Witch jacket to get?? Alpinestars Indy, GPR or GP Plus perf

DirtyDuc83 · 01-30-2012, 02:09 PM

Hello all,

Having a hard time deciding between 1 of the three...I currently have 3 other leather jackets. A Dainese Zen i'll use for commuting. A RS Taichi GMX Motion for those hot spirited days. An Alpinestars GP Plus (Non perforated) for those cooler days. Most would probably find these 3 jackets enough...my only concern is that all three are all black. After nearly getting sideswiped by a car the other day, i'm thinking a more visible color would be appropriate.

All three of the jackets above are available in White or White/Black and all are perforated and will likely take the place of the GMX Motion which i'll sell or just keep in the closet.

The only difference I really see between any of them is that the Indy is a thinner leather and less flashy. The GP Plus and GP-R from what I can tell have all of the same specs but with slightly different design...I'm leaning towards the GP-R as I like the look a bit better but i'm not sure if it's really worth the extra $30 and I'm not a big fan of the snaps on the neck and the wrists...

Which one would you chose??

GP-R
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=10119

GP Plus
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=13994

Indy
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=8330

Witch was on purpose...since you all like to hammer people on spelling.

yard sale · 01-30-2012, 02:18 PM

unless you're as anal as dr. e white gear gets dirty with a quickness. why not buy a high visibility vest?

DirtyDuc83 · 01-30-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

unless you're as anal as dr. e white gear gets dirty with a quickness. why not buy a high visibility vest?

I thought about that but I am more likely to just grab the white jacket and go rather than mess with putting on a high visibility vest over a jacket. I don't mind cleaning the jacket, I usually wipe down my jackets once a week and an extra few minutes on the white one with some Lexol isn't a hassle.

residentcourt1 · 01-30-2012, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by yard sale

unless you're as anal as dr. e white gear gets dirty with a quickness. why not buy a high visibility vest?

Yard sale makes a good point here. Its sounds like youre all set in the jacket department. Is there other gear this money might be better used for such as: boots, pants, back protector, etc.???

residentcourt1 · 01-30-2012, 03:17 PM

If you must have another jacket:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALPINESTARS-...item7b67f799a0

This is a lot more jacket for less money than the ones you've suggested.

DirtyDuc83 · 01-30-2012, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by residentcourt1

Yard sale makes a good point here. Its sounds like youre all set in the jacket department. Is there other gear this money might be better used for such as: boots, pants, back protector, etc.???

Here's where i'm at with gear...

Helmets: Scorpion Exo 500, Bell Revolver
Boots: Cortech Latigo Air, TCX X-Cube
Gloves: AXO Kr8, Alpinestars SP2, Scorpion Blacktop
Pants: Shift Havoc, Icon jeans, Planning on picking up Alpinestars urban DNS or Dainese New Drake textiles when I buy the new jacket
Protection: CE back protectors in all jackets, Knox cross shorts, Forcefield limb tube knee/shin guards
Jacket not mentioned above: Scorpion Torque textile

I don't believe i'm missing anything at this time and also have some budget for better boots this spring. I would also likely sell the GMX Motion if I buy the new jacket (size 40 US if anyone is interested, prior design).

DirtyDuc83 · 01-30-2012, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by residentcourt1

If you must have another jacket:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALPINESTARS-...item7b67f799a0

This is a lot more jacket for less money than the ones you've suggested.

I can get the GPR for $364 and the other two for $339. No speed humps for me...

factorten · 01-30-2012, 03:35 PM

http://www.cafepress.com/+green_witc...le&pid=6673073

Peregrinestorm · 01-30-2012, 09:02 PM

I went with a first gear high visibility vest. It fits over my jacket really well, and I can put it on and take it off as one unit.

When I first started riding, I wore gear that mached my bike, but I am older and wiser now, and would rather be visible than dead..even if it means wearing my neon yellow vest every time I ride.

HoyaXC07 · 02-01-2012, 09:31 PM

I bought the A* Indy and had a zipper sewn in the bottom to attatch to my two piece leather bottoms. Works great and it saved me during a crash at the track. Still wear it today.

MrAirman · 02-01-2012, 10:01 PM

Everyone has their own taste. Here's mine.
INDY: NO.
GP-PLUS:MAYBE
GP-R: HELL YES. Honestly the GP-R looks, (imho), 30 dollars better than the Plus.

(Nothing else, I'll stick to your original post question between the three)

DirtyDuc83 · 02-02-2012, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by MrAirman

Everyone has their own taste. Here's mine.
INDY: NO.
GP-PLUS:MAYBE
GP-R: HELL YES. Honestly the GP-R looks, (imho), 30 dollars better than the Plus.

