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Womens Motorcycle Race Suits and Riding Gear: How They Should Fit

October 5, 2026 0 comments

Womens motorcycle race suits from MotoSpeeds come in women's sizes US 6 to US 18. If your body does not match one size, you can choose Custom Size. Below, you will learn how to measure, how to read the women's chart and how a suit should feel on the bike. It also covers riding jeans and riding shirts for days off the track.

Do MotoSpeeds race suits come in womens sizes?

Yes. Our one-piece suits named after bikes come in women's sizes US 6 to US 18. That is EU 38 to EU 50, or XXS to XL. Each one also has a Custom Size option. With Custom Size, the suit is made to your measurements. You fill in your sizes instead of picking one from the chart.

A good example is the Yamaha YZF R7 Motorcycle Race Suit . It is a one-piece suit in top-grain, drum-dyed cowhide that is 1.2 to 1.3 mm thick. Drum-dyed means the leather is colored in a turning drum, so the dye goes into the hide. You can also order it as a 2 piece suit, or as a jacket or pant on its own.

These one-piece suits are offered for men and women, in the same women's sizes:

Do you want your own colors and design? The Custom Race Suits are offered for women too. They come as a 1 or 2 piece suit, in cowhide, Monaco or kangaroo leather. They have removable CE Level 2 armor at the shoulders, elbows, knees and hips. You can see all our leather race suits in one place.

How to measure for a womens race suit

You need six numbers: chest, breast, waist, hip, inseam and height. Wear light clothes, stand straight and keep the tape snug but not tight. Ask a friend to help. Some points are hard to measure on your own. Write each number down in centimeters or inches, then compare them with the women's chart.

Here is what each number means:

  • Chest: around the body, under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
  • Breast: around the fullest part of the bust.
  • Waist: around your natural waist, the narrow part of your middle.
  • Hip: around the widest part of your hips and seat.
  • Inseam: from the crotch down the inside of the leg to the floor.
  • Height: from the floor to the top of your head, with no shoes on.

Our How to Measure guide shows each point with pictures. Keep your notes. You will need them again if you pick Custom Size.

Womens race suit size chart: waist and hip

Waist and hip are the two numbers that most often decide your size. The table below comes from our women's suit chart. Find your waist, then check your hip on the same row. If you fall between two sizes, take the bigger one. The full women's size chart also lists chest, breast, inseam and height.

USEULetterWaistHip
638XXS58 cm / 22.8 in84 cm / 33.1 in
840XS62 cm / 24.4 in88 cm / 34.6 in
1042S66 cm / 26.0 in92 cm / 36.2 in
1244M70 cm / 27.6 in96 cm / 37.8 in
1446M74 cm / 29.1 in100 cm / 39.4 in
1648L78 cm / 30.7 in104 cm / 40.9 in
1850XL82 cm / 32.3 in108 cm / 42.5 in

Women's suit sizes use their own scale. Men's suits run from US 32 to US 50, so a men's number is not the same as a women's number. Always pick from the women's rows. Do not convert from a men's size.

How should a womens one-piece race suit fit?

A race suit should feel snug when you are tucked in on the bike, not when you stand up. Standing, it may feel tight across the front and short in the arms. That is normal. The suit is shaped for the riding position. The armor must sit on your joints when you lean forward.

The Yamaha YZF R7 suit shows how a suit is built for this. It has pre-curved sleeves, so the arms are already bent. It has accordion leather stretch panels at the lower back and knees. Stretch Cordura, a tough stretch fabric, sits in parts of the sleeves, crotch and calf. Inside, removable CE approved dual-density armor covers the shoulders, elbows and knees. Dual-density means two layers of foam, one soft and one firm.

Try the suit on and get into a tuck. Then check these points:

  • The waist and hips do not pull or leave a big gap when you lean forward.
  • The knee armor sits on your knee, and the elbow armor sits on your elbow.
  • The sleeves reach your wrist with gloves on.
  • The legs reach your boots with your knees bent.
  • You can turn your head and move your arms without the suit pulling.

