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KUSHITANI custom-made suits fit as differently as old-fashioned jeans compared to stretchy jean
The moment I put it on, there was no sense of discomfort — it was a perfect fit, even for someone as particular as me. "The first time I saw a KUSHITANI suit was with the Gardner rider’s Mount Fuji emblem. It was when I was riding pocket bikes, and I was too young to understand brands at the time. But looking back now, that was KUSHITANI."
The first time I wore KUSHITANI was in 1999, when I moved up to the All Japan Championship and joined the Hulk Pro team. I clearly remember the impression of how easy it was to put on the suit. I’m quite particular (laughs), so with leather suits, it usually takes a while to get used to them, but with KUSHITANI, there was no such issue. After wearing it for just one day, it felt like a perfect fit. After the All Japan Championship, I went to Europe, and during that time, I wore suits from various manufacturers due to contractual obligations. But, I just couldn’t find that perfect fit I was looking for.The thing is, a great fit and flexibility usually go against safety, in a way... But KUSHITANI suits manage to balance both. In MotoGP, the speeds are so high that even if you don’t have a big crash, you can end up with abrasions or tears. But with KUSHITANI, that’s not a problem. The leather is thick and durable.
These days, I have many opportunities to test MotoGP machines, and there have been falls along the way, but even when I crash, the pain is much less. In a way, it’s probably a good test for the suit as well (laughs). To be honest, I don’t often find myself commenting, “This is good, this works.” What’s more important to me now are the things around it, like the racing service and the care that comes with it. The support we get on-site during races, such as the final adjustments, or having the suit repaired if I fall—it's not just about saying "it’s been made." It’s about everything that follows. And they also accommodate my specific requests. Like the inside of the elbows, the nylon on the knees, and the shape of the shirring. For the aero hump on the back, they've made several different patterns to match the aerodynamics of the machine and my riding posture.
In 2015, when I raced in MotoGP as a substitute for Dani, I recorded a top speed of 344 km/h, which was faster than anyone else. I’m not sure how many more years I’ll be racing, but I want to finish my career with KUSHITANI. I want to wear gear I trust and know is top-quality. Right now, I’m focusing on developing young riders, and for those moving from the Asia Talent Cup to the Spanish Championship, I’ve asked KUSHITANI to make their suits. I want them to race with the best and safest gear out there.
Hiroshi Aoyama, HRC Test Rider and Asia Talent Cup Advisor, began riding pocket bikes at the age of 5 and made his debut in the All Japan GP125 in 1999. In 2003, he moved up to the All Japan GP250, and in 2009, he became the World GP250 Champion. After racing in MotoGP for four years, he now serves as an HRC test rider and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of riders.
With a racing suit free of any concerns, you can focus entirely on the race and push yourself to the limit
「The first time I wore KUSHITANI was in 1996, when I moved up from pocket bikes to mini bikes, and I had a suit made to mark that occasion. When I debuted in the All Japan Championship on a 125, I wore something different, but when I moved up to 250cc in 2002, I returned to wearing KUSHITANI. After that, there were times when I wore suits from other manufacturers due to team changes or sponsor agreements, but it made me realize just how amazing KUSHITANI is. When I finally had the choice to select my own suit, I was determined to go with KUSHITANI!
After that, I moved on to the World GP, but due to team contracts, I had to wear suits from overseas manufacturers. During that time, there was a period where I was constantly getting road rash from crashes. Every time I fell, my suit would tear, and I’d end up covered in blood. I realized that the approach to leather suits in Japan is very different from overseas. Even just slipping down at a hairpin would cause the suit to tear. When you slide for a long distance, it would create holes, so you had to move your body and roll evenly to avoid friction in one spot. In the end, they even told me that it was my fault for the way I fell! (laughs) So, I went to the team and said, "I don't want to get injured any more, so please let me change my suit manufacturer." It was quite an embarrassing request, but halfway through the season, I went to KUSHITANI and asked, "Please, can you make me a suit?" And they responded immediately, without hesitation.
When it comes to racing suits, safety and durability are the most important factors. However, if the suit isn't light and flexible, it will negatively affect your performance. These days, lightweight kangaroo leather suits are becoming popular among overseas manufacturers, but... I actually compared the weight of a kangaroo leather suit of a rider with the same build as mine to my own suit. To my surprise, my KUSHITANI suit was lighter! I was truly amazed. It made me realize just how proud I am to wear a suit from a manufacturer that's recognized worldwide. In racing, if there’s even the slightest doubt or concern, you can't push yourself to the limit. It’s about eliminating each and every one of those concerns.
When you're racing at those speeds, there’s always a risk of a fall, so there's no guarantee you won't get injured. However, what’s really important is whether, if an injury does happen, you can think to yourself, “I got hurt even while wearing this, but it couldn’t be helped.” It’s crucial to have that mindset. I trust KUSHITANI so much that I can honestly say, "If it weren’t for this suit, things could have been much worse.
Rider Hiroki Takahashi
After progressing from pocket bikes to mini bikes, Takahashi made his debut in the All Japan GP125 in 2000. He became the All Japan GP250 Champion in 2004, and began competing in the World Championship in 2005. In 2015, he became a double champion in both the Asia Road SS600 and J-GP2 categories. Takahashi continued to race in JSB1000 with Moriwaki in 2016 and 2017. His latest leather suit is specially designed to match his unique riding style, incorporating a pattern that accommodates the tight bend of his elbows and knees.
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