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Johann Zarco rode for Pramac Racing on a Ducati in the 2021 MotoGP season, running race number 5. He finished fifth in the championship with four podiums, recording career highs for podiums and points in the class, according to Wikipedia.
Key Takeaways
- Zarco finished the 2021 MotoGP season fifth overall for Pramac Racing Ducati, with four podiums.
- The replica jacket is listed with 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide and a polyester mesh lining.
- Listed protection includes removable CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armor (EN 1621-1) and a removable spine protector.
- The blue, red and white livery is a replica inspired by his 2021 look, not team merchandise.
Updated: October 2026
The , available at Leather Collection, is a replica inspired by that season. Like the rest of the range it is hand-stitched and made to order.
Materials and Construction
The product page lists 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, a 100% polyester mesh lining and YKK coil zippers. Leather thickness is one of the first specifications worth comparing between jackets, alongside the stitching and the lining.
Protection Features
According to the product page, the jacket has removable CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders and elbows (EN 1621-1:2012), external TPU-reinforced metal protectors at the shoulders, TPU elbow sliders, and a removable spine and back protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible.
What the Armor Levels Mean
The levels describe how much force an impact protector lets through in a lab test. Under EN 1621-1, Level 1 means a mean transmitted force below 35 kN with no single value over 50 kN, and Level 2 means a mean below 20 kN. Back protectors are tested under EN 1621-2 with tighter mean limits: below 18 kN for Level 1 and below 9 kN for Level 2 (Wikipedia: motorcycle armor). Armor reduces impact force but cannot remove the risk of injury, and it only works when it sits over the joint it protects.
Fit and Riding Position
The replica is cut for the riding crouch.
A race-style jacket is cut for the riding crouch, so the armor should stay over the shoulders and elbows with the arms extended. Riders who want a Ducati jacket without the Pramac colors can look at the , or browse for suits and other pieces.
The Pramac Livery
The page describes a season-accurate Ducati MotoGP 2021 livery in blue, red and white. Logos and details follow the look Zarco used that year; the jacket is a replica inspired by it. Other seasons and riders are collected under .
Final Thoughts
The Zarco Ducati jacket pairs a recognizable 2021 livery with a specification that lists CE Level 2 armor and a spine protector. As with any protective gear, riders should check the listed features against how and where they ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this jacket official team merchandise?
No. It is a replica inspired by the livery Johann Zarco wore with Pramac Racing in 2021. Leather Collection makes it independently, hand-stitched and made to order, and the design follows the look of that season rather than being merchandise from the team or the rider.
What does CE Level 2 armor mean?
Level 2 under EN 1621-1 means the protector transmits a mean force below 20 kN, in the standard impact test, compared with a mean below 35 kN and no single value over 50 kN for Level 1. A lower figure means less force reaches the body, although the result applies to the test conditions, not to every crash.
Can the jacket take a back protector?
The product page lists a removable spine and back protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible; it is a seller listing, so ask the maker for the protector certificate or test report. Under that standard Level 1 back protectors allow a mean below 18 kN and Level 2 below 9 kN, so riders can compare those figures when choosing armor.
How is the jacket made?
Leather Collection has made riding gear since 2009. Pieces are hand-stitched and made to order, and the product page lists the leather, lining, zippers and protection details so riders can check the full specification and compare it with other jackets before ordering.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
