Race Suit Rentals
Motorcycle Race Suit Rentals
Where to rent motorcycle race leathers, what it costs ($50 a day at one US organizer), how booking works, what to check, and when buying is cheaper.
Most motorcycle race suit rentals are run by track day organizers or their partners, and you book the suit for a specific event. One example is 2Fast, whose technical FAQ says it rents one-piece leathers at a day rate of $50. Stock is small, often one or two suits per size, so reserve early and send your measurements.
This page is part of our guide to how motorcycle race suit rentals work.
What you can rent, and from whom
Rider Magazine notes that many track day organizations offer suit rental, so ask your organizer first. A search for "race suit rental" also turns up car racing gear. RaceSuitRental.com, for example, rents fire suits and safety packages for car series such as ChampCar and the 24 Hours of LeMons, not motorcycle leathers.
| Provider (example) | What they rent | Sizes | Price | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Fast (US organizer) | One-piece leather suits | 40 US/50 EU to 52 US/62 EU, 1-2 per size | $50 a day | Reserve through the organizer before the event |
| Sunburst Motorsports AZ at Brake Free Track Time events | PLUS and Alpinestars suits | 40 US to 48 US | Not listed | Online reservation page |
| No Limits Trackdays (UK) | Back protectors, added when you book | Range of sizes | Not listed | With the track day booking |
| Major Trackbike Hire (UK) | Leathers and accessories with bike hire | Ask | Not listed | Direct with the hire company |
How a rental works, step by step
- Check the rules. Your organizer will want a one-piece suit or a two-piece that zips together; UK organizer No Limits also requires a back protector.
- Measure yourself and reserve. With only one or two suits per size, busy events can run out.
- Book extras. Ask whether a back protector is included; in the UK, No Limits hires them separately.
- Try it on at the track. Wear the base layer and back protector you will ride in.
- Return it after the day. If you rent by mail, read the return terms. RaceSuitRental.com, which rents car gear, includes return shipping and refunds the deposit once the gear comes back in good condition.
Rent vs buy: the numbers
At 2Fast's $50 a day, the lowest-priced stock MotoSpeeds suit, the Tyro at $449.00, costs about the same as nine rental days (our calculation; prices can change).
Rental prices and the store price come from and; the totals are simple multiplication. Leather suits overall range from a few hundred to more than two thousand dollars.
Fit is the other half of the decision. A baggy suit bunches and cannot keep its armor in place. With a rental you take the closest of a handful of sizes; a suit you own can be sized to you, and a new one should feel snug at first, because leather can stretch up to half an inch (about 1.3 cm).
| Track days per year | Rental at $50/day | Buying a $449 suit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50 | $449 |
| 3 | $150 | $449 |
| 5 | $250 | $449 |
| 9 | $450 | $449 |
What to check before you ride in a rental
- Size and armor position. Crouch as if on the bike and check that the knee and elbow armor still sit on the joints.
- Zip and fit with your back protector. A two-piece must zip all the way round.
- Crash history. Ask whether the suit has been down. A crashed suit should be inspected, and any protector that took an impact replaced.
- Armor listed. Ask which protectors are fitted and to which level; see hump, airbag and CE level for what the levels mean.
Ready to buy your own
When renting stops making sense, order well before your next event: MotoSpeeds ships stock sizes in 10 to 15 working days, custom sizes in 4 to 6 weeks, and complete custom builds in 6 to 10 weeks. The four MotoSpeeds leather race suits range from $449.00 to $959.20 and list CE Type A knee sliders on every model.
For everything else you need on the day, read our beginner's guide to motorcycle track days.
FAQ
Is it cheaper to rent a suit or buy a suit?
For one or two track days, renting costs less: $50 a day at 2Fast. By about nine days, rental fees match the price of a $449 stock suit (our calculation).
How much does a race suit cost?
Leather race suits range from a few hundred to more than two thousand dollars. MotoSpeeds stock suits were listed at $449.00 to $959.20 when we checked.
Motorcycle Leather Suit Editorial Team
Motorcycle Leather Suit articles are researched from published sources, cited in the text, and reviewed before publication.