Advice & Guides Motorcycle CE armour markings explained
If it feels like armour in your bike kit then the law demands it is actually proper, protective armour. Here's how to tell how effective your impact protection is...
3 Feb 2022
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RST S1 CE Leather Jacket - Black / Grey / Fluo Yellow True to size, snug fit but not restricted & loosens up nicely, comfortable & it looks good.
This not a jacket for cold weather, due to its excellent venting perforations, so if you’re starting out early on a cold morning, a couple of base layers would be a good idea, once it’s warm it’s great.
My first ever leather jacket & I love it.
RST S1 CE Leather Jacket - Black / Black Nice fit out of the box. Pretty true to size. I’m a 46inch chest and ordered a 48 which was slightly loose with a T-shirt but allowed a thin fleece underneath. As ever it’s a compromise. On a fully fared bike it was a bit chilly at 11 degrees but with a windproof on top perfect to much lower temperatures. Build quality seemed good and value for money with plenty of standard protection.
Oxford Super Hoodie 2.0 - Tech Black Delivered quickly, great fit and very comfy.
Oxford Mondial Advanced Textile Jacket - Tech Grey Purchased on a reduced price which is always good. Its a well-made coat with a decent removable thermal inner layer - I have yet to test it in rain so cannot speak to it's waterproofing. But it isn't perfect; there is no back protector as standard, and the pockets are not the largest - which means putting phones and other larger devices inside is a bit of an issue. Plus, said-pockets are placed just such that if you regularly use a backpack the straps may well get in the way and 'crush' pocket contents against you (again, not the best option for phones)
Knox Urbane Pro MK3 Armoured Shirt - Black Worn once so far, good quality finish. Useful additional pockets. Like the finish of a visor cleaner on a retainer on the outside pocket. I am a medium usually and fit was spot on. A bit heavier than I thought it would be.
Alpinestars Chrome Super Airflow Hoodie - Black / Dark Grey / White After riding through town centre on a hot day with a leather jacket on I decided to buy this for such occasions. It's nice and cool and doesn't leave you sweating buckets. The hood can be attached to the back of the jacket so it doesn't flap around.
The armour is level 1 so if you can it's worth upgrading it and buying the optional back armour. My leather jacket is alpine stars too so the armour is good for both.
If I'm going for a more spirited ride then leather wins every time but for just cruising around doing normal day to day stuff in the summer this is perfect
Alpinestars Ageless Hoodie - Black Perfect for local riding on warm evening, whilst being reassured you have some protection too.