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Jonathan Rea won the 2018 World Superbike title on the Kawasaki ZX-10RR for the Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK, his fourth in a row. The 2018 Jonathan Rea WSBK from Leather Collection is a replica suit inspired by the leathers he wore that season. It is hand-stitched and made to order, and Leather Collection has made motorcycle leathers since 2009.
The 2018 Season
Rea won the 2018 championship, the fourth of six consecutive world titles he took from 2015 to 2020, according to Wikipedia. The Jonathan Rea collection gathers replica gear inspired by his career, and his 2017 championship suit is also available as the .
What a Race Suit Needs
Racing leathers are built for sliding at speed. They typically use cowhide for abrasion resistance, double or triple stitching at stress points, pockets for impact armor at the shoulders, elbows and knees, and pre-curved arms and legs that follow the tuck position. Stretch panels add movement and a breathable lining helps with heat.
Protection standards in plain terms
In Europe, motorcycle clothing is assessed under EN 17092, which defines classes from AAA to C. According to SATRA, the tests cover abrasion resistance, seam strength and tear strength, and classes AAA and AA require elbow, shoulder, knee and hip protectors. A suit counts as certified only if the specific product carries the approval, so riders should check its label and confirm that the armor sits correctly over the joints.
Who Replica Race Suits Suit
- Track-day riders who want a race-style cut and graphics.
- Kawasaki and WSBK fans who follow Rea and the designs.
- Riders moving from casual leather gear to a race-style suit.
Completing the Kit
A race suit works well with matching boots and gloves. The are inspired by his later seasons and give a similar look from the ground up. Riders should check that boots, gloves and suit overlap properly so no skin is exposed at the wrist and ankle when in the tuck position.
Final Thoughts
The Kawasaki Jonathan Rea WSBK 2018 suit is a replica inspired by a championship season. Confirm the protection class and armor fit of the exact suit before using it on track.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
