RST

Name

RST

Legal name

RST Limited

Website

https://rst-moto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Protective Apparel

NAICS

Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Leather & Leather Products (3100)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail (CRAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing (IMACAEAN), Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC), Riding Jackets, Pants & Suits Retail (Leather/Textile) (CRAMANAF)

Keywords

• Motorcycle protective apparel
• Motorcycle riding jackets
• Motorcycle leather suits
• Motorcycle boots and gloves
• CE certified impact protection

Headquarters

HQ city

South Normanton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motorcycle Apparel Sales: RST generates revenue through the sale of motorcycle protective apparel including jackets, suits, pants/jeans, gloves, boots, and impact protectors. Products are sold directly through their e-commerce platform and through a global network of authorized dealers and distributors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RST designs, manufactures (via contract manufacturing), and sells CE/UKCA-certified motorcycle protective apparel — leather and textile jackets, one- and two-piece racing suits, riding pants and jeans, gloves, boots, and D3O-integrated impact protectors — for men and women across racing, adventure, road, urban, and classic riding segments. Products incorporate D3O® impact armour, the proprietary SinAqua™ waterproof membrane, and in&motion airbag technology, sold directly to consumers through rst-moto.com and through 421+ authorized dealers and international distributors.

Product overview

RST is a motorcycle apparel brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of protective riding gear for both men and women. The product lineup is organized into distinct collections including Tractech (racing/track), Pro Series (adventure/sport), S-1 (premium), Classic (vintage style), and Urban (city riding). Core product categories span leather and textile jackets, suits, pants/jeans, gloves, and boots, all incorporating protective technologies. Key technology partnerships include D3O® impact protection armour (integrated into jackets, pants, gloves, and boots) and SinAqua™ waterproof technology. The brand operates globally through 421 dealers across multiple countries and offers a 2-year warranty on products. The 2026 collection represents the brand's evolution after 35+ years of product development, emphasizing lightweight, breathable, and protective gear for diverse riding conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tractech Evo D3O Leather Jacket Premium racing leather jacket featuring D3O® impact protection for uncompromising track and road protection. Targeted at elite and amateur racers and track-day riders.
• Tractech Evo D3O Textile Jacket High-performance textile motorcycle jacket with integrated D3O® impact protection for elite-level riders on track and road.
• Tractech EVO D3O Leather Suit Full-body leather racing suit with D3O® armour for maximum impact protection on track and road.
• Tractech EVO D3O Ladies Leather Suit Women's racing leather one-piece suit with D3O® impact protection for track and road riding.
• S-1 D3O Leather Jacket (Men's and Ladies') Bold, vibrant leather motorcycle jacket rated CE Level AA with D3O® protection and futuristic styling. Available in men's and ladies' versions.
• S-1 D3O Textile Jacket Futuristic-style protective textile jacket with SinAqua™ waterproof lining, D3O® armour, and reflective panels rated CE Level AA.
• S-1 D3O Leather Suit Racing leather suit featuring D3O® armour technology for elite-level protection in the S-1 collection.
• Pro Series Adventure X D3O Textile Jacket Adventure motorcycle jacket using MaxTex lite fabric — lightweight yet abrasion resistant — with Level 2 D3O® armour for all-weather adventure touring.
• Pro Series Paragon D3O Textile Jacket and Pants Adventure jacket and matching pants with improved fit, extra ventilation, Level 2 D3O® armour, and chest protector pockets.
• Pro Series Adventure D3O Textile Pants Adventure riding pants with D3O® protection and MaxTex lite fabric for all-weather adventure use.
• Pro Series Supersport-K D3O Leather Jacket Sport riding leather jacket with D3O® armour for track and road use.
• Pro Series GP D3O Gloves Racing gloves featuring D3O® protection for elite-level track riding.
• Maverick Evo CE Textile Jacket and Pants All-weather adventure jacket and pants with SinAqua™ waterproof membrane, CE certification, and reflex reflective print.
• Brixton D3O Textile Jacket Classic-styled jacket in heavy-duty wax cotton with Aramid Fibre reinforcement and Level 1 D3O® armour.
• Hillberry D3O Leather Jacket (IOMTT Icon) Premium leather jacket named after Isle of Man TT's Hillberry Corner with D3O® protection, blending motorsport heritage with modern safety.
• Havoc CE Textile Jacket Urban textile jacket with soft-shell outer, SinAqua™ waterproof lining, and lightweight RST Airflow CE armour — fully CE/UKCA certified.
• Roadster Air D3O Leather Jacket (Men's and Ladies') Perforated leather jacket with D3O® protection for warm-weather riding, available in men's and ladies' versions.
• Pro Series Ventilator D3O Textile Jacket Ventilated textile jacket with D3O® protection for warm-weather riding comfort.
• Spectre Air D3O Textile Jacket (Men's and Ladies') Breathable textile jacket with D3O® armour for warm-weather riding, available in men's and ladies' versions.
• Pro Series Vulcan CE Textile Jacket and Pants Versatile textile motorcycle jacket and matching pants with CE certification for everyday riding.
• RST Kevlar- and Aramid-Reinforced Textile Pants (Tech Pro, Straight Leg 2, Tapered Fit, Jegging) Range of CE-certified protective textile pants/jeans reinforced with Kevlar/Aramid Fibre, offered in Tech Pro, Straight Leg 2, Tapered Fit, and Jegging styles for men and women.
• Tractech Evo D3O Leather Pants Racing leather pants with D3O® protection for track and road use.
• Tractech Evo D3O Boots (Men's, Ladies', Short, Waterproof variants) High-performance racing boots with D3O® protection, available in men's, ladies', short-cut, and waterproof versions.
• Adventure-X CE Waterproof Boots and Mid Boot Waterproof adventure boots for touring and off-road use, offered in full-height and mid-cut variants.
