Alpinestars GP Plus R V3 Airflow Leather Jacket | Sportbike Track Gear

[@Cj-mj4xg]

Van going stir crazy. Looks like you are catching up on these videos! Thanks for killing the boredom today!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We have a ton more coming stay tuned! - Van

[@hermzohd]

I couldn't figure out how to insert my chest protectors and this video helped. Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@mrharlemboi9075]

@sportbiketrackgear Question what size nucleon flex plus armor u can use for R V3 airflow jacket what should i purchase please & Thank you

[@mnmmercury1094]

Really does take a lot of mental energy to convince myself that bigger isn’t better in the world of protection. I have these and my gosh I don’t even know I’m wearing it

[@sportbiketrackgear]

For sure this is an excellent jacket. - Van

[@blackZX9NINJA]

I bought this jacket in all black size 64 I put the back and chest armor in and I barely know it's there what a great comfortable jacket I definitely recommend

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for sharing your feedback, for sure this is a great jacket. - Van

[@AZaker-jw1fm]

What’s ur body type? I bought one online lady night hoping it fits as nothing else I tried on or found would. I’m 6’ and 255lbs

[@MTNPANTS]

Thanks for the detailed review. I'm glad to know my chest and back armor will fit from my v2 to the v3.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Not a problem, thank you for watching! - Van

[@richardmark4385]

I enjoy the way things are explained and shown

[@dougiefresh3762]

Thanks for making great product videos, patient and really explain the details that matter. I always go here first

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome, thanks for the support! - Van

[@lincolnstewart9817]

Is there any other reflective on this jacket apart from the sleeve inserts?

[@wilfredomercado875]

Very nice, thank you for the breakdown.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@JulesAUS]

Your videos are so good. Thank you. I'm 5'10, 165lbs, 41" chest, 35" waist - what size would you recommend? I'll def add a back protector and maybe the Tech Air 5.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you plan to add the TA5 I would go with the 52 Euro. Thank you for watching and the kind words. - Van

[@JulesAUS]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks Brian. Would your advice be the same for the Rideknit version of this jacket or does the fact that the Rideknit version is optmised for TA5 mean that I can I size down and rely on the strech panels for comfort and airbag deployment?

[@stevenmata4608]

Just purchased this jacket. Thank you! I feel a lot better about my purchase. Any suggestions on gloves? My current gloves do not fit under or over the jacket

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Shoot an email to [e-mail] and the team will get you all dialed in. Lots of great options. - Van

[@williamtravis9283]

Jacket looks really great, Brian!

[@MotorHeadGreg]

Thanks for the breakdown! Although, I am having a hard time trying to decide which size I should go with, at 6'0 and 130lbs.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would give the 48 Euro a shot. - Van

[@moto6ixmoto83]

You need to eat some food man, I thought i was was slim at 6 foot 1 and 165.

[@MotorHeadGreg]

@@moto6ixmoto83 Easier said than done. Fast metabolism lol

[@ThinkB4uPK]

@@MotorHeadGreg same im 6'0 and 140lbs , its hard gaining weight with a fast metabolism , and i just bought the size medium hopefully it fits good

[@remzidemir1910]

Hey ! Which back protection would you recommend ? Revit seesoft / Alpinestars Nucleon KR-1i Back Protector. And why ? By the way greetings from Turkey !

[@sportbiketrackgear]

With a jacket I prefer the insert as it is more comfortable and convenient to use. The KR-1i is the most protective Alpinestars offers and would be in my opinion the best option. - Van

[@NovatusRSGaming]

If i am using the Techair 5, should I get a size larger or stay with the size that would give me a normal fit?

