Motorcycle jackets and coats

The EN 17092 standard, from level A to level AAA

A motorcycle jacket primarily protects in case of a slide: its leather or textile must withstand abrasion on the tarmac, while the pads absorb impacts to the shoulders and elbows. The European standard EN 17092 classifies these garments according to their level of protection: AAA for the track, AA for the road and long trips, A for the city and lightweight clothing. Classes B and C refer to clothing without pads or simple protective supports. The pads follow their own standard, EN 1621-1, where level two transmits less energy than level one.

By type of garment

Jackets and vests come in various types:

• Men's leather.
• Women's leather.
• Men's textile.
• Women's textile.
• Jacket and airbag vest.
• Airbag accessories.
• Rider protections.

Rider gear also includes gloves, trousers, boots and shoes, rain and cold, on the rider gear page.

Leather or textile: which material for which use

Leather remains the most abrasion-resistant material. The Furygan Ridley, inheriting the expertise of the Nîmes brand founded in 1969, combines buffalo leather and cowhide with stretch inserts; classified AA, it features a removable thermal lining and D3O protections at the shoulders and elbows. Textile offers versatility: the Ixon Roshi, made of softshell, hides a fixed waterproof and breathable membrane and a removable thermal lining to ride all year round. The Furygan Shard, waterproof, protects against showers, and the Furygan Brevent three-in-one layers an outer jacket, membrane, and lining according to the weather.

Ventilated summer jackets: riding protected in the heat

In summer, the temptation to ride in a t-shirt is strong: the ventilated jacket responds to this. The Furygan Mistral, made of durable polyester with large mesh panels on the chest, back, and inside of the arms, allows air to flow as soon as the motorcycle moves; it is certified in class A and has removable D3O protections. The Furygan Atom Vented and the Ixon Pulsion Air follow the same logic. The mesh is less abrasion-resistant than leather: these jackets are suitable for urban trips and rides in high heat. They are worn close to the body, so the pads stay in place in case of a fall.

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Frequently asked questions

How to choose the size of a motorcycle jacket?

In the riding position, with arms extended towards the handlebars, the sleeves should cover the wrists and the pads should stay on the elbows and shoulders. The jacket should allow for a thin jumper underneath without flapping in the wind.

Is a motorcycle jacket mandatory in France?

No, a certified helmet and approved gloves are mandatory for the rider and passenger, but not the jacket. However, the jacket remains the most useful protection after them, as the arms and shoulders are the first to touch the ground in a fall.

What is the benefit of a three-in-one jacket?

It combines an outer jacket, a waterproof membrane, and removable thermal lining. You can adapt the outfit to the weather, from cool spring mornings to winter trips, with just one jacket instead of three.

How to care for a leather motorcycle jacket?

Dust it off with a damp cloth after each ride, then nourish it two or three times a year with a leather cream or balm. Let it dry away from a heater if it gets wet, hanging on a wide hanger.

Can you machine wash a textile motorcycle jacket?

First, remove all the pads, zip up the zips, and check the label: many textile jackets can handle a delicate cycle at thirty degrees with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softeners and tumble drying, as they damage the waterproof membrane.