Bought this RST suit direct from UK in late 2022. Tried it twice on the track so far. Pros: 1) Affordable price. Paid USD 680 shipped with taxes during their sales promotion. 2) Suit ventilates well and is flexible. 3) Level 2 armor in the hips, shoulders and elbow. 4) Wider cut in the chest, waist and thighs 5) I have a RST airbag mesh jacket for street riding. The IN&Motion box can be swapped into the mesh jacket without needing a 2nd subscription. 6) Battery life is easily 18 hours or more. 7) Low cost to repack airbag if deployed Cons: 1) Level 1 armor in the knees and back. The back armor can be replaced with level 2 from KLIM which is more breathable and flexible. 2) Non removable inner lining (for UK version) 3) My mate has the same suit and low sided at about 75 mph on the track. Airbag deployed. He suffered abrasion injuries due to stitching failure (between stretch fabric and leather) at the elbow.
I had a similar experience with your mate. ~35 mph lowside at Chuckwalla and the suit's seat imploded on both sides. Holes to the liner but no rash thankfully.
The version we are offering has an upgraded airbag which is stitched into the removable liner and is stronger than the version which is fixed in the suit. As for the abrasion suffered in the crash you noted every crash is different. We have sold hundreds of the Pro Series over the last few season with excellent feedback. Over the decades I have been doing this I have seen or heard of injuries from suits wearing through from pretty much every brand. The bottom line is this shit has an element of danger and every crash is different. - Van
Great stuff as always! As an RST suit and street jacket owner, I love their stuff. My only concern is with shoulder coverage of the airbag. I've destroyed both clavicles on the track, and my impression is that they were both side hits. The online pics of this suit show only top of shoulder protection. Tech Air has coverage onto the side of the arm, fully enveloping the shoulder. Doesn't look like this suit would help with a side shoulder hit? I know a lot of airbag suits lack the side shoulder coverage, so maybe I (and Alpinstar) are wrong here??
I agree that the Alpinestars has much better lateral fall protection for the entire shoulder and lateral ribs. In&Motion and others (Helite, Hit-Air, etc) favour core thorax and neck/head stabilization to the detriment of lateral fall protection. There are compromises with any bladder due to the amount of gas available in a single canister. Alpinestars goes with 2 canisters with some variants of Tech-Air to solve this issue. Alpinestars has excellent gear but at a substantially higher cost which amateurs might not be able to afford.
Most of the collarbone injuries are caused when the helmet impacts it. This airbag has plenty of coverage over the top of the shoulders to prevent this. A team we work closely with in MotoAmerica has crashed tested several of these suits over the last three seasons with excellent results. If I felt the shoulder coverage with the Alpinestars was a game changer Max would still be racing in it. - Van
Max and Brian were both so polite and helpful at Road Atlanta MotoAmerica this April 2024. I didn't bother them more than a few short minutes because Max was busy kickin' butt on track... But I am telling y'all... This family is super awesome and they do give a damn about you! I'm about to order a new suit tomorrow from STG!
looks like a winner, any other color options and how about sizing? do we need to go up a size to fit into it, or is it already worked into the size of the suit? also can we customize the suit with colors and logos? Thanks.
Here is a link to them on our site, it will show all of the colors that we have available on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst-pro-series-evo-airbag-ce-one-piece-leather-race-suit/
Does the in& motion box use sensors and gyroscopes? Does it use GPS? Would I have to worry riding on a road with no GPS signal such as mountains/canyons?
Does the InMotion airbag system require some kind of subscription? I have mostly heard good things about the RST suits, but I know Klim and InMotion have a subscription model. Not sure what the case is for RST.
Yes it does require a subscription that is very affordable. There is also the option to buy the hardware for $400 which we do not recommend. If you subscribe your box is under warranty the entire time and they have an express replacement service if there is a problem with your unit (which we have seen very few of to date). - Van
Sizing info for this suit. I'm 41 inch chest, 34 inch waist, 5ft 9 and 175 lbs. I wear a US 42 in this RST suit. I use the same size US 42 for my other suits...Held Race Evo, Revit Tarmac, Alpinestar Atem. This RST suit has more room in the chest, waist and hips.
How would the air bag do on the street? I'm looking at going with a airbag been thinking about the Dair because alpinestars stuff doesn't fit me good. But this come to market so now my eyes in on the rst.
