The use of protective clothing can protect a motorcycle rider in the case of a crash. Most riders wear helmets and clothing to protect their upper body but are less likely to wear motorcycle pants. The clothing does little to protect in a high impact crash but most motorcycle accidents do not occur at high speeds. American and Australian protection standards are limited to helmets unlike European standards, which are more stringent. In Europe motorcycle riders are expected to wear protective clothing, this give manufacturers a standard by which they develop protective clothing.
Protective clothing not only reduces the chances of serious injury in the event of a crash, it is often considered a style statement, though can also increase visibility to other road users. There have been a number of studies surrounding motorcycle accidents and the degree of protective clothing being worn. It has been found that if the rider is wearing the correct protective clothing, they are likely to spend up to 7 days less in hospital recovering than a rider without protective clothing.
Protective gloves are often worn to give maximum protection to the hands in the event of a crash. Advanced fabrics such as carbon fibre are used provide strength in the gloves. It is also important that the gloves give protection from heat, cold and wet.
The areas of the body that require higher protection on the suit are the front of the knee, shoulders and the elbows. Maximum protection in these areas of the suit are required in case of a high impact. The back region and parts of the arms and legs of the suit need to have a high resistance to abrasion. The rest either have moderate resistance to abrasion or have minimal risk to injury.
A motorcycle boot must flexible, strong and supportive. Many boots are manufactured using reinforced materials around the ankle and toe areas. The materials used must also be resistant to oil. Some boots have a heel which the rider can use to allow their foot to rest comfortably on the peg.
Motorcycle helmets are universally recommended for riders to protect the head from injury in the case of a crash. The helmet has two layers for crash protection. The first layer is hard and absorbs the energy from the impact and the second layer or the inside layer is often made out of foam to cushion the skull and the brain in case of an impact.
Correctly fitting motorcycle clothing is important as it is designed to protect certain regions of the body. If the clothing is found to be lose, then it could move and therefore not provide the protection is was designed for, possibly causing more damage than actual protection.
Motorcycle gear by designers like KBC, Alpinestars, Sidi, and icon make highly rated safety gear that is both effective and stylish. Shoei helmets have a reputation for providing a guaranteed fit with effective protection.
Recent studies have revealed that riders that are well suited with the correct safety clothing have a much better chance of surviving an impact than those who don't.
Protective clothing not only reduces the chances of serious injury in the event of a crash, it is often considered a style statement, though can also increase visibility to other road users. There have been a number of studies surrounding motorcycle accidents and the degree of protective clothing being worn. It has been found that if the rider is wearing the correct protective clothing, they are likely to spend up to 7 days less in hospital recovering than a rider without protective clothing.
Protective gloves are often worn to give maximum protection to the hands in the event of a crash. Advanced fabrics such as carbon fibre are used provide strength in the gloves. It is also important that the gloves give protection from heat, cold and wet.
The areas of the body that require higher protection on the suit are the front of the knee, shoulders and the elbows. Maximum protection in these areas of the suit are required in case of a high impact. The back region and parts of the arms and legs of the suit need to have a high resistance to abrasion. The rest either have moderate resistance to abrasion or have minimal risk to injury.
A motorcycle boot must flexible, strong and supportive. Many boots are manufactured using reinforced materials around the ankle and toe areas. The materials used must also be resistant to oil. Some boots have a heel which the rider can use to allow their foot to rest comfortably on the peg.
Motorcycle helmets are universally recommended for riders to protect the head from injury in the case of a crash. The helmet has two layers for crash protection. The first layer is hard and absorbs the energy from the impact and the second layer or the inside layer is often made out of foam to cushion the skull and the brain in case of an impact.
Correctly fitting motorcycle clothing is important as it is designed to protect certain regions of the body. If the clothing is found to be lose, then it could move and therefore not provide the protection is was designed for, possibly causing more damage than actual protection.
Motorcycle gear by designers like KBC, Alpinestars, Sidi, and icon make highly rated safety gear that is both effective and stylish. Shoei helmets have a reputation for providing a guaranteed fit with effective protection.
Recent studies have revealed that riders that are well suited with the correct safety clothing have a much better chance of surviving an impact than those who don't.
About the Author:
Steve Scoritz often provides advice to professionals in the biking industry. He has a particular interest in the Dainese brand, especially Dainese motorcycle clothing
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