Race Suits

Retro race suits recreate the look of an earlier racing era, either as original vintage leathers or as modern reproductions. This guide explains how the two differ, what standards and fit mean for...

An American flag racing suit puts the stars and stripes on leather race panels. This guide explains how the flag is laid out on one-piece and two-piece suits, where the pattern sits, how to measure...

A MotoGP racing suit is a one-piece suit tailored to the rider, with protectors and airbag technology built in. This guide explains how race suits are constructed, how MotoGP-style suits differ from...

Motorbike leathers are protective riding suits or jacket and pants sets made of leather, with armor at the joints. This guide covers one-piece and two-piece styles, leather and stitching, the EN...

Motorcycle race suits moved from adapted cold-weather coats to close-fitting leather, then to one-piece horsehide suits, cowhide and kangaroo leather, and finally to suits with armor and airbags...

One-piece and two-piece race suits differ in construction, fit and practicality. This guide compares both formats, explains how standards such as EN 17092 relate to them, and lists what to check...

What does CE-marked mean on a one-piece race suit? This guide explains CE marking under the EU PPE Regulation, the five EN 17092 garment classes, how armor is tested separately to EN 1621, and a...

Armor only helps where it sits and how it was tested. This guide shows where protectors belong in a leather race suit, why they drift, what EN 1621 and EN 17092 cover, and which questions to ask...

An explanation of motorcycle knee sliders. They are replaceable pads that give lean angle feedback and take wear when a knee touches down in a corner. The guide covers materials, placement, how...

A motorcycle track day checklist for riders. It covers the riding gear organizers commonly require, how to choose between one-piece and two-piece suits, what EN 17092 and EN 1621 mean, and the...

A comparison of one-piece and two-piece motorcycle leathers for track riders: how the suits differ in structure, protection, comfort and repair, why EN 17092 class, EN 1621 armor and fit in the...

The aerodynamic hump on a racing suit is a design feature developed for airflow, not a protection rating. This guide explains what it does, why it was introduced, how EN 17092 classes and EN 1621...

A practical guide to preparing a motorcycle race suit before a track day or street ride. It covers choosing between one-piece and two-piece suits, checking fit in the riding position, armor...

Cowhide and kangaroo leather suit different riders. This comparison covers thickness, weight, flexibility and break-in, explains how EN 17092 garment classes and EN 1621 armor levels work, and sets...

A one-piece motorcycle race suit keeps shell, seams and armor connected with no gap at the waist. This guide explains EN 17092 classes, EN 1621 armor levels, what a correct fit feels like...