The Blue Streak: Alex Rins Suzuki MotoGP 2019 Leather Suit

Alex Rins in blue Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP 2019 leather suit
August 20, 2022 205 view(s) 4 min read
The Blue Streak: Alex Rins Suzuki MotoGP 2019 Leather Suit

The 2019 MotoGP season was the year Alex Rins moved from promising rider to regular front-runner for Team Suzuki Ecstar. He won the Grand Prix of the Americas for his first premier-class victory, then took the British Grand Prix at Silverstone with a last-lap pass on Marc Marquez, by about a hundredth of a second (see the Suzuki Global race report). He raced the Suzuki GSX-RR for Team Suzuki Ecstar.

Key Takeaways

  • Alex Rins won the Americas and British Grands Prix in 2019, racing for Team Suzuki Ecstar.
  • The replica is hand-stitched and made to order in 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, with Monaco and kangaroo leather listed as upgrades.
  • The product page names EN 1621-1:2012 for the removable armor without stating the level (the order form shows CE Level 2 as a separate add-on), and lists an EN 1621-2 compatible spine protector.
  • Hump style, perforation and lining are configurable, so the suit can be matched to track or warm-weather use.
  • It is a replica inspired by the 2019 suit, finished in metallic blue.

The Alex Rins Suzuki MotoGP 2019 Suit , available at Leather Collection, is a hand-stitched, made-to-order replica inspired by the suit Rins wore that season. Other pieces connected to the rider are grouped under Alex Rins replica gear .

Built for High-Lean Riding

A suit for this style of riding has to let the rider move from hard braking to full lean without restriction. The configuration described on the product page is aimed at exactly that: stretch zones where the body flexes most, and a race cut rather than a casual one.

Materials and Construction

  • Leather: 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, with Monaco or kangaroo leather offered as upgrades.

  • Stretch zones: accordion panels at the lower back and knees, plus Cordura stretch inserts at the sleeves, crotch and calves.

  • Build: hand-stitched and made to order, so fit can be matched to the rider.

Protection Features

While the striking Suzuki Blue livery stands out in the paddock, the main job of the suit is protection. EN 1621-1 is the European standard for motorcyclists' limb joint impact protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors; the SATRA overview of EN 1621 explains both. The product page lists this suit against them.

Protective Details

  • Armor: removable dual-density protectors at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. The product page names EN 1621-1:2012 for them but does not state Level 1 or Level 2, and the order form shows CE Level 2 (EN 1621-1:2012) as a separate add-on, so the level fitted depends on the option chosen. The spine protector is described only as EN 1621-2 compatible. Check the marking on the protectors and ask the maker for the test report before relying on them.

  • Sliders: TPU-reinforced external protectors, removable elbow sliders and replaceable knee sliders with Velcro tabs.

  • Speed hump: offered as no hump, standard, ventilated or hydro. The page does not say how much protection each option adds.

Comfort and Ventilation

Track sessions build heat quickly, so the lining and perforation choices matter as much as the shell.

  • Lining: polyester mesh, with removable and thermal removable lining add-ons for different seasons.

  • Perforation: none, chest, front or full perforation, depending on the climate the suit will be used in.

The 2019 Suzuki Livery

The replica follows the blue color scheme the team ran in 2019, described on the product page as a metallic blue livery. Riders comparing seasons can also look at the Alex Rins 2018 Suzuki suit .

Final Thoughts

The Alex Rins Suzuki MotoGP 2019 suit suits Suzuki followers who want a race-cut replica linked to a season with two Grand Prix wins. Riders who would rather start with a jacket than a full suit can look at the Suzuki GSX-R leather jacket , and more replicas sit under MotoGP race suits .

Frequently Asked Questions

What do EN 1621-1 and EN 1621-2 cover?

EN 1621-1 covers limb joint impact protectors such as shoulder, elbow, knee and hip armor, while EN 1621-2 covers back protectors. Both define performance levels based on the force transmitted through the protector in an impact test. The standards describe the protectors themselves, not the whole suit; the product page names EN 1621-1:2012 and EN 1621-2 for this suit's armor and spine protector.

Which leather options does the Rins replica offer?

The standard build uses 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide. Monaco leather and kangaroo leather are listed as upgrade options, and the suit can be configured with a standard, ventilated or hydro hump, or no hump, and with several perforation patterns.

What did Alex Rins win in 2019?

Rins won two Grands Prix in 2019 for Team Suzuki Ecstar: the Grand Prix of the Americas and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 25 August. At Silverstone he passed Marc Marquez on the final lap and won by about a hundredth of a second, riding the Suzuki GSX-RR.

Is this the suit Rins wore in races?

No. It is a replica inspired by the blue 2019 Suzuki Ecstar look, made to order by Leather Collection. It follows the livery, but it is an independent product and not equipment issued by the team or the rider.

Updated: October 2026

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.

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