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THE PRODUCT TEST

Two-piece

leathers

Two-piece leather suits offer all the protection of

a one-piece with added convenience

Words Jon Urry Pictures Jason Critchell

HEN IT COMES to abrasion where two-piece leathers come in.
and penetration- Offering virtually the same level of YOUR TESTER
resistance, nothing beats protection as a set of one-piece leathers
W leather. Ever since the yet far more comfortable to wear both
first motorcycles took to the roads, on and off the bike, a quality two-piece Jon Urry
bikers have relied upon animal hides to suit strikes an excellent balance Jon is on two wheels
keep them safe and sound. Even now, between safety and useability. And not whatever the weather
well over a century later, it is still the only that, as so many are available with all-year round. More a
choice for everyone from MotoGP riders knee-sliders already attached, they can two-piece man, he
to trackday fans and Sunday tourers. be used on trackdays if you so wish for only wears one-piece leathers for
However, where sportsbike fans like proper protection. trackdays.
to squeeze into a highly-protective We have dipped into the two-piece
one-piece suit, for many of us these just leathers market and dug up our favourite
aren’t a viable option. Tailored to allow six sets that all can take knee-sliders as p Full set of
you to be comfortable in a racing standard and can be zipped together. two-piece
leathers weighed
crouch, when you are off the bike and Priced from £529.98 to £1059.98, we
walking around, you have to adopt a put them head-to-head to see which
Quasimodo strut or key parts of the we would recommend you spend
anatomy end up squashed. This is your hard-earned money on.

How we tested them

❯ ❯ Fit All the suits were ordered ❯ ❯ Comfort Any features that safety levels, with

to fit a UK size 44 (EU 54) with directly affect rider comfort points awarded for a high CE concessions for road
the trousers for a 34-inch waist levels, such as the collar’s lining, rating on the suit, armour, if a use rather than track work.

so they should all fit the same cuff adjustment, armour, back protector is included and ❯ ❯ Ease of use An rating of how
and if any were uncomfortable, breathability, effectiveness of the any reinforcement in critical easy they are to get in and out of,
tight or ill-fitting, this was noted. vents, comfort when sitting on a impact areas. how the zips work, if the joining
We also assessed how the bike or walking around was noted ❯ ❯ Features A general zips are easy to access, all the

armour sat, if the stretch panels and assessed. assessment of any features such things that make day-to-day life
did their job and how effectively ❯ ❯ Confidence How confidence- as thermal liners, pockets, with the two-piece leather suit

the jacket’s adjustability worked. inspiring the suit is in terms of its waterproofing, etc that are far easier.

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