Inside the Marc Marquez 2020 Repsol Honda Suit

Marc Marquez inspired Repsol Honda 2020 MotoGP race suit
27. juli 2022 344 view(s) 4 min read
Inside the Marc Marquez 2020 Repsol Honda Suit

Marc Marquez, a six-time MotoGP champion, broke his right arm in the opening round of 2020 at Jerez and went on to miss the entire season after three operations (Motorsport.com report). The Marc Marquez Honda Repsol Kjørersuite MotoGP 2020 is a replica inspired by the Repsol Honda race suit of that year, and this guide covers the season behind it and what to judge in any leather racing suit.

Key Takeaways

  • Marquez crashed out of the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez with a broken right arm and did not race again that season.
  • EN 17092 is the European standard for motorcycle clothing, and Class AAA is the highest of its classes.
  • Armor is covered separately: EN 1621-1 for joints such as shoulders and elbows, EN 1621-2 for back protectors.
  • A replica suit is a styling reference; certification details belong on the product page.

The 2020 season in context

The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on 19 July 2020 opened the pandemic-delayed season, and Marquez suffered a high-speed highside crash that broke his right humerus. Repsol Honda continued with his brother Alex Marquez, who had stepped up from Moto2, and the factory colors were the familiar red, orange and white. Marquez returned three rounds into 2021, and the Marquez 2021 Repsol Honda suit is the replica inspired by that comeback year. Other Honda team designs sit in the Honda range, and riders who follow him across seasons can browse the Marc Marquez replica gear .

What EN 17092 says about racing suits

EN 17092 sets material, construction and ergonomic requirements for motorcycle clothing and sorts garments into five classes: AAA, AA, A, B and C. Class AAA is the highest of the classes. Garments sold in Europe fall under the EU Personal Protective Equipment regulation, and the label shows a motorcyclist pictogram, the class achieved and the standard number (MCG explanation of EN 17092 classes).

A replica suit is a styling reference to what a rider wore, not a claim that the suit carries a specific class. The product page is the place to check the marking and documentation.

Armor: what the standards describe

Armor is tested separately from the suit. EN 1621-1 covers limb joint protectors such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and EN 1621-2 covers back and lumbar protectors. Both define Level 1 and Level 2, and the transmitted-force limits for Level 1 limb protectors are a mean maximum of below 35 kN with no single value above 50 kN (Wikipedia: motorcycle armor). Level 2 requires a lower mean, below 20 kN. Lower transmitted force means more protection, so Level 2 is the stricter benchmark.

Fit decides whether armor works

Armor only helps when it sits over the joint it is meant to cover. A suit that is loose lets shoulder and elbow protectors drift, while one that is too tight limits movement on the bike. A one-piece suit such as the Aero motorbike racing leathers shows what a general-purpose racing cut looks like, with the fit measured from the rider's own dimensions rather than guessed from a letter size.

Leather Collection has made hand-stitched, made-to-order leather gear since 2009, and the product page is the place to check materials, armor and sizing details for each replica.

Updated: October 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Marc Marquez race in 2020?

He raced only the opening Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on 19 July 2020, where a crash broke his right arm. He then missed the rest of the season after three operations and returned three rounds into 2021. The replica suit is inspired by the livery of that 2020 season.

What is an EN 17092 Class AAA suit?

Class AAA is the highest of the five EN 17092 classes (AAA, AA, A, B and C). It sets the strictest abrasion and construction requirements in the standard. The class applies to a specific tested garment, so check the label of the actual suit.

Is suit armor the same as the suit certification?

No. Armor is tested to EN 1621-1 for joints or EN 1621-2 for the back, while the suit itself is classified under EN 17092. Both can be marked separately, so the label and documents for the armor and the garment should each be checked.

Is a replica suit the same as a team-issued suit?

No. A replica is inspired by the colors and design of a rider's suit and is not an official team item. Details such as the leather, armor and any certification should be read from the product page.

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.

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