The Difference Between 1 Piece and 2 Piece Leather Suits | Sportbike Track Gear 

My experience. 1. First and most importantly - there is a difference between buying a 2pc suit, and buying a jacket/pants individually, that have attachment zippers. Generally with 2pc suits, the jacket is cut short, and as such they AREN'T good for matching with jeans etc - you end up with an exposed midriff. 2. 2-pieces often don't have the same stretch materials / accordion panels etc around the back/crotch/hip area. And as such either the suit's cut is racy (and it's a pain to stand up in) or it's cut casual and it's a pain on a sportsbike (but fine if you're on a naked). 3. You're more likely to get pockets and such on a 2pc suit. Lots of 1pc suits have either no pockets or maybe 1 inner wallet pocket. This varies though, I have seen some 1pc suits with 3 inner pockets. 4. There is zero information out there about brand compatibility with 2pc suits. If you're trying to mix and match brands (heck, even different ages of gear in some brands....) it's likely the zips are incompatible. 5. I agree that putting on a 2PC is often as big a pain as a 1PC. In both cases, regardless of what liner the suit has, I recommend a set of lightweight merino longsleeve single/long johns. Merino wool you say? Won't I get hotter? Actually no, because they wick sweat away, they stop the suit sticking to you, and the other reason for going merino is that synthetics will stink to high heaven after a long day - merinos won't.

I don't see any mention of the biggest advantage of having a two piece. Ease of going to the John 🤣

I would also call out two other considerations: (1) hot weather (Track and road); two piece is great to cool off. (2) going to the toilet - definitely the two piece wins. I use my two piece for road and one piece for the track; i bought my two piece first then upgraded to a high quality (expensive) one piece for track. Thanks for the review always good content (especially the garage stuff); ever thought about including some track riding tips?

I have a 2 piece Alpinestars suit. And another benefit of it is, then when you go for a ride and you stop to have a drink or whatever. You can simply remove the jacket. I would recomend a 1 piece suit for track riding tho. Like you said, it's a lot safer.

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Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! Nice video!

Outstanding video man! Just what i need it to finally decide for the missile 1 p! Thanks 💪🏻

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Agree with the points! A one-piece is so much more comfortable! I have both but crashed hard in my one-piece last week (on the way to a trackday) when a car made a left turn just in front of me. Very happy to wear a solid leather one-piece suit and not any textile crap!

I had a 2 piece klim kit for about 5 years for commuting then recently got a missle v2 and gotta say its not that much harder worse to use day to day and man it is so much more comfy and confidence inspiring. I was worried my coworkers would make fun of me but nobody cares cuz you look just as goofy either way. when I suit up in the missle v2 almost every day and I love how safe it feels and it is so much more comfortable on the bike.

Excellent review!!!!!!! im going to do a few track days next year ... $499 is definitely in the budget. I'll be a 1st timer at the track... thanks for this

Really good information, mate thanks for putting that together 👍👍👍

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Thank you for another, very informative video. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Too bad I already have both or I would be calling.

Very informative. Really helps. Thank you

Good content and much needed

More advantages for the two piece: better if you're stopped in hot weather, and you have pockets, pockets are freakin useful. I have the RST sabre airbag leather two piece, and some textiles. Covers everything and can do a few track days a year easy. Have said to myself if I start doing 6+ days a year then I'll get the RST airbag suit, but the sabre is good for now!

What a fantastic video, thanks a million

Nicely explained, I just got a Dainese Avro D-AIR and have to point out that the overlap is much smaller. It almost looks like a 1-piece. But the disadvantage is that the jacket is shorter and thus can't be worn on its own. Great content btw!!

great video! I was leaning to the 2 piece now I'm definitely getting the 2 piece

Thanks brother I feel like I'm starting to have waiste problems now that you mentioned it I just grabbed a 1 piece can't wait to break it in

You're da man dude!!! Cheers!

the amount of times I am at a track day watching 1 piece riders walk around holding their upper suit awkwardly while i am free from waist up is hilarious. for the maybe 1% better performance on the track ( get better trained) vs comfort and practicality off is a no brainer for anyone other than paid professionals.

Great vid.

Hello sir, thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos! I’ve been debating picking up the Dainese Assen 2 Perf 1 Piece suit but didn’t stumble across any vids on it. Just wondering if you had any thoughts on it or if you’d recommend a different suit. (Possibly the Icon Hypersport, Alpinestars Motegi V2, Dainese Laguna Seca 4, etc) Aside, my measurements are 5’10”, 175-180lbs, and a 33-34 inch waist. Thanks!

Nice informative video

Hey I bought a Missile V2 Leather Short Pants from you guys and it fits great! Do any of your full track suits come in a short?

Must try on first alpinestars made in Vietnam sizes are small but great quality

Another (big) advantage of a 2 piece suit: more pockets (generally)

This video has me thinking about a one piece however dropping 100 to 150 for another back protector should be noted which adds to the cost.

