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Chaz Davies finished second in the 2018 World Superbike Championship for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati, riding the Panigale R with the number 7. His 356 points left him behind champion Jonathan Rea, and he won races in Thailand, Aragon, Laguna Seca and Magny-Cours.
Key Takeaways
- Davies rode the Ducati Panigale R for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati in 2018 and finished second in the championship.
- The jacket is a replica inspired by his 2018 look, hand-stitched and made to order.
- Look at the armor level (EN 1621-1), the back protector pocket and the garment class (EN 17092) on the product page.
- Race-style jackets should be matched with suitable pants and gloves for track use.
The , made to order by Leather Collection, is a replica inspired by the red Ducati look of that season. It suits road and track riders who want a race-style jacket with Superbike heritage.
Davies and the 2018 Ducati
The Welsh rider had finished second in the championship in 2015, 2017 and 2018. That makes the year a natural reference for fans of the Superbike era.
What to Look For in a Race Jacket
- Leather shell: cowhide is the usual choice for race-style jackets.
- Stretch zones: panels at the underarms and sleeves help movement on the handlebars.
- Armor and sliders: removable shoulder and elbow protectors, plus sliders on exposed areas.
- Back protector pocket: an internal pocket allows a separate back protector to be fitted; EN 1621-2 is the standard that covers them.
What the Protection Standards Mean
Race-style leathers are usually judged against two European standards. EN 1621-1 covers limb joint impact protectors such as shoulder, elbow and knee armor: For Level 1, the mean transmitted force must be below 35 kN with no single value above 50 kN; for Level 2, the mean must be below 20 kN. EN 17092 covers the garment itself and sorts it into classes from AAA down to C, with AAA the highest abrasion class. Anyone comparing suits should check which standard and class a specific product page states, because a replica look says nothing about protection.
The 2018 Ducati Look
The jacket follows the 2018 Aruba.it Racing - Ducati design in Ducati red with the number 7. Riders who like a more everyday version can compare the , while the category lists other race-style options. For riders who care about spine protection, the is an alternative to compare.
Final Thoughts
The Chaz Davies 2018 jacket is a replica for fans of the Panigale R era. Choose it by fit and build, and read the protection details on the product page before track use.
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Chaz Davies finish in the 2018 World Superbike season?
Chaz Davies finished second in the 2018 World Superbike Championship with 356 points, behind Jonathan Rea of Kawasaki, who scored 545. Davies rode the Ducati Panigale R for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati and used the number 7 throughout the season.
Which races did Davies win in 2018?
The 2018 results list wins for Davies in Thailand, Aragon, Laguna Seca and Magny-Cours, each in a single race of those rounds. He took them for the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team on the Panigale R.
What is EN 1621-2?
EN 1621-2 is the European standard for motorcyclists' back protectors. A jacket with a back protector pocket only gives that protection if a protector tested to the standard is fitted. The standard has its own levels, so check the level stated for the protector rather than the jacket.
Is a replica jacket connected to the team?
No. A replica is inspired by the original design and is a separate made-to-order product. It is not connected to the rider or team, and its protection should be judged by the standards stated on the product page rather than by the livery.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
