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The is a replica of the leathers Nicky Hayden wore for the Red Bull Honda team in the 2017 World Superbike season. Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP champion, rode number 69 and died in May 2017 after being struck by a driver while cycling in Italy, according to Wikipedia. This guide covers the livery, the construction, the protection and the sizing options.
Key Takeaways
- The suit is a replica of the 2017 Red Bull Honda WSBK livery, in a blue and fluorescent red colorway.
- The listing describes 1.2 to 1.3 mm cowhide with accordion stretch panels and pre-curved sleeves.
- Removable armor is listed at shoulders, elbows, knees and hips under EN 1621-1:2012, with a spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2.
- It is offered as a one-piece or two-piece suit, a jacket only or pants only, with made-to-measure sizing.
The Rider and the Livery
Nicky Hayden moved from MotoGP to the Superbike World Championship with the Honda team in 2016 and finished fifth in his first season there. For 2017 he stayed with the Red Bull Honda squad and kept his number 69. The suit follows that season's blue and fluorescent red design. It is a replica made by Leather Collection and is not affiliated with the rider, his family or the team.
Leather and Construction
The product listing describes 1.2 to 1.3 mm cowhide with a drum-dyed milled finish, accordion stretch panels and pre-curved sleeves that follow the riding position. Dual and triple safety stitching is listed at the main impact zones. The inner pocket is a single mesh chest pocket on the left side, and the lining is polyester mesh, with a thermal removable lining offered as an upgrade. Leather upgrades such as kangaroo are listed as options.
Protection and What the Standards Mean
The listing states removable CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips under EN 1621-1:2012 (the maker's statement, so check the marking on the protectors supplied), plus a removable dual-density spine protector described as compatible with EN 1621-2. In plain terms, SATRA explains that EN 1621-1 covers limb joint protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors, and in both the lower the force a protector transmits, the more protective it is considered to be. The listing also names external carbon-reinforced metal protectors and TPU sliders at the elbows and knees. No suit removes the risk of injury in a crash.
Configurations and Sizing
The suit is offered as a one-piece suit, a two-piece suit, a jacket only or pants only, with made-to-measure sizing. A separate jacket or pair of pants lets a rider replace one piece without the other. Replica gear for the rider is grouped in the collection. Fans of other Honda gear can browse , and the is a replica of a rival rider's suit from the same season. Matching gloves and boots are listed as available, for example the .
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nicky Hayden?
Nicky Hayden was an American rider who won the 2006 MotoGP championship and later raced in the World Superbike Championship for Honda in 2016 and 2017. He rode number 69, which is retired in his honor in the MotoGP class. He died on May 22, 2017, in Cesena, Italy, after being hit by a driver while cycling.
Is the suit the same as the one Hayden raced in?
No. It is a replica based on the 2017 Red Bull Honda WSBK livery, made by Leather Collection without affiliation to the rider, his family or the team. The listing describes the colorway as blue and fluorescent red, matching the documented livery, and the construction is the maker's own.
What protection does the listing state?
The listing states removable CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips under EN 1621-1:2012 (the maker's statement; check the marking on the protectors supplied), and a removable dual-density spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2. These are the standards the armor is described against, and they do not mean the suit prevents injury in a crash.
Can the suit be bought as separate pieces?
Yes. The listing offers a one-piece suit, a two-piece suit, a jacket only or pants only, with made-to-measure sizing. Leather upgrades, a thermal removable lining and matching gloves and boots are listed as options, so riders can build the set around how they ride.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
