Motorcycle Body Armour & Impact Protection

Good armour doesn’t get in your way. Look for lightweight, flexible materials that mould to your body. If Good armour doesn’t get in your way. Look for lightweight, flexible impact protectors that mould to your body. Consider upgrading impact protectors if yours are stiff, bulky or awkward. Go for comfort and protection so you will be sure to always wear them.

Crash related studies and road data back it up: shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees take the brunt when you come off. And hands? They’re usually first down, so go for gloves with solid impact protectors over the knuckles and wrists. If your gear doesn’t cover these points, it’s not ready.

Impact protectors only work if they stay where they’re meant to. Try gear on with the armour fitted. It should feel snug, not sloppy, and lined up over the places it’s designed to protect. If it shifts when you move, it’ll shift when you crash.

Not all gear comes ready to roll. If the jacket or pants have pockets but no armour, check what’s in them. Foam fillers aren’t enough. Swap them out for real protectors marked EN 1621 and CE Level 2 protection. That’s the standard you’re looking for if you want your gear to hold up.