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Alvaro Bautista arrived in WorldSBK in 2019 with Ducati, won his first 11 races on the Panigale V4 R, and moved to the factory Honda team for 2020. The is a replica inspired by his Honda season, and this guide covers the story behind it and what to check on a race-style jacket.
Key Takeaways
- Bautista won 11 consecutive races on Ducati in 2019 and moved to Team HRC and the Honda CBR1000RR-R for 2020.
- The 2020 season was a development year for Honda, with one podium for Bautista.
- Armor is tested to EN 1621 and clothing is classified under EN 17092.
- A replica jacket is a styling reference; protection details belong on the product page.
From Ducati to Honda
The Spanish rider won 11 consecutive races on his debut with the factory Ducati in 2019, a class record, and finished runner-up to Jonathan Rea after crashes and a shoulder injury. Riders who prefer the Ducati side of his career can browse . For 2020 he joined Team HRC with number 19, on the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, in what Honda described as its first full factory WorldSBK effort in 18 years (Cycle News launch report). The season was shortened by the pandemic, the bike was still being developed, and Bautista scored one podium.
is the category for his designs across seasons, and road riders looking for a Honda-styled cut can compare the .
What EN 17092 and EN 1621 describe
EN 17092 sorts motorcycle clothing into five classes, AAA to C, with AAA the highest and typical of leather racing suits (MCG explanation of EN 17092 classes). EN 1621-1 covers limb joint protectors such as shoulders and elbows, and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors, each with Level 1 and Level 2 (Wikipedia: motorcycle armor). The marking on the garment and the product page show what a specific jacket meets, and a replica's team styling is not a protection claim.
Back protection
Many jackets provide a back pocket rather than a full back protector, so it is worth confirming whether a protector is included and which level it meets. A jacket such as the shows one way the back area can be addressed, and the product page lists what is supplied.
Fit in the riding position
Try a jacket with the arms forward as if holding the bars. The shoulders should not pull across the back, and the armor should sit over the shoulder and elbow without sliding. Leather loosens slightly with wear, so a snug initial fit is normal.
Leather Collection has made hand-stitched, made-to-order leather gear since 2009, and the product page is the place to check materials, armor and sizing details for each replica.
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bautista season does the jacket reference?
It is inspired by 2020, when Bautista rode the Honda CBR1000RR-R for Team HRC with number 19. He had won 11 consecutive races on Ducati in 2019 before the switch. The product is a replica inspired by his Honda season and is not an official team item.
How did Bautista do in 2020?
2020 was a development year for Honda's new factory WorldSBK project, and Bautista scored one podium. The pandemic had reduced the calendar to eight rounds, which gave little time for the new bike to be developed during the season.
What does EN 1621-2 cover?
EN 1621-2 covers back protectors, including full back, central back and lower back designs, each with Level 1 and Level 2. Lower transmitted force means more protection, and the product page lists whether a jacket includes a protector or only a pocket for one.
Is a replica jacket the same as team clothing?
No. A replica is inspired by the colors and design of a rider's jacket and is not an official team item. Materials, armor and any certification should be read from the product page rather than assumed from the team styling, because a replica reproduces the look of a jacket rather than its test results.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
