Motorcycle Suits | Waterproof for Rain & Leather Racing Gear

We review lots of protective gear here at Spot Motorcycles: textile jackets and pants, leather jackets and pants, and every combination of the two. However, there is a simple fact: for the ultimate protection, a full suit is still the king. Also known as racing leathers, ...

When I begin a review of adventure touring apparel, I first turn to a forum called Adventure Rider Motorcycle Forum (ADV). What I am looking for are early reactions by my fellow rabid adventure tourers. When I searched for notes on the Klim Adventure Rally Jacket (and matching ...

I live in the beautiful Southwest, so rain suits are not typically on the forefront of my mind. For me they are a seldom used, unglamorous item relegated to some recess of my touring luggage.

That is all well and good, but when you need a good rain suit, you ...

The necessary evil of rain gear has come into its season. Sure, there are summer torrents, but a hearty rider can grit her teeth and tough it out 'til the next stop. In these cold days, the wet leads to a chill that extracts all the joy from a ride ...

Racing suits are cool. They remind me of superhero suits. You just need a cape. But aside of the cool factor and the fact that you look like a space man ripping down the highway, racing suits offer a level of safety and comfort that is hard to ...

About 3 years ago some of us rode from Portland, Oregon to Reno, Nevada, in June. Although it was late June, we hit the craziest weather you can think of. In every tiny little town we stopped, people said, "Sure is crazy weather fer this time of year". ...

Riding with a good waterproof coat, or even a 2-piece rain suit, won't stop a torrent of rainwater from running down your back, into your pants, or through any tiny gap in your gear. If you know the weather will be foul on your trip, suck it up and throw on ...

The last thing you'd think of in the dead heat of summer would be putting on another scrap of clothes. It seems against all logic that putting on Alpinestars' Tech Race suit could actually make you cooler, but that's precisely what it's designed to do. The Tech Race ...

Staying dry on a ride is high on my list of priorities. But then I don't really know anyone who actually enjoys becoming soaked to the bone. Even ducks don't like it. That's why they're… well, you know… waterproof.

Meanwhile, Nelson-Rigg has been supplying rain protection since 1972. Their ...

I always used to giggle at the guys on sport bikes wearing the mono-suit. Is it Ultra Man? If so, where are Godzilla, Mothra and Ghidorah? Now that I've identified myself as a consummate geek of a certain age, I'll also admit that as I've gotten older and ridden ...

The Stella Julie is one of the few leather racing suits made just for women. And it's from Alpinestars, so you know it'll perform (regardless of whether your name is Stella or Julie).

The suit is made of genuine 1.2-1.4mm full grain leather for top-notch abrasion resistance. Built in ...

This was the ultimate racing suit when first released and it has held up well. It's now been out for a while, so you can now find it at a discount. Which is good news for you.

If you're looking for an alternative, check out the REV'IT! Replica Leather Racing ...

If you're looking for a durable racing suit with good safety features and adequate heat management, it looks like the Alpinestars Stella Octane might work for you.

You won't find an endless list of name-brand inserts and high-tech features, but you will find an ergonomic design specifically ...

Comfort meets safety with this two-piece race suit by Teknic.

Comfort features include pre-curved arms and legs to prevent bunching, extra layers of material, adjustable waist belt, Seamless Full Motion arm/leg stretch system, soft touch Neoprene collar, and Airtex hypoallergenic antibacterial nylon lining.

There's also an impressive safety ...

This one's been four years waiting in the wings. Designed to be the be-all, end-all suit for bikers.

It uses the latest technologies and materials to provide protection, safety and comfort even in extreme weather.

This suit consists of a three-layer system. The outershell has a NanoSphere finish from Schoeller which is ...

Rev'It! makes some pretty cool stuff, but this is the best suit they've ever made.

It provides both safety and comfort to the wearer. Enhanced safety stitching is featured all over the suit. The shoulders are reinforced with TPU-Alloy honeycomb shoulder parts that still allow for freedom of movement.

Knees are also ...

The AGV Forza two-piece leather suit from AGV Sport is made up of premium and durable 1.4mm cowhide and is double and triple stitched to ensure long lasting performance.

The dual density armor in the shoulders, elbows, and knees is removable, and spandex is incorporated into the collar for improved fit ...

This racing suit provides you with full-body protection at top speeds.

The suit is constructed of a blend of high-quality cowhide leather (1.2-1.4 mm thickness) and Kevlar, providing excellent protection and abrasion resistance.

The suit boasts numerous safety features, including C.E. certified protection for the shoulders and elbows. These pads are adjustable and removable ...