[@RustyGrapes]

What did you end up doing? I just got a tech air 5. Strange that this jacket doesn’t seem to be compatible but the ride-knit version is, and the faster v2 has less stretch but is compatible

[@AZaker-jw1fm]

I’m 6’ and 255lbs. I couldn’t find anything else that would fit, think this would fit me? I ordered one online in size 64.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will for sure need to try a couple jackets on to see which one fits you the best. The 64 is a good place to start. - Van

[@Acesmoto]

Would you recommend going up a side to account for the thickness of the back protector? I tried this on in a us46/euro56 and it fit good with out it, snug and comfortable but I didn’t take in account for the back protector. Thanks!!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The back inserts do not take up that much room. I would 100% stay with the same size. - Van

[@NotDavid202]

Should I buy 1 size bigger if I decide to buy back armor.? Noticed that this 54 fitted a bit looser than previous jackets, so my guess it’s because the pads.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No I would order the same size as the back inserts are not very thick and do not really alter the fit much. - Van

[@IslandTosh]

Nice jacket. I'm surprised the color options are all mostly black; I expected to see some with more white leather like on my white/black/blue original GP Plus R.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The best selling color is always the black one. - Van

[@IslandTosh]

@@sportbiketrackgear I believe it and I do think these new ones look great. I was just expecting a little more extroverted look to this line of jackets. Think Alpinestars is keeping they brighter/flashier looks for the track-biased gear & going a little more understated as the gear becomes more street-biased?

[@virgiliovidal9169]

i like this one but im really looking for an alpinestar perforated leather jacket that can fit level 2 on shoulder and elbow. Any suggestions 🙂

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Over the past few weeks I have seen this come up more than once. IMO the level 1 armor is more than adequate. Over the years I have crashed more bikes than I care to remember in almost everyone of these crashes I had on apparel with level 1 armor and it did it's job as expected. While I agree the level 2 stuff shows better numbers in testing I feel the level 1 gets the job done. With this new armor Alpinestars has developed it is so comfortable I would not want to switch it out. - Van

[@JC-qd4th]

5'7", 165 lbs, 40" chest, what's the best size for these A* jackets with the Nucleon KR-2i back protector insert? Wingspan same as my height.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would put you in a 52 Euro in most of their jackets. Should get a good fit. - Van

[@Dwit2EEs]

Quick question. What's the jacket you have on in your intro? Or is it a full suit?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Max and I are both wearing full race suits in the intro. - Van

[@SomeMadRandomPerson]

I do like this 😎👌🏻 is it a lot heavier that the new mesh version?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

For sure heavier than the mesh. - Van

[@lalchimyk]

Hello Van, So difficult to find the good size : I'm 6' and 145 lbs, what's the best size for me ? 48 will fit on my shoulders (as your son), but will be too short on the waist, isn't it ? Thanks a lot @Sportbike Track Gear for advises !

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Being 6' and 145 there will almost always be some sort of trade off with the fit. Personally I would give the 50 a shot and see how you feel about the fit. If you need to exchange it we can get that done for you. - Van

[@lalchimyk]

Sportbike Track Gear thanks a lot for your FAST reply. You’re the best ! Will order the 50. Can’t wait

[@thomasdesautels6099]

I'm 6'1 and 170 lbs what would be the best size for me? According to the Alpinestars size chart I would be a 50 euro size, is that correct?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would suggest a size 52 Euro which should get you a fit pretty similar to what I have here in the 54. - Van

[@Herethan]

I'm stuck in between this jacket and the Missle jacket (air tech). I'm a street rider, but I do want to get into track this upcoming season. When I ride in the streets, I like to wear a backpack. Curious to how that'll go with the missile?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I have used a back pack with jackets that have a hump and jackets that do not. While you can make do with the hump it is for sure more comfortable without the hump. - Van

[@roboticsinacademia3170]

Hey Ethan, what did you eventually go with and why?

[@jase1911]

Just curious what your opinion is for the difference between lvl 1 and lvl 2 armor and the price difference?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The pockets in this jacket are designed to accept the Alpinestars Nucleon Flex Armor which has a unique shape. That said the pockets may not allow other armor place. This would really depend on the armor in question. IMO the Level 1 armor is plenty protective to get the job done. It is also much more comfortable which will make for a better riding experience. - Van

[@steedu46gt]

Hey Van im 5ft 7 150 athletic. Would a 38 fit me best?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would go with the size 50 Euro/40 US. - Van

[@steedu46gt]

​@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the reply I tried a 40/50 and the mid sections was very loose but arms were tight

[@bobbybuffet692]

hi, great video!im having trouble with choosing what size for this jacket. im 5'7, 165lbs, 22 inch long arms,41 inch chest,37 inch waist...the size chart has me all over the place lol what would you suggest?thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you want it to fit like the jacket fit me in this video I would go with a size 50 euro. Looking for a little more operating room go with the 52 euro. - Van

[@bobbybuffet692]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you! would you recommend this jacket over the gp pro airflow leather or the celer?

