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The Tom Sykes WSBK 2019 is a black leather riding jacket inspired by the gear Tom Sykes wore in the 2019 World Superbike Championship. It is hand-stitched and made to order, with a race-derived cut that suits weekend rides and track days as well as everyday riding.
Key Takeaways
- Inspired by the gear Tom Sykes wore in 2019, his first season with BMW after the Kawasaki years.
- The product page lists a drum-dyed milled cowhide shell with pre-curved sleeves and stretch panels.
- Removable shoulder, elbow and spine protectors are listed to EN 1621 standards, which describe how a protector performs in testing.
- Speed hump, perforation, colour and made-to-measure sizing are chosen when ordering.
Tom Sykes and the 2019 WorldSBK Season
Tom Sykes was crowned World Superbike champion in 2013. For 2019 he joined the new BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, run with Shaun Muir Racing, alongside Markus Reiterberger on the BMW S 1000 RR. It was his first change of manufacturer since 2009, as WorldSBK reported. Before that he rode for Kawasaki from 2010 to 2018, according to his career summary.
The jacket takes its inspiration from that BMW season. Riders who follow Sykes can find more replica pieces in the range, including Kawasaki-era items such as the .
Leather and Construction
The product page describes the shell as 1.2 to 1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide with safety stitching at the seams. Cattle hides are the most widely used source of leather, and cowhide is a common choice for riding apparel because the material is thick and resists abrasion. Other construction details listed on the page:
- Pre-curved sleeves that follow the riding position.
- Cordura stretch panels at the sleeves for movement.
- YKK semi-auto-lock coil zippers at the front and cuffs.
- Polyester mesh lining with one inner chest pocket.
Protection: What the Standards Mean
The product page lists removable shoulder and elbow protectors listed as CE Level 2 under EN 1621-1:2012, a removable spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2, and external TPU elbow sliders. The page shows no test certificate and states no EN 17092 garment class for the jacket. EN 1621-1 covers limb joint protectors and defines two performance levels, where a lower transmitted force means a more protective rating; EN 1621-2 covers back protectors (SATRA overview).
A standard describes how an individual protector performs in laboratory testing. It does not predict the outcome of a crash, and fit matters because a protector only works where it sits over the joint or spine.
Options and Fit
Choices made when ordering include the speed hump (none, standard, ventilated or hydro), perforation (none, chest, front or full) and colour (black, blue or red). Standard sizes are offered, as is made-to-measure sizing. Perforation suits warm-weather riding, while an unperforated jacket gives more wind protection in cooler conditions.
Wearing It On and Off the Bike
A black leather jacket pairs with riding jeans and boots on the road, or with casual pants away from the bike. For a matching setup, follow the same racing theme, and further jackets, suits and accessories are listed under .
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this jacket linked to the 2019 season?
Tom Sykes raced for BMW Motorrad and Shaun Muir Racing in the 2019 World Superbike Championship, after years with Kawasaki. The jacket is inspired by the gear from that season, which is why the year appears in the product name. Fans of the rider will recognize the season reference, while riders simply looking for a race-cut black jacket can treat the year as a design cue.
Is this an official team jacket?
No. It is an inspired-by replica made by Leather Collection and is not affiliated with the rider, the team or the championship. The design references the 2019 season, while construction and sizing follow the specification on the product page.
What do CE Level 2 and EN 1621 mean?
EN 1621-1 is the European standard for limb joint impact protectors and EN 1621-2 covers back protectors. Both use Level 1 and Level 2, and a protector that transmits less force in testing earns the higher rating. The standard rates the protector, not the whole jacket.
Can the jacket be ordered in a custom size?
Yes. The product page offers standard sizes and made-to-measure sizing. Each piece is hand-stitched and made to order, so the speed hump, perforation and colour options are selected before production starts. Entering accurate measurements at checkout is the step that matters most for fit.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