Would you recommend this suit in 52/62 for a bigger guy 5'9 255lbs athletic build with a slight dad midsection, currently wears RST STG evo 4 suit in 50/60 that is a little restrictive in the upper torso section but fits in other places better. Tried the V4.1 Evo in 50/60 and felt very restrictive sitting on the bike, getting some tucks and leans in the garage.
Based on the numbers you shared I would expect the 52/62 would get you the fit you need. The Pro Series offers a little roomier cut as compared to the V4.1. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I ended up pulling the trigger before you replied on a 50/60 in the pro series and it actually fits much better than the v4.1, I'm guessing the cut made a big difference. Thanks Vans!
Would the same IN@M box work with the RST Jacket for the street (ex: RST Sabre Airbag Motorcycle Leather Jacket) ? so basically having only 1 box for both the suit and street jacket ?
The V4.1 is a blend of kangaroo and cow as compared to a this one bring a full cowhide race suit. The Pro Series also offers a roomier cut than the 4.1. Level of protection between them is basically the same. - Van
I've had this suit and would not buy again. Great value and stretch, but the stitching construction and leather quality are subpar and don't hold up in high-speed offs.
We have sold a few thousand RST suits over the last few seasons and have received very little (if any really) bad feedback. This may be the only complaint I have seen. It is important to note every crash is different which will have an affect on how the suit holds up. Over the 18 years we have been doing this we have worked with and worn (crashed in a lot as well) suits from most major brands. IMO RST is one of the best. If I did not believe this my Son Max sure as hell would not be racing in it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear It's just my personal experience having crashed a bunch and having owned two Spidi, an Alpinestars, and one Dainese suit. I love value but sticking to Spidi.
@@sportbiketrackgear Yeah I've torn up great suits with low speed crashes, and had other lesser suits do really well at high speed. Sometimes it comes down to the track surface. Little Tally will tear up suits and tires like crazy (so it's a good thing we are not going hyperspeed there!) If you hit with full weight right on a seam, it's never good no matter what you are wearing. Lowsiding at high speed and on non-tally tarmac is much easier for a suit to deal with. I see the person posting survived... So it seems to have done it's job.
@@sportbiketrackgear Max is a great kid! At 58 (and still racing) I hope to still be watching him when I'm 99 and have moved to Vintage! So... Good call giving him the best protection.
Its got NO RIB PROTECTION. the airbag vest was not designed for track orientated protection. It was designed for the road witha biase to a collision with a car. IT DOES NOT DEFLATE !!! I broke my ribs ribs wearing this suit in a 35mph crash and couldnt get the suit off because it wouldnt deflate. AVOID unless you only ride on the road.
This airbag has been used on the track for 3+ seasons now here in MotoAmerica with the M4 Suzuki team as well as multiple riders in Europe with excellent results. My Son Max is also racing in this suit this season and has tested it twice now. Each time the results are the same we have seen with the other teams, excellent. Sorry to hear you were injured, odds are it would have been worse without the airbag. - Van
I think your situation was unique... However I am thinking I would like to have a chest protector under the RST suit.. But the one I have (I think) is too thick. I will be looking at STG impact shorts and chest protection.
Awesome! You can go to the track and the Star Wars convention in the same suit. What a time to be alive!😊
If you think this is something you need to see some of the suits Fieldsheer produced in the 90's bro. - Van
Bought this RST suit direct from UK in late 2022. Tried it twice on the track so far.
Pros:
1) Affordable price. Paid USD 680 shipped with taxes during their sales promotion.
2) Suit ventilates well and is flexible.
3) Level 2 armor in the hips, shoulders and elbow.
4) Wider cut in the chest, waist and thighs
5) I have a RST airbag mesh jacket for street riding. The IN&Motion box can be swapped into the mesh jacket without needing a 2nd subscription.
6) Battery life is easily 18 hours or more.
7) Low cost to repack airbag if deployed
Cons:
1) Level 1 armor in the knees and back. The back armor can be replaced with level 2 from KLIM which is more breathable and flexible.
2) Non removable inner lining (for UK version)
3) My mate has the same suit and low sided at about 75 mph on the track. Airbag deployed. He suffered abrasion injuries due to stitching failure (between stretch fabric and leather) at the elbow.
I had a similar experience with your mate. ~35 mph lowside at Chuckwalla and the suit's seat imploded on both sides. Holes to the liner but no rash thankfully.
