Racing gear protects you in layers. Leather or textile fights road wear in a slide. Armor in the shoulders, elbows, knees, hips and back takes the hit. A snug fit keeps the armor where it should be...
Nomex and Proban are the two most common fire-resistant suit fabrics. Nomex is a fiber that resists flame by itself, so it keeps that through many washes. Proban is a treatment on cotton, and it can...
The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a track bike, and its race suit needs to match. Look for thick leather, extra panels at the shoulders, elbows and knees, and seams sewn in more than one pass. Most of all...
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Not all riding leather is the same. Full-grain hide is the outer layer of the skin, and it lasts longer in a slide than split leather. Strong stitching keeps seams closed. Armor pockets hold pads...
Many riders lose protection through simple mistakes. The most common are the wrong size, armor that sits off the joints, comfort picked over protection, and weak seams. Others skip gloves or boots...
FIA 8856-2018 is a motorsport rule for fire resistant driver gear. It covers suits, gloves, shoes, balaclavas and underlayers. Gear that passes gets an FIA label sewn in. A label does not stop all...
A matching motorcycle gear set should fit you in the riding position, not just look good. One-piece suits work well for track days and sport riding. Two-piece suits are easier for street use and warm...
A custom suit is cut to your own sizes, so the armor sits on your shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Loose gear shifts in a crash. Tight gear wears you out. Track riders often pick a one-piece suit...
In a crash, your boots are the only thing between your feet and the road. Thick leather fights wear in a slide. Armor at the heel, toe and ankle soaks up hits. A high, stiff collar helps stop the...
Start with your event rules, since many ask for an SFI or FIA label. Measure yourself while seated, not standing. The suit should cover your wrists, ankles and neck with no gaps. It should feel snug...
Denier is a way to weigh yarn. One denier is one gram for every 9,000 meters of fiber. A 1000 denier cloth is thicker than a 200 denier one, so it takes longer to wear through in a slide. But denier...
Your hands often hit the road first in a slide. Good motorcycle gloves use leather or strong textile, tight stitching, and armor on the knuckles and the back of the hand. Pick track gloves for the...
Full-grain leather keeps the hide's natural surface and full thickness. That makes it dense and slow to wear through in a slide. Top-grain leather is sanded down, so it feels soft from day one but is...
A removable liner fits inside your jacket, suit or pants with snaps, zips or hook-and-loop tape. COOLMAX fabric moves sweat away from your skin so it can dry. Exkin Air traps warm air but lets...
