Those interested in picking up a new motorcycle jacket from MotoCentral might want a little backstory for the products that we provide. We put together this guide to everything you need to know about Alpinestars motorcycle jackets. Thinking of making an investment in some high quality biker gear? Alpinestars equipment might have exactly the jacket you have been searching for.
Alpinestars: Who Are They?
Alpinestars were created in the early sixties by Sante Mazzarolo. Originally created in a small town in northern Italy; this brand has gone on to be one of the biggest names in moto-sports worldwide. What started as a good idea for protective footwear grew into a revolutionary company that changed the way we wear motorcycle gear forever. For a small business from a smaller Italian town they have done pretty well indeed.
Alpinestars were brought to the forefront of the worldwide racing stage when Roger de Coster was spotted as their sponsor in the early 70's. Kenny Roberts went on to be another successful driver to sport their gear a little later, in '78. This kicked off a history of accolades in everything from MotoGP to Formula 1 racing. Alpinestars are now a well-known name across the board... so it is no wonder you may want to buy one of their leather jackets!
What Makes Alpinestars Leather Motorcycle Jackets So Special?
Asides from carrying the sleek craftsmanship associated with Alpinestars, each of their textiles is designed with two main focuses in mind. The first of these is protection and performance, the second of these is style. Many of their leather motorcycle jackets are padded in panels, adding extra toughness where the fabric needs it most.
The majority of Alpinestars leather motorbike jackets are interchangeable with their range of trousers. This means that most of their sets can be bought in different parts, but will ultimately still match and make you the coolest rider on the road. skin.
Alpinestars leather motorcycle jackets sport a range of special features between them. They are typically streamlined to your body shape to be as aerodynamically sound as possible. They also typically have:
- Highly durable 1.1 - 1.3 mm leather, usually with flexible Aramid stretch panels for added support. In the case of the Atem V3, for example, these panels are also filled with a high resilience foam for added safety.
- Strategically positioned stretch panels around the back and elbows to add comfort and safety, as in the Alpinestars Caliber Leather Jacket.
- Low profile collars, sometimes with foamed lining and occasionally with perforated leather padded edging for support, as in the Warhorse Leather Jacket.
- Snap waist adjustments for a more tailored fit, sometimes also with snap chest adjustments to accommodate a ladies figure, such as they use in the Stella DynoV2.
Alpinestars have such a vast range of motorcycle jackets that there is a style and fit available for everyone. Although they all sport different features they all share one common theme: they are high quality leather motorcycle jackets that will protect you on the road. If they make you look good at the same time? Well, that's just a bonus.
Alpinestars Gore Tex and Textile Jackets
Leather isn't the only thing that Alpinestars do very well. Their gore tex and other textile blends have been tested for performance and function. You do not become a company of such stature as Alpinestars without having a long history of safety and performance features. Some of these are as follows:
- Rip-stop nylon and polyester construction in their textile jackets. This increases abrasion resistance and, as you can see in the Venture R, it looks pretty cool, too.
- Some have removable interior lining, like the Stella T-GP Plus textile jacket.
- Waterproof and breathable gore tex inner lining like the Alpinestars Ares jacket.
- Zippered chest pockets, front pockets, or forearm pockets in gore tex models.
- Aramidic fibre reinforcement to the elbows, as in the Managua Gore-Tex.
Any and all of the textiles used in Alpinestars motorcycle jackets are of premium quality. Most are adjustable for a sleeker fit, most have padded collars, stretch panels and other areas of reinforcement for better abrasion resistance. In short: when you buy an Alpinestars motorcycle jacket, there is a high chance that you will wear out before it does!
We Supply All Types of Alpinestars Motorcycle Jacket
If you are interested in browsing our full range of Alpinestars leather, gore-tex and textile jackets then please browse the MotoCentral online retail store.