The "2 piece suit" used for demonstration purposes isn't actually that at all; it's separate jacket and pants that zip together. An actual 2 piece suit is functionally identical to a 1 piece suit, next to no overlap, fits the same, offers the same protection. Still a very informative video, just seems like a few terms were mixed up

Thanks for all the reviews, it's very helpful. I'm wondering if it's possible to review a one piece for a female since I assume bathroom use would be more difficult? Lol

Correction Heroic ...big guy... leathers have 2 zippers that start atneck go to your left /right pectorials and go down the sides of your torso...it splits the torso vertically front and back so suit just slides/zips right up . No fighting suit at all ....Amazing difference...amazing fit also

I was just deciding if buying a 1 or 2 pieces leather suit, and this video pops up just at the right time! I was looking at the Alpinestars missile 2 pieces, do you recommend it? I would use it in summer (I'm in north Italy) with the Alpinestars tech air 5 Thanks for the video!👍

Did you have the Vanson sports rider seperates, with the three zippers, or was it the made to order full circumference zippered suit?

STG !!! 🤙

At 35 years old now I am way to comfortable to wear a one piece suit. Alpinestars Missile V2 2 PCS covers everything I need. I even use it on the track where I can remove the jacket between the sessions and when I'm going to the bathroom everybody else is jealous of me. People are always telling me the one piece i a lot safer, but when asking for statistics and empirical data of this it always gets very quiet. A zipped together Missile V2 2 PCS with the Tech Air 5 is everything I ever need.

Hey mate , great reviews hey just a question ?? Iam the exact same size and height as you and a friend of mine just sold me a very cheap deal on a 2 piece alpinestars leather suit and the pants fit perfect and the jacket is a fraction big at size EUR 60 do you recon that is to big for someone our size , I heard you mention in one of your reviews that you was a size EUR 56 in the alpinestar jacket any help or advice would be much appreciated

Have you got any informational videos like this on intercoms and headsets

If I order a one piece suit from STG, do I get a medium athletic build in the box?

Agreed on this, if you prioritize safety- 1 pc suit is the way. however if you prioritize comfort and ease of removing them 2pcs is good for you. Also, most 1-piece doesn't have the option to add back protector (pocket) unlike 2 piece suit. So if youre going for 1 piece you'll have to buy the strap-on back protectors.

Im looking to get a motorcycle to commute to work. I work inside so I typically prefer to wear shorts and a tshirt while working. I definitely don’t want to ride in shorts and a tshirt. So my question is, what would you recommend for someone who wants full coverage but also wants to be able to change into normal clothes easily. Is there something that goes over light clothing easily?

Great video, very useful, but I feel like you forgot one big point between the two, and that is going to the bathroom, especially a #2 with a 1 piece LOL. You're either holding half your suit between your legs while on the can, or you're going to have to risk taking off your boots and the entire suit in a public bathroom. Neither is appealing or very fun. BTW, I've long ditched a 2 piece for a 1 piece for any spirited riding/track days and a jacket/jeans for casual stuff.

i'd use a 1 piece motorcycle suit for a batman costume.

my biggest issue is the size limitations. I'm 6' tall and 280, "working on that part." But i struggle to find gear as a whole that fits my frame. a 4x alpine stars jacket that i daily ride is still snug across the shoulder, with dianese i wear a size 64 for the same reason. with pant size im again an oddball, wearing a 38/30. trying to find gear, let alone track/spiirited riding gear is a nighmare for me. so if you can recomend something that jsut might work, im all ears.

I’m going to be getting a 125cc for the road, do you think pants would be necessary or would jacket be enough?

Deal breaker for me, 2 piece is easier to take a quick piss. That’s my level

Easier to pee in 2 piece

Van IMHO the best suit on the market is the one that is easiest to get into so they will wear it instead of leaving hung up in the closet.Heroic uses the best materials (all kangeroo and 1/2 kangroo/top grade cow) and STINGRAY LEATHER which is increadible ..seen a guy slide 75ft on stingray leather and it did not wear through . Point is the double zipper system in 1 piece leathers makes it SO much easier to get on off i cant see why ALL suits are not 2 zipper systems . The Alpine suit with 2 zipper ...w frame .. system wasnt popular because of the PRICE. 2700-3000$ even back almost a decade ago. FYI...I get no money products ect from Heroic ...I like you, just like helping fellow motorcyclists . I am old, skills shot lol.Have a superbike collection of all curreent japanese and euro superbikes . Want to see people use leathers, boots gloves .NOT just wear a helmet and think they are covered safety wise . Which is wat most people think , unfortunately . VAn try a Heroic 2 zipper system suit i think you will be pleasantly surprised YOU GUYS ARE GREAT...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

thanx for this super vid !

Hey Brian, I'm a new rider and want to do some track days next riding season. My concern is that I'm 5'4" and don't think I can find a suit that will fit me. I doubt I could afford a custom suit. Is it possible to have a suit altered or what do you recommend I do?

