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02 Dec 2024 • 5m read • 13m video

Alpinestars & Bell: Track-Ready Motorcycle Outfits

Vanessa Ruck

Vanessa Ruck Author

I'm excited to share a complete sport bike riding outfit with fellow riders. Whether you're headed out for a fun day on curvy backroads or pushing your limits on the racetrack, having quality protective gear is a must.

In this article, we'll be looking at a package deal from Alpinestars and Bell, featuring a two-piece leather suit, gloves, boots, and a helmet. I'll guide you through the key features of each piece, from flexible armor and ventilation to impact-absorbing materials and an aerodynamic shape. By the end, you'll have all the details on building a fully integrated sport riding kit to keep you safe while feeling like a pro out on the tarmac. Let's get started!

Alpinestars GP Force Chaser Leather Suit

The highlight of this sport bike outfit is the Alpinestars GP Force Chaser leather suit. Constructed using high quality bovine leather, this two-piece suit separates into a jacket and pants. It features stretch panels made of elasticated leather along the abdomen, arms, inner legs and back. Strategically placed perforations in the leather provide flexibility and ventilation to keep you cool. For protection, the suit comes equipped with Alpinestars’ Nucleon Bio-Flex armor in the elbows, shoulders and knees. This CE-certified armor provides impact absorption while remaining flexible for comfort. The leather itself delivers abrasion resistance in a slide. A back protector can be added ( buy seperate ) as the jacket has a premade space for it. The jacket and pants connect via a full perimeter zipper to become a one-piece suit, preferred by most racetracks. With all these features providing comfort, flexibility and protection, the GP Force Chaser suit is ready for both street and track riding.

Alpinestars Gloves

The Alpinestars SP-8 v3 gloves provide premium protection for your hands while riding. Constructed from goat and synthetic leather, these gloves incorporate dense knuckle armor and extra padding on the fingers, palm and thumb areas to shield your hands. The pre-curved anatomical shape makes gripping the handlebars more comfortable, while the long wrist design ensures full overlap with your jacket cuffs for complete coverage. The gloves also feature a touchscreen compatible fingertip on the index finger, allowing you to easily use your motorcycle's GPS and smartphone without removing your hand protection. With abrasion resistance, armor shields and an ergonomic fit, the SP-8 gloves check the boxes for safety, comfort and convenience.

Bell Helmet

The Bell Race Star Flex DLX helmet provides high-performance technology tailored for racing. It starts with an exceptionally lightweight 3K carbon fiber shell, tipping the scales at just 1250 grams. Strategically placed ventilation across the helmet circulates air to keep you cool when speeds rise. The interior pads use magnetic attachments for easy removal—great for cleaning sweat after intense track days. It also allows emergency personnel to swiftly detach the cheek pads if needed after a crash.

The star feature is the Panovision shield lens made of Class 1 optics polycarbonate for unparalleled visual clarity and resistance to scratches. This helmet also comes pinlock-ready with anti-fog inserts for both the clear and smoke tinted shield. The smoke visor gives you stylish options for sunny conditions. And everything fits neatly into the included helmet storage bag when not in use. With its blend of featherweight construction, pro-level optics and ventilation, the Race Star Flex DLX is ready to chase lap records.

Alpinestars SMX Plus V2 Boots

The Alpinestars SMX Plus V2 boots offer robust protection for your feet when riding. They feature a waterproof yet breathable Gore-Tex liner to keep your feet dry while preventing overheating. Strategically placed toe and heel sliders provide abrasion resistance in key impact zones, protecting the boots from wear and tear so you can keep riding worry-free. Padding made of highly shock-absorbing materials lines the interior for superior impact absorption. The boots secure via a lace-up design with a zipper closure, elastic strip, and micro magnetic buckle to allow for an adjustable and snug fit around your ankles and calves. With CE-certification and components like the replaceable sliders and anti-torsion ankle support, these Alpinestars boots provide optimal safety and performance on and off the racetrack.

Conclusion

This full outfit from Alpinestars and Bell provides everything needed for protected yet high-performance sport riding. The leather suit with its armor offers abrasion resistance and impact protection with stretch panels for comfort. It can even connect to Alpinestars' Tech Air airbag vest for additional safety. The gloves, helmet, and boots complete the package with features like sliders, is pin-lock ready, and ventilation.

So whether you're pushing limits on closed circuits or aggressive street riding, this kit offers the quality and assurance to ride harder while minimizing risks. It's designed for the track yet versatile enough for spirited days in the canyons. If you desire more protection with less compromise on comfort, this coordinated setup deserves a close look.

Author info:

My name is Vanessa Ruck, and you may have seen me in one of the many YouTube video's produced for XLMOTO & 24MX. I am a TEDx & award-winning motivational speaker, motorcycle racer and adventurer, rally driver, content creator and presenter.

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