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In the 2020 World Superbike (WSBK) season Michael van der Mark rode the Yamaha YZF-R1 for the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK team, his fourth season with the squad, and finished fifth overall with 221 points. The from Leather Collection is a replica suit inspired by that season. This guide describes what race suits typically include; check the product page for what this suit has.
Key Takeaways
- The suit is a replica inspired by Michael van der Mark's 2020 Pata Yamaha WSBK livery, not an official or licensed product.
- Van der Mark rode the Yamaha YZF-R1 in 2020, wore race number 60 and finished fifth in the championship.
- Race suits typically combine thick leather, armor pockets, stretch panels and a speed hump for track riding.
- A made-to-measure suit is cut to the rider's measurements, which helps armor sit over the joints it is meant to cover.
Construction of a Race Suit
A racing suit is a rider's main protection against the asphalt. Race suits are traditionally cut from cowhide, which is valued for abrasion resistance, and the shape is tailored to the riding position rather than to a walking posture.
Protective Components
Armor pockets: Race suits typically provide pockets for removable protectors at the shoulders, elbows and knees. Armor should be checked against the EN 1621 standard shown on its label.
External sliders: Sliders on the shoulders and elbows are wear-resistant inserts and are a separate feature from impact protectors; check which a specific suit includes.
Reinforced stitching: Race suits typically use multiple lines of strong thread in critical seams.
Speed hump: The hump on the back provides space for a back protector, and makers also describe an aerodynamic purpose.
Fit for the Racing Tuck
Riding at the front of WSBK demands constant movement on the bike. Race suits typically use stretch panels and leather bellows in areas such as the underarms, lower back and knees, so the leather moves with the rider between the full tuck and hanging off the bike in a corner. The pattern of a race suit is cut for the racing position rather than for walking.
Interior Comfort
Race suits often use a mesh lining to help air move inside the suit, and some offer perforated panels for airflow; check the product page for what this suit includes. For a comparable cut, the and the show other race-suit styles.
The Pata Yamaha Look
The suit follows the 2020 Pata Yamaha Team styling, with Yamaha blue. As a replica inspired by the season, it is not the suit that Van der Mark used.
Why Choose a Made-to-Measure Suit
A race suit performs as intended when the armor sits over the joints it is meant to cover. Leather Collection makes suits to order, so the cut can follow the rider's measurements, which helps armor sit over the joints it is meant to cover.
Final Thoughts
The Michael van der Mark Yamaha WSBK 2020 suit pairs a recognizable Pata Yamaha design with a track-suit cut, for Yamaha fans and track-day riders alike.
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the suit Michael van der Mark wore?
No. It is a replica inspired by his 2020 Pata Yamaha WorldSBK livery. It is unconnected to the rider or the team, and the names describe the design it follows. Anyone comparing options should treat the product as a replica design rather than as equipment used by the rider.
What bike did Michael van der Mark ride in 2020?
In the 2020 World Superbike Championship he rode the Yamaha YZF-R1 for the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK team. He finished fifth overall with 221 points and used race number 60. Race results and bike details like these are part of what makes a season recognizable to fans, and they inform the styling of replicas.
What is the speed hump on a race suit for?
The speed hump on the upper back provides space for a back protector, and makers also describe an aerodynamic purpose. It is a common feature of track-oriented one-piece suits and is cut into the pattern.
Can the suit be made to measure?
Leather Collection makes suits to order, so the cut can follow the rider's measurements. A cut to the rider's measurements helps armor sit over the shoulders, elbows and knees. This is especially useful for riders whose proportions fall between standard sizes.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
