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1. Stretchnet construction on the chest and back delivers Supertech-level ventilation at less than Supertech money
2. Seamless construction across sides, elbows, and underarms alongside bonded collar and cuffs is a genuinely premium feature at this price
3. Laser-cut perforations throughout the arms, sides, and armpits add a comprehensive active cooling layer
1. Near-Supertech spec at a Racer price means this is harder to criticise on features alone — sizing and availability may be limiting factors
2. Full-mesh race fit is less forgiving for riders who prefer a more relaxed cut
3. Warm-weather optimised design means it’s less suited for cool or wet conditions
The 2026 Alpinestars Racer Air Riway Jersey is one of the more surprising products in the lineup, because it brings technology that you would normally find in the Supertech tier down to the accessible Racer price point. The headline feature is Stretchnet construction on the chest and back: a fully elastic material system that provides extensive stretch, strength, and ventilation across the main body of the jersey in a way that standard polyfabric mesh simply can’t match.
This is Supertech-level ventilation engineering at a Racer price, and that distinction is worth dwelling on. Where the standard Racer Air Portl uses full airflow mesh and perforations to deliver cooling, the Riway adds Stretchnet as a further tier of performance. The combination of Stretchnet panels, strategically positioned laser-cut perforations throughout the upper and lower arms, sides, and armpits, and a full stretch mesh chassis creates a layered ventilation system that handles heat dissipation as well as jerseys costing significantly more.
Seamless construction — no side seams, no elbow seams, no underarm seams — is another feature that belongs in the Supertech conversation rather than the Racer range, and yet the Riway delivers it. Bonded collar and cuffs complete the seamless approach. The flat stretch construction on the arms and shoulders supports the full range of movement that MX riding demands, and the extended rear profile ensures proper coverage with MX pants.
The athletic race fit is optimised for warm-weather performance, and the Riway coordinates with Alpinestars MX gloves and Racer Air Pants for a complete hot-weather kit setup.
The Racer Air Riway is aimed at MX riders who want the best possible ventilation at the Racer price point. The Stretchnet construction and seamless build make it particularly attractive for riders who have been eyeing Supertech-level features without Supertech budget. It suits intermediate and advanced riders who ride in warm conditions regularly, and anyone who wants a significant ventilation upgrade from a standard Racer jersey without a price step to match.
– Advanced stretch mesh chassis — ultra-lightweight athletic race fit
– Stretchnet construction on chest and back: fully elastic for stretch, strength, and premium ventilation
– Strategically positioned laser-cut perforations throughout upper and lower arms, sides, and armpits
– Seamless construction: no side, elbow, or underarm seams
– Seamless bonded collar and cuffs
– Flat stretch construction on arms and shoulders
– Extended rear profile for coverage and MX pants compatibility
The 2026 Racer Air Riway delivers a remarkable amount of performance for the money. Stretchnet ventilation, seamless build, and laser perforations give it a feature set that sits firmly in Supertech territory, making it one of the most capable jerseys Alpinestars produce at this price.
The 2026 Racer Air Riway Jersey is exceptional value. Stretchnet construction on the chest and back, laser perforations throughout, and seamless build all suggest a jersey that should cost significantly more than £44.99. If you want the best-ventilated Alpinestars jersey at the Racer price, the Riway is the obvious answer.
1. Stretchnet construction on the chest and back delivers Supertech-level ventilation at less than Supertech money
2. Seamless construction across sides, elbows, and underarms alongside bonded collar and cuffs is a genuinely premium feature at this price
3. Laser-cut perforations throughout the arms, sides, and armpits add a comprehensive active cooling layer
1. Near-Supertech spec at a Racer price means this is harder to criticise on features alone — sizing and availability may be limiting factors
2. Full-mesh race fit is less forgiving for riders who prefer a more relaxed cut
3. Warm-weather optimised design means it’s less suited for cool or wet conditions
