Kawasaki Black and White Leather Motorcycle Racing Jacket

The Kawasaki Black and White Leather Motorcycle Racing Jacket is a race-cut leather riding jacket in black with white and grey panels, with Kawasaki lettering across the chest, down both sleeves and across the rear waist, and a K emblem on the zip tab. It is built for sport and track riding on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, ZX-6R, ZX-10R or Ninja 400, with armour at the shoulders, elbows and back.

Full-grain cowhide with CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders and elbows, a back protector pocket, ribbed flex panels, pre-curved sleeves and stretch panels for movement on the bars. Made to order in standard sizes or to your own measurements.

Quick Specifications

Construction

• Full-grain cowhide leather, 1.3–1.4 mm — the dense outer layer of the hide that abrades slowly rather than tearing. Split, bonded and PU-coated leather is never used
• CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders and elbows, with a back protector pocket fitted with a CE Level 2 protector
• Ribbed leather flex panels across the upper back, shoulders and elbows
• Pre-curved sleeves cut for a riding position rather than a standing one
• Triple safety stitching on main seams with high-strength bonded nylon thread
• Stretch panels at the shoulders and underarms for movement on the bars
• Zipped cuffs and adjustable hook-and-loop waist belts to hold the jacket in place on the bike
• Full interior lining with internal pockets, plus a zipped pocket at the rear hem
• YKK zippers throughout
• White and grey colour blocks and lettering produced as leather patchwork and applied lettering, not a printed shell
• Can be zipped to matching leather trousers where a two piece is specified

About the Black and White Design

A clean monochrome take on Kawasaki racing styling. Black leather forms the body, with white chest and sleeve panels, a grey accent stripe under the chest lettering, and white and grey panels running down the back either side of the back protector pocket. Kawasaki lettering is placed across the chest, down each sleeve and across the rear waist.

Armour Specification

Armour 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. The armour is independently CE certified; the leather shell is not certified as a garment.

Riders and Bikes

Ordered by riders on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR, ZX-6R, ZX-10R and Ninja 400, and by anyone who wants an understated black Kawasaki race jacket. Any jacket can be produced in a colourway matched to your bike or the rest of your gear. See more Kawasaki leather jackets and Ninja racing suits.

Size and Fit

Available in standard sizes XS through 3XL, or made to your own measurements at no change to production. An armoured jacket must fit closely so the protectors stay over the shoulder and elbow, since a loose jacket lets armour migrate off the joint during a crash. See the size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What armour does this jacket use?
CE Level 2 at the shoulders and elbows to EN 1621-1:2012, with a back protector pocket fitted with a CE Level 2 protector to EN 1621-2:2014, certified by Ricotest, Notified Body No. 0498, Italy.

What leather is used?
Full-grain cowhide, the dense outer layer of the hide. Split, bonded and PU-coated leather tear rather than abrade and are never used here.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Every jacket is made to order and shipped worldwide.

Can I zip this jacket to matching trousers?
Yes. It can be produced with a connecting zip to match leather trousers, making a two piece suit. Specify it at the time of order.

Can I change the colours or add my name and number?
Yes. Colours, rider name, race number and custom text can be applied in leather patchwork.

Is this jacket suitable for track use?
It is built to race specification, but most circuits require a one piece suit or a two piece with a full 360-degree connecting zip. For track days see one piece race suits.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth
• Use a leather conditioner when the hide feels dry
• Do not machine wash, tumble dry or bleach
• Dry naturally, away from direct sunlight and artificial heat
• Store on a wide hanger so the shoulders keep their shape