine Horsehide Leather Short Sleeve Riding Shirt is a premium Made in USA horsehide leather riding shirt designed for riders who want the protection and durability of leather in a clean, short sleeve silhouette. Unlike a traditional motorcycle jacket, the BECK® 202 is built as a true leather riding shirt, featuring a straight hem, hidden snap front, and collarless design for a minimalist appearance on and off the motorcycle.
Crafted from 1.3mm genuine front quarter horsehide leather, the BECK® 202 delivers exceptional abrasion resistance while gradually molding to your body with years of riding. Every shirt is sewn using Perma Core® thread by American & Efird (A&E) for long-term strength and durability.
The front remains clean and uncluttered thanks to a hidden snap closure with no center zipper, while two hidden snap-down flap chest pockets and two interior concealed carry pockets provide practical storage without disrupting the streamlined look. Covered snap details, side slits to reduce bunching while seated, and a premium nylon lining complete the rider-focused construction.
The BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs label has represented American horsehide craftsmanship since 1928, continuing nearly a century of premium leather manufacturing. Every BECK® 202 is backed by the Legendary USA Lifetime Guarantee and proudly Made in the USA.
Whether you’re looking for a horsehide riding shirt, leather motorcycle riding shirt, Made in USA leather shirt, or a premium alternative to a lightweight motorcycle jacket, the BECK® 202 offers timeless American craftsmanship built to last decades.
Key Features
- 1.3 mm genuine front quarter horsehide leather
- Short sleeve leather riding shirt silhouette
- Hidden snap front closure with no center zipper
- Collarless design for a clean, minimalist profile
- Two hidden snap-down flap chest pockets
- Two interior concealed carry pockets
- Side slits for improved comfort while seated on a motorcycle
- Premium nylon liner
- Constructed with Perma Core® thread by American & Efird (A&E)
- Authentic BECK® Northeaster Flying Togs heritage since 1928
- Legendary USA Lifetime Guarantee
- Proudly Made in the USA
Fit — True to Size
A shirt cut that layers cleanly under a vest or patch cut. Order by chest measurement.
Northeaster Flying Togs · Est. 1928
BECK® 202
$17,066.00
A shirt in horsehide.
1.3mm front quarter horsehide in a short sleeve cut that reads as a work shirt from a distance.
Built to layer.
Straight hem, hidden snaps, no center zipper — it slides cleanly under a vest or patch cut.
Made in America.
Cut, stitched, and inspected in the BECK® workshop — since 1928.
1.3mm front quarter horsehide
Short sleeve. Serious hide.
1.3mm front quarter horsehide in a short sleeve cut — light enough to layer, still ultra tough.
The Workshop · Since 1928
Sewn by hands that ride.
Panels matched by grain, every piece inspected by the person who built it.
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
Fit
Wears like a jacket. Moves like a shirt.
Order by chest measurement — the shirt cut layers cleanly under a vest. The chart is in the Size Guide.
The Flying Togs Line
Choose your BECK.
BECK® 202
The short sleeve shirt
$17,066.00
You’re looking at it
Before you ride.
Is it a shirt or a jacket?
A riding shirt — straight hem, hidden snap front, no center zipper. It wears like a jacket but moves and layers like a shirt.
How thick is the leather?
1.3mm front quarter horsehide — the same tough hide used across the line, in a lighter short sleeve cut.
Does it layer under a vest?
That's the design — the straight hem and snap front slide cleanly under a vest or patch cut.
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.
Shipping and returns?
Free US shipping and free returns on unworn gear. Full policy at checkout.
More from BECK®.
The Flying Togs Line
Not a jacket.
Something rarer.
BECK® has made horsehide riding gear in the USA since 1928. The 202 is a riding short sleeve shirt in 1.3mm front quarter horsehide.
Front quarter horsehide — 1.3mm
The Material
Light enough
to layer.
Light enough to layer. Still ultra tough. Riders call it the toughest riding shirt they've owned.
“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 202 is cut and sewn in an American workshop that has never chased volume. Panels are matched by grain direction and every piece 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
Every panel chalk-marked to size on the BECK® bench
The Details
Shirt details. Jacket protection.
Hidden snap front — no center zipper
Hidden snap-down flap chest pockets
Fit
Wears like a jacket.
Moves like a shirt.
The shirt cut is straight through the body and layers cleanly under a vest or patch cut. Order by your actual chest measurement.
Fit — True to Size
The weight is just enough — riders wear it as a jacket in fall and a mid-layer in winter.
The full measurement chart is in the Size Guide.
The Flying Togs Line
Shirt, trucker, or flagship.
Questions
Before you ride.
Is the 202 a shirt or a jacket?
A riding shirt — straight hem, hidden snap front, no center zipper. It wears like a jacket but moves and layers like a t-shirt.
How thick is the leather?
1.3mm front quarter horsehide — the same tough hide used across the BECK® line, in a lighter short sleeve cut.
Does it layer under a vest or patch cut?
That's the design — the straight hem and snap front slide cleanly underneath, and it reads as a work shirt from a distance.
How do I care for horsehide?
Sparingly. Wipe dust with a dry cloth and condition lightly once or twice a year. Test inside a pocket flap first.
What's the shipping and return policy?
Free shipping and free returns within the USA on unworn gear. Full details at checkout.
