Lee from Komodo Gear interviews a racer Ray Thibedeau at the Auto Club Speedway in California who is wearing the Komodo K-FX Race Suit this season. Ray shares with us his experiences so far and how he feels about komodo leathers.

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Ever wonder what exactly a high quality race suit is composed of and what are the exact Specifications for Materials?

Komodo is proud to offer The K-XP. A proprietary race design that offers far more features and style than suits priced hundreds of dollars more. The K-XP has been a work in progress for the past two years with input from hundreds of riders across the nation. It was designed to provide today’s club racer a suit that can hold up to the most demanding conditions while providing outstanding style at an exceptional value!

Go ahead and compare the K-XP to any other suit out there. Look inside and you’ll find reinforcement of leather in all impact zones; carbon fiber and Kevlar plates in the forearms, CE armor in all key anatomical areas and a look and quality that is unique only to Komodo.

Safety, Style and Value are the key factors that sum up the K-XP.

Stretch Kevlar to maximize maneuverability without sacrificing protection.	An Additional layer of protective leather has been added from the top of the rear panel all the way down to the back of the knees. Second layer of protective leather in shoulders, elbows hips & knees. Full range of motion has not been compromised.
Leather Stretch Panels on Elbows, Knees & Back.	Komodo Carbon Plates Specifically designed for extra protection of the elbow & forearms.
Hard Compound Knee Sliders designed for extreme racing conditions.	Vents for extra ventilation and air flow.
Triple stitching used for the greatest seem strength	Komodo K-Mesh Liner removable liner with Foreway fabric for great durability and stretch
CE approved armor on shoulders, forearms & knees	Specifically designed for superior back protection in all racing conditions
Biceps & Hip protector shape specially designed for extra protection.	Race suit is pre-curved to allow maximum maneuverability
Fully perforated leather panel for air flow	Full neoprene collar for maximum comfort while in a race tuck

The Komodo Sport R/T leather suit is the latest example of Komodo Gear’s purpose driven approach to motorcycle apparel. The Sport R/T is positioned to provide more than adequate protection for track day and street riding at a price that enables
the causal enthusiast to pursue their hobby in a safe and cost-efficient manner. NOTE:  The Sport R/T is not designed to be used as a road racing suit.

Engineered with full grain leather, advanced seam structure and CE rated armor.  The Sport R/T provides the rider with all the right ingredients for safety and performance. 2 piece suits of this caliber and quality are typically non existent and priced out of most riders budgets.

• 1.4mm Full Grain Leather Chassis that is pre-formed and designed specifically for street and track day use
• Double and Triple stitching used through out entire suit
• Leather reinforced in impact areas: butt, hips, legs, knees, forearms and shoulders
• Perforated, non-removable nylon liner that is preformed to the suit for comfort
• Extensive use of large, genuine Kevlar panels in the legs/arms (Schoeller Keprotec)
• Advanced stitching technology – hidden seams on major impact areas
• Genuine YKK zippers only
• CE rated armor in shoulders, forearms and knees
• Reinforced stretch accordion panels
• Medical alert tag on the inside chest panel for EMS
• Recommended for track day use and street/strip
• Reflective piping on shoulders (front and back) for night time visibility
• This suit is shares many features from our proven and highly acclaimed “FX Race Suit”   Price $599.95

Komodo Custom Race Leathers are “FACTORY” race suits – they are an investment.  Each one is truly custom made by a master pattern maker with over 20 years experience and include every safety feature necessary to truly protect the rider; they are made with passion and without compromise.  Carefully engineered with the best materials and technology currently available.   Price starts at $1,999.95.  Contact Komodo Gear to discuss your next custom race suit.

Engineered with full grain leather, Italian proprietary TPU composites, advanced seam structure and KNOX CE rated armor creates the right proportion of safety and balance; the quality and craftsmanship of the race suit speak “no compromise.”  Custom suits of this caliber and quality are ”FACTORY” and crafted for the most discriminating riders.