Best Two-piece Motorcycle Leathers

If you’re looking for an airbag suit, the Missile one-piecer represents the lowest cost of entry into Alpinestars’ Tech-Air compatible airbag system. Fortunately for those who require a two-piece, the Missile also comes as a jacket/pant combo, and the jacket is still Tech-Air compatible (the air vest is sold separately). Premium 1.3mm leather makes up the main chassis, with large accordion stretch panels at knees and shoulders. Stretch fabric on the sleeves and inner thighs helps provide the feeling of a custom fit and increases freedom of movement. The speed hump is sculpted for ideal airflow at track speeds. CE certified protection at the elbows, shoulders, and knees absorb impact energy.

The pants, like the jacket, are pre-curved and come with a calf-expansion gusset to better accommodate different body types. There’s a full mesh inner liner and a waterproof inner pocket to keep important documents safe. Natch, the jacket can be worn as a standalone item. Sorry ladies, the Missile is only available as a one-piece in womens’ sizes.

The women’s version of the excellent tutu leather Avro D2 utilizes S1 bielastic fabric at the back of the knees, crotch, arms and back for a unparalleled flexibility. Inside, the Nanofeel liner is treated with Silver Ion antimicrobial technology to enhance comfort and ensure that the interior of your suit stays like new no matter how hard you ride (as in, perspire). On the hips, you’ll find Pro-Shape soft protectors certified to the EN 1621.1 standard, while composite protectors and co-injected shoulder armor are topped with  aluminum inserts. The suit itself is certified to the CE – Cat. II – 89/686/EEC directive. There’s one inner pocket, and of course a (nearly) full circumference zipper.

The least expensive option on this list, the Joe Rocket Speedmaster 5.0 two-piece suit is derived from the one-piece version – a very popular suit in its own right. Constructed from 1.2mm-1.4mm cowhide, it features titanium reinforcements on the shoulders and CE armor in the usual spots: shoulders, knees, and elbows. There’s a removable spine pad which can be replaced with an optional CE spine protector (sold separately). Complete with speed hump and ventilation system, the pre-curved legs and sleeves help the suit feel comfortable on the bike. Heavy duty YKK zippers keep everything in place and secure.

The Spidi Sport Warrior Touring Suit is designed for use both on the track and on the road. Certified to the CE prEN 17092-4:2017 Class AAA standard, the Warrior’s defensive weaponry includes shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee Warrior Lite Armor certified to CE Level 1 En 1621-1:2012. For those who want even more, there are internal pockets for both a back and chest protector. Constructed from 1.1 to 1.3mm thick bovine leather, flex panels at the knees, elbows, and ribs  keep you comfortable and prevent bunching and pinching. A pair of removable and replaceable knee sliders are included, and the suit’s speed hump provides optimal aerodynamics along with a pocket for a Hydroback bag and straw (sold separately). That’s a feature you’ll love on a hot day, and one none of the other suits on this list offer.

Custom-made leather suits are typically of the one-piece variety because usually only racers go the custom route. But if you’re after a two-piece that’s made to measure, Vanson will be happy to help. There are a few different options in the Vanson catalog for both men and women, but we’ll use the V932 Mark3 as an example, as it’s Vanson’s top-of-the-line custom single-zip two-piece suit for road racing. This custom made suit is constructed of a single layer of 1.4mm competition weight cowhide, Powerstretch, and PROperf leather. Little touches include shoulders and sleeves being rotated forward for easier reach to the controls, brass zippers, and raw edge leather at the wrists and ankles to reduce the amount of bulk in your boots and gloves. Vanson’s patented F.A.S. Armor (Floating Armor System), is located in the shoulders, elbow/forearms, knees and back pad. The Armor is constructed of closed cell foam padding with molded plastic inserts sewn onto the foam. The edges of the plastic are covered with leather for safety. The hips bear CE-approved armor, and Vanson’s patented floating system allows it all to move with the rider for maximum protection.

Do we really need to be racing everywhere we go? No. Aerostich is famous for its textile Roadcrafter suits, but the Transit is as stylish and technical as it gets. Combining specially treated high quality leather with an integrated waterproof laminate results in a material called CORIUM+, which Aerostich claims provides exceptional levels of protection and comfort in all types of weather. This unique, supple, and luxurious leather doesn’t soak up moisture so it never gets heavy, and dries immediately after riding through severe rain. Meanwhile,  millions of micro-vents across the surface of the leather insure that  the moisture on your skin will evaporate right through, even with the jacket fully zipped closed. Aerostich says only the finest cows are chosen to be made into Corium+, quite an honor.

Design updates for the latest ‘3’ version include waterproof underarm vent zippers, a slightly larger pocket on the right forearm (perfect for toll-road money, house keys, etc.), a fold-away reflective cover over the dual-slider zipped back vent, and a near-full circumference (270°) pant-to-jacket zipper.