The version we are offering has an upgraded airbag which is stitched into the removable liner and is stronger than the version which is fixed in the suit. As for the abrasion suffered in the crash you noted every crash is different. We have sold hundreds of the Pro Series over the last few season with excellent feedback. Over the decades I have been doing this I have seen or heard of injuries from suits wearing through from pretty much every brand. The bottom line is this shit has an element of danger and every crash is different. - Van
Its got no rib protection and not fit for.the track.
Hey mate, can you give me the link for the Klim back armor?
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What a steal! This sounds alot easier than the Tech air 5 + suit. Easier to get on and off between heats.
We have a ton of very happy customers riding in the RST airbag suits. Hard to beat the performance, the price and the ease of repacking. - Van
I cant wait till get mine.. ive been waiting on it .
Thank you for your business and let us know how you like the suit once you receive it. - Van
Great stuff as always! As an RST suit and street jacket owner, I love their stuff. My only concern is with shoulder coverage of the airbag. I've destroyed both clavicles on the track, and my impression is that they were both side hits. The online pics of this suit show only top of shoulder protection. Tech Air has coverage onto the side of the arm, fully enveloping the shoulder. Doesn't look like this suit would help with a side shoulder hit? I know a lot of airbag suits lack the side shoulder coverage, so maybe I (and Alpinstar) are wrong here??
I agree that the Alpinestars has much better lateral fall protection for the entire shoulder and lateral ribs. In&Motion and others (Helite, Hit-Air, etc) favour core thorax and neck/head stabilization to the detriment of lateral fall protection. There are compromises with any bladder due to the amount of gas available in a single canister. Alpinestars goes with 2 canisters with some variants of Tech-Air to solve this issue.
Alpinestars has excellent gear but at a substantially higher cost which amateurs might not be able to afford.
Most of the collarbone injuries are caused when the helmet impacts it. This airbag has plenty of coverage over the top of the shoulders to prevent this. A team we work closely with in MotoAmerica has crashed tested several of these suits over the last three seasons with excellent results. If I felt the shoulder coverage with the Alpinestars was a game changer Max would still be racing in it. - Van
Its got no rib protection I spent a week in hospital wearing this suit.
Bryan I have an old Astars race replica from 2010 I wear a 46/56 in that what would you recommend in the RST?
Max and Brian were both so polite and helpful at Road Atlanta MotoAmerica this April 2024. I didn't bother them more than a few short minutes because Max was busy kickin' butt on track... But I am telling y'all... This family is super awesome and they do give a damn about you! I'm about to order a new suit tomorrow from STG!
Appreciate the kind words and your support! - Van
Love the skeleton style.
looks like a winner, any other color options and how about sizing? do we need to go up a size to fit into it, or is it already worked into the size of the suit? also can we customize the suit with colors and logos? Thanks.
Here is a link to them on our site, it will show all of the colors that we have available on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst-pro-series-evo-airbag-ce-one-piece-leather-race-suit/
Does the in& motion box use sensors and gyroscopes? Does it use GPS? Would I have to worry riding on a road with no GPS signal such as mountains/canyons?
It uses internal sensors and DOES NOT require a GPS signal. - Van
Does the InMotion airbag system require some kind of subscription? I have mostly heard good things about the RST suits, but I know Klim and InMotion have a subscription model. Not sure what the case is for RST.
Yes it does require a subscription that is very affordable. There is also the option to buy the hardware for $400 which we do not recommend. If you subscribe your box is under warranty the entire time and they have an express replacement service if there is a problem with your unit (which we have seen very few of to date). - Van
Sizing info for this suit. I'm 41 inch chest, 34 inch waist, 5ft 9 and 175 lbs. I wear a US 42 in this RST suit. I use the same size US 42 for my other suits...Held Race Evo, Revit Tarmac, Alpinestar Atem. This RST suit has more room in the chest, waist and hips.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. At your measurements I would have suggested a 42 US Pro Series, happy to hear that is the one that fits. - Van
Size help, athletic build, height 5'7, weight 190 pounds, chest 44 inches, waist 35. Is it better to take 42 or 44 size? Thanks
I’m 5feet 11.5inches tall 164pounds, what size would you recommend for a race fit?
I would put you in a size 52 Euro in this suit. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks van!
How would the air bag do on the street?
