Posts tagged 'CE armor'

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

An explanation of motorcycle knee sliders. They are replaceable pads that give lean angle feedback and take wear when a knee touches down in a corner. The guide covers materials, placement, how...

A guide to reading motorcycle gear specifications. It explains the EN 17092 garment classes, the EN 1621 impact levels for limb and back protectors, why leather thickness alone is not enough, and how...

A motorcycle track day checklist for riders. It covers the riding gear organizers commonly require, how to choose between one-piece and two-piece suits, what EN 17092 and EN 1621 mean, and the...

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...

A practical guide to preparing a motorcycle race suit before a track day or street ride. It covers choosing between one-piece and two-piece suits, checking fit in the riding position, armor...

Cowhide and kangaroo leather suit different riders. This comparison covers thickness, weight, flexibility and break-in, explains how EN 17092 garment classes and EN 1621 armor levels work, and sets...

A one-piece motorcycle race suit keeps shell, seams and armor connected with no gap at the waist. This guide explains EN 17092 classes, EN 1621 armor levels, what a correct fit feels like...

A buying guide to track day motorcycle gear. It explains why fit in the riding position matters, how one-piece and two-piece suits differ, when custom sizing helps, and what the EN 17092 and EN 1621...

A practical guide to choosing a motorcycle race suit for a first track day. It compares one-piece and two-piece formats, explains EN 1621 armor levels and EN 17092 garment classes, and covers fit...