CE ratings AAA, AA and A come from EN 17092, the European test for motorcycle clothing. AAA gives the most abrasion resistance and suits racing and fast riding. AA balances safety and comfort for...
MotoGP bikes use carbon brakes because they are light and keep working at very high heat, with no fade. Riders can brake later and harder, lap after lap. Street bikes use steel brakes, since carbon...
Your first suit does not need every extra. An entry-level suit gives basic cover in standard sizes. An upgraded suit adds CE armour at the shoulders, elbows and knees, more airflow and a closer race...
CE, SFI, FIA and Class AA are not the same test. CE is the European system, with Level 1 and Level 2 for armour and ratings for how well gear resists sliding. SFI is used mostly in North American...
Each suit starts with your riding style and your measurements. A pattern is drawn from those numbers. Panels of cowhide or kangaroo leather are cut by hand and checked for thickness. Seams get double...
A standard racing suit meets basic safety rules at a lower cost. It suits beginners and drivers who race now and then. A custom suit is cut to your own body sizes, often with more layers of...
A single layer racing suit is light and breathes well, so it fits karting and low risk track days. A multi layer suit uses two or three fire resistant layers. Air trapped between them slows heat...
Urban motorcycle shirts look like normal shirts but are made for riding. Look for abrasion resistant fabric or aramid lining, CE armour at the shoulders and elbows, and mesh or vents to stay cool in...
A custom racing suit only fits well if your numbers are right. Use a soft tape, wear light clothes and ask a helper. Measure your chest, waist, hips and thigh with the tape level. Then take your...
To clean a MotoGP leather jacket, wipe off dust with a soft cloth first. Then use a mild leather cleaner on a damp cloth, in small circles. Let the jacket air dry away from sun and heaters. Add a...
Ducati matching gear means a suit, jacket and pants made to work as one set. Parts that fit together move as one and leave fewer gaps between jacket and pants. The armor at the shoulders, elbows...
SFI and FIA are the two main racing suit standards. SFI 3.2A uses levels like /1, /5 and /15. Higher numbers mean more heat protection, measured as TPP. FIA 8856-2018 also covers abrasion, tear...
A simple track day gear checklist for riders. See what your race suit, back protector, gloves and boots need, how one-piece and two-piece suits compare for the track, what else to pack, and the quick...
The French Flag suit comes in blue, white and red. It uses 1.3mm drum-dyed cowhide with CE Level 2 armour at the shoulders, elbows and knees. TPU sliders sit on the shoulders and elbows, and the knee...
The Isle of Man TT runs on public roads closed for the race. The Snaefell Mountain Course is 37.73 miles long, with more than 200 corners. Riders pass stone walls, trees and houses at over 200 mph...