• HiTop Moto Sneaker and Sabre Moto Shoe (Men's and Ladies' CE Waterproof variants) Moto sneaker and shoe boots blending urban styling with CE-certified and waterproof protection, available in men's and ladies' variants.
• Urban-K and Bandit CE Boots Urban-styled motorcycle boots with CE certification for city riding; Bandit adds Atop lacing system and wrap-around heel cockpit.
• Axiom CE Waterproof Boots and Heated Gloves CE-certified waterproof motorcycle boots (men's and ladies') and matching heated waterproof gloves for all-weather riding.
• Pro Series Paragon 6 Heated Waterproof Gloves Heated waterproof gloves with CE certification for cold-weather riding.
• Pro Series Ranger, Atlas, Fulcrum, Vega, and Ventilator-X Waterproof Gloves Range of CE-certified waterproof and ventilated motorcycle gloves for adventure, road, and warm-weather riding.
• RST x D3O Impact Protectors and Armour Inserts (CP2 Chest, Ghost Elbow/Knee, Ghost Shoulder/Hip, LP2 Pro Series, T5 Evo X, Viper Air Back Protector, in&motion L2 Back Protector, Race Dept D3O Back Protector Harness, Armour Shirt) Standalone CE Level 1 and Level 2 D3O® impact protectors covering chest, back, elbow, knee, shoulder, and hip, including in&motion airbag-compatible back protectors and a Race Dept back-protector harness.
• RST Knee Sliders and Replacement Slider Accessories Replacement knee sliders for racing suits in standard, TPU wet, flag-series, and factory reverse-velcro variants.
• RST Tech X Coolmax Base Layer Top and Thermal WindBlock Base Layer Pants Base-layer thermal apparel — Coolmax long-sleeve top and Thermal WindBlock pants — for cold-weather motorcycle riding.
• Race Dept Carry-On Bag Race-department branded carry-on bag with hidden shoulder straps and carry handle for versatile travel use.
• Warranty Registration Service (2-Year Product Warranty) 2-year product warranty registration service for RST motorcycle apparel and accessories.
• Global Dealer Store Locator (421+ Authorized Dealers) Global store locator service mapping RST's 421+ authorized dealer locations across the UK, continental Europe, Oceania, North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
• International Distributor Partnership Program International distributor partnership program for motorcycle apparel wholesalers seeking to represent RST in new geographic markets.
• SS26 — Summer Season 2026 Collection The 2026 collection of lightweight, breathable, and protective motorcycle apparel for warmer riding conditions, marking the brand's evolution after more than 35 years of product development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of product development experience
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• D3OcoreTechnology or IntegrationRST partners with D3O as the exclusive/named integration for impact protection technology across their product range. D3O provides CE Level 1 and Level 2 certified armour solutions. This partnership enables RST to deliver industry-leading impact protection integrated into their garments. D3O's technology is highlighted prominently across the RST product catalog.
• in&motioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRST collaborates with in&motion for airbag technology integration into their protective apparel. This partnership delivers high-performing and protective products with active safety technology for motorcyclists.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Clover: Italian motorcycle apparel specialist focused on short and sport gloves and jackets with strong racing credibility. Comparable to RST in the gloves and sport apparel category where RST's D3O-equipped ranges compete head-to-head.
• Alpinestars: Italian motorcycle apparel and protection brand offering leather and textile jackets, suits, gloves, boots and Tech-Air airbags. Directly comparable to RST across every product category and use case (race, adventure, road, urban), with a similar D3O protection philosophy but a more premium and globally dominant positioning.
• Held: German motorcycle gloves, suits and apparel maker with deep racing pedigree and a global dealer footprint. Comparable to RST across race/road/adventure segments and CE-rated protection, with a similar dealer-distribution-led go-to-market.
• Spidi: Italian motorcycle apparel brand offering CE-rated jackets, suits, gloves and jeans across sport, touring and urban segments. Comparable to RST as a privately held European mid-market player with similar use-case segmentation and emphasis on integrated impact protection.
• Furygan: French motorcycle apparel brand known for CE-rated jackets, suits and gloves with proprietary impact protection technology. Comparable to RST as a European mid-market competitor with similar product architecture (textile and leather across race/road/adventure) and dealer-driven distribution.
• Rev'It!: Dutch motorcycle apparel brand with strong adventure/touring and urban riding focus, using proprietary and partner impact protection including SEESOFT armour. Closely comparable to RST in product range, CE certification emphasis and mid-to-premium price positioning, especially in Europe.
• Dainese: Italian motorcycle and motorsport safety apparel brand with deep racing heritage and proprietary D-Air airbag technology. Comparable to RST as a competitor in leather suits, jackets and protective gear, and as a fellow tech-partnered airbag brand (vs. RST's in&motion tie-up).
• Richa: Belgian motorcycle apparel brand offering jackets, suits, gloves and boots with integrated protection across sport, touring and urban segments. Comparable to RST in mid-market positioning, product breadth and European dealer network.
• Merlin Motorcycle Gear: UK-based motorcycle apparel brand (similar UK heritage to RST) selling CE-rated jackets, jeans, gloves and boots primarily through DTC e-commerce. Comparable to RST in product mix and UK origin, with a more DTC-led, value-positioned go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Harley-Davidson Motorclothes: Apparel arm of Harley-Davidson selling branded riding jackets, gloves, helmets and boots globally through owned dealerships. Comparable as a motorcycle apparel incumbent selling into the same end customer, but with a lifestyle/V-twin brand identity rather than RST's race-derived positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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