Posts tagged 'back protector'

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...

Armour 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...

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...

CE armour 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 armour is placed, how...

A rider-focused explanation of how a motorcycle race suit protects: the EN 17092 garment classes, the three risk zones, EN 1621 armour levels, cowhide and kangaroo leather, stitching and seam...