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This Tom Sykes 2012 motorcycle racing suit is a replica inspired by his Kawasaki WSBK suit. It comes in black and white and is stitched by hand for each order.
- 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide leather, drum-dyed and milled.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor and a removable back protector.
- Choose cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather.
Tom Sykes Suit Safety Features
- The outer shell is 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide. Drum-dyeing and milling make it soft.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor (EN 1621-1:2012) protects the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- The removable back protector is EN 1621-2 compatible.
- Metal protectors with carbon sit on the shoulders and knees.
- The elbows have TPU sliders. The knee sliders are TPU and can be swapped.
- A second layer of leather covers the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- Foam pads at the elbows and knees soften a hit.
- Seams in key spots have two or three rows of stitches.
Construction Details
Outer Layer
- The black and white design is inspired by the Kawasaki suit Tom Sykes wore in WSBK in 2012.
- Accordion panels on the lower back and knees stretch as you move.
- Stretch Cordura sits in the sleeves, crotch and calves.
- Pre-curved sleeves follow your arms on the bike.
- Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers close the front, cuffs and calves.
- Velcro straps at the neck, cuffs and calves help you set the fit.
- The collar and cuffs are soft neoprene.
- On the 2-piece suit, silver snap buttons hold the pants.
Inner Layer
- The mesh lining breathes on hot days.
- A mesh pocket sits on the left side of the chest.
Options & Related Gear
- Order a 1-piece suit, a 2-piece suit, the jacket or the pants.
- Need a custom size? Pick Custom Size at checkout. Then use the measurement form with your order number.
- Leather: cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather.
- Speed hump: none, standard, ventilated or hydro.
- Perforation: none, chest, front or full.
- Add a removable lining, a thermal lining or an extra knee slider. Matching gloves and boots are also offered.
- Leather Collection has made leather gear since 2009. Every Tom Sykes 2012 motorcycle racing suit is made to order.
- For a later Kawasaki look, see the .
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Product Specifications
- Product Type: Motorcycle Racing Suit (1-piece or 2-piece)
- Category: WSBK Replica Race Suits, Tom Sykes, Kawasaki
- Intended Use: Track days, sport riding, WSBK replica collecting
- Material: 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide leather, drum-dyed and milled
- Construction: Hand-stitched, made to order; double and triple stitched seams; accordion and Cordura stretch panels; pre-curved sleeves
- Comfort Features: Breathable mesh lining; soft neoprene collar and cuffs; stretch panels at lower back, knees, sleeves, crotch and calves
- Closure / Fit System: Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers at front, cuffs and calves; Velcro straps at neck, cuffs and calves; silver snap buttons on 2-piece pants
- Pockets: 1 left-side inner mesh chest pocket
- Style / Design Features: Black and white; inspired by the Kawasaki suit of Tom Sykes, WSBK 2012; optional speed hump
- Protection: Removable CE Level 2 armor at shoulders, elbows, knees and hips (EN 1621-1:2012); removable back protector (EN 1621-2 compatible); carbon-reinforced metal protectors at shoulders and knees; TPU elbow sliders; replaceable TPU knee sliders
- Lining Options: Mesh lining (standard); removable or thermal removable lining (add-on)
- Leather Options: Cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather
- Made-to-Measure: Yes, with the Custom Size option
- Brand: Leather Collection
- Explore Related Gear: See more and the Kawasaki Racing Suit range.
- Matching Gear: Pair it with Kawasaki Motorcycle Gloves.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Leather Collection makes it as a replica. The black and white design is inspired by the suit Tom Sykes wore for Kawasaki in WSBK in 2012. It is a working riding suit, with CE Level 2 armor, a back protector and TPU sliders. You can ride in it on track or keep it as a fan piece. To see more of his gear, visit the
page.
The base leather is cowhide, 1.2-1.3 mm thick. It is drum-dyed and milled. That means the hide is dyed in a turning drum and then softened. You can switch to Monaco or kangaroo leather when you order. Stretch panels at the back, knees and sleeves let the suit move with you. Compare it with other motorcycle race suits to see the same build.
Here is how it works. Select Custom Size in the Size options on the product page. Then complete checkout. You will get an order number. Use the measurement form to enter that number with your body measurements. Take your height, chest girth, waist, sleeve length, external leg length and crotch to ground with a soft tape.
Removable CE Level 2 armor sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. It meets EN 1621-1:2012, the standard for limb armor. A removable back protector (EN 1621-2 compatible) runs along the spine. Metal protectors with carbon sit on the outside of the shoulders and knees. TPU sliders cover the elbows and knees. The knee sliders can be replaced, and you can add an extra one at checkout.
Yes. The
are another Kawasaki design from the 2012 WSBK season. Both suits share the same build. Each has a cowhide shell, CE Level 2 armor, a back protector and stretch panels. The main change is the color and graphics. This one is black and white. Pick the one whose look you like more.
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