Luca has been decked out in race kit by Cassons, with this IXON Vortex 2 race suit put to the test in the gruelling Pheasant Wood 6 Hour. Check out these top selling leathers...

Luca Gardner is decked out in race kit by Cassons including in these awesome IXON Vortex 2 race leathers. These are a top spec race suit and are IXON’s best seller globally. They are really well priced at just $1449.95 and are packed with safety and comfort features.

Luca and Zane put in an awesome effort to bring the little Yamaha YZF-R15 home for a second place finish in the Six Hour Bucket Enduro.

Luca wore the IXON gear in the Pheasant Wood 6 Hour. He loved the new kit and said the leathers were perfect!

The first main outing in the Vortex suit for Luca was the gruelling Pheasant Wood 6 Hour, which you can read about here… After Luca set a scorching time and qualifying second on the Saturday both Luca and Zane kept the bike upright for over 300 laps around the 1.4km tight and twisty track to bring the micro machine home for a podium finish. Battling with the other top two teams, the Shark Silkoline entry were just too quick to catch, with Keo Watson setting the 150cc Production record on lap 297!

Luca and Zane, both in IXON leathers, took a brilliant second place at the Pheasant Wood 6 Hour. Luca reckons the comfort and the ventilation of the Vortex 2 suit was a big player in getting to the finish up the pointy end...

Luca and Zane, both in IXON leathers, took a brilliant second place at the Pheasant Wood 6 Hour. Luca reckons the comfort and the ventilation of the Vortex 2 suit was a big player in getting to the finish up the pointy end…

The IXON Vortex 2 features elbow, hip and knee protection and is CE-certified. The stretch panels in the arms and legs really help on track, particularly for riders like Luca who really hang off the bike. The elbow sliders come in handy for Luca also, and the aero hump holds a water bladder for hydration.



With a fabric neck collar to keep comfy and keep the sweat away, there are no irritating rashes after a long track day or race. The main areas are micro perforated for keeping Luca’s body cool on track and the armpits, bottom back and knees are made with flex leather to make it easy to move around on the bike during those quick direction changes. The calves and arms are standard zip closure…



Overall these have been a fantastic racing suit for Luca and should see him on the podium plenty more times! Click on the link below to see the entire IXON range or click here to read Zane’s thoughts on the IXON Vortex 2 suit that he is currently putting to the test. There will be a full review on the suit shortly!

Luca took the final stint on to claw back some of the time lost throughout the day. However, Keo was on fire by the end of the day.

Luca Gardner in action in his new IXON Vortex 2 race suit at Pheasant Wood in the 6 Hour race.

Tech Talk
This race suit is designed for maximum thrills and track performance with total safety. The Vortex 2 is the IXON Racing collection’s best seller and has been tested and approved by thousands of motorcyclists worldwide. The Vortex 2 race suit is CE-certified. It has shoulder, elbow, hip and knee protectors. So you can race around the track with total peace of mind… Retail price is $1449.95.

Check out the IXON Australian catalogue here…

IXON Vortex 2 Leathers Key Features

  • CE model
  • Elbow-shoulder CE protectors Level 1
  • Knee-hip CE protectors. Level 1
  • Resistant cow leather
  • Stretch reinforced with aramid fibres
  • Secured stitching
  • Racing collar with neoprene back and high neckroll
  • Very sportive preformed and fitted cut
  • Micro-perforated leather
  • Stretch reinforced with aramid fibers
  • Secured stitching
  • Flex leather on back of armholes, bottom back and over the knee
  • External integrated sleek shells on shoulders sliders on elbows
  • Aerodynamic hump, empty and perforated with space and passage for a water bag
  • Zipped cuffs with strap
  • Zipped calves

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