The Faster V3 by Alpinestars is a sporty designed leather motorcycle jacket. Wear-resistant, half of it is stretch, lots of protection and loads of comfort – what more do you need? The update of this top product is definitely a win!
This is already the third version of the Faster, its ambitions partially reflected in the name. And in its appearance because the sturdy, technical leather has been applied in several layers and is quite the eye-catcher. Combined with wide, HRSF stretch panels on the torso, arms and shoulders, this delivers an optimal and high-performance fit with maximum movability while seated on your motorcycle. In the Faster V3 you’ll feel a lot closer to the MotoGP, which is no coincidence. The tight cut and sporty fit – with shaped arms – were designed for riding.
The slightly longer back is only one example of the attention that went into comfort. Ventilation zips in the sides, customisation option in the waist and the renewed collar with (synthetic) suede on the inside are some of the other illustrations. More accessibility in exchange for the sharpest sporty characteristics seems to be a fair trade. The exterior sliders are more discreet than those used on track and you don’t need a hump on public roads either. The closures of the Faster V3 on the sleeve ends and collar are easy to use and well-functioning.
This motorcycle jacket is compatible with the Tech-Air 5 and Tech-Air 3 airbag vests. The fixed mesh lining in the Faster V3 provides an additional layer of comfort while allowing for added protection in the form of a (double) chest protector and a Nucleon Plasma back protector (level 2-certified) or Nucleon KR-CELLi back protector (level 1-certified) – both optional upgrades. The official name of the integrated slider on the shoulder is ‘DFS GP Lite’, closely related to the GP Lite elbow protectors. Shoulder protection is supplied by Nucleon Flex Plus protectors.
The pragmatic and versatile element can be found in the two wide slash pockets with zip that make your ride more practical. Alpinestars claims that the inner pocket is waterproof but we’re always a little careful with statements like that. The Faster V3 is a good weather jacket in the first place.
A jacket in style, that’s for sure. Sharp, sporty, tight and with lots of possibilities for those who love to combine comfort with style. Thanks to the combination zip you can attach the Faster V3 to almost all Alpinestars motorcycle trousers.
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