Alpinestars GP Plus R v4 Rideknit Jacket

Sport leather jacket with Rideknit inner arms

The GP Plus R v4 Rideknit is the mid-point of Alpinestars' sport leather range: 1.3mm race-grade leather with A-CS Plus composite stretch panels through the torso and Rideknit inner arms, lighter and lower profile than leather accordion panels. Protection is Nucleon Flex Plus armour at the shoulders under dual-density DFS sliders, with GP Lite armour at the elbows. Certified to EN17092-3 AA class, and Tech-Air 5 and Tech-Air 3 ready.

Sizing and fit

Euro sizing 50 to 58, five sizes, roughly M (50) to 3XL (58). It's a sport fit with pre-curved arms, stretch under the arms and around the neck, an adjustable waist, a longer back and a 3/4 waist zip for Alpinestars pants. Perforation on the chest and sides gives some airflow; for a lot more, the GP Plus R v4 Airflow is the fully vented version. Women's version: the Stella GP Plus v4 Jacket.

Goes with

Zip it to the Missile v3 Leather Pants. The mesh liner has pockets for a back protector and a split chest protector; start with a Nucleon Plasma back insert. For an airbag, the Tech-Air 3 v2 Leather System.

The GP Plus R v4 RIDEKNIT® Leather Jacket is optimised for superior freedom of movement and rider comfort and features extensive race-derived features and materials, including a dedicated ‘Sport’ fit with pre-curved arms for maximum riding performance and race-proven protection on the shoulders and elbows.

• Extensive technical stretch panels under the arms, on the inner arms and around the neck for an optimised fit.
• Dual density DFS shoulders for superior friction control.
• Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder armour for superior impact protection.
• Tech-Air® 5 and Tech-Air® 3 Ready.
• Localised perforation zones on the chest and sides for maximum airflow.
• Stretch under the arms and on the inner arms for an optimised sport fit.
• Stretch, soft feel and ergonomic collar for superior rider comfort.
• Hook and loop neck closure with the large built-in flap for a secure closure.
• Ergonomic hook and loop cuffs with a zippered sleeve on the forearm for ease of use.
• Two zippered external side pockets for practical and secure storage.
• Cut longer on the back for greater coverage in the riding position.
• 3/4 waist zip for a secure connection with Alpinestars pants.
• Hook and Loop adjustable waist for an optimised fit.
• Mesh liner for optimised rider comfort.
• Alpinestars composite stretch technology, A-CS® Plus, stretch panels on the torso for exceptional breathability, comfort and freedom of movement, as well as delivering a lighter weight and a lower profile than a traditional leather accordion panel (the A-CS® Plus panels are about 9% lighter than leather panels). Another key advantage of using A-CS® Plus is its superior stretch performance; A-CS® Plus has about 30% elongation and offers an increase in tear resistance of 300% compared to HRSF (Hyper Resistant Stretch Fibre) and an increase in cut resistance by 600% versus leather.
• 1.3mm ‘Race’ grade leather construction for the optimum blend of abrasion resistance and comfort.
• RIDEKNIT® engineered inner arms; RIDEKNIT® combines high abrasion and tear resistance with high flexibility, comfort and mechanical stretch while still delivering superior comfort and high levels of breathability.
• GP Lite elbow armour for impact protection in a key area.
• Mesh interior comfort liner with pockets to accommodate a back protector or a split chest protector.
• According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: Fully CE-certified riding garment to CE – Category II EN17092-3: 2020 standard – AA Class.