October 31st, 2011, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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Alpinestars GP-R Perforated Leather Jacket
What do you guys think of the Alpinestars GP-R Perforated Leather Jacket? I'm seriously considering upgrading to leather, but since there are so many models and makes I need your guy's thoughts.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...er-Jacket.aspx I want to get a relatively higher up jacket, but won't cost me a billon bucks (below $450). I figure if I fall in textile, I can't repair or use it again. If I fall in leather, I'm more protected, I can reuse it and I look a lot better. Thanks for the help guys, NDpsd |
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October 31st, 2011, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=82781
Here's a earlier thread, 'tho the OP decided to go with the Dainese Alien |
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October 31st, 2011, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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I am very happy with mine. The protection is great with the a* stars bionic chest pads and bionic air back protector. A* also uses their new thinner but more protective shoulder and elbow pads which make it a little less bulky. Fit is excellent for me and I like how the body of the jacket goes past my waist a bit more than a lot of other jackets I've worn. Rode with it all summer and I am still using it in right now. Not to bad in cold weather so long as you layer up (Just recently rode 52 F weather over the weekend). I doesn't come with a quilted liner for cold weather, but like I said layer up (if you do ride in cold weather) and it should be fine. Overall I don't think you'll be disappointed getting the gp-r.
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October 31st, 2011, 09:58 PM | #4 |
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I was actually going to buy one of these for casual riding but couldn't find the budget for this jacket and a set of matching pants.
Good call on leathers though. I started with a two piece textile suit from Speed and Strength but quickly decided it was worth investing a set of leathers (after seeing some videos of before/after accidents with textiles...) It's difficult to spend this kind of money on an article of 'clothing'... but $500 on a jacket is better than road rash and skin graphs... plus at least leathers look awesome :P
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October 31st, 2011, 10:54 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, its a pricey jacket but I feel I'll definitely have it for a long time. It's held up great too, It's just as white, red, and black as when I bought. I just clean it every couple months and its as good as new.
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November 2nd, 2011, 04:31 AM | #6 |
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Cool thanks for the help guys!!!
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November 2nd, 2011, 10:28 AM | #7 |
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It's a nice one, protection in the elbos is lighter/less area than the Vector. Also did the bio armor up grade for back.
Wouldnt be my choice for cold weather thou...... But you need a couple jackets anyway, perf for Hot & non perf for Cold |
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November 2nd, 2011, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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that jacket looks great and with the perforation will be great for all seasons. Before committing to motorcycle-superstore, id call ridersdiscount to see how much you can save through them. They ALWAYS have a deal going on. TRUST
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November 14th, 2011, 06:06 AM | #9 |
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I know that it's an expensive jacket, but from the reviews and the videos I've seen, this is the jacket I am pointing toward. Lots of perf is what I need, since I go to school in Savannah, GA, hot and humid is the big one. Plus, a fellow motorcyclist I met said, "You can only fall once in textile jackets, but in leather, you can fall as many times as you want". Yeah, I hope not to fall, but I'd rather not test it.
I want to have a jacket that will last me many years but will also look good. So that's why I chose the GP-r. It may be a bit over board, but I will be upgrading the bike eventually. Thanks for the help! |
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November 14th, 2011, 08:21 AM | #10 |
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You don't have to justify why you purchased a nice Jacket, I hope you really like it. I never understood why people think high end protective gear is overkill for a new rider or smaller bike. A 70mph crash on a 250 is the same as a 70mph crash on an 1198S.
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November 14th, 2011, 08:27 AM | #11 |
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Ill be purchasing the same jacket here in a couple of weeks. Will be going with White/Black though. Got an excellent deal and really like the support for the Bionic Back Protector.
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November 14th, 2011, 10:11 AM | #12 | |
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And Forceofwill you're so right, a fall is a fall. |
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November 15th, 2011, 04:05 PM | #13 |
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yeah man. truth is, I need to stop stalling, I better start putting this gear money away to furnish the house. HAHA
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November 16th, 2011, 08:29 AM | #14 |
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Ok scratch going for the A* GP-R...I found one even better. I'm going with this one!!!
