{"product_id":"tom-sykes-kninja-motorbike-riding-suit","title":"Tom Sykes Kawasaki Ninja Motorbike Riding Leather Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tom Sykes Kawasaki Ninja Motorbike Riding Leather Suit is finished in the Kawasaki Ninja colours Tom Sykes raced in during his time with the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis suit reproduces that design in full-grain cowhide, cut to your own measurements, with CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders, elbows, knees and back. It suits track days, circuit riding, fast road use and collectors who want the livery made properly rather than printed onto a thin shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOuter Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-grain cowhide leather, 1.3–1.4 mm, for high abrasion resistance — kangaroo 0.8–0.9 mm available as an upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKawasaki Ninja team colours reproduced in leather patchwork, cut and stitched from coloured hide so the design cannot crack, peel or fade like print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-curved sleeves and legs with race-fit ergonomic panelling for a natural riding position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple safety stitching throughout with high-strength bonded nylon thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal YKK zippers at the front, sleeve cuffs and ankles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevlar stretch panels at the crotch, behind the calves and under the sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion leather stretch across the lower back and above the knees for a forward racing crouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced leather at the shoulders, elbows, forearms, hips, knees and lower legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal CE certified protectors over the shoulders, elbows and knees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable external knee sliders with hook-and-loop attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInner Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable CE Level 2 shoulder, elbow and knee armour certified to EN 1621-1:2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated back protector compartment with a removable CE Level 2 protector certified to EN 1621-2:2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable 100% polyester mesh lining for airflow and moisture management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo internal pockets for phone, wallet and small essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully safety stitched interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable internal lining available as an optional upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArmour Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN 1621-2:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN 1621-1:2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElbows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN 1621-1:2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEN 1621-1:2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArmour is KeepTech, independently tested and certified by Ricotest, European Notified Body No. 0498, Pastrengo, Italy, under EU Regulation 2016\/425 as Category II PPE, CE and UKCA marked. Level 2 transmits about 20 kN in the standard impact test against roughly 35 kN for Level 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRiders and Bikes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often ordered by riders on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, ZX-6R, ZX-4R, Ninja 650 and Z900. The cut suits a sportbike riding position and works equally on Honda CBR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Yamaha R1 and R7, Suzuki GSX-R and Ducati Panigale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Customization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather options:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-grain cowhide, kangaroo or Monaco hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStretch material:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard Kevlar or Schoeller-Keprotec® upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e race, regular or relaxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforation:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-perforated, fully perforated, partially perforated or selective panel ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e one piece or two piece suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside lining:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed or removable polyester mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kawasaki Ninja scheme or fully custom combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogos:\u003c\/strong\u003e leather patchwork or printed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e rider name, racing number, team identity or custom text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed hump:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional small, medium or large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e matching gloves, boots and leather accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard sizing and tailor-made measurements for men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut to a close, performance-focused racing fit. Review the full size chart before selecting a standard size, or send your body measurements for the tailor-made option at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new suit should feel firm standing upright and correct once you are sitting on the bike. Full-grain leather relaxes and moulds to you over the first few rides. Fit is a safety feature, not a preference: a loose suit lets armour migrate off the joint it protects during a crash. Riders wanting more room through the chest, waist or legs should choose a regular or relaxed fit rather than a race fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat armour does this suit use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCE Level 2 at every position — back to EN 1621-2:2014, and shoulders, elbows and knees to EN 1621-1:2012 — tested and certified by Ricotest, European Notified Body No. 0498, Pastrengo, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you match my Kawasaki’s exact colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Send a photograph or the paint reference and the leather is dyed to match as closely as hide allows. Kawasaki shades in particular are hard to reproduce in generic coloured leather, which is why custom matching is offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add my own name and race number?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Rider name, race number, team identity and custom text can all be applied in leather patchwork rather than print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be made as a two piece suit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same livery can be produced as a two piece with a full 360-degree connecting zip that runs the whole way around the waist. Specify it at the time of order, as it cannot be converted afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose cowhide or kangaroo leather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKangaroo at 0.8–0.9 mm gives comparable abrasion resistance to cowhide at 1.3–1.4 mm for noticeably less weight, which is why most professional racers use it. Full-grain cowhide is harder wearing over many seasons and costs less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this suit fit a woman rider?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The suit is cut to your own measurements, so it is made on female proportions rather than scaled down from a men’s block — which is the usual reason off-the-shelf suits fit women badly at chest, waist and hip simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tight should a leather race suit feel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm and slightly restrictive when you stand upright, and correct as soon as you sit on the bike. The suit is cut for the riding position, not for standing. Leather then relaxes and moulds to you over the first few rides — a suit that feels roomy when new will be too large once broken in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a suitable leather cleaner and conditioner when required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash, tumble dry or bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove internal armour and lining before deep cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry naturally, away from direct sunlight and artificial heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a wide hanger in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bleed Racing Gears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48882547753202,"sku":"BRG-ST-TSY-KNJ-RD-001","price":769.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/7029\/9122\/files\/Tom-Sykes-Kawasaki-Ninja-One-Piece-Motorbike-Racing-Leather-Suit-1.webp?v=1773890174","url":"https:\/\/bleedracinggears.com\/en-ca\/products\/tom-sykes-kninja-motorbike-riding-suit","provider":"Bleed Racing Gears","version":"1.0","type":"link"}