Alpinestars GP Plus V4 Leather Race Suit Review

[marcusgeorge]

Brian, having two kids around the same age my son also tells people he’s 6 feet tall as I’m 6’2”. He’s not. To prove it, I had him be properly tested for height (not by just using a measuring tape) and he now has a photo showing he’s not there yet. Love seeing tech improvements to racing gear. I still have and can just fit into a top of the line Dianese suit from the mid 90’s. Night and day difference between the one on show and that one. Keep up the great work. 👍😎🇦🇺

[davskok]

was waiting for you to review this suit, looks stunning

[verdeboyo]

I love my dainese race suit but this Alpinestar suit looks the dog's nuts. Spot-on!

[JHallam]

Just bought one of these today, can’t wait for it to arrive!

[whitstoddard]

Order mine from u today. Looking forward to it.

[s.mccarthy]

I bought this suit from STG about a month ago. Definitely lighter and a all around upgrade from my old missile suit. 👍

[powamoto]

Good stuff guys great review vid I need this in my life 😱👺🤟🚀

[ukracing]

Hey Van. Been watching your videos here in the UK for quite a few years. Always find your info and detailing of products very useful. Anyway….I’m 6ft, 175lbs and size 31/32” waist. I used to wear a Euro 52 in my Alpinestars Race Replica suit back in 06 to 09 when racing. That’s all passed now having a family, but I’m looking to get another 1 piece again. GP PLUSV4 OR GP TECH V4. What’s your thoughts on the two compared with each other? Weights, tech and safety? Tech suit has been out a while I think? Maybe Max would also have a view as he’s tried both?
I probably wouldn’t bother with air systems…just the good ol back protector and chest protector.
I always found the Race Replica suit tight in the legs and arms hence why a size 52, but once paired up with a chest and back protector it worked well. I’m assuming the sizing on the newer stuff (TECHV4 and GP PLUSV4) is the same or have they improved the fit. Cheers 🤟

[Gummbeh]

Great break down per usual. Out of curiosity, any idea why the A* Atem V4 1 piece never really saw distribution in the US?

[Tsuchiyaaa]

Great review as always. Plus how you and your son joke each other makes it funny.
If you had to chose between this and the gp tech v4 (being more expensive) what would you do?

[RotemMantsur]

Hey Brian,
First of all, thanks for all the videos during the years, can't thank you enough!
Now for my question, why you guys never talk about the weight of a racing suit or provide us with the weight in the beginning of each video? (in this video you did mention it was light but you know what I mean)
I've been using Spidi suits for past 20 years and for the past 12 I only ride at racetracks. From my own experience the Spidi's are far lighter and easy to move in then any other suit I've tried, especially A-stars. I think Revi't are the closes I've seen to Spidi. To be honest I never had a chance to weight the suits though as I won't carry my weight to the store :)
Is it possible to do a weight comparison because I think it is very important when you're racing, as a lighter, easier to move in suit will help with maneuverability and fatigue...
Anyway, just thought I'd ask that as it was bothering me for quite some time :)
Thanks for the videos man and keep up the good work!

[Kmodal]

Was concdering this suit, I am pulling the trigger and going for it!

Love you guys, keep it up!

And dudes, you both look shap ;)

[treemerc]

I have a hard time with sizing. I have a muscular 42 inch chest and a 30 inch waist. So it's either too big in the waist or too small in the chest and shoulders. Super frustrating.

[Mr-send-it]

Does this suit have a pocket insert for the Nucleon KR-1i back protector?

[dbJohn]

Cant figure out if it is more of an orange or red color, here it looks more red but everywhere else on the internet it looks orange.
And whether or not the red fluo color fits together with ducati red

[jesperrydstedt]

Is it posible to put tech air race in this?

[willroberts]

I’m 6’2 and a bit 210lbs what’s size would you recommend?

[LukaCheron]

Hello, I’m 5, 6 and 150 lbs, I would like to wear it comfortably to put it every day for going at job. Which size should I take ?

[carlitohs]

Is this the most ventilated suit? I'm looking for the best in this regard to buy with you guys

[iamkabik]

Hi Brian,
I’m a 6ft1 195lbs 33-34inch waist. Between the GP Plus V4 and Fusion Suite which one would be more ventilated? Would size 54 fit me? Thank you in advance. I do plan to get either the tech-air 5 or 10 depending on the suit.