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=12932 |
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November 16th, 2011, 02:46 PM | #15 | |
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Why the change of heart? I prefer the looks of the Alpinestars compared to the Teknic. If costs is what changed your mind then you need to call ridersdiscount and get the Alpinestars jacket for cheaper than the Teknic. True story. |
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November 16th, 2011, 03:42 PM | #16 |
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Well cost was a little, but I love both designs. Both have perf, both look great in white, and the Teknic has a racing hump (looks freaking awesome). I can't really explain why I changed, but my gut is pointing me toward the Teknic in the white. I mean what would be the differences of them if I put them side by side and had a good go over with them? It's kind of hard when there are no stores even remotely close to me that carries these two. From just the pics online, minus the race hump and the zippers and such, they are really similar. Yeah the coloring is a bit different too and both look awesome to me. So really it's a toss up again, even if I can equalize the price it's still almost a tie. hmmmmm.....
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December 8th, 2011, 02:05 PM | #17 | |
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Edit,, For the hump, you better try that on for sure. Alpinestars hump sucked on the Vector, helmet would hit it(keep you from tucking in behind screen). I paid to have it De-humped, much better. |
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December 8th, 2011, 02:12 PM | #18 |
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I was actually dead set on getting the gpr. will probably go with a dainese leather jacket instead.
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December 9th, 2011, 01:49 PM | #19 | |
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Where and how did you get damage on your jacket? |
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December 9th, 2011, 02:08 PM | #20 |
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I love my 2012 teknic chicane.
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December 9th, 2011, 03:05 PM | #21 |
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December 9th, 2011, 05:26 PM | #22 |
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What makes a jacket worth this much?
Do they sell it for that much, just because they can?
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December 10th, 2011, 04:22 PM | #23 | |
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Some pics of the chicane jacket in the "$&%@& Crashed" section. Sucks I didnt buy another one when they were on close out for dirt cheap |
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December 10th, 2011, 06:28 PM | #24 |
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December 12th, 2011, 12:26 AM | #25 |
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I like the features on the GP-R except for the perf.
Looking at upgrading to leather myself I am leaning towards the GP Plus and adding the chest protectors and upgrading back protector. The GP Plus will be warm in the summer but hopefully not overly cold in the winter with minimal layers. |
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December 12th, 2011, 05:01 PM | #26 | |
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December 12th, 2011, 09:20 PM | #27 |
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What makes a jacket worth this much?
Do they sell it for that much, just because they can?
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December 12th, 2011, 09:33 PM | #28 |
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^Its leather, it takes a lot of manual labor to clean and prep it to be layed, cut, etc. Motorcycle leather is a lot thicker than regular jackets and as such adds more labor to making a jacket. Then there is the use of strong stitching for tear resistance. Overall a lot of crap to do to make jackets. Some are cheaper some are more expensive depends on the design of the jacket and how easy it is to manufacture or assemble. You can look for vids on alpinestars manufacturing they show some of the processes, just not the proprietary (i.e. processes they don't want to show) stuff.
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December 13th, 2011, 06:57 AM | #29 |
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So would this Alpinestars be better than another not so well known brand that made it exactly the same, but sold it at a cheaper price?
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December 13th, 2011, 07:46 AM | #30 | |
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The differences are: quality of materials, attention to detail, workmanship/warranty issues, brand name. The A*'s and off-brand product could be made at the exact same plant, the differences could be what bins the base materials come from and amount of "hand time" the product receives. I will gladly pay more for a higher quality of finished product and a brand that will stand behind that product. These same issues and details really become apparent in the firearm and holster manufacturing industries. |
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December 13th, 2011, 07:54 AM | #31 | |
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December 13th, 2011, 09:22 AM | #32 |
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Alright. I get it.
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