Speed and Style: The Legacy of the Fabio Quartararo MotoGP 2020 Jacket

Fabio Quartararo inspired Petronas Yamaha MotoGP 2020 jacket
June 23, 2022 217 view(s) 4 min read
Speed and Style: The Legacy of the Fabio Quartararo MotoGP 2020 Jacket

Fabio Quartararo rode for Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2020, took three wins and finished eighth in the championship before moving to the factory Yamaha team for 2021. The Fabio Quartararo Petronas Yamaha Jacket MotoGP 2020 is a replica inspired by the jacket from that season, and this guide covers the year behind it and what to check on a racing-style jacket.

Key Takeaways

  • Quartararo won three races in 2020 for Petronas Yamaha SRT and finished eighth overall.
  • The 2020 Petronas Yamaha livery used black, teal and silver, not the blue of the factory team.
  • EN 17092 classifies motorcycle jackets from AAA down to C, and armor is tested separately under EN 1621.
  • A replica jacket is a styling reference; protection details belong on the product page.

The 2020 season behind the jacket

Fabio Quartararo competed in 2020 with number 20 on a Yamaha for Petronas Yamaha SRT, where Franco Morbidelli was his team-mate. His wins included the Catalan Grand Prix, and the results moved him to the championship lead for a time, but crashes and uneven form left him eighth on 127 points. The team's 2020 livery was black, teal and silver, a combination taken from its title sponsor (Crash.net livery report). Quartararo won the 2021 title with the factory squad, and the Yamaha race gear range covers designs from the brand's teams across seasons.

Jacket or suit: what a racing-style jacket is for

A racing-style jacket gives the look of team leathers with more flexibility for road use, such as being worn with riding pants or jeans. Browse MotoGP replica jackets for other team designs, and compare them with suits such as the Quartararo Yamaha 2024 suit when a full one-piece is the goal. The trade-off is that a jacket and pants combination only protects as a system if both parts are fitted and joined correctly.

What EN 17092 and EN 1621 say

EN 17092 sorts motorcycle clothing into five classes: AAA, AA, A, B and C. Class AAA is the highest and typical of leather racing suits, while Class A suits leisure and city riding with the lowest abrasion protection of the three full-garment classes (MCG explanation of EN 17092 classes). Armor is a separate matter: 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 product page, not the team name, shows what a particular jacket meets.

Fit and comfort

Armor works only when it sits over the shoulder and elbow rather than sliding off it, so the sleeves and shoulders should fit without pulling across the back in the riding position. The Yamaha 60th Anniversary racing jacket shows another Yamaha team design for comparison. Check the size guide against a chest and arm measurement taken over the base layer worn while riding.

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 Quartararo season does the jacket reference?

It is inspired by 2020, when Quartararo rode for Petronas Yamaha SRT, won three races and finished eighth overall. The team ran black, teal and silver colors that year. The product is a replica inspired by the season and is not an official team item.

What is the difference between EN 17092 and EN 1621?

EN 17092 classifies the garment itself, from Class AAA to Class C, based on abrasion and construction requirements. EN 1621 covers the impact protectors inside it: EN 1621-1 for shoulders, elbows and other joints, and EN 1621-2 for back protectors. A jacket may carry both markings.

Does a racing-style jacket protect the same as a one-piece suit?

Not necessarily. A one-piece suit is built to cover the body as a single garment, while a jacket relies on its connection to pants. Protection depends on the class marking, the armor and the fit of each piece, so the labels matter more than the style.

How should the armor sit in a jacket?

Shoulder and elbow protectors should sit directly over the joints when the arms are in the riding position. If they slide toward the arm or chest when the sleeves are moved, the jacket is likely too large or the armor is mispositioned, and a different size or armor position is worth trying.

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.

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