Alpinestars Unveils the 2027 Racing Sport Collection: Race-developed Protection From The Track to Performance Riding On The Road
Alpinestars advances the 2027 Racing Sport Collection with a new generation of protective motorcycle gear drawing on more than six decades of racing development and engineered for racers, track-day riders, and sport riders beyond the circuit.
At the center of the collection are the new Missile V3 1PC and 2PC Leather Suits, introducing the next evolution of Alpinestars’ racetrack-focused Missile platform with a new protection architecture. Drawing on technologies and protection advancements developed through Alpinestars’ work in MotoGP and at the highest levels of motorcycle racing, the new suits bring premium race-grade construction, advanced protection, and race-focused performance to racers and track-day riders.
The collection expands further with the Caliber V2 Leather Jacket, Zaca V2 Waterproof Jacket, Aeroshell Waterproof Jacket, and Faster V3 PLASMA Drystar® Gloves, extending Alpinestars’ race-developed protection and performance technologies from the track to performance riding on the road.
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2027 RACING SPORT COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
MISSILE V3 — STREAMLINED PROTECTION FOR TRACK PERFORMANCE
Developed for racers and track-day riders, the Missile V3 Leather Suit introduces the next generation of Alpinestars’ racetrack-focused Missile platform in 1PC and 2PC versions, bringing together premium race-grade materials, advanced protection, and refined racing style in a streamlined design engineered for comfort, mobility, and performance on the track.
The AAA-rated suits feature a premium bovine leather construction incorporating 1.3 mm Flex Plus race-grade leather, with an ergonomic race fit and pre-curved construction. A key development is the integration of DFS ST external protectors at the shoulders, elbows, and knees with a seamless construction that eliminates exposed external seams in these critical areas. Working in conjunction with CE Level 2 Nucleon PLASMA protection, the Missile V3 delivers advanced impact and abrasion protection while maintaining the flexibility and freedom of movement required for performance riding.
The suit’s streamlined profile incorporates a low-profile perforated speed hump optimized to interface with the S-R10 helmet, creating a more continuous profile between the helmet and suit while supporting airflow and aerodynamic performance. Both Missile V3 versions are Tech-Air® 10 and Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Ready and incorporate dedicated connectors for the Tech-Air® 7x Airbag System.
LEATHER JACKETS
CALIBER V2 — RACE-DERIVED PROTECTION FOR THE ROAD
The Caliber V2 Leather Jacket brings Alpinestars’ race-developed protection into a premium leather jacket designed for performance riding on the road. Featuring a full-grain bovine leather construction, the Caliber V2 combines CE Level 2 Nucleon PLASMA elbow protection, Level 2 Nucleon Flex Pro shoulder protection, and low-profile DFS ST external shoulder armor with strategically positioned stretch for mobility and riding comfort. The AA-rated jacket is also Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Ready.
RACING SPORT TEXTILE JACKETS: RACE‑PROVEN PERFORMANCE
ZACA V2 WATERPROOF JACKET — ALL-WEATHER SPORT RIDING
The Zaca V2 Waterproof Jacket brings race-derived protection into an all-weather textile sport jacket. Inspired by street culture styling, the jacket features a 600D poly-fabric chassis and stretch softshell inserts, with DFS ST external shoulder armor and Nucleon Flex Plus protection. The AA-rated jacket is also Tech-Air® Ready.
AEROSHELL WATERPROOF JACKET — WET-WEATHER PERFORMANCE
The Aeroshell Waterproof Jacket is a crossover sport softshell jacket combining motorcycle protection and wet-weather performance with the streamlined silhouette of a technical hoodie. Lightweight Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow protection provides low-profile impact protection, while the stretch softshell construction and adaptive sport fit support mobility and riding comfort. A seam-taped waterproof membrane and waterproof front zipper provide effective wet-weather protection, while the open-slot hood construction is designed to reduce hood billowing while riding.
2027 RACING GLOVES
FASTER V3 PLASMA DRYSTAR® GLOVES — WATERPROOF PERFORMANCE
The Faster V3 PLASMA Drystar® Gloves introduce Alpinestars’ adaptive PLASMA protection into a waterproof short-cuff sport glove. A goat leather palm, 3L softshell backhand, and stretch fabric provide an optimized fit and enhanced comfort, while Drystar® technology delivers waterproof and breathable performance. The low-profile PLASMA knuckle protector provides flexible impact protection, while palm sliders enhance abrasion resistance and a dedicated grip zone improves feel on the bike’s controls.
CE Level 1 KP certified.
The Alpinestars 2027 Racing Sport Collection will be available through authorized Alpinestars dealers and alpinestars.com.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
