Alpinestars has launched a total of 45 new garments spread across three different collections – Adventure, Racing Sport and Contemporary – for 2025.
Highlight of the Adventure Collection, the new AMT-8 Drystar XF jacket and matching pants are designed to offer maximum freedom of movement (AMT stands for Alpinestars Motion Technology). It’s a two-layer design, with the waterproof Drystar XF (Xtra Flow) stretch liner able to be used as an inner windproof layer if worn under the jacket or pants, or as a waterproof layer when worn over them. When not in use, the liner can be easily packed up to go in a rear pocket. Stretch materials are used extensively, and there’s high levels of breathability and airflow thanks to plenty of vents. Protection is provided by a set of Nucleon Plasma Pro CE level 2 armour, with CE level 1 only used on the hips. Users wanting to go a step further can add in a suitable airbag, as the whole suit is Tech-Air ready. SRP is £519.99 for the jacket in black or khaki/brown, and £359.99 for the pants in black.
The Racing Sport Collection majors on the brand’s MotoGP experience, so it makes sense that the star garment is a new set of one-piece leathers. The GP-R7 is designed for both road and track and is made from 1.3mm thick cow leather, doubled-up in strategic areas, with kevlar used at the inside of the knee for better tank grip. The fit is said to be “racy”, so best start that workout regime if you want to slip into a set. Extensive use of perforated panels maximise airflow, and there is a rear hump to improve the aero. These also uses Alpinestars’ Plasma Pro level 2 armour, with the option to upgrade to a Tech-Air 5, 10 or 7x airbag system. They come in red, black or white colourways in sizes from 44 to 62 for an SRP of £1199.99.
The urban/casual style Contemporary Collection combines retro styling cues with streetwear inspiration, or so the PR says. The water-resistant Clayton and ladies’ equivalent Isla jackets neatly fit that genre-busting description, with the Clayton sporting quilted detail on the shoulders on an otherwise clean design, and the Isla adding subtle contrast panels to the chest and flanks. They are both made from matt-finish polyester with stretch panels on the chest, torso and arms for comfort, and have a removable thermal gilet to make them more usable in the British climate. They both come in light brown/gold or black for an SRP of £249.99.
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