This is going to sound dumb, but does the rst one piece have inside pockets? I envision not, for track purposes.

Late comment, but I don't see why a company couldn't make a two piece suit like how freediving wetsuits are made. The wetsuits have a stretchy piece of fabric that hangs off the back of the shirt that goes between your legs and clips near your belt-line on the front. It would keep the shirt from riding up in a crash and would be easy to take off if you get hot. Only problem I could see is if you got into a slide feet first, you might get some "discomfort" down there, lol.

Best of both worlds is Heroic ...Big guy ...1 piece suit which has 2 vertical zippers on the torso about 1 foot apart. Getting suit on/off is a breeze . FYi heroic uses Kangaroo leather , stingray leather at abrasion points and cost same as alpinestars ect. Heroic best on market

I got myself both.. Alpinestar Missile Tech-air Full Suit and a Missile Tech-air Jacket..😂

This is the reason I got both of them Lol

Do you have a link to the two piece suit?

I ride a mt10. I already have a rev’it textile jacket. Before that I had a Missile 2 piece suit, which became too small. Should I go for another 2 piece or a one piece. I ride very hard, pegs scrapping on each spirited rides. Few track days (1-2/summer). What should I go with? Thanks!

I currently own one of each. one piece & two piece. As I considering doing some long distance touring soon, I assume a two piece would be my best option. (don't know anyone who's toured in a one piece?

This video opened my eyes to riding with one piece suits...hmmm

Not to knock your product (because the suits are excellent quality), I don't think your too comfortable in either suit. But looks can be deceiving...

Do you think i can cut into my full peice suit and make it two peice? Without affecting the safety of it too much?

One thing I think you didn't add in, if you really want the safest suit (so probably one piece) you are probably also looking at an airbag vest too which also really raises the price, not that 2piece guys don't get them. I don't have a 1piece but have been looking at them for the last few months.

Hello, what about if u go a-lot to the toilet what do u recommend? 1 pcs will be a headache?

I Have a 1pc leathers. Two 2pc leathers and a and a causal 2 pc.

Will my current Alpinestars jacket zip up to a pair of RST trachtech evo pants? Or do the zipper sizes differ between brands? Thanks

Wierd question but what do you do in the case that you have to relieve yourself in a one-piece?

I'd go with one piece, for me is the best anime out there.

is 2pc basically a street use while 1pc is like a long rides type?

How much does that Monster energy tracksuit in the background cost and where can i buy one at?

... and then you look like a Power Ranger! 😂

Not a lot of options for women for cheaper suits :( everything is close to $1,000 for what I see for alpinestars

Now the question is...airbag vest or armor ?

Light track stuff and dragging knee on the twisty streets, 2 piece. Anything more, 1 piece.

It does matter you don't have anything vin stock anyway

brother hook me up with some riding gear. need a one piece suit

The biggest issue is they only make these for 10% OF THE POPULATION. 5' 6' and a 120# or LESS. At 5'10" and 240lbs there is nothing that will fit me unless I go with custom tailored stuff. Oh I forgot, only stick figured people ride sport bikes. Dumb me.

if you walk into starbucks they will call the fashion police.

6.14 . Did he say more convenient? Heck i heard it as smoking weed! 🤣

Well mr. Van Dam, I have both and two stand alone leather and textile jackets. My one piece fits like yours if you’re honest. It’s tight in the crotch and baggy ass in the back, looks like something is wrong. The positive is ahh, umm, not sure. Now the two piece( both heavy duty from the same manufacture), the pants fit amazing, and the jacket also. It’s so much more comfortable to ride in, not even close. Pros/ fit looks and feels better, usually cheaper, removeable jacket for extended stops or breaks in between sessions. As far as getting it on an off it’s easier than the one piece. But let’s be honest, both are easy with the right undergarment. I have a bulge on the one piece in the front that is nonexistent with the two piece. I do enjoy switching out occasionally, however, the two piece is the way to go. Also one other side note, they won’t admit it but riders look at like you are a rookie or can’t afford a one piece, not all but some. Certainly for most, one will feel better than the other, but when it comes to my two suits both will afford me the same protection. Both are 1.3-1.4 genuine leather. Also my two piece are directly made for each other, no mix and matching, huge difference. The deals are ou there, I bought two premium suits for a combined price of 775$

2 Peice Crispy when I'm riding

I want to buy a quality riding jacket for less money

I think the bathroom thing is more an issue for women than men, unless for whatever reason you're dropping deuces at the track.

I creat 1 piece and 2 piece lather suits

The two pieces leather suit that you saw as isn't racing as the one piece suit... So the comparison between them its not right and fair...

Much easier to use the bathroom with a two piece lol.

HI, WE'RE MANUFACTURES OF MOTORBIKE LEATHER APPAREL. ARE YOU INTERESTED TO WORK WITH US?

One word you forgot to mention... POCKETS

power ranger XD

All i hear is mumbling

Terrible reviews