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Motorcycle safety gear - a history of successive standards (source MotoCap)

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I’m reprinting here, in French and slightly reworded, the short history of motorcycle protection standards for protective shells and pants and jackets as told by the main researchers and experts behind the MotoCAP protocol here: "A guide to designing and manufacturing motorcycle protective clothing" (PDF document written December 2022).

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Inventory of AA and AAA motorcycle jackets under 250 euros in November 2023

(This post was automatically translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator) This page lists a number of motorcycle jackets that don’t cost more than 250 euros new, and that meet at least the second level of the EN 17092 standard (AA). There’s even a women’s model at the third level (AAA). I’ve listed the Motoblouz/Dafy/Fcmoto/Motardinn links in order of price, when the product was available at the time of writing. (Important note: I don’t get a penny from purchases made on these sites, the links are there for information only!

Inventory of the most breathable AA motorcycle jackets under 200 euros, in June 2023

(This post was automatically translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator) Some time ago, I produced an Inventory of the most protective summer motorcycle jackets (EN 17092 - AAA), the ideal solution for those who want to ride safely without dying of heat, but it has to be admitted that the models are expensive, and no model under 300 euros features mesh panels. This second inventory is aimed at those whose priority is the coolness provided by the large mesh panels, at the expense of a little safety (AA instead of AAA).

Inventory of the most protective summer motorcycle jackets (EN 17092 - AAA) in June 2023

(This post was automatically translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator) This page lists summer/ventilated motorcycle jackets (or those described as such by the manufacturer) that meet the maximum EN 17092 standard: AAA. I’ve included various indications to help you make your choice: place of manufacture when known, waterproofness, advertised type… I’ve included the Motoblouz/Dafy/Fcmoto link when the product was available at the time of writing. (Important note: I don’t get a penny from purchases made on these sites, the links are there for information only!