Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back

D3O CE level 1 back protector insert for Merlin motorcycle jackets

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Verified Customer Reviews for Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector

Our customers say…
Customers appreciate the comfort, flexibility, and lightness of this product. Many found it a perfect fit for their Merlin jackets, providing excellent protection without being bulky. However, some noted it was too large and required trimming to fit specific jackets, which was a design flaw. Comparatively more comfortable than some alternatives, it is ideal for those seeking unobtrusive protection. The product remains well-regarded, offering good coverage and maintaining a soft feel when worn.
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Protection without bulk
5
08 Aug 2026 by Gavin
Great quality fits nicely into Merlin jacket does not feel bulky or make jacket look different
Matches the other armour protection that came with jacket on shoulders and elbows
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Good but too expensive
4
31 Jul 2026 by Ed A
Not too heavy, fits well but very overpriced
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Great lightweight protection for summer mesh jacke
5
28 Jul 2026 by Maciej L
Great lightweight protection for summer mesh jacket. Great service for the team who replaced my damaged one.
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Safety first
5
29 Jun 2026 by Charalambos H
Can't feel the back armour, flexes to my movement and body shape. very comfortable and secure
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Nice
5
25 May 2026 by Pete
Fits my Merlin jacket perfectly. Happy with the quality. Service was of course legendary, indeed the team went the extra mile when I cocked up the order.
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Fits great
5
04 May 2026 by Anonymous
Good service
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Flexible comfortable backprotector
5
25 Apr 2026 by Peter
Large, flexible, thin and comfortable back protector
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Superb quality
5
24 Mar 2026 by Dave .
Fits Merlin jacket exactly, and why would you not want this extra protection.
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Fits jacket well, gives ride confidence
5
13 Dec 2025 by Paul R
Hard to judge armours ability, hopefully won’t have to, but it fits the jacket well
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Viper back protector
5
02 Mar 2025 by Christopher B
Excellent back protector and very comfortable, compliments my Merlin jacket well.
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Good price
5
11 Jul 2024 by Anonymous
Bought to fit Perton jacket and is a good fit, don't notice its in the jacket so feels very comfortable. Price was good along with usual excellent performance from Sportsbikeshop.co.uk
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Fits Merlin Xander hoodie perfect
5
07 Dec 2023 by Lee M
Nice and flexible doesn't feel too heavy in hoodie, perfect fit in merlin xander
not much else to say except it's a must to have the protection.
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Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back
5
12 Sep 2023 by Ran M
Just got second one even though The ghost back protector came out recently, I haven't so the need to buy The ghost because The viper does a great job.
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Comfortable back protector.
5
19 Jun 2023 by Anonymous
This was purchased to go in my Merlin Brody riding shirt. I wanted something that wasn't too bulky which would look bulbous when worn. This is ideal as it is light and hardly noticeable, but still offers the D3O level of protection.
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Strong and flexible
5
06 May 2023 by Nick
Fits perfectly in the jacket, is quite light and very flexible. Comfortable to wear.
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Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector -
5
29 Mar 2023 by Ran M
It's fits perfectly in my Merlin Jacket. And SBS provided 5 stars service
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Merlin Back protector
4
18 Jan 2023 by Dave M
Not the most robust back protector on the market, but I needed to fit the jacket I purchased. It was a little expensive compared to other top of the range protectors, but hopefully, I will never need to test it out. Overall It fits the jacket, and it is a bit of plastic shaped to fit.
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Great service again
5
21 Dec 2022 by Simon S
Kept up to date by SBS as to small delay in order. Arrived within a week anyway and is just the job for a Merlin jacket (nice and thin, not bulky at all)
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Merlin D3O CE Viper Protector - Back

  • D3O impact protection technology
  • Intelligent shock absorption
  • Flexible, comfortable and lightweight
  • Market leading technology
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Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

  • Will this fit the Urban rider(Merlin) Onyx wax jacket? Thanks

    January 10, 2025

    Sorry, we only have the dimensions 27cm Wide x 44cm Tall (approximately)

  • What pocket size would this fit?

    March 4, 2020

    I can confirm the dimensions of the Merlin D3O Viper back protector are 27cm Wide x 44cm Tall (approximately)

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