This Daijiro Kato Honda suit is a replica inspired by his 1999 Castrol Honda GP season. It is hand-stitched to order in white cowhide.
- 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide
- Removable CE Level 2 armor at shoulders, elbows, knees and hips
- Replaceable TPU knee sliders
Daijiro Kato 1999 Suit Safety Features
- The shell is 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide leather with a drum-dyed, milled finish.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor (EN 1621-1:2012) sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- A removable back protector is EN 1621-2 compatible.
- Extra leather layers cover the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- TPU knee sliders sit on Velcro, so you can swap them when they wear.
- Stretch panels on the back and knees let the suit bend with you.
- The sleeves are pre-curved for a tucked riding position.
- Key seams use double and triple stitching with strong nylon thread.
- Semi auto-lock YKK zippers close the front, cuffs and calves.
Suit Specifications & Construction Details
Outer Layer
- White cowhide, inspired by the 1999 Castrol Honda colors.
- Stretch Cordura panels sit at the sleeves, crotch and calves.
- Velcro straps close the neck, cuffs and calves.
- Soft neoprene lines the cuffs and collar.
- A two-piece suit has silver snap buttons on the pants.
Inner Layer
- A breathable mesh lining helps air move inside the suit.
- One mesh pocket sits on the left side of the chest.
- The armor and back protector come out for cleaning.
Daijiro Kato Custom Sizing & Options
- Choose a one-piece suit, a two-piece suit, the jacket or the pants.
- Pick a standard size for men or women, or choose Custom Size. For a custom fit, send your body sizes with the measurement form after you order.
- Choose cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather at order.
- Speed hump: no hump, standard, ventilated or hydro.
- Perforation: none, chest, front or full.
- Add-ons: removable lining, thermal removable lining or an extra knee slider.
- Matching gloves and boots can be added to the order.
- Leather Collection has made leather gear since 2009. Each suit is hand-stitched and made to order.
- For a similar look, see the Honda motorbike racing leather suit .

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Daijiro Kato 1 Piece Motorcycle Leathers Castrol Honda GP 1999
Product Specifications
- Product Type: One-piece or two-piece motorcycle race suit
- Category: MotoGP race suits, Moto Archives, Honda
- Intended Use: Track days, sport riding and replica collecting
- Material: Cowhide leather (1.2-1.3 mm), drum-dyed and milled; Monaco or kangaroo leather at order
- Lining: Breathable mesh lining
- Construction: Hand-stitched and made to order; stretch panels on back and knees; pre-curved sleeves; double and triple stitching at key seams; Cordura at sleeves, crotch and calves
- Protection: Removable CE Level 2 armor (EN 1621-1:2012) at shoulders, elbows, knees and hips; removable back protector (EN 1621-2 compatible); replaceable TPU knee sliders
- Closure / Fit System: Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers at front, cuffs and calves; silver snap buttons on two-piece suit pants; Velcro straps at neck, cuffs and calves
- Pockets: 1 left-side inner mesh chest pocket
- Style / Design Features: White suit inspired by Daijiro Kato and the 1999 Castrol Honda GP season
- Options: Speed hump, perforation, removable or thermal lining, extra knee slider, matching gloves and boots
- Made-to-Measure: Yes, with the Custom Size option
- Brand: Leather Collection
- Explore Related Gear: Browse the Honda race suit range and Honda motorcycle boots.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The standard shell is 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide with a drum-dyed, milled finish. Drum dyeing colors the leather all the way through. Milling softens it, so the suit bends more easily. You can also choose Monaco or kangaroo leather when you order. Extra leather layers sit on the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. Stretch panels on the back and knees help you move on the bike.
First, pick Custom Size in the size menu and place your order. Then send your body sizes with the measurement form, using your order number. The how to measure guide shows where to place the tape. It helps to have a friend take the sizes for you. The suit is then cut and hand-stitched to those sizes. Standard sizes for men and women are also available.
Inside, removable CE Level 2 armor sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. This armor meets EN 1621-1:2012, a test for limb impact protectors. A removable back protector is EN 1621-2 compatible. Outside, TPU knee sliders take the scrape when you lean the bike over. They fix on with Velcro, so you can replace them when they wear down. All the armor comes out for cleaning.
You can choose a one-piece suit, a two-piece suit, the jacket or the pants. The speed hump comes as none, standard, ventilated or hydro. Perforation can be none, chest, front or full, which lets more air in on hot days. You can add a removable lining, a thermal lining or an extra knee slider. To compare cuts, browse the
MotoGP race suits
.
The suit is white, inspired by the Castrol Honda colors Daijiro Kato raced in during 1999. It has the shape of a GP race suit, with a speed hump option on the back. Stretch panels and pre-curved sleeves follow the riding position. For another Honda look from the same era, see the
Valentino Rossi Repsol Honda suit
. You can also browse all motorcycle race suits.
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