A $319.95 sport textile jacket with a real aero hump
The Short Answer: The Alpinestars T-GP Air is a $319.95 hybrid textile sport jacket for warm, not hot, riding. It uses 450-denier polyfabric with large mesh panels, CE A-class certification, CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armor, DFS friction shields, pre-curved elbows and an aero hump designed to work with the Supertech R10 helmet. It’s Tech-Air ready.
Want to look like you just stepped out of the MotoGP paddock without sweating through a full leather suit? Alpinestars’ T-GP Air is aimed squarely at you. Adam Waheed breaks down the sport-focused textile jacket in this SpeedAddictsTV video, complete with an aero hump that matches Alpinestars’ flagship helmet.
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Who Is the T-GP Air For?
Waheed says it’s for sport riders who want “a hybrid textile jacket that has a lot of stretch material in it and has some mesh and flows air, but not too much air.” His sweet spot: “warm, but not hot, and cool, but not cold.”
Price, Certification and Fit
The T-GP Air is $319.95 (Waheed rounds to $319) and comes in a variety of colors. It’s CE A-class certified, meaning basic abrasion protection throughout. Sizes run small through 4XL. At 6 feet and 190 pounds, Waheed wears a large and says the fit is just right: “It’s not too baggy, it’s not too slim.”
Construction
- Multi-panel 450D polyfabric shell for strength and abrasion resistance.
- Large mesh panels plus laser-perforated, 2D and 3D mesh areas for airflow.
- Pre-curved elbows that naturally put your arms in an attack position. Great for clip-on bikes.
- Synthetic suede collar and cuffs that feel nice against the skin; zippered wrist adjustment (Alpinestars calls it a hidden autolock race cuff).
- Waist adjustment flaps to snug up the fit.
- Hook-and-loop neck closure with a big MotoGP-inspired tab. Waheed likens it to Marc Márquez’s Alpinestars race suit.
Protection
Waheed describes CE Level 2 armor in the shoulders and elbows that conforms to your body and moves with you, plus dual-density integrated Racing GP DFS (Dynamic Friction Shield) material on the shoulders and elbows for slide protection. Alpinestars’ current U.S. listing identifies the armor as Nucleon Flex Pro CE Level 2 (the video calls it Nucleon Flex Plus). The jacket is also Tech-Air ready for the Tech-Air 7X, 5 Plasma and 3 systems.
The Supertech R10 Aero Hump
The T-GP Air features a race-spec aero hump designed to work in conjunction with the Supertech R10 helmet for better streamlining. “If you’re an Alpinestars Supertech R10 helmet owner and you really want to complete the look, get this jacket,” Waheed says. Matching your jacket to a helmet that starts at $1,149.95 is a very MotoGP thing to do.
Storage
A pair of generous zippered hand pockets on the outside, plus pockets inside the jacket.
Warranty and Verdict
Alpinestars backs the T-GP Air with a one-year U.S. limited warranty. For sport riders who want race-inspired features, real airflow and Level 2 armor in a textile jacket, it’s a stylish, functional choice, especially if there’s an R10 on your head.
Alpinestars T-GP Air Jacket Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Alpinestars T-GP Air Jacket |
| U.S. MSRP | $319.95 |
| Warranty | 1 year (Alpinestars U.S. limited warranty) |
| Garment Certification | CE Category II, prEN 17092, A class |
| Impact Armor | Nucleon Flex Pro CE Level 2 shoulders and elbows (per Alpinestars key features) |
| Friction Protection | Dual-density integrated Racing GP DFS on shoulders and elbows |
| Shell | Multi-panel 450D polyfabric; large open mesh; laser-perforated, 2D and 3D mesh panels |
| Aerodynamics | Race-spec aero hump designed to work with the Supertech R10 helmet |
| Fit | Sport fit with elongated rear; pre-curved elbows |
| Cuffs/Collar | Soft-touch synthetic suede; hidden autolock wrist zip |
| Closures/Adjustment | Hook-and-loop neck tab; integrated waist adjustment flaps |
| Airbag Compatibility | Tech-Air 7X, Tech-Air 5 Plasma, Tech-Air 3 ready |
| Pockets | Zippered external hand pockets; internal pocket(s) |
| Sizes | S–4XL |
| Colors | Multiple |
| Weight | N/A |
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FAQ
Is the Alpinestars T-GP Air jacket CE certified?
Yes. It’s certified CE Category II to prEN 17092 A class and carries CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armor.
How does the T-GP Air fit?
Waheed (6 ft, 190 lb) wears a large and says it’s neither too baggy nor too slim, with pre-curved elbows for a sport riding position.
Does the T-GP Air work with the Supertech R10?
Yes. Its aero hump is designed to work in conjunction with the Supertech R10 helmet.
Is the T-GP Air Tech-Air compatible?
Yes. Alpinestars lists Tech-Air 7X, Tech-Air 5 Plasma and Tech-Air 3 compatibility.
What weather is the T-GP Air best for?
Warm but not hot, cool but not cold. It flows air, but it isn’t a full mesh jacket.
