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Alex Lowes

Bimota KB998 Rimini

34

age

22

Bike Number

46

WorldSBK Podiums

34

age

22

Bike Number

46

WorldSBK Podiums

WorldSBK veteran, Suzuka 8-hr winner, British Superbike Champion: Alex Lowes is a household name in the world of motorcycling.

Born in Lincolnshire Alex grew up racing motorcycles with his twin brother Sam. Alex quickly moved through the British 125cc Championship and onto the British Superbike Championship, winning the 2013 title. His success domestically led to a move into the WorldSBK series in 2014. Alex has ridden for Suzuki, Yamaha and currently the Bimota Racing Team.


Achievements

  • Suzuka 8 hour race winner x3
    Alex was part of the Yamaha Factory Racing Team that won the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Suzuka 8 hours Endurance race.

  • 4 WorldSBK Race Wins
    Alex has stood on the top spot of the podium twice to-date with wins at the Brno Circuit in 2018 and wins in 2020 and 2024 at the renowned Phillip Island Circuit in Australia.

  • 46 WorldSBK Podiums
    Since starting in WorldSBK in 2014 Alex is one of the most consistent performers on the grid, with 46 podiums.

  • 2013 British Superbike Champion
    In his first season on the works Honda bike (Samsung Honda) he won the BSB title, claiming 8 race wins as well 13 other podium finishes. This included winning the final race of the season, beating Shane Byrne in the process.

  • 300+ Races in WorldSBK
    Since the 2014 season Alex has amassed more than 300 races in the WorldSBK series.

Having joined the Kawasaki WorldSBK team in 2020, taking the seat alongside 6-time WSBK champion Jonathan Rea. After being paired with Rea for his first 4-years on the green machine: 2024 saw Alex take the lead seat in the team, as Jonathan Rea moved to the Yamaha racing team.

2025 will see the Kawasaki team merge with Bimota, with Alex continuing as the team's no.1 rider alongside up-and-coming Italian Rider Axel Bassani.

RST Affiliation

Alex has been an RST factory rider since 2013 and this year will be riding his Bimota KB998 Rimini equipped with our Race Dept V4.1 Airbag Suit.

I just want to be remembered as someone who gave everything they had. If you can sit there and say 'I did everything I could to be the best I could be'...I'd be happy with that.

Alex Lowes

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V4.1 Evo Kangaroo Airbag Mens Leather Suit

Motorcycle Suits

£1,199.99

V4.1 Evo is a top of the range full Factory race suit identical to that used by RST’s pros around the world. Constructed with a 60/40 split of the highest quality Kangaroo and Grade A Cowhide and reinforced with aramid fibers, the V4.1 Evo offers you the ultimate in comfort and protection. The V4.1 Evo is a more advanced suit than the previous V4.1 as the suit has been upgraded with additional external protection.

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TracTech Evo 4 CE Mens Glove

Motorcycle Gloves

£99.99

TracTech Evo 4 glove combines the best of previous TracTech gloves with more features for a superb fit, comfort and protection. Made with both full-grain cowhide and kangaroo leather, the glove features a CE Level 1 Carbon Knuckle Protector for impact protection. Aramid Fibre on the palm stitching and underlay, along with double layer kangaroo leather and an RST palm slider protect the palm in the event of a high speed slide, while the double wrist and cuff closure offer a secure fit. Aramid Fibre lining throughout the rest of the glove prevents tearing, and elasticated conjoined fingers to prevent “finger roll” without affecting reach or flexibility when changing gear. The glove has a perforated outer to maximise airflow, digital leather panels on the palm and forefingers to enhance grip, a memory foam panel to the back of the hand to aid comfort and support, with pre-curved fingers to suit the contour of the hand on the handlebars. The TracTech Evo 4 Glove offers no compromises – high performance race glove for fast riders.

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