VR46 Racing Suit: Valentino Rossi Yamaha Replica Leathers

Valentino Rossi's VR46 branding and his years on the Yamaha M1 are the reference for the Valentino Rossi VR46 Yamaha Leather Suit from Leather Collection, a replica-style race suit based on his 2020 Yamaha MotoGP livery. This guide sets out what the listing specifies, how the armour levels read, and which riders the suit is aimed at.

A Race Suit Built Around Rossi's Yamaha Years

Rossi won four premier-class titles with Yamaha, in 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009, and returned to the brand in 2013 (Wikipedia: Valentino Rossi). The VR46 suit reflects that long association through its blue, fluorescent yellow or white colour options and the VR46 graphics, offered as a season-accurate 2020 replica rather than team equipment.

Materials and Construction

The listing describes the following construction details:

• 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed milled cowhide, with Monaco or kangaroo leather as upgrades
• Accordion stretch panels on the lower back and knees
• Cordura reinforcement at the sleeves, crotch and calf
• Pre-curved sleeves matched to a riding position
• Polyester mesh lining, with removable thermal lining available
• YKK semi-auto-lock zippers on the front, cuffs and calves

Armour and Sliders

The listing specifies removable CE Level 2 armour to EN 1621-1:2012 at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. A removable spine protector compatible with EN 1621-2 is optional, and carbon-reinforced metal protectors sit at the shoulders and knees. TPU sliders are fitted at the elbows and knees, with replaceable knee sliders included.

Under EN 1621-1, Level 2 means an average transmitted force below 20 kN in the test, against below 35 kN for Level 1 (Wikipedia: Motorcycle armour). Protection standards describe test results, so armour fit and correct sizing still matter.

Fit and Options

The suit comes as a one-piece or two-piece configuration, with four speed hump variants and several perforation patterns for ventilation. Standard men's sizes run EU 42-60 (US 32-50), women's sizes EU 38-52 (US 6-20), and a made-to-measure option is available.

Who Is This Racing Suit For?

• Track day riders who want a race-cut suit with armour at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips (spine protector optional)
• Yamaha and Rossi fans who want a replica-style design
• Sportbike riders who prefer a one-piece suit, or a two-piece suit that can be split
• Collectors building a set of VR46 era replicas

Riders building a full kit can pair the suit with the Rossi VR46 racing gloves , or compare it with the Rossi Movistar Yamaha 2018 suit . More Yamaha-themed leathers are listed in the Yamaha collection, and the MotoGP rider suits section covers other MotoGP names.

Care Notes

• Follow the care label or the maker's instructions; the right cleaner depends on the leather's finish and construction
• Check sliders and seams regularly if used on track

Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.