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1. CE Class A certification with exposed Nucleon Flex Plus armor delivers genuine protection in a genuinely unique garment
2. The combination of checkered outer, fixed internal hoodie, and detachable hood creates a versatile mid-season riding piece that challenges what riding apparel looks like
3. Water-repellent treatment, internal waterproof pocket, and pant connection loops show genuine riding-specific engineering alongside the distinctive design
1. At £279.99 it’s a significant premium for a mid-season riding shirt — a deliberate investment
2. The exposed armor and distinctive aesthetic is a strong stylistic statement that won’t suit all riders
3. 4-way stretch inner with fixed hoodie adds warmth that may make it uncomfortable in genuinely warm conditions
The MO.ST.EQ Tartan Shirt is one of the most distinctive garments in the Alpinestars range. The MO.ST.EQ name stands for Moto Streetwear Equipment, and the Tartan delivers on that brief in a way that breaks from conventional riding apparel thinking. The outer material is a high-resistance polyamide in a checkered pattern, giving it the look of a regular casual shirt. Underneath, an internal fixed hoodie in 9% elastane 4-way stretch material with attached and exposed Nucleon Flex Plus Level 1 armor covers the elbows — meaning the protection is visible as part of the design rather than hidden. CE certified to Category II EN 17092-4:2020, Class A.
A water-repellent treatment handles light weather, and a zippered main closure with external snaps keeps the fit secure. Zippered hand pockets provide practical storage, and an internal waterproof compartment protects moisture-sensitive items. A sublimated internal mesh liner handles comfort against the skin, pant connection loops connect to riding trousers, and a detachable hood adds versatility for different conditions. The shirt is designed for mid-season use, bridging the gap between light summer riding and full jacket territory.
The MO.ST.EQ Tartan Shirt is aimed at urban riders who want CE Class A certified protection in a genuinely unique garment that challenges what riding apparel looks like. At £279.99, it’s a premium investment for those who want to ride protected without looking like they’re wearing riding gear, and who appreciate genuinely creative motorcycle apparel design.
– CE certification: Category II EN 17092-4:2020 A Class
– Protectors: CE Level 1 Nucleon Flex Plus shoulder and elbow armor (exposed)
– Outer material: High-resistance polyamide checkered pattern
– Inner material: 9% elastane 4-way stretch with fixed hoodie
– Water resistance: Water-repellent treatment
– Closure: Zippered main closure with external snaps
– Pockets: Zippered hand pockets, internal waterproof compartment
– Liner: Sublimated internal mesh
– Connection: Pant connection loops
– Hood: Detachable
– Price: £279.99
The MO.ST.EQ Tartan Shirt is a genuinely inventive riding garment that reimagines what protection and style can look like together. The exposed armor, checkered outer, and fixed internal hoodie create a look that exists in its own category, and the CE Class A certification ensures the protection credentials are as serious as the design approach.
The MO.ST.EQ Tartan Shirt is a properly original riding garment from Alpinestars. The CE Class A certification, exposed armor, checkered outer, and fixed hoodie construction create a product that genuinely doesn’t look like other riding apparel, and the engineering behind it is as considered as the design. At £279.99 it’s for riders who want something truly different — and who want to be protected while they wear it.
1. CE Class A certification with exposed Nucleon Flex Plus armor delivers genuine protection in a genuinely unique garment
2. The combination of checkered outer, fixed internal hoodie, and detachable hood creates a versatile mid-season riding piece that challenges what riding apparel looks like
3. Water-repellent treatment, internal waterproof pocket, and pant connection loops show genuine riding-specific engineering alongside the distinctive design
1. At £279.99 it’s a significant premium for a mid-season riding shirt — a deliberate investment
2. The exposed armor and distinctive aesthetic is a strong stylistic statement that won’t suit all riders
3. 4-way stretch inner with fixed hoodie adds warmth that may make it uncomfortable in genuinely warm conditions
