Ducati Corse Tricolore One-Piece Motorcycle Leather Suit | CE Level 2 Armor
The full Italian tricolore treatment, built on the same race chassis as the rest of the Corse line. Red shoulders and flanks, black shoulder yoke, and perforated white panels running down the chest and across the back where heat sits longest. Top-grain drum-dyed cowhide throughout, metal armor at the shoulders and elbows, CE Level 2 protectors at the back and thighs, and titanium knee sliders that take ground contact instead of your leathers. Rear speed hump, Ducati Corse shield across the shoulders. Professional race fit, US sizes 38 to 54. Specifications Name Value Suit Type One-piece full race suit Leather Top-grain drum-dyed cowhide Armor Metal armor at impact points CE Protection CE Level 2 back and thigh protectors Leather Construction Double-layer air-vented leather Perforation Perforated chest and back panels Knee Sliders Titanium, replaceable Elbow Sliders External, replaceable Stretch Panels Schoeller® Keprotec stretch inserts Ventilation 3D air vent panel Lining Detachable mesh lining Fit Professional race fit Size Range US 38-54 Color Red / White / Black Sliders, Armor and What You Replace After a Crash Good race gear is designed so the cheap parts fail first. Titanium knee sliders are the sacrificial layer here, and they are meant to grind down. Riders who drag knee hard through a season will go through several sets, and that is normal wear rather than damage. External elbow sliders work the same way. What you should not have to replace is leather. Part After hard use After a crash Titanium knee sliders Replace when worn to the mount Replace External elbow sliders Replace when edges round off Replace Metal shoulder and elbow armor No action Inspect, replace if deformed CE Level 2 back protector No action Replace after significant impact Mesh lining Wash cold Wash and inspect Outer leather Condition every 3 to 4 months Inspect all seams before reuse What to Wear Under a One-Piece Not much, and not cotton. Cotton holds sweat against your skin, gets heavy, and makes getting the suit off after a session genuinely difficult. A one-piece race base layer or a moisture-wicking long-sleeve top and leggings is the standard answer. Long sleeves matter more than they seem: bare arms stick to the lining and slow you down at the grid, and they give the armor a surface to shift against. Add a proper back protector only if you are replacing the included one with a race-specific unit. Keep pockets, watches, phones and belt buckles out of the suit entirely, because anything hard between leather and skin becomes an injury in a slide. Frequently Asked Questions Is this an official Ducati suit? No. This is a Turbo Race Gear suit produced in our own facility in the Ducati Corse tricolore colorway, and it is not manufactured, licensed or sold by Ducati Motor Holding. The build standard matches the rest of our race line: top-grain drum-dyed cowhide, metal armor at the impact zones, CE Level 2 back and thigh protection, double-layer vented leather and safety stitching through every seam that meets the ground in a slide. The graphics and panel layout are fixed on this model and ship exactly as shown in the product photos. Why titanium knee sliders instead of plastic? Because they last and they behave predictably on tarmac. Plastic pucks work fine and are cheaper to replace, but they grip more, wear faster on abrasive surfaces, and can grab unexpectedly when you load them hard mid-corner. Titanium slides with less friction, throws the sparks people associate with race footage, and survives far more sessions before it needs changing. The trade-off is cost per set and slightly less feel through the knee for riders used to plastic. Both mount the same way, so you can switch to plastic pucks if you prefer them. Will the perforated white panels get dirty quickly? Yes, faster than solid leather, because perforation holes catch dust, brake residue and chain lube spray. It is manageable if you deal with it early. Wipe the panels with a damp cloth after each session rather than at the end of the day, and avoid pushing dirt into the perforations with dry rubbing. Never soak the panels or use household solvents. Use a dedicated leather cleaner on anything set, then condition with a non-silicone cream every three to four months. The white sections are drum-dyed, so the color goes through the hide and will not lift with cleaning. How does this compare to the other Corse suits you sell? The protection package is identical across the range: same cowhide, same metal armor placement, same CE Level 2 back and thigh protectors. The differences are ventilation, hardware and upkeep. This tricolore build sits in the middle, with perforated chest and back panels for airflow and titanium sliders as standard. The full red build is the most ventilated with perforated thighs as well. The white build reflects the most sun and suits long grid waits. The black build runs warmest but hides scuffs and works best as a street suit.