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The 2019 MotoGP season was Joan Mir's first in the premier class. He joined Team Suzuki Ecstar after a single Moto2 season, made his debut on the GSX-RR with number 36 and went on to win the world title in 2020 (Crash.net, FIM).
Key Takeaways
- Joan Mir rode for Suzuki in 2019 as a rookie and became world champion in 2020, the first for Suzuki in the premier class in 20 years.
- The Leather Collection jacket is a replica inspired by his 2019 Suzuki Ecstar gear, made of cowhide with stretch panels.
- It lists removable armour, TPU elbow sliders and a removable spine protector described as compatible with EN 1621-2.
- Armour and abrasion performance are described by EN 1621 and EN 17092, so product details should be checked for the exact claim.
The is a replica inspired by that season. It is aimed at fans of the Suzuki factory team and at street riders who want a racing-style leather jacket.
Mir and the Suzuki GSX-RR in 2019
Mir's debut year was mixed. According to the FIM, he impressed on his debut in Qatar, struggled through several races, then scored his first points at Mugello. A crash at Brno and the resulting injury kept him out of two Grands Prix, and he finished the year with a top result of fifth at Phillip Island. That base led into a 2020 season in which he won his first MotoGP race at Valencia and clinched the title in just his second premier-class year. His teammate in 2019 was Alex Rins, whose gear is covered in the .
Construction and Materials
A racing jacket works as a technical garment as well as a team uniform. The replica is described with the following construction.
Leather and Stretch Panels
Cowhide: the product page lists 1.2 mm to 1.3 mm drum-dyed cowhide.
Stretch panels: stretch panels on the sleeves and calves are listed on the product page; no fabric brand is stated.
Safety stitching: safety-stitched seams, with dual stitching at high-stress seams, are listed.
Protective Features
European motorcycle protection is described by two standards. EN 17092 defines abrasion classes AAA, AA, A, B and C for garments, and EN 1621 covers impact protectors such as shoulder and elbow armour (SATRA). The details below come from the product description, and the class of any individual garment should be read from its own labeling.
Armour and Sliders
Removable armour: the product page lists removable armour at the shoulders and elbows described as CE Level 2 (EN 1621-1:2012). The order form also offers CE Level 2 (EN 1621-1:2012) as an add-on, so the armour level depends on the option chosen and the order form should be checked; no test certificate is named on the page.
External protectors: TPU elbow sliders and carbon-reinforced metal shoulder protectors are listed on the product page; no impact standard is stated for them.
Speed hump: the order form lists no hump, standard, ventilated and hydro options. A hump is not a substitute for a back protector.
Spine protector: the product page lists a removable spine/back protector compatible with EN 1621-2; no level is stated. Riders who prefer built-in spinal support can compare the .
Comfort and Fit
The product page lists stretch panels on the sleeves and calves and a 100% polyester mesh lining, and the order form lists perforation options (chest, front or full) for warm-weather riding. Street riders who like the Suzuki look can also browse the .
The Suzuki Ecstar Look
The jacket follows the Suzuki factory team look of 2019; the product page shows its colours and graphics, and Mir raced with number 36. More team styles are collected in the range and in the wider category.
Final Thoughts
The Joan Mir Suzuki MotoGP 2019 jacket recalls the rookie season that preceded a championship. It suits Suzuki fans and riders who want a racing-style leather jacket, as long as armour, fit and protection details are checked against the product page.
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team did Joan Mir ride for in 2019?
Mir rode for Team Suzuki Ecstar in 2019, his MotoGP debut season, using race number 36 on the Suzuki GSX-RR. His teammate was Alex Rins. Mir had come from a single Moto2 season and had won the Moto3 title in 2017. The 2019 Suzuki livery closely resembled the previous year design, according to Crash.net.
When did Joan Mir win the MotoGP world title?
Mir clinched the 2020 MotoGP world championship in his second premier-class season, finishing seventh at Valencia with one race remaining. The FIM describes him as the first Suzuki premier-class champion in 20 years. Earlier that season he had taken his first MotoGP win at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, before securing the title at the same circuit.
Does a replica jacket include a back protector?
The product page lists a removable spine/back protector described as compatible with EN 1621-2, and gives no level for it. EN 1621 is the standard family that covers impact protectors, and the details of any specific protector should be checked on its labeling.
What do EN 17092 classes mean?
EN 17092 sets requirements for motorcycle protective garments in classes AAA, AA, A, B and C. Class C covers impact protection only for the areas under the protectors, while B offers abrasion protection like A without impact protectors. The class applies to the tested garment only.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
