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The 2020 World Superbike season was Alex Lowes's first with Kawasaki Racing Team, where he rode alongside Jonathan Rea. The are a replica inspired by that season, made to order and hand-stitched by Leather Collection, which has made leather riding gear since 2009.
Key Takeaways
- Alex Lowes joined Kawasaki Racing Team for 2020 and finished sixth in the WorldSBK standings.
- The listing describes 1.2 to 1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide with removable dual-density armour described as CE Level 2, EN 1621-1:2012; the order form lists CE Level 2 as an add-on.
- Replaceable TPU knee sliders, accordion panels and Cordura stretch zones are listed for fit and wear.
- The order form offers one-piece or two-piece cuts, speed hump styles, perforation and a Custom Size option, with some choices listed as add-ons.
Updated: October 2026
Alex Lowes at Kawasaki in 2020
Lowes moved to Kawasaki Racing Team for 2020 and ended the season sixth in the WorldSBK standings with 189 points, while teammate won the championship with 360 (Wikipedia). The replica follows the 2020 team colours listed on the product page: black, Kawasaki green, red and white.
Leather and Construction
The shell is drum-dyed milled cowhide, 1.2 to 1.3 mm thick, with Monaco or kangaroo leather offered as selectable upgrades on the order form. Panels are placed where a rider moves most:
- Accordion leather panels on the lower back and knees.
- Cordura stretch panels at the sleeves, crotch and calves.
- Lining: polyester mesh as standard, with a removable thermal lining listed as an add-on.
Protection Features
The listing describes removable dual-density armour described as CE Level 2 (EN 1621-1:2012), plus a removable spine protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible. The listing is inconsistent on coverage (shoulders, elbows and knees in places, hips in others), and the order form lists CE Level 2 as an add-on rather than a default, so the page does not make clear what the base suit includes. The page also refers to independent testing of the armour without naming a testing body or report. Confirm the joints covered, check the order form and request the test documentation before relying on it. Replaceable TPU knee sliders attach with Velcro, so worn sliders can be swapped after track sessions.
Armour protects only when it stays over the joint it covers. That is the reason a made-to-measure cut matters on a race suit: the pads can be positioned for the wearer rather than for a standard size. The order form lists Custom Size as an add-on, with measurements submitted after ordering.
Fit, Comfort and Options
- One-piece or two-piece: both configurations are listed, with the two-piece as an add-on.
- Speed hump: none, standard, ventilated or hydro, depending on the order form.
- Perforation: none, chest, front or full, with full perforation listed as an add-on.
Replica gear in the range is listed with pre-curved sleeves for the racing tuck. Riders who want current Lowes-inspired pieces can look at the or the . The wider covers the other Kawasaki designs.
Replica Notes
The suit is inspired by the rider and the 2020 season. It is not clothing issued by the team or the championship, and it is made to order rather than taken from stock sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Alex Lowes ride in 2020?
Lowes raced a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR for Kawasaki Racing Team in his first season with the team, alongside Jonathan Rea. He finished sixth in the 2020 WorldSBK standings with 189 points. The replica suit is inspired by that season and the team colours of the period.
Which colours does the replica use?
The product page lists the 2020 Kawasaki Racing Team colours as black, Kawasaki green, red and white. The suit is a replica inspired by the season, so colour placement follows the design shown in the listing rather than any team-issued pattern.
Is the armour removable?
Yes. The product page describes removable dual-density armour listed as EN 1621-1:2012 CE Level 2, plus a removable spine protector described as EN 1621-2 compatible. The order form lists CE Level 2 armour as an add-on, so the page does not make clear what the base suit includes, and the joints covered should be confirmed.
Can the suit be ordered as a two-piece?
Yes. The listing offers one-piece and two-piece configurations, with the two-piece as an add-on, along with speed hump styles, perforation patterns and leather upgrades. Every suit is made to order, and a Custom Size option is listed, with measurements submitted after ordering.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
