A custom motorcycle racing suit is the single most important piece of kit you’ll buy as a serious rider. It’s the difference between walking away from a crash and serious injury. But with pricing ranging from $499 to well over $3,000, and brands making every imaginable claim about protection and quality, knowing what to look for is critical before you spend your money.
This guide covers everything — materials, protection standards, fit, customization options, and how to identify the brands that actually deliver what they promise.
Why Custom Instead of Off-the-Shelf?
The motorcycle gear industry is dominated by off-the-shelf suits in standard sizes. You pick a size, try it on if you can, and hope the armor lands roughly in the right places. For casual road riding this is often acceptable. For track riding — it isn’t.
In a crash at track speeds, armor positioning is everything. A shoulder protector that’s sitting 3cm too far inward because the suit is cut for an average shoulder width — not yours — is a shoulder protector that’s not fully protecting your shoulder. Off-the-shelf sizing is an engineering compromise. Custom construction is engineering precision.
The second reason to choose custom is design. A custom suit is built to your color preferences, with your team colors, sponsor logos, name, and racing number. This isn’t a vanity option — it’s the standard expectation for anyone riding at club level or above.
Leather Types: Cowhide vs Kangaroo
Cowhide leather
Cowhide is the standard material for custom motorcycle racing suits at most price points. It’s durable, provides excellent abrasion resistance, is widely available, and builds into a consistent, reliable protective garment. Most custom suits in the $499–$1,000 range use cowhide leather.
Kangaroo leather
Kangaroo leather is lighter and stronger than cowhide at equivalent thickness. This means you can build the same level of abrasion resistance into a thinner, more flexible garment that weighs less. MotoGP-level suits use kangaroo leather because at the professional level, every gram and every millimeter of mobility matters.
Kangaroo leather suits typically sit at a price premium of 20–40% over comparable cowhide construction. At Teghrix, kangaroo leather is available on selected models and on request — contact us for pricing.
CE Protection: The Standard You Should Demand
CE certification is non-negotiable when buying any serious motorcycle racing suit. Don’t accept marketing language like ‘race-grade protection’ or ‘impact-resistant armor’ without the CE mark to back it up.
CE Level 2 is the performance standard you want in a track-focused suit. It requires armor to transmit no more than 20kN of average force in impact testing — significantly stricter than CE Level 1’s 35kN threshold. Check that the suit specifies CE Level 2 at shoulders, elbows, and knees, and that a CE Level 2 back protector pocket is included.
The Customization Process — What You Can Control
A genuine custom motorcycle racing suit gives you control over the following:
Colors and panels
Every Teghrix suit is available in any color combination. There are no restrictions on the number of colors or the panel layout. Submit a reference image of your bike, your team livery, or a completely original design — our team works with you to translate it into a suit layout.
Logo and sponsor artwork
Logo zones are available across the chest, shoulders, back panel, arms, and legs. Artwork should be submitted as vector files (AI or EPS format) for the cleanest embroidery results. Raster files are accepted for reference.
Name and number panels
Name embroidery and racing number panels are standard options on all Teghrix suits. Specify font style and placement when ordering.
Back hump
A race hump — the aerodynamic protrusion on the upper back — can be added to any one-piece suit. This is a purely aerodynamic addition, popular with track-focused riders who want the full MotoGP aesthetic and marginal aerodynamic benefit at speed.
How Pricing Works for Custom Suits
Custom motorcycle racing suit pricing is driven by three main factors: material (cowhide vs kangaroo), design complexity (number of color zones and logo placements), and construction options (hump, airbag compatibility, perforation for ventilation).
At Teghrix, pricing starts from $499 for our entry custom suits and scales to $800+ for the TRX brand series with more complex panel construction. The Limited Edition series is commission-priced and accommodates any specification — contact us for a quote.
Free worldwide shipping is included on all orders above $1,000. Production time is 3–4 weeks from order confirmation and design approval.
How to Spot a Low-Quality Custom Suit
The custom motorcycle suit market has grown significantly and not every supplier delivers what they promise. Watch for these warning signs:
- No CE certification documentation — claims protection without proof
- No measurement process — ‘custom’ suits built from standard patterns
- Production time under 2 weeks — genuine custom construction takes longer
- No revision or alteration policy — quality makers stand behind their fit
- Generic product photos — legitimate custom suits look different on every customer
What Teghrix Does Differently
Teghrix builds every suit from individual body measurements — not from a size chart with minor adjustments. The construction pattern is drafted from your 8 measurements, which means armor zones are positioned correctly for your body specifically.
Every suit includes CE Level 2 certified armor at shoulders, elbows, and knees. CE certification documentation is included with each order. Production time is 3–4 weeks — enough time to build correctly, not a rushed production line.
We ship worldwide. Free delivery on orders above $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a custom motorcycle racing suit last?
With proper care, a quality leather motorcycle racing suit lasts 5–10 years of regular use. Leather should be conditioned every few months to prevent cracking. The suit should be replaced or professionally repaired after any significant crash — leather that has taken impact may have micro-tears not visible to the naked eye.
Can I get a custom suit for a female rider?
Yes. All Teghrix suits are built from individual measurements regardless of gender. There are no ‘women’s patterns’ as standard — your suit is built from your specific measurements which naturally account for your body shape.
What’s included in the price?
Every Teghrix suit price includes: full custom leather construction to your measurements, CE Level 2 armor at shoulders/elbows/knees, back protector pocket, color customization, one logo placement, name and number panel, and worldwide shipping above $1,000.
Do you offer alterations after delivery?
Contact us within 14 days of receiving your suit if the fit needs adjusting. We review each case individually and work to resolve fit issues.
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