alpinestars 2027 racing sport collectionAlpinestars' 2027 Racing Sport Collection just dropped and it's loaded with race suits, jackets, and gloves.This season's summer riding has come to an end, but Alpinestars' 2027 Racing Sport Collection just dropped and already has me looking forward to the weather clearing up here in Ireland. The collection consists of just about every style of jacket you can think of, along with some slick gloves, but the jewels in the crown are the new leather suits.The Missile V3 1PC and 2PC leather suits are at the center of the collection. Both units draw on advancements developed through Alpinestars' work in MotoGP and are suitable for racers, but I reckon the 1PC will be the go-to suit for track-day fanatics. The AAA-rated suits feature a premium bovine leather construction incorporating 1.3 mm Flex Plus race-grade leather, with an ergonomic race fit and pre-curved construction. A key development is the integration of DFS ST external protectors at the shoulders, elbows, and knees with a seamless construction that eliminates exposed external seams in these critical areas.alpinestars 2027 racing sport colletionThe suit has a streamlined profile and speed hump that's specifically optimized to interface with the S-R10 helmet. Both versions of the Missile are Tech-Air 10 and Tech-Air 5 Plasma rReady and incorporate dedicated connectors for the Tech-Air 7x Airbag System. The Missile V3 1PC and 2PC have an MSRP of $1,429.95.All Things AlpinestarsAlpinestars' Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Motorcycle Boots Are Lovely. At Least Once You Break Them InAlpinestars Sportswear Collection Pushes Motorsport Heritage Further Into Lifestyle FashionOf all the jackets, the one I'm most excited to see in person is the Caliber V2. The unit is made from full-grain bovine leather and features the CE Level 2 Nucleon Plasma elbow protection, Level 2 Nucleon Flex Pro shoulder protection, and low-profile DFS ST external shoulder armor. The jacket is AA-rated and Tech-Air 5 Plasma-ready. The Caliber V2 will set you back $679.95.alpinestars 2027 racing sport colletionIf you're an all-weather rider, and I personally hope you are—there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong gear—Alpinestars has some waterproof jackets worth checking out. The Zaca V2 Waterproof Jacket is a textile piece of kit that's made for all-weather sport riding. Inspired by street culture styling, the jacket features a 600D poly-fabric chassis and stretch softshell inserts, with DFS ST external shoulder armor and Nucleon Flex Plus protection. This model is AA-rated and Tech-Air ready. The Zaca V2 WP will set you back $379.95.The riding I'm doing in Ireland at this time of year is more wet-weather than all-weather, which piqued my interest in the Aeroshell Waterproof Jacket for daily wear. The jacket is a crossover sport softshell jacket combining motorcycle protection and wet-weather performance with the streamlined silhouette of a technical hoodie. So it's a hoodie by look but not by nature, because beneath the shell sits Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow protection. A seam-taped waterproof membrane and waterproof front zipper should keep the worst of the wet out, while the open-slot hood construction is designed to reduce hood billowing while riding. It's worth noting that you're sacrificing some protection for the comfort of a technical hoodie, as the Aeroshell WP is just A-rated, not AA, and isn't Tech-Air ready. The Aeroshell WP's MSRP sits at $299.95.alpinestars 2027 racing sport colletionAlso new for 2027 are the Faster V3 Plasma Drystar Gloves. These gloves feature a goat leather palm, 3L softshell backhand, all wrapped up in a stretch fabric, while the brand's Drystar technology delivers waterproof and breathable performance. Keeping your hands protected in the event of a spill is a low-profile PLASMA knuckle protector, while palm sliders enhance abrasion resistance, but none of this should detract from your feel, as the Faster V3 Plasma Drystar Gloves feature a dedicated grip zone. To wrap your hands in the Faster V3 Drystar gloves, you'll need to part with $124.95.The 2027 Racing Sport Collection is available through authorized Alpinestars dealers and on the company's website.
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