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Tom Sykes, the 2013 World Superbike champion known as "Mr Superpole" for his qualifying form, moved from Kawasaki to the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for 2019 and the new BMW S 1000 RR, as covered by MCNews. He raced with number 66 and finished eighth in the standings, according to the season record.
Key Takeaways
- Sykes joined BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for 2019 on the new S 1000 RR, riding number 66.
- He is known as "Mr Superpole" for his qualifying record.
- The suit is a replica inspired by his 2019 BMW leathers, hand-stitched and made to order.
- Check leather, armour, sliders and the EN 17092 label on any race suit.
The is a replica inspired by the suit Sykes wore that season, hand-stitched and made to order at Leather Collection, which has made leather gear since 2009.
What to Check on a Replica Race Suit
For a suit like this, the product page is the place to compare:
- Leather weight and panels: the product page states the leather and any stretch inserts used; these decide how the suit feels in a tuck.
- Armour and sliders: check which protectors are fitted or removable, and whether shoulder, elbow and knee sliders are included.
- Back hump and fit: a race hump and pre-curved cut suit a riding position; measure carefully, as the suit is made to order.
- Perforation and lining: ventilation and lining options matter on hot track days.
Protection Standards in Plain Terms
Protective motorcycle clothing in Europe falls under the personal protective equipment regulation, and the EN 17092 series sets garment requirements and classes, as described by test house SATRA. Garment classes run from AAA to A: elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors are mandatory in Classes AAA and AA, with hip protectors optional in Class A, while Class B gives the abrasion protection of Class A without impact protectors and Class C covers impact protection only. This article states no EN 17092 class for the replica, so the product page and the garment label are the references. The class of any replica depends on the individual product and its label, so check that information rather than assuming it from the livery.
The Sykes 2019 Replica
The suit follows the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team look of 2019 and carries Sykes' number 66. Other pieces tied to the rider are collected under the category.
Gear From His Kawasaki Years
Sykes spent years with Kawasaki before the BMW move, and fans of that period can look at the or the . Another option in track leathers is the .
Final Thoughts
The Tom Sykes BMW WSBK 2019 leather suit recreates the look of the season in which BMW entered its new S 1000 RR. Fit and the protection details on the label matter more than the graphics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bike did Tom Sykes ride in 2019?
Sykes rode the new BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in 2019, using race number 66. He had moved from Kawasaki, where he spent years before winning the 2013 championship, and he finished eighth in the 2019 standings.
What does the AAA class in EN 17092 mean?
EN 17092 is the European standard for protective motorcycle clothing. Class AAA is the highest of its garment classes, and Classes AAA and AA require elbow, shoulder, knee and hip impact protectors, as SATRA describes. A garment only carries a class if it was tested and labeled, so the label on the specific item is the reference.
Is this suit made for track use?
The replica is modeled on a race suit and intended for track-style riding. Its protection depends on the materials, armour and labeling of the individual garment, so the product page and the label are the references for what it offers.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
