Dannisport founder, Andy Bateson, raced nationally on TZ Yamahas and Suzuki RG 500s, tackling British Nationals and the Manx GP, gaining first-hand insight into what riders really need.

We first attended the Cologne Motorcycle Trade Show, connecting with the factories producing leathers and gloves at the time, sparking the idea to improve racing and road leathers.

Starting with a small range of road leathers before moving into racing suits - Dannisport Racing Technology officially launched.

Early riders Glen Richards, Alan Moreton, and Andi Notman tested suits in crashes, confirming superior durability with double, triple, and quad-stitched layers.

Moving into sponsoring emerging talent including Cal Crutchlow, Tom Sykes, Matt Llewellyn, Karl Harris, Ben Wilson, and Jason Davis; later launching the UK’s first off-the-peg CE-approved race suit.

Operations slowed as the founder focused on family life and continued riding, allowing the brand to regroup and refine its direction before the upcoming rebrand.

After a few years working in the paddock at home, Dannisport relaunched with focus solely on racing gear and gloves, staying close to the sport while refining product quality.

Supported TT Isle of Man and British Superbike riders including Ben Wilson, Joe Irving, Ben Wylie, and emerging talents like Josh Bannister in the Team WD40 squad.

Transitioned fully to made-to-measure race suits, combining premium cowhide and kangaroo leather, CE-approved armour, and advanced stitching techniques for maximum protection and comfort.

Dannisport enters it’s new generation after 3 decades in the sport: championing bespoke race suits, global rider support, innovation in leather technology for the next era of racing.