I'm looking at going with a airbag been thinking about the Dair because alpinestars stuff doesn't fit me good. But this come to market so now my eyes in on the rst.
This will work great on the track or the street. With the app on your phone you are able to change the mode from street to track as needed. - Van
Would you recommend this suit in 52/62 for a bigger guy 5'9 255lbs athletic build with a slight dad midsection, currently wears RST STG evo 4 suit in 50/60 that is a little restrictive in the upper torso section but fits in other places better.
Tried the V4.1 Evo in 50/60 and felt very restrictive sitting on the bike, getting some tucks and leans in the garage.
Based on the numbers you shared I would expect the 52/62 would get you the fit you need. The Pro Series offers a little roomier cut as compared to the V4.1. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I ended up pulling the trigger before you replied on a 50/60 in the pro series and it actually fits much better than the v4.1, I'm guessing the cut made a big difference. Thanks Vans!
Would the same IN@M box work with the RST Jacket for the street (ex: RST Sabre Airbag Motorcycle Leather Jacket) ? so basically having only 1 box for both the suit and street jacket ?
You could use the same box and would need to switch from track to street as needed. - Van
Hey this is awesome. How is the neck protection on this? Would it cradle your neck in a crash to avoid hyperextension?
The airbag will inflate over the top of the shoulders and keep the helmet from smashing into the collarbone. Plenty of protection. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear awesome! Do you have a video of one of these inflating?
Hi! What’s the difference between pro series and pro series evo? I can’t find anything about it.
Assuming we are talking about the airbag model the EVO has an updated airbag cushion that is a big improvement over the non EVO. - Van
whats the difference between this and RST 4.1 kangaroo one ?
The V4.1 is a blend of kangaroo and cow as compared to a this one bring a full cowhide race suit. The Pro Series also offers a roomier cut than the 4.1. Level of protection between them is basically the same. - Van
I've had this suit and would not buy again. Great value and stretch, but the stitching construction and leather quality are subpar and don't hold up in high-speed offs.
We have sold a few thousand RST suits over the last few seasons and have received very little (if any really) bad feedback. This may be the only complaint I have seen. It is important to note every crash is different which will have an affect on how the suit holds up.
Over the 18 years we have been doing this we have worked with and worn (crashed in a lot as well) suits from most major brands. IMO RST is one of the best. If I did not believe this my Son Max sure as hell would not be racing in it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear It's just my personal experience having crashed a bunch and having owned two Spidi, an Alpinestars, and one Dainese suit. I love value but sticking to Spidi.
I've had one seen a few spidi suits come apart at the seams in a crash to each their own.
@@sportbiketrackgear Yeah I've torn up great suits with low speed crashes, and had other lesser suits do really well at high speed. Sometimes it comes down to the track surface. Little Tally will tear up suits and tires like crazy (so it's a good thing we are not going hyperspeed there!) If you hit with full weight right on a seam, it's never good no matter what you are wearing. Lowsiding at high speed and on non-tally tarmac is much easier for a suit to deal with. I see the person posting survived... So it seems to have done it's job.
@@sportbiketrackgear Max is a great kid! At 58 (and still racing) I hope to still be watching him when I'm 99 and have moved to Vintage! So... Good call giving him the best protection.
Hi Van, I'M about 174cm and weighs about 160 lbs, what size do you recommend? I'm thinking about getting this suit from you guys!
I would put you in a size 52 Euro in this suit. This should get you a good comfortable fit. - Van
Its got NO RIB PROTECTION. the airbag vest was not designed for track orientated protection. It was designed for the road witha biase to a collision with a car. IT DOES NOT DEFLATE !!! I broke my ribs ribs wearing this suit in a 35mph crash and couldnt get the suit off because it wouldnt deflate. AVOID unless you only ride on the road.
This airbag has been used on the track for 3+ seasons now here in MotoAmerica with the M4 Suzuki team as well as multiple riders in Europe with excellent results. My Son Max is also racing in this suit this season and has tested it twice now. Each time the results are the same we have seen with the other teams, excellent. Sorry to hear you were injured, odds are it would have been worse without the airbag. - Van
I think your situation was unique... However I am thinking I would like to have a chest protector under the RST suit.. But the one I have (I think) is too thick. I will be looking at STG impact shorts and chest protection.
@@sportbiketrackgear the road and track versions are different. The track version deflates, the road version doesnt....and its dangerous.
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