Cal Crutchlow LCR Honda Racing Suit 2017 MotoGP: A Tribute to a Racing Legend

Cal Crutchlow LCR Honda 2017 MotoGP replica race suit, front view

January 26, 2023 265 view(s) 4 min read

Cal Crutchlow raced for LCR Honda from 2015 to 2020 with race number 35. In 2017 he finished ninth in the MotoGP standings with 112 points and took third place in Argentina. The Cal Crutchlow LCR Honda 2017 MotoGP Race Suit is a replica inspired by that season, made to order and hand-stitched by Leather Collection.

Key Takeaways

Crutchlow rode for LCR Honda in 2017, finishing ninth with one podium (third in Argentina).
The product page lists 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide with dual and triple-stitched seams on critical areas.
The product page lists removable armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips and refers to EN 1621-1:2012; Level 2 armor is a paid add-on, so confirm what is included.
EN 17092 classes the garment itself; check the class before assuming a level of protection.

Cal Crutchlow and the 2017 Season

Crutchlow won three MotoGP races in his career: the 2016 Czech and Australian Grands Prix and the 2018 Argentine Grand Prix. 2017 brought no win, but a podium in Argentina and several top-five finishes. The suit follows the LCR Honda look from that year. It is a replica inspired by the rider and team, and it is not affiliated with Cal Crutchlow, LCR or Honda.

Materials and Construction

According to the product page, the suit uses 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide. Dual and triple-stitched seams are listed on critical areas, along with accordion leather stretch panels on the lower back and knees and pre-curved sleeves for the riding position. YKK semi auto-lock zippers sit at the front, cuffs and calf, and the lining is polyester mesh with an internal chest pocket.

Leather: milled cowhide, 1.2-1.3 mm.
Stretch: accordion leather panels at the lower back and knees.
Lining: polyester mesh with chest pocket.

Protection and Standards

The product page lists removable armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips and refers to EN 1621-1:2012, but also offers Level 2 armor as a paid add-on, so confirm what is included, the level, and the marking on the protectors. Replaceable TPU knee sliders attached by Velcro and an optional aerodynamic speed hump. EN 1621-1 covers limb impact protectors only.

The suit as a whole is graded by a different standard. EN 17092 divides motorcycle garments into classes AAA, AA, A, B and C. As SATRA notes, elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors are mandatory in Class AAA and AA garments and hip protectors are optional in Class A; Class B gives abrasion protection equivalent to Class A without impact protectors, and Class C covers impact protection only. A garment can only be called certified to a class if it has been tested, so confirm the class on the garment itself.

Options and Fit

One-piece and two-piece formats are listed, with leather upgrades, perforation choices, removable or thermal lining, and matching gloves and boots. Made-to-measure sizing needs body measurements. For other Honda looks, see Honda racing leathers and Marc Marquez Repsol Honda suit .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Cal Crutchlow achieve in 2017?

Cal Crutchlow rode for LCR Honda in 2017, finishing ninth in the championship with 112 points. He raced with the number 35, and his one podium that year was third place in Argentina; his MotoGP wins came in 2016 and 2018.

Is this an official LCR Honda suit?

No. It is a replica inspired by the 2017 LCR Honda look. It follows the look of the season, but it is an independent product made to order by Leather Collection. It is not affiliated with Cal Crutchlow, LCR or Honda.

What armor is listed?

The product page lists removable armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips and refers to EN 1621-1:2012, plus replaceable TPU knee sliders; Level 2 armor is sold as an add-on, so confirm what is included. EN 1621-1 applies to limb protectors, not to the suit as a whole.

What does EN 17092 mean for a race suit?

EN 17092 sorts motorcycle garments into classes AAA, AA, A, B and C. Impact protectors are mandatory in AAA and AA garments, optional at the hips in Class A, absent from Class B and the only protection in Class C. Confirm the class on the specific garment, because a design reference is not a test result.