Posts tagged 'buying guide'

Retro race suits recreate the look of an earlier racing era, either as original vintage leathers or as modern reproductions. This guide explains how the two differ, what standards and fit mean for...

A MotoGP racing suit is a one-piece suit tailored to the rider, with protectors and airbag technology built in. This guide explains how race suits are constructed, how MotoGP-style suits differ from...

Motorbike leathers are protective riding suits or jacket and pants sets made of leather, with armor at the joints. This guide covers one-piece and two-piece styles, leather and stitching, the EN...

Full-grain leather keeps the whole grain layer of the hide and is usually considered the highest grade, while top-grain includes the outer grain layer. This guide explains grain, corium, split...

Leather and textile motorcycle jackets differ in abrasion resistance, weather protection, ventilation, fit and everyday use. This comparison explains what changes on the road, what the EN 17092...

One-piece and two-piece race suits differ in construction, fit and practicality. This guide compares both formats, explains how standards such as EN 17092 relate to them, and lists what to check...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A custom driving glove depends on three choices: the leather, the lining and the fit. This guide compares lambskin, cowhide and goatskin, explains when a lining makes sense, and shows how to measure...

Custom motorcycle gear comes from made-to-measure specialists, brand custom lines and local workshops. This guide explains what each vendor type offers, which parts of a garment can change, and the...

A touring jacket has to stay comfortable across long days, changing weather and varied temperatures while carrying proper armor. This guide compares leather and textile, explains EN 17092 classes and...

A motorcycle leather suit works only when the format, fit, armor and stated standard match how you ride. This guide covers one-piece and two-piece suits, how to test fit in the riding position, what...

Motorcycle chaps are leather over-garments worn on top of pants. This guide explains how to choose the cut, compare leather types and finishes, get the waist and leg fit right, understand what...