BUCO JH-1

An exclusive new style originated by BUCO and just reproduced. Designed for the rider who desires a neatly tailored jacket without epaulets and a plain design of pockets.

• Tailored to perfection from selected black (teacore) front quarter Liberty horsehide.
• Buffalo check lining—100% wool.
• Three covered zipper pockets—leather faced inside pocket.
• Full cut back.
• Specially designed jacket belt can’t fall off.
• Sleeves zip-close at wrist with positive lock
• NOS 1950s Talon zippers

The Buco JH-1 is widely regarded as one of the most historically significant American motorcycle jackets ever made. Though it lacks the widespread recognition of later icons such as the J-24 or J-100, many collectors consider the JH-1 to be the jacket that established Buco's identity as a premier manufacturer of motorcycle apparel.

Introduced in 1947, shortly after the end of World War II, the JH-1 marked the Joseph Buegeleisen Company's transition from producing motorcycle accessories to crafting riding garments. As the postwar motorcycle boom gathered momentum, the JH-1 became Buco's first motorcycle jacket, laying the foundation for a legacy that would define an era of American motorcycling.

Positioned between the leather sports jackets of the 1930s and the bold motorcycle designs of the 1950s, the JH-1 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of riding apparel. Its clean, understated silhouette reflects a time when function and craftsmanship took precedence over ornamentation, resulting in a design whose elegance remains as compelling today as it was nearly eighty years ago.

Crafted from black (teacore) Liberty horsehide and finished with a traditional wool plaid lining, the JH-1 features an asymmetrical front zipper, a generously proportioned collar, three zippered pockets, and a snap fastener adjustable belt. Free from the D-pocket, epaulettes, and full belt that would define later Buco models, it offers a refined profile that has become a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts alike.

More than a faithful reproduction, the Buco JH-1 is a tribute to the origins of American motorcycle apparel—a timeless piece whose exceptional craftsmanship and beautifully aging horsehide ensure that every jacket develops a character uniquely its own.