[@fredb1k589]

I'm 6' 175lbs and been using a size 52 and was thinking about trying the 54 since the 52 is a little tight. Is the 54 much bigger than the 52?

[@leosined4536]

This jacket should accommodate TechAir5 vest same as the rideknit version?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This jacket has plenty of stretch and would work well with the Tech Air 5 vest. - Van

[@leosined4536]

Thanks for the answer!

[@angelomisa8581]

What's the difference between this and the Alpinestars T-GP Plus R V3 Air Jacket?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The T stands for textile. This one is a leather jacket. With leather you will get a higher level of protection in the event of a crash. With textile you enjoy a jacket that wears lighter, flows more air if it has mesh panels and costs less. The trade off is it can not match the protection of a leather. - Van

[@AA-jx5fv]

Do these jackets have a warranty? How long do these jackets ussually last for?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The warranty is typically 1 year (sometimes longer) on most of the apparel. You can typically expect something like this to last for several seasons. Not uncommon to see people riding in leather jackets 5-10 years old. - Van

[@AA-jx5fv]

@@sportbiketrackgear planning on buying gear soon. I believe investing in high quality bike gear would be worth it in the long run. Thanks for the tip

[@randyleavitt8695]

Hey Van. I'm 6'3 to 6'4 and hover between 250 and 260 pounds. What's your size recommendation?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would suggest a size 60 euro for a snug fit or a 62 euro for a little more operating room. - Van

[@randyleavitt8695]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you so much.

[@josephjoestar5444]

We can’t use a airbag with this ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you have the recommended 4cm of additional space under the jacket you can use an airbag with it. - Van

[@dodomail13]

Hello Van, your videos are really good amd well informative. Can I buy this jacket in "normal" size for me without worry it wouldn't accommodate and allow enough space for Tech-air 5? I am 186cm and 220 lbs. Thank you

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes you can as long as your idea of normal is not painted on. This jacket has a good amount of stretch material and panels which will allow for the airbag to deploy. - Van

[@dodomail13]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you 😊

[@Doco799]

Any advice what size is right for me? I am 5'7 114lbs

[@sportbiketrackgear]

114 lbs is pretty slim. My Son Max is your height ish and weighs 145 lbs. He would wear a 48 Euro. 48 Euro is the smallest size and I feel like it would be loose fitting on you. You could order it an try to see how you feel about it. - Van

[@MaxElysium]

I am 186 cm and weight 75kg what size should i get?

[@whatsgoingon71]

Did alpinestars seriously equip a new leather sports riding jacket with level 1 elbow armor?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

They did and the stuff feels amazing. If you prefer something with level 2 there are other options. Important to note so much of the armor we have used and crashed in over the years in the elbows, shoulders etc... would have been level 1. - Van

[@angelquenga1016]

Can u change out the elbow armor ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes you could upgrade the armor if you like. IMO the level 1 nucleon flex plus armor will get the job done. Important to remember all of the race suits in the Astars catalog come with level 1 armor. - Van

[@RageQuitReUnited]

Does anybody know the difference between the v2 and this v3? Is it worth the price jump?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The biggest difference between the 2 would be the new armor in the V3. IMO the new armor is so comfortable it is worth the extra spend, really changes how the jacket feels. - Van

[@amodeo0611]

@@sportbiketrackgear I would also say the accordion style on the shoulders and lat muscles to increase mobility is the biggest difference between the v2 and v3.

[@Treizez34]

Has the cut of this jacket changed since the last few versions? LOVE their designs but I've always had a problem with GP Plus R jackets: I've owned 3 of them now and can never seem to find the right fit. I'm a 52 in everything else, but when I try the 52 in this, the sleeve length is a little short and it digs into the arm pits . i'm 6'0, about 188lbs and, as you would say, with a "mildly atheltic build". If i go 54, it fixes the problems above, but then the jacket doesn't fit as snug as it should around the waist area (a little excess material).

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I think the new V3 will get you the fit you want. The new armor they are using is 100% a game changer man. Makes the fit and feel in the arms and shoulders so much better. - Van

[@Jacob-kn5tu]

I'd hate to be their competitor.