Posts tagged 'motorcycle gear'

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

Leather trousers, riding jeans and textile trousers protect in different ways. This guide compares abrasion behaviour, armour, EN 17092 classes, comfort and everyday wear, so riders can choose by...

Armour and an airbag protect riders in different ways. Armour 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...

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 motorcycle leather suit works only when the format, fit, armour 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 trousers. This guide explains how to choose the cut, compare leather types and finishes, get the waist and leg fit right, understand what...

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 armour levels and EN 13594 glove levels, and shows...

The shop's size guide has no leather chaps chart; chaps can be ordered made to measure, and some listings also offer standard sizes. This guide explains who should measure, which points to take, how...

MotoGP riders wear a one-piece leather suit with helmet, gloves, boots and protectors, and airbag-equipped suits have been compulsory for permanent riders in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 since 2018. This...

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

A practical guide to choosing motorcycle racing boots for track use. It explains what the EN 13634 boot standard tests, which protection claims are optional, how riding style changes the choice, how...

The aerodynamic hump on a racing suit is a design feature developed for airflow, not a protection rating. This guide explains what it does, why it was introduced, how EN 17092 classes and EN 1621...

A guide to judging protective motorcycle leather gear: what EN 17092 classes AAA to C mean, how EN 1621 Level 1 and Level 2 armour differs, where armour must sit, how fit affects protection and what...

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...