Suzuki Yoshimura Jacket Wes Cooley AMA 1981
This Suzuki Yoshimura jacket carries the blue, red and white colors of the AMA race leathers Wes Cooley wore in 1981. It is 1.2-1.3 mm drum-dyed, milled cowhide with removable CE Level 1 armor and a breathable mesh lining, hand-stitched to order in standard sizes or Custom Size.
- Drum-dyed, milled cowhide, 1.2-1.3 mm
- Removable CE Level 1 armor, back protector pocket
- Pre-curved sleeves with stretch Cordura panels
- Speed hump and perforation options
Suzuki Yoshimura Jacket, Wes Cooley AMA 1981
The 1981 colors
Wes Cooley rode for Yoshimura Suzuki in the 1981 AMA season, and this jacket brings that blue, red and white scheme to a current riding cut. It is our own design inspired by those leathers and is not made or endorsed by the team, rider or manufacturer.
How it is built
Pre-curved sleeves suit a sport riding position, and stretch Cordura panels on the sleeves give your arms room. Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers close the front and cuffs. Armor slides out when you wash the mesh lining, and one mesh pocket sits inside on the left of the chest.
Which Suzuki jacket suits you
This is the vintage pick. For a current Suzuki MotoGP look, compare the Suzuki GSX-R MotoGP jacket 2023; for another AMA era, see the Ben Spies AMA jacket 2006. The full range is in Suzuki motorcycle jackets.
Before you order
- Pick a speed hump (none, standard, ventilated or hydro) and a perforation level.
- Add CE Level 2 armor or a removable lining if you want them.
- Matching gloves can go in the same order.

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Product Specifications
- Product Type: Leather racing jacket
- Material: 1.2-1.3 mm cowhide
- Leather Finish: Top-grain, drum-dyed, milled
- Lining: Breathable mesh; removable and thermal removable linings as add-ons
- Construction: Hand-stitched; pre-curved sleeves; stretch Cordura sleeve panels; safety-stitched seams
- Closures: Semi auto-lock YKK coil zippers at the front and cuffs
- Pockets: 1 inner mesh chest pocket on the left
- Protection: Removable CE Level 1 armor (EN 1621-1) at the shoulders and elbows; CE Level 2 is a paid upgrade. A back pocket for an optional EN 1621-2 back protector.
- Ventilation: Perforation: none, chest, front or full
- Options: Speed hump (none, standard, ventilated, hydro); perforation; CE Level 2; linings; matching gloves; Order Instructions box
- Sizes: Men's EU 42-60 (US 32-50); women's EU 38-52 (US 6-20)
- Made to Measure: Yes: Custom Size, with measurements sent after the order
- Category: Suzuki motorcycle jackets
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