A Tribute to Valentino Rossi: The Grazie Vale One-Piece Leather Suit

Valentino Rossi announced in August 2021 that he would retire from Grand Prix racing at the end of the season after 26 seasons and nine world titles, according to Roadracing World. The "Grazie Vale" (Thank You, Vale) theme marks that farewell, and the Grazie Vale 46 Leather One Piece Suit Valentino Rossi is a replica-style suit built around it.

A Design Inspired by a Legend

The listing describes a black and fluorescent yellow colorway that the listing describes as inspired by Rossi's Yamaha livery, carrying the number 46 and "Grazie Vale" references. It is a replica-style tribute, not team equipment, and fits riders who want to mark the end of Rossi's career in their own gear. Other racers' suits are grouped under MotoGP rider suits .

Materials and Construction

• Shell: 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, with Monaco or kangaroo leather as upgrades
• Sliders: TPU elbow sliders and replaceable TPU knee sliders
• Speed hump: choose none, standard, ventilated or hydro
• Lining: polyester mesh as standard, with removable and thermal removable options
• Perforation: none, chest, front or full

Armor and Protection

This suit sits alongside other Valentino Rossi replicas in the range. The listing specifies removable CE Level 2 armor to EN 1621-1:2012 at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips, a removable spine protector described as compatible with EN 1621-2, and carbon-reinforced metal protectors at the shoulders and knees.

Under EN 1621-1, Level 2 means a mean transmitted force below 20 kN , compared with a mean below 35 kN and no value over 50 kN for Level 1 (Wikipedia: Motorcycle armor). The standard describes test performance, so the armor only helps when it sits correctly over the joints. The listing does not state an EN 17092 garment class, so confirm documentation before track use.

Configurations and Sizing

The listing offers a 1-piece suit, a 2-piece suit (jacket plus pants), a jacket on its own or pants on their own. Riders who prefer a split suit can look at the two-piece race suits range for related designs. Men's sizes run EU 42-60 (US 32-50), women's sizes EU 38-50 (US 6-18), and a made-to-measure size is available.

Who the Grazie Vale Suit Suits

The suit is aimed at track day riders and collectors who want a clear reference to Rossi's final season. Riders putting together a full set can add the Rossi VR46 racing gloves , or look back at the Rossi 2018 Yamaha race suit for an earlier Yamaha era.

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.