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Valentino Rossi, known as "The Doctor", is a seven-time premier-class champion, and his 2019 season is remembered for a visual change at Yamaha. The factory team unveiled a striped black and Yamaha blue scheme with the Monster Energy claw, after Monster replaced Movistar as title sponsor (Motorsport.com).
Key Takeaways
- The 2019 Monster Energy Yamaha livery combined Monster black with Yamaha blue, replacing the Movistar look Rossi wore in 2018.
- This replica jacket is a racing-inspired design; the product page lists removable shoulder and elbow protectors, a removable back protector and a hump.
- Protector standards such as EN 1621-1 describe how a protector is tested, so check the markings on any armour you fit.
- Leather, stretch panels and pre-curved sleeves are the features that decide how the jacket feels on the bike.
The is a replica inspired by the jacket worn during that season. It is built as a riding jacket first, with protection and fit details that apply on the road as well as at track days. The earlier Movistar look is covered by the , and other 2019 designs are grouped under .
Materials and Construction
A race-style jacket is judged by the leather, the seams and the way the panels move. This design follows the same logic as the jackets seen in the paddock: a close fit, reinforced zones and flexible sections where the rider bends.
Leather and Stitching
- Cowhide leather: the product page lists 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide leather.
- Stretch panels: the product page lists stretch Cordura panels at the sleeves and calves.
- Stitching: the product page lists safety-stitched construction. Seam strength is only tested for garments certified to EN 17092.
Protection Features
The long career of in the sport is one reason replica gear of this kind is often judged on its safety details as well as its colours. The product page lists removable shoulder and elbow protectors, a removable back protector and external knee sliders.
What the Jacket Includes
- Removable armour: shoulder and elbow protectors. Limb-joint protectors are tested to EN 1621-1, which sets two performance levels based on the force transmitted through the armour (SATRA). The product page describes these protectors as CE-rated and lists CE Level 2 (EN 1621-1:2012) as a separate add-on, so the level fitted by default is not stated; confirm it before ordering.
- Sliders: the product page lists external knee sliders; check the listing for which sliders are fitted.
- Speed hump: the product page lists a hump, with no hump, standard, ventilated and hydro versions among the options.
- Back protector: the product page lists a removable CE-rated back protector. Back protectors are tested under a separate standard, EN 1621-2, so check the marking on the protector.
Fit and Comfort
Racing gear is traditionally stiff, so the cut matters. Pre-curved sleeves follow the arm position on the handlebars and reduce leather bunching at the elbows. The product page lists a mesh lining and stretch panels at the sleeves and calves, and offers perforation options (perforated chest, perforated front or full perforated).
The VR46 Look
The product page describes the jacket as a Yamaha Monster configuration in the 2019 Yamaha team livery; it does not name colours. To match the jacket, the follow the same Yamaha-era styling.
Final Thoughts
The Valentino Rossi Monster Energy Yamaha 2019 jacket is a replica inspired by a widely recognized MotoGP livery. Riders who want its look should treat the armour, the fit and the back protector as the practical part of the purchase. More Yamaha designs are collected under .
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was special about the 2019 Monster Energy Yamaha livery?
Yamaha moved to a striped black and blue scheme carrying the Monster Energy claw in 2019. Monster replaced Movistar as title sponsor, so the bikes and riders' leathers changed from the earlier predominantly blue look. Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales were the factory riders that year.
Is this jacket the same as the one Rossi raced in?
No. It is a replica inspired by the 2019 design, not an item made by the team or the rider. It follows the colours and graphics of the livery while being built as a riding jacket for road and track-day use.
What do EN 1621 protector levels mean?
EN 1621-1 covers limb-joint protectors such as shoulders and elbows and specifies two performance levels. For Level 1 the mean maximum transmitted force must be below 35 kN with no single value over 50 kN; Level 2 requires a lower mean, below 20 kN. Lower transmitted force means the protector passes less impact to the body. Back protectors are covered by EN 1621-2.
Does this jacket include a back protector?
The product page lists a removable back protector. Whichever back protector is fitted, look for a unit marked to EN 1621-2, since back protectors are tested under a different standard from shoulder and elbow armour.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
