Prexport RS1 Suit
Amid the gleam and roar of the latest and greatest 600s, we got a chance to try out a number of leather riding suits. One suit, the Prexport RS1, stood out as being the best bang for buck suit out on the track. Combining features such as shoulder vents and a catchy color scheme, Prexport hopes to lure you into their suits with Italian made, 100% full grain leather.
One suit, the Prexport RS1, stood out as being the best bang for buck suit out on the track.
From the rider's view, wearing a quality set of leathers can help in two ways. First, you feel safer. Second, you really are safer should you decide to part ways with your machine at high speed. Let's face it, when you're wearing leathers, you generally feel as though you're traveling a few miles-per-hour faster than you really are. As for the safety issue, there's nothing like a thick layer of cow skin and CE-approved armor to help bolster your confidence. So, how did the suit fit?
Nevertheless, mobility on the bike was satisfactory and ventilation was excellent, no doubt aided by perforations and the shoulder vents. Although the armor was unobtrusive, the addition of a back protector would have been appreciated. We can whole-heartedly recommend this suit to the racer who demands quality but doesn't have the cash for a custom suit. However, we recommend the purchaser "tries before he/she buys" to confirm a proper fit.
The only problem we encountered with these gloves was color bleeding onto the palms of our hands when they got wet from rain or profuse sweating. The 597 Boots are also made with the same full grain leather and features the same ventilation system found on the RS1 suit, this time on the side
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