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BMW Motorrad USA Teams Up With Kushitani To Create Second Generation Line Of Premier Motorsports Jackets

July 18, 2012

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 17, 2012… BMW Motorrad USA has once again partnered with Kushitani, a premier [Japanese manufacturer of quality motorcycle racing gear, to create a second generation line of motorsports jackets – The BMW Motorsport 2 and The BMW RR 2. The two new jackets, designed for sport/sport-touring riders, both feature BMW Motorrad NP shoulder and elbow protectors, offering style, comfort and mobility without compromising safety.

“These high-quality jackets, with their premium product features and functionality, are a great addition to the already extensive array of high quality rider’s apparel offered exclusively by BMW Motorrad dealerships nationwide,” said Claire Maguire, Rider Apparel and Aftersales Manager, BMW Motorrad USA. “Plus, they are perfect for the summer and early fall riding weather.”

The BMW Motorsport 2 Jacket is a light summer jacketmade of a combination of nylon mesh and leather.

[Features include:

Form-fitted style and pre-curved arms for more aggressive, forward-riding position; longer in rear to cover lower back area
1.3mm leather in the shoulders and forearms with double and triple stitching, for maximum protection in impact zones
Heavy-grade abrasion-resistant nylon polyamide mesh for maximum airflow, strength and durability
Stretch Kevlar panels under arms and in neck & waist area for ease of movement
Neoprene on wrist and inner collar for comfort
YKK main zipper
Easy to combine with any pants – long connection zipper comes with both sides and can be sewn into any pants
[BMW Motorrad NP protectors in the shoulders and elbows. Pocket for retrofittable NP back protector in the back
Adjustable waist. Belt loop for connecting to belt loop on pants
2 outside pockets and 1 inside pocket
BMW Motorsport colors (white/red/blue) with black highlights
Rubberized BMW Roundels on both sleeves; small BMW lettering on chest and back
BMW Motorrad Motorsport logotype on front of sleeves
Kushitani logotype on back of sleeves
Sizes S-XXXL (Men's)
MSRP $399.00

The BMW RR 2 Jacket is a light summer sport-touring style jacket made of a combination of nylon mesh and leather.

Features include:

Cut for sport touring with pre-curved arms and generous fit (looser fit than Motorsports jacket); longer in rear to [cover lower back
1.4 to 1.6 mm soft leather in the shoulders and forearms for comfort and light weight
Soft perforated leather panels in sides
Heavy-grade abrasion-resistant nylon polyamide mesh for maximum airflow, strength and durability
Stretch Kevlar panels under arms and in neck area for ease of movement
Reflective piping on rear and sleeves for increased visibility
YKK main zipper
Easy to combine with any pants – long connection zipper comes with both sides and can be sewn into any pants
BMW Motorrad NP protectors in the shoulders and elbows. Pocket for retrofittable NP back protector in the back
Adjustable waist. Belt loop for connecting to belt loop on pants.
2 outside pockets and 1 inside pocket
"T-shirt" style collar with soft leather trim for comfort
Black jacket with white and grey highlights
Small embroidered "BMW" on front left chest
Sizes S-XXXL (Men's)
MSRP $399.00