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Takaaki Nakagami, the Japanese rider who wears number 30, raced for LCR Honda Idemitsu in MotoGP from 2018 to 2024, including 2019, as listed on his Wikipedia profile. A 2019 season livery round-up described the Idemitsu-backed bike as mainly white and red, with black and gold piping.
Key Takeaways
- Nakagami rode for LCR Honda Idemitsu in 2019 with number 30.
- A 2019 livery round-up described the bike as mainly white and red with black and gold piping.
- The suit is a replica inspired by his 2019 leathers, hand-stitched and made to order.
- Compare leather, armor, sliders and the EN 17092 label on any race suit.
The is a replica inspired by the suit he used that year, hand-stitched and made to order at Leather Collection, which has made leather gear since 2009.
What to Check on a Replica Race Suit
On any MotoGP-style replica, the points to compare are the same:
- Leather weight and panels: the product page states the leather and any stretch inserts used; these decide how the suit feels in a tuck.
- Armor and sliders: check which protectors are fitted or removable, and whether shoulder, elbow and knee sliders are included.
- Back hump and fit: a race hump and pre-curved cut suit a riding position; measure carefully, as the suit is made to order.
- Perforation and lining: ventilation and lining options matter on hot track days.
Protection Standards in Plain Terms
Protective motorcycle clothing in Europe falls under the personal protective equipment regulation, and the EN 17092 series sets garment requirements and classes, as described by test house SATRA. Garment classes run from AAA to A: elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors are mandatory in Classes AAA and AA, with hip protectors optional in Class A, while Class B gives the abrasion protection of Class A without impact protectors and Class C covers impact protection only. This article states no EN 17092 class for the replica, so the product page and the garment label are the references. The class of any replica depends on the individual product and its label, so check that information rather than assuming it from the livery.
The Nakagami 2019 Replica
The suit follows the LCR Honda Idemitsu look of 2019 and carries number 30. Gear tied to the rider is collected in the .
More Honda Race Gear
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Final Thoughts
The Takaaki Nakagami Honda MotoGP 2019 racing suit recreates the LCR Honda Idemitsu look of that season. For any race suit, fit and the protection details on the label matter more than the graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team did Takaaki Nakagami ride for in 2019?
Nakagami rode for LCR Honda Idemitsu in 2019, using race number 30 on the Honda RC213V. He stayed with the team through the 2024 season, and the replica suit is inspired by his leathers from the 2019 campaign.
What does the AAA class in EN 17092 mean?
EN 17092 is the European standard for protective motorcycle clothing. Class AAA is the highest of its garment classes, and Classes AAA and AA require elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors, as SATRA describes. A garment only carries a class if it was tested and labeled, so the label on the specific item is the reference.
What colors did the 2019 LCR Honda Idemitsu bike use?
A 2019 livery round-up described a mainly white and red scheme with black and gold piping, with Idemitsu clearly the major sponsor on Nakagami's bike. The replica suit takes its look from that scheme, so colors depend on the product shown on the page.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
