GP Plus R V3 is a revealing name: GP is clear, 'Plus' refers to the extra bit, the 'R' clearly shows the racing spirit of this short leather jacket, and V3 means that we are already on the 3rd version.
What is tested on the track in terms of performance and protection, is usually also pleasant on the road. The GP Plus R V3 is made of top-quality leather, and with even more strategically placed accordion and stretch strips, the motorcycle jacket delivers high-level comfort and flexibility.
The leather that makes up the bulk of this short and distinctly sporty cut jacket is 1.3mm thick, ensuring durability and protection. However, 1.3 mm armor can also be rigid, so the GP Plus R V3 is equipped with accordion panels on the elbows. Additional strips of stretch fabric, inserted on the arms and armpits, the torso and the back of the shoulders, increase freedom of movement, reduce fatigue and thus ensure the comfort of the rider.
A non-removable mesh lining further enhances comfort and allows good ventilation. There are plenty of adjustment options on the preformed sleeves - fitted with a zipper and velcro - and at the waist. Perforated panels on the front and back provide, in combination with additional strategic ventilation openings, for extra cooling. Both the sleeve ends and the collar are made of soft 3D material.
Ventilation does, however, mean that this is more of a summer jacket. Only the inner pocket where your papers find a safe place, is waterproof. There are plenty of other storage options: two outer pockets and as many inner pockets, which can be closed with a zipper or velcro.
Fall protection has been brought straight from the racing circuit and is therefore of top quality. CE-certified internal protectors at elbows and shoulders are standard, and also removable. Nucleon Flex Plus Armor" is the name of Alpinestars choice, and it is above all very flexible, thin, light and comfortable. The integrated TPU Guard on each shoulder was already there in the previous version, but it looks a bit sharper. Foam rubber is felt on the chest and back. An optional Nucleon Plasma back protector (level 2-certified) or Nucleon KR-CELLi back protector (level 1-certified) or Nucleon KR-R CELL back protector (level 2-certified, snap-on system) can be integrated easily. You can also upgrade the chest pads to the Nucleon Flex Pro Ci level. Reflective material on the GP Plus R V3 increases your visibility in the evening and at night.
The motorcycle jacket can be easily combined with a number of pants from the Alpinestars range, thanks to the connection zipper.
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