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This Fred Merkel suit takes the black, purple and white of the leathers he wore on a Honda in World Superbike in 1989. Drum-dyed, milled cowhide 1.2-1.3 mm thick makes the shell, and each suit is made by hand to order. Removable CE Level 1 armor and a back pocket for an optional EN 1621-2 back protector are included.
- Black, purple and white, 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide
- Removable CE Level 1 armor, back protector pocket
- Replaceable TPU knee sliders
- Foam padding at elbows and knees
Fred Merkel 1989 Honda WSBK Suit
Purple on black
Merkel rode a Honda in the 1989 World Superbike series, and purple is what sets his suit apart from most Honda designs. We made this suit as our own design inspired by those leathers, and it is not made or endorsed by Merkel or Honda.
Protection layers
Under the armor sits extra leather at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips, and foam padding backs the elbows and knees. The knee sliders are TPU and can be changed. Seams in the main stress areas have two or three rows of stitching.
Who should look elsewhere
If you want a brighter Superbike design, the in green and yellow may suit you better. For more WSBK looks, open .
Before you order
- Choose a full suit, jacket or pants.
- Look up your size on the size chart; Custom Size is the other route.
Fred Merkel Safety Suit for Motorcycle 1989 
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Product Specifications
- Product Type: Motorcycle race suit: 1-piece, 2-piece, jacket or pants
- Material: Cowhide, 1.2-1.3 mm, CE certified; Monaco or kangaroo leather as paid upgrades
- Leather Finish: Top-grain, drum-dyed, milled
- Lining: Breathable mesh; removable or thermal removable lining as add-ons
- Construction: Hand-stitched; double and triple stitched seams; accordion panels at waist and knees; stretch Cordura; pre-curved sleeves
- Closures: Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers at front, cuffs and calves; Velcro straps; silver snaps on 2-piece pants
- Pockets: 1 inner mesh chest pocket, left side
- Protection: Removable CE Level 1 armor (EN 1621-1) at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips; CE Level 2 is a paid upgrade. Back pocket for an optional EN 1621-2 back protector; Replaceable TPU knee sliders
- Ventilation: Perforated chest, front or full
- Options: Hump; perforation; lining add-ons; extra knee slider
- Sizes: Men's EU 42-60 (US 32-50); women's EU 38-52 (US 6-20)
- Made to Measure: Yes: choose Custom Size, then send measurements after the order
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