Your waist may point to one size and your hips to another. In that case, Custom Size is the simple choice. You can send your measurements, and the suit is made to them. CE marks on our suits apply to the armor, not to the whole suit. Some suits offer a CE Level 2 armor add-on, such as the Yamaha YZF R7. Level 2 armor lets less impact force through than Level 1 under EN 1621-1, the standard for shoulder, elbow, hip and knee armor.

Womens riding jeans: fit and armor

Riding jeans should fit snug at the waist and hips, with room to bend your knees on the bike. Look for armor pockets at the knee and hip. Our women's riding jeans come in US 6 to US 18 and in Custom Size. Use the waist and hip numbers from the women's pant chart.

The womens riding jeans called Flex are snug at the waist, hip and thigh. They have a straight leg with a slight boot cut, and they fit well when tucked into boots. The denim is 12.5 oz, with 98% cotton and 2% stretch. It has a water-repellent finish and a cool mesh liner. An inner layer covers 60% of the inside. There are knee and hip armor pockets for optional CE approved protectors, sold separately.

The Westwood Women's Jeans have a slim fit. They use 10 oz Cordura stretch denim. Removable CE Level 1 knee armor comes with them. There is also a pocket for an optional CE Level 1 hip protector, sold separately. A double layer guards the seat and knees. The turned-up cuffs are reflective, and there are five jean pockets.

Not sure which size to pick? Measure your waist and hips, then find the row that fits both. If they point to two sizes, take the bigger one or use Custom Size. See all our riding jeans and pants for more styles.

Womens riding shirts for urban rides

A riding shirt looks like a normal flannel shirt but has protection inside. It is made for short city rides. The key fit point is the armor. The shoulder and elbow pads must stay on the joint when you reach forward to the bars. Check this with your arms out in front of you.

The Merlin Madison Women's Riding Shirt has removable CE Level 1 protectors at the shoulders and elbows. Aramid, a strong fiber, reinforces the same spots. It has a hidden main zipper, two snap chest pockets and one inner zip pocket. You can also get the Merlin Madison Women's Riding Shirt Red .

The Speed and Strength Smokin' Aces Women's Moto Shirt is a cotton-poly blend. Kevlar fiber thread, a type of aramid, reinforces the shoulders and elbows. It has a pocket for an optional back protector, sold separately. It also has twin chest pockets, three inner pockets and a hidden main zipper. Find more in our urban riding jackets and shirts .

Quick fit checklist

Use this list before you choose a size. It works for suits, jeans and shirts. Measure first, then check the fit in the riding position. If two numbers point to two sizes, pick the bigger size or choose Custom Size and send your measurements.

  1. Measure chest, breast, waist, hip, inseam and height with a helper.
  2. Use the women's rows of the chart, not the men's rows.
  3. Match both waist and hip to one row.
  4. Between two sizes, take the bigger one.
  5. Try the fit in a tuck or a riding position, not standing.
  6. Check that each piece of armor sits on its joint.
  7. Check sleeve and leg length with gloves and boots on.

FAQ

Do womens motorcycle race suits come in women's sizes?

Yes. Our one-piece race suits named after bikes come in women's sizes US 6 to US 18, which is EU 38 to EU 50. Each one also has a Custom Size option. Pick Custom Size if no single row in the chart fits you, and the suit is made to your measurements.

What are the measurements for size 6 womens riding jeans?

A women's US 6 is EU 38, or XXS. On our women's pant chart, it fits a waist of 58 cm (22.8 in) and a hip of 84 cm (33.1 in). If your hip is bigger than that, look at the next row up.

Can I get size 20 womens riding jeans?

Our ready sizes for women's riding jeans go up to US 18. If you need a bigger size, choose Custom Size. Measure your waist, hip and inseam, then send your measurements. The jeans are made to fit them.

Should a women's motorcycle track suit feel tight?

Yes, it should feel snug in the tuck. It may feel tight when you stand. That is normal. What matters is that the armor sits on your shoulders, elbows and knees when you lean forward, and that you can still move your arms and turn your head.

Is a leather motorcycle suit for women one piece or two pieces?

You can choose either. Many of our suits, like the Yamaha YZF R7, come as a one-piece suit or as a 2 piece suit. The Custom Race Suits also come as a 1 or 2 piece suit. A two-piece suit is easier to put on and take off.

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