(Nothing else, I'll stick to your original post question between the three)

Thank you for sticking to the original post! I agree, i've spent quite a bit of time looking at all three in side x side comparisons and have settled on the GP-R. Definitely worth the extra $30 for looks alone.

PWALL · 02-02-2012, 04:37 PM

xpertss · 02-02-2012, 05:04 PM

why not this: http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...8?registry_id=

TheRock11 · 02-02-2012, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by PWALL

Haha I'm surprised this didn't come up earlier

DirtyDuc83 · 02-14-2012, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by MrAirman

Everyone has their own taste. Here's mine.
INDY: NO.
GP-PLUS:MAYBE
GP-R: HELL YES. Honestly the GP-R looks, (imho), 30 dollars better than the Plus.

(Nothing else, I'll stick to your original post question between the three)

Thanks for answering the question as stated. I guess there are a few people that can stay on topic.

I ended up going with the GP-R, it is way sexier than the other two and the black and white should stand out well...Got it for total of $386 shipped for jacket and insert...Couldn't pass up the amazing deal!


01-30-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
DirtyDuc83 Permit Joined: Jul 2011 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: a Monster	Witch jacket to get?? Alpinestars Indy, GPR or GP Plus perf Hello all, Having a hard time deciding between 1 of the three...I currently have 3 other leather jackets. A Dainese Zen i'll use for commuting. A RS Taichi GMX Motion for those hot spirited days. An Alpinestars GP Plus (Non perforated) for those cooler days. Most would probably find these 3 jackets enough...my only concern is that all three are all black. After nearly getting sideswiped by a car the other day, i'm thinking a more visible color would be appropriate. All three of the jackets above are available in White or White/Black and all are perforated and will likely take the place of the GMX Motion which i'll sell or just keep in the closet. The only difference I really see between any of them is that the Indy is a thinner leather and less flashy. The GP Plus and GP-R from what I can tell have all of the same specs but with slightly different design...I'm leaning towards the GP-R as I like the look a bit better but i'm not sure if it's really worth the extra $30 and I'm not a big fan of the snaps on the neck and the wrists... Which one would you chose?? GP-R http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=10119 GP Plus http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com...l.bok?no=13994 Indy http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=8330 Witch was on purpose...since you all like to hammer people on spelling. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-30-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
yard sale snowshoe kitten... prrr... Joined: Mar 2006 From: 4to5 Blog Entries: 7 I Ride: slow in the fast lane like everyone else...	unless you're as anal as dr. e white gear gets dirty with a quickness. why not buy a high visibility vest? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-30-2012, 03:17 PM	#5
residentcourt1 Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2010 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: '06 CBR 1000, '09 ZX 6R	If you must have another jacket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALPINESTARS-...item7b67f799a0 This is a lot more jacket for less money than the ones you've suggested. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-30-2012, 03:35 PM	#8
factorten Knee Dragger Joined: May 2008 From: Snohomish, Wa I Ride: high bridge	http://www.cafepress.com/+green_witc...le&pid=6673073 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


01-30-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
Peregrinestorm Endorsed Joined: Jun 2011 From: Granite Falls WA I Ride: 2009 Suzuki Boulevard C50	I went with a first gear high visibility vest. It fits over my jacket really well, and I can put it on and take it off as one unit. When I first started riding, I wore gear that mached my bike, but I am older and wiser now, and would rather be visible than dead..even if it means wearing my neon yellow vest every time I ride. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-01-2012, 09:31 PM	#10
HoyaXC07 Permit Joined: Mar 2011 From: Dahlonega, GA then \|\| Yelm, WA now I Ride: 2011 BMW S1000RR Yellow	I bought the A* Indy and had a zipper sewn in the bottom to attatch to my two piece leather bottoms. Works great and it saved me during a crash at the track. Still wear it today. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-01-2012, 10:01 PM	#11
MrAirman Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2011 From: Mcchord AFB Blog Entries: 9 I Ride: 04 SV650S(Sold), 2007 DR-Z400S (Sold), 05 gsxr-6	Everyone has their own taste. Here's mine. INDY: NO. GP-PLUS:MAYBE GP-R: HELL YES. Honestly the GP-R looks, (imho), 30 dollars better than the Plus. (Nothing else, I'll stick to your original post question between the three) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 04:37 PM	#13
PWALL Endorsed Joined: May 2011 From: Issaquah, WA I Ride: Ducati Streetfighter 1098	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 05:04 PM	#14
xpertss Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2010 From: Portland. Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: K9 GSX-R600 ---- Gsxr750 k3	why not this: http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...8?registry_id= __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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