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Pol Espargaro rode for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing from 2017 to 2020 with race number 44 on the KTM RC16. In 2019 he finished 11th in the MotoGP standings, took KTM's first dry-weather front-row start at Misano and KTM's highest dry-weather finish up to then, sixth at Le Mans. The is a replica inspired by that season, made to order and hand-stitched by Leather Collection.
Key Takeaways
- Espargaro raced for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2019 on the RC16 and finished 11th in the championship.
- The product page lists 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, hand-stitched construction and pre-curved sleeves.
- Removable armour and a spine protector are listed; garment protection classes are defined separately in EN 17092.
- The orange and purple colourway follows the 2019 Red Bull KTM look; this is a replica inspired by the team, not team merchandise.
The 2019 Season Behind the Jacket
2019 was the third season Espargaro spent with the KTM factory team. Espargaro was joined in the factory team by . Zarco and KTM ended their association during 2019, so the replica is most closely tied to Espargaro's number 44 bike.
The jacket is a styling and fit reference to that season. It is a replica inspired by the rider and team, and it is not affiliated with KTM, Red Bull or the rider.
Materials and Construction
According to the product page, the jacket uses 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide with hand-stitched construction. Pre-curved sleeves follow the natural arm position on the handlebars, which reduces bunching in a riding tuck. Stretch Cordura panels at the sleeves add movement, and a breathable polyester mesh lining with an internal chest pocket is listed.
- Leather: milled cowhide, drum-dyed, 1.2-1.3 mm.
- Seams: hand-stitched.
- Fit: pre-curved sleeves.
- Hardware: YKK semi auto-lock zippers at the front and cuffs.
Protection Features
The listing names removable CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders and elbows (EN 1621-1:2012), a removable spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2, external carbon-reinforced metal shoulder protectors and TPU elbow sliders. Armour in a jacket only works if it sits over the joint, so fit matters as much as the protector itself.
Armour standards and garment standards are different things. EN 17092 sorts the garment itself into classes AAA, AA, A, B and C. As SATRA notes, elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors are mandatory in Class AAA and AA garments and hip protectors are optional in Class A; Class B gives abrasion protection equivalent to Class A without impact protectors, and Class C covers impact protection only. Check the class on a specific garment before assuming a level of protection. No jacket removes the risk of injury in a crash.
Colours and Replica Details
The colourway is listed as orange and purple, following the Red Bull KTM 2019 MotoGP look, with number 44 as the rider reference. Browse the full range of or the rider collection for for related replicas.
Jacket or Suit?
A jacket suits road riding and casual wear, while track days normally call for a one-piece or two-piece suit. For a later KTM look, follows the 2023 factory team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Pol Espargaro ride for in 2019?
In 2019 Pol Espargaro rode for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing on the KTM RC16 with number 44. He finished 11th in the championship, with no podiums that season, and scored KTM's first dry-weather front-row start at Misano and a sixth place at Le Mans.
Is this jacket official KTM merchandise?
No. It is a replica inspired by the Red Bull KTM 2019 look and Espargaro's season. It is not affiliated with KTM, Red Bull or the rider, and the name and colours are used only to describe the style the replica follows. It is made to order by Leather Collection.
What armour does the jacket list?
The product page lists removable CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders and elbows (EN 1621-1:2012) and a removable spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2. Armour is separate from the garment class under EN 17092.
Is it suitable for the track?
Track riding usually requires a suit that meets the rules of the organizer, so a jacket is better matched to road use. A one-piece or two-piece suit is the usual track choice, and the organizer or circuit should be asked about its own gear requirements.
Updated: October 2026
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
