BMW MOTORRAD PRORACE COLLECTION – FOR SPORTS BIKE RIDERS AND K1200 S OWNERS
03 November 2004 - BMW Motorrad GB

For all riders with sporting inclinations, BMW Motorrad now offers the ProRace collection in time for the coming season. It consists of a suit, boots and gloves.

The riders from the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup have contributed their knowledge and experience from motorcycle racing into the development of the collection. The articles are made from high quality materials, such as robust nappa and soft kangaroo leather, Kevlar and carbon hard-shells. The TFL Cool System technology employed in the ProRace suit reduces temperatures to a level that is comfortable for the wearer.

ProRace Suit
The two-piece suit is made of robust nappa leather, which has a thickness of 1.2-1.4mm and is designed to be worn for racing and sports riding. Wearer comfort is a particularly important aspect of racing garments and in the case of the ProRace suit, leather stretch zones along the shoulders and rear waistband and above the knees ensure a good fit. Stretch fabric is used in the arm and leg sections. The TFL Cool System helps the rider to concentrate fully on the road and on controlling the motorcycle. Leather, which uses this technology, reflects the sun''s rays and reduces the suit''s surface temperature to around 20-25°C. The temperature on the rider''s skin is 8-12°C lower than it would be with normal black leather.

Soft and pleasant to wear PR-1 CE protectors are located at the shoulders, elbows, hips, coccyx and knees – the wearer’s back is protected by a large, multi-ply CE protector. Inserts that reflect light are employed on the chest, back and upper arms and allow the rider to be seen from a considerable distance.

For racing and track day use, special knee sliders and protectors are available. For more discreet riding the user you can fit leather covers that are supplied with the knee pads.

The jacket has two inside pockets and there is an additional pocket in the trousers – ideal for storing small items.

The colours of the suit will complement any motorcycle. The jacket is black with silver sleeves and a small BMW Motorrad text label is attached to the left upper arm. The trousers are completely black and a small BMW propeller is placed on the left of the waistband.

ProRace boots
Conceived as road sports boots and designed to match the suit, the black ProRace boots are available in sizes between 39 and 48 (inc.). The outer material is 100 per cent leather and the thickness is approximately 1.8mm.

As you would expect from sports boots, the ProRace has a scrape protector in the form of a screw-on slider. This can also be ordered as a spare. A shaft emphasises the boots'' sports orientation and is inclined to the front, for comfort when in a racing-style posture.

To protect the legs from frontal impact, hard-shells made of carbon are positioned to the front of the shins and heels. The latter also includes foam shock absorbers and a reflective strip above the carbon heel. The rubber sole is petrol and oil resistant, and the insole above it retains its form through the use of non-deforming hardened nylon.

Santiago suit
The completely new BMW Motorrad Santiago Suit is the perfect product for aspiring Ewan McGregors and Charley Boormans. The sporty but practical, dynamic design is ideal for the serious rider who wants to go globetrotting, or touring, for mile after mile.

The Santiago Suit is a combination of top-grade materials such as Kevlar, the highly abrasion-resistant Dynatec and stretchy Cordura, ultimately portraying an ultra modern product for an ultra modern age.

Customers will be able to purchase the product in a variety of unisex colour combinations such as sand/navy and graphite/stone grey.

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