Alpinestars Ketchum Gore-Tex, Road Pro Gore-Tex and WR-1 v2 Gore-Tex: functional garments for motorbike travel [PHOTO]

Jacket, gloves and trousers from Alpinestars 2021 Motorcycle Collection. The examples are highlighted on this occasion Ketchum Gore-Tex, WR-1 v2 Gore-Tex e Road Pro Gore-Tex.

Alpinestars Ketchum Gore-Tex jacket

A lightweight garment ideal for the road and developed to ensure protection in different weather conditions. A jacket featuring a technically advanced construction to promote protection and abrasion resistance with a waterproof and breathable LTD Gore-Tex lining.
The appearance is defined with light and protective materials, considering the use of a technically advanced and resistant fabric. A CE category product under PPE regulation prEN17092 – Class AA with CE level 2 EN1621-2:2014 CE certified Alpinestars Nucleon back protector as an option and Alpinestars CE level 2 EN1621-1 Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow protector also CE level 2012 ENXNUMX-XNUMX certified: XNUMX.
Reflective details are highlighted, adjustable mechanisms on the arms and waist depending on the fit, six pockets for storing objects and a zip with wide-tooth magnetic connection to simplify use. Other aspects include the presence of a removable thermal jacket to adapt the garment to various climatic conditions and ergonomic elastic panels around the armpits to improve comfort and fit.
Also mentioned is a GP Lite shoulder padding to intensify protection in the event of an impact, a longer rear part to ensure greater coverage while in the saddle, direct air intakes that open according to air circulation, vents Hidden air and others on the back with drawstring. Sizes range from S a 4XL. Recommended retail price: 499,95 euros.

Alpinestars WR-1 v2 Gore-Tex gloves

Protective and functional, they feature a fabric and leather construction along with a rigid protection on the knuckles, slider on the palm and protective bridge between the middle and ring fingers, with compatible fingertips for the use of touchscreen devices. A CE Level 1 EN13594:2015, KP product, as indicated, featuring reflective trim on the back and fingers, a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane with Gore Grip technology, as well as an accordion configuration on the fingers and back.
Distinctive features include a wide long cuff for superior coverage and the combination of leather and softshell on the back, offering high levels of durability and functionality while on the move. Also indicated is Primaloft Silver 80 g insulation on the back and Gold Eco 60 g on the palm with Grip Control with thermal properties. The features also include elastic forks for flexibility, ergonomic closure on the wrist, reinforcements on the thumb (also mentioning soft padding) and on the palms and others in synthetic leather with impact-absorbing elastic face palm to provide greater resistance from abrasions on the most sensitive, in case of impacts. The measurements indicated vary from S a 3XL. Recommended retail price: 139,95 euros.

Alpinestars Road Pro Gore-Tex Pants

They are composed of a main external structure in technical fabric with a tapered shape to support protection and comfort, including a fixed membrane with an LTD coating for waterproofness and breathability. Also reported are localized inserts in ballistic nylon and ventilation openings with zippers. A CE category product pursuant to regulation (EU) prEN 17092 – Class AA and compatible with Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Plus knee protectors and Bio-Flex hip protectors with level 2 CE certification EN1621-1:2012. Sizes range from S a 4XL.
The pants feature a reflective Asstars logo, a connection zipper on the waist that allows you to connect them to the Alpinestars jacket, elastic inserts on the back and knees, waist with an adjustable hook and loop closure and adjusters on the legs to resize the thickness of materials according to ergonomics, but always guaranteeing protection. We also mention ergonomic knees with elastic inserts on the back and two side pockets. The recommended retail price is: 399,95 euros.

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