Safety and Standards

Explainers on what the standards for motorcycle clothing, armor, gloves and boots actually require and how to read a label. They separate what a standard requires from what a particular product lists.

Product pages state which armor and options each piece lists; see race suits and jackets .

October 8, 2026
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Leather Pants vs Riding Jeans vs Textile Pants
Leather pants, riding jeans and textile pants protect in different ways. This guide compares abrasion behavior, armor, EN 17092 classes, comfort and everyday wear, so riders can choose by...
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October 8, 2026
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Airbag vs Armor in Riding Gear: What Each Does
Armor and an airbag protect riders in different ways. Armor is always in place and cushions impact at the joints and back, while an airbag inflates after a crash is detected and mostly covers the...
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October 8, 2026
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Do You Need a Back Protector? EN 1621-2 Explained
A back protector is tested to EN 1621-2, the European standard for motorcycle back and lumbar protectors. This guide explains what the standard measures, how Level 1 and Level 2 differ, what a...
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October 8, 2026
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EN 13594 Gloves and EN 13634 Boots Explained
EN 13594 covers motorcycle gloves and EN 13634 covers motorcycle boots. This guide explains what each standard tests, how glove Levels 1 and 2 differ, which boot properties are optional, and how to...
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October 8, 2026
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CE-Marked One-Piece Race Suits: What the Label Means
What does CE-marked mean on a one-piece race suit? This guide explains CE marking under the EU PPE Regulation, the five EN 17092 garment classes, how armor is tested separately to EN 1621, and a...
Posted in: Safety and Standards Race Suits
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October 8, 2026
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Where Armor Sits in a Race Suit: Placement and Certification
Armor only helps where it sits and how it was tested. This guide shows where protectors belong in a leather race suit, why they drift, what EN 1621 and EN 17092 cover, and which questions to ask...
Posted in: Safety and Standards Race Suits
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October 8, 2026
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Motorcycle Gloves Buying Guide: Short vs Gauntlet Features
Short or gauntlet? This guide compares the two cuff styles for motorcycle gloves, explains palm reinforcement and knuckle features, and summarizes what EN 13594 Level 1 and Level 2 require, so riders...
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October 8, 2026
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How to Read a Motorcycle Gear Label: Class, Level and Standard
A motorcycle gear label names a standard, a class or level inside it, and the zones it covers. This guide explains EN 17092 garment classes, EN 1621 armor levels and EN 13594 glove levels, and shows...
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September 16, 2026
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How to Tell If Motorcycle Leather Gear Is Built for Real Protection
A guide to judging protective motorcycle leather gear: what EN 17092 classes AAA to C mean, how EN 1621 Level 1 and Level 2 armor differs, where armor must sit, how fit affects protection and what to...
Posted in: Sizing Care and Buying Guides How-To Guides Safety and Standards

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March 13, 2026
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Motorcycle Jackets for Women: Fashion vs Protection
Not every women's leather jacket is made for riding. This guide explains how fashion jackets differ from protective motorcycle jackets, what EN 17092 classes and EN 1621 armor levels mean, why fit...
Posted in: Sizing Care and Buying Guides Safety and Standards Style and Fashion

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February 13, 2026
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What Is CE Armor and Why It Matters for Motorcycle Riders
CE armor is the tested protection inside motorcycle jackets and suits. This guide explains what the CE mark means, how Level 1 and Level 2 protectors differ in testing, where armor is placed, how fit...
Posted in: Motorcycle Sizing Care and Buying Guides Safety and Standards

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October 24, 2025
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Decoding CE Ratings: EN17092 Explained for Everyday Riders
Learn what CE marked motorcycle gear means. This guide explains the EN17092 classes A, AA and AAA, how abrasion, tear, seam and armor tests work, how leather and textile differ, and how to read the...
Posted in: Motorcycle Sizing Care and Buying Guides Safety and Standards

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October 17, 2025
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The Science Behind Motorcycle Suits: How CE Armor and Stitching Work
A rider-focused explanation of how a motorcycle race suit protects: the EN 17092 garment classes, the three risk zones, EN 1621 armor levels, cowhide and kangaroo leather, stitching and seam...
Posted in: Sizing Care and Buying Guides Safety and Standards Race Suits

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September 24, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Choosing Motorcycle Leather Pants
A rider-focused guide to choosing motorcycle leather pants. It explains what EN 17092 classes and EN 1621-1 armor levels cover, how the fit should feel in the riding position, how racing, touring and...
Posted in: Sizing Care and Buying Guides Buying Guides Safety and Standards

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August 1, 2025
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5-Pocket Leather Jeans for Riders: Features, Protection and Care
A guide to 5-pocket leather jeans for motorcycle riders and everyday wear: how the jeans-style layout works, the abrasion resistance of leather, what EN 17092 classes tell you, and care and storage...
Posted in: Sizing Care and Buying Guides Leather Care and Maintenance Safety and Standards

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