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Fred Merkel WSBK Racing Suit Yoshimura Suzuki 1988
Special Price
$639.20
Regular Price
$799.00
This Fred Merkel 1988 motorcycle racing suit is inspired by his Yoshimura Suzuki WSBK leathers. It comes in red, sky blue and white cowhide, hand-stitched to order.
- 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide shell.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor and an EN 1621-2 compatible back protector.
- Perforation, speed hump and lining choices at order.
Fred Merkel 1988 Motorcycle Racing Suit Safety Features
- The shell is 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide that is drum-dyed and milled. It helps resist scrapes in a slide.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor (EN 1621-1:2012) sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- A removable back protector runs along the spine. It is EN 1621-2 compatible.
- An extra layer of leather covers the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- Foam pads at the elbows and knees add a soft layer under the leather.
- Replaceable TPU knee sliders take the wear when your knee touches the track.
- Main seams are double stitched, and the key stress points are triple stitched.
Fred Merkel Suit Specifications & Construction Details
Outer Layer
- Accordion stretch panels at the lower back and knees let the suit flex as you move.
- Stretch Cordura at the sleeves, crotch and calves gives you more room to move.
- Pre-curved sleeves follow your arms in a riding tuck.
- YKK semi auto-lock coil zippers close the front, cuffs and calves.
- Velcro straps at the neck, cuffs and calves let you adjust the fit.
- Soft neoprene trims the cuffs and the collar.
- All seams are sewn with strong nylon thread.
Inner Layer
- A breathable mesh lining helps air move inside the suit.
- One mesh chest pocket sits inside on the left side.
- On the two-piece suit, silver snap buttons sit on the pants.
Fred Merkel Suit Customization & Options
- Pick a 1 Piece Suit, a 2 Piece Suit, the Jacket alone or the Pant alone.
- Men's sizes run from US 32 to US 50 (EU 42 to EU 60). Women's sizes run from US 6 to US 18 (EU 38 to EU 50). See the size chart.
- For a custom fit, choose Custom Size. After checkout, send your numbers through the measurement form with your order number.
- Leather choices are cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather.
- Speed hump choices are No Hump, Standard Hump, Ventilated Hump or Hydro Hump.
- Perforation choices are No Perforation, Perforated Chest, Perforated Front or Full Perforated.
- Add-ons are a removable lining, a thermal removable lining and an extra knee slider. Matching gloves and boots can be added too.
- The red, sky blue and white design is inspired by Fred Merkel's Yoshimura Suzuki leathers from the 1988 WSBK season. For another Suzuki classic, see the .
- Each suit is hand-stitched and made to order. Leather Collection has made leather gear since 2009.
Fred Merkel Yoshimura Suzuki WSBK Leathers 
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Product Specifications
- Product Type: Race suit: 1 Piece Suit, 2 Piece Suit, Jacket or Pant
- Category: Race Suits, Moto Archives, WSBK, Suzuki
- Intended Use: Track days, road riding and collecting vintage WSBK race replicas
- Material: 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide, drum-dyed and milled; Monaco or kangaroo leather on request
- Construction: Hand-stitched, made to order; double and triple stitched seams; accordion stretch panels; stretch Cordura
- Comfort Features: Pre-curved sleeves, soft neoprene cuffs and collar, breathable mesh lining
- Closure / Fit System: YKK semi auto-lock 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: Red, sky blue and white design inspired by Fred Merkel's 1988 Yoshimura Suzuki WSBK leathers; pre-curved sleeves; speed hump options
- Lining Options: Removable lining or thermal removable lining (add-ons)
- 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; extra leather layer at impact zones
- Sizes: Men US 32 to US 50 (EU 42 to EU 60); women US 6 to US 18 (EU 38 to EU 50); Custom Size
- Made-to-Measure: Yes, with the Custom Size option
- Brand: Leather Collection
- Explore Related Gear: See more and Suzuki motorcycle boots.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The suit uses red, sky blue and white. The design is inspired by the Yoshimura Suzuki leathers Fred Merkel wore in the 1988 World Superbike season. The colors are set into 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide that is drum-dyed and milled. If you want the same colors on your hands and feet, add matching gloves and boots when you order. Each piece is hand-stitched and made to order.
Yes. Perforation means rows of small holes in the leather that let air reach your body. You can choose No Perforation, Perforated Chest, Perforated Front or Full Perforated. Full Perforated lets in the most air. Perforated Chest keeps most of the suit solid. The breathable mesh lining also helps air move. On cold days, a thermal removable lining is offered as an add-on.
Pick Custom Size from the size menu and complete checkout. Then send your body sizes through the measurement form and add your order number. The suit is then cut to those sizes. The made-to-measure page explains each step. Measure over thin clothes, not over a jacket. Standard sizes are also there: US 32 to US 50 for men and US 6 to US 18 for women.
Yes. In the Matching Gears option you can add gloves, boots or both. Glove sizes run from XS to 3XL. Boot sizes run from EU 36 to EU 46, which is US 4.5 to US 12. Pick your glove and boot sizes in their own menus. If you like late 1990s Suzuki colors, the
is a good match to look at as well.
YKK semi auto-lock coil zippers close the front, the cuffs and the calves. Velcro straps at the neck, cuffs and calves let you tighten or loosen the fit. Accordion stretch panels at the lower back and knees help the suit move with you. On the two-piece suit, silver snap buttons hold the pants. For more Suzuki designs, browse the
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