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Yamaha began racing in 1955, and in 2015 the company marked 60 years of motorsport with a special anniversary livery in yellow, black and white. Valentino Rossi rode a yellow YZR-M1 in those colors at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 28 June 2015, as described in the Yamaha racing release.
Key Takeaways
- Yamaha marked 60 years of racing in 2015 with a yellow, black and white anniversary livery.
- The suit takes its theme from that anniversary and is hand-stitched and made to order in cowhide leather.
- The listing states removable armor certified to EN 1621-1:2012 and a spine protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible, pre-curved sleeves and removable knee sliders, with a speed hump as an option.
- It is a replica inspired by the anniversary design, not equipment supplied by Yamaha or its riders.
The edition, available at Leather Collection, takes its graphics from that anniversary theme. It suits track-day riders and Yamaha owners alike, including those on an R1.
Built Around a Race Fit
A race suit should stay out of the rider's way, whether hard on the brakes or hanging off for a knee-down corner. The listing describes a close race cut with pre-curved sleeves, shaped to follow the arm position in a tuck.
Materials and Construction
Leather: cowhide leather, hand-stitched and made to order.
Graphics: the 60th anniversary logo on the chest and back.
Fit: pre-curved sleeves and a race-style cut for riding in a tuck.
Protection Features
The listing states removable armor certified to EN 1621-1:2012 at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips and a spine protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible. It does not state the armor level or an EN 17092 class for the suit. EN 1621-1 covers limb joint protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors; the SATRA overview of EN 1621 summarizes both. No armor removes the risk of injury in a crash.
Protective Details
Armor: removable armor listed as EN 1621-1:2012 certified, plus a spine protector listed as EN 1621-2 compatible.
Sliders: removable knee sliders for riders who lean to the knee.
Speed hump (optional on the listing): an aerodynamic back hump; the listing gives no test evidence of any protective effect.
Comfort and Cut
Inside the range, the 60th Anniversary suit combines a pre-curved cut with an optional hump, which matters over a full track session. Riders who prefer a split suit can look at .
The Anniversary Look
The graphics take their theme from the anniversary design; the colorway on the product page differs from the yellow, black and white scheme shown at Goodwood. For a matching jacket there is the , and Rossi, who showed the livery at Goodwood, is also represented by the .
Final Thoughts
The Yamaha Motorcycle Racing Suit 60th Anniversary suits riders who want to mark six decades of Yamaha racing in a race-cut leather suit. Matching complete the outfit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Yamaha start racing?
Yamaha began racing in 1955. In 2015 the company marked 60 years of motorsport with a special yellow, black and white anniversary livery, shown by Valentino Rossi on a yellow YZR-M1 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 28 June 2015.
What do the armor standards cover?
EN 1621-1 covers limb-joint protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors; each defines two performance levels. Check the level and marking on the protector itself, because the listing does not state the level. No armor prevents every injury in a crash.
What is included on the anniversary suit?
The listing describes cowhide leather, the 60th anniversary logo on the chest and back, removable armor listed as EN 1621-1:2012 certified with a spine protector listed as EN 1621-2 compatible, pre-curved sleeves, removable knee sliders and an optional aerodynamic speed hump. The suit is hand-stitched and made to order.
Is this a Yamaha-issued suit?
No. It is a replica inspired by the 60th anniversary design, made to order by Leather Collection. It follows the anniversary theme, but it is an independent product and not equipment supplied by Yamaha or its riders.
Updated: October 2026
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
