Precision Performance: Francesco Bagnaia MotoGP 2021 Leather Riding Jacket

Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia rode the 2021 MotoGP season for the Ducati Lenovo Team on the Desmosedici GP21 with race number 63. He won four races and finished second in the championship. The Francesco Bagnaia Leather Motorcycle Jacket Ducati MotoGP 2021 , available from Leather Collection, is a replica-style jacket inspired by that season, made to order and hand-stitched.

Bagnaia and the 2021 MotoGP Season

2021 was Bagnaia's first season in the Ducati factory team. He took his first premier-class wins that year at Aragon and Misano, added Algarve and Valencia, and ended the season second to Quartararo, who became the first French rider to win the premier-class title. The jacket is inspired by the red and black Ducati Lenovo Team look and carries the number 63. It is a replica design, not team-issued equipment. Riders who follow him can browse the full Francesco Bagnaia collection, and related replicas sit in the MotoGP replica jackets range.

Materials and Construction

• Leather: 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, listed for abrasion resistance.
• Stretch panels: Kevlar-look Cordura panels on the sleeves and calf, with accordion stretch panels on the lower back and elbows.
• Lining and hardware: polyester mesh lining and YKK semi-auto-lock coil zippers.
• Stitching: hand-stitched, with safety-stitched seams throughout.

Protection Listed for the Jacket

The product description lists removable CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders and elbows, described as meeting EN 1621-1:2012, plus a removable spine and back protector compatible with EN 1621-2. EN 1621-1 is the standard for elbow, knee, hip and shoulder protectors, as covered in this Wikipedia article on motorcycle armour. External TPU-reinforced metal protectors at the shoulders and TPU elbow sliders are also listed.

Fit and Comfort

Pre-curved sleeves follow the arm position of a rider holding the bars, and the accordion panels give the leather room to move. The waist and cuffs are adjustable, and the jacket has one internal mesh chest pocket. Options include a standard, ventilated or hydro speed hump and chest, front or full perforation. Matching gloves such as the Ducati Corse riding gloves or a street jacket like the Ducati Corse cowhide jacket sit alongside it in the range.

Final Thoughts

For riders who follow Ducati and Bagnaia, the 2021 jacket is a replica-style way to wear that season, with the materials and protection listed on the product page. The rider range includes more of his gear. Anyone relying on the listed armour should check its rating label on arrival.

Updated: October 2026

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.