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Valentino Rossi 1997 MotoGP Racing Suit Aprilia
Special Price
$639.20
Regular Price
$799.00
This Valentino Rossi 1997 replica race suit is inspired by his year with Aprilia. It is black, hand-stitched in cowhide and made to order.
- 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide leather.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- Pre-curved sleeves and stretch panels for a riding fit.
Valentino Rossi 1997 MotoGP Suit Safety Features
- The shell is 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide. It resists scuffs and tears.
- Removable CE Level 2 armor sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. It meets EN 1621-1:2012.
- A removable back protector is EN 1621-2 compatible.
- Extra leather layers cover the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips.
- Foam pads sit at the elbows and knees.
- Replaceable TPU knee sliders take the wear when your knee touches the track.
- Double and triple stitching holds the seams that take the most load.
Suit Specifications & Construction Details
Outer Layer
- The suit is black, inspired by the Valentino Rossi 1997 Aprilia season.
- Accordion leather stretch panels sit at the lower back and knees.
- Cordura stretch panels in the sleeves, crotch and calves help you move.
- Pre-curved sleeves fit the bent-arm riding position.
- 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 cuffs and collar feel gentle on the skin.
Inner Layer
- A breathable mesh lining helps keep you cool.
- One inner mesh pocket sits on the left side of the chest.
- Silver snap buttons join the pants on the two-piece suit.
Options & Sizing
- Product: 1 Piece Suit, 2 Piece Suit, Jacket or Pant.
- Leather: Choose cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather at order.
- Speed Hump: No Hump, Standard Hump, Ventilated Hump or Hydro Hump.
- Perforation: No Perforation, Perforated Chest, Perforated Front or Full Perforated.
- Add-ons: Removable Lining, Thermal Removable Lining or an Extra Knee Slider. You can also add matching gloves and boots.
- Custom Size: Pick Custom Size and place your order. Then send your sizes with the measurement form.
- Leather Collection has made leather gear since 2009. Each suit is hand-stitched and made to order.
- For more Aprilia looks, see the .
- For a later Rossi season, see the .
Valentino Rossi Black Racing Suit GP 1997 
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Product Specifications
- Product Type: Race Suit (1-piece or 2-piece)
- Category: MotoGP Replica Race Suits
- Intended Use: Track days, sport riding, replica collecting
- Material: 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide leather; cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather at order
- Lining: Breathable mesh lining; removable or thermal removable lining as add-ons
- Construction: Hand-stitched, made to order; double and triple safety seams; accordion stretch panels at the lower back and knees; Cordura stretch panels; pre-curved sleeves
- Closure / Fit System: YKK semi auto-lock coil zippers at the front, cuffs and calves; Velcro straps; silver snap buttons on two-piece suit pants
- Pockets: 1 left-side inner mesh chest pocket
- 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
- Style / Design Features: Black; inspired by Valentino Rossi and Aprilia in 1997
- Options: Speed hump (No, Standard, Ventilated or Hydro); perforation (none, chest, front or full); matching gloves and boots
- Sizes: Men EU 42-60 (US 32-50); Women EU 38-50 (US 6-18); Custom Size
- Made-to-Measure: Yes, with the Custom Size option and the measurement form
- Brand: Leather Collection
- Explore Related Gear: Browse Aprilia Motorcycle Jacket and motorcycle race suits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The shell is drum-dyed, milled cowhide that is 1.2 to 1.3 mm thick. Drum dyeing colors the hide all the way through. Milling makes it softer, so it bends with you. If you want a change, you can pick Monaco or kangaroo leather when you order. Kangaroo is lighter for its strength. The suit is black and has a breathable mesh lining. Each one is hand-stitched and made to order.
Removable CE Level 2 armor sits at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. It meets EN 1621-1:2012, the test for arm and leg armor. A removable back protector is EN 1621-2 compatible. On the outside, replaceable TPU knee sliders take the wear in a corner. Extra leather layers cover the main impact areas. You can take the inner armor out when you clean the suit.
Select Custom Size in the Size options and go through checkout. Your order number shows up when you finish. Open the measurement form, enter the number, and give your measurements, such as height, sleeve length, external leg length and crotch to ground. Measure twice so the numbers match. The made-to-measure guide has more detail.
Yes. The Product menu offers a 1 Piece Suit, a 2 Piece Suit, a Jacket or a Pant. The two-piece suit joins at the waist with silver snap buttons. You can also add a speed hump, perforation, a removable lining or an extra knee slider. Matching gloves and boots are offered too. For other Rossi looks, browse the
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Yes. If you like the Aprilia name but want a modern look, see the
. It uses the same kind of made-to-order build. Both suits have CE Level 2 armor and a removable back protector. The 1997 suit stays black and plain. It suits riders who like an older race style. Compare the photos and the options before you pick one.
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