The Skinny On Moto Body Armor

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The general rules we follow when deciding which armor to offer to consumers is 2 things. The stuff needs to really protect and it needs to really be comfortable. Without this recipe, no armor will work on a rider.

Some protection manufacturers- we won't name names - follow the philosophy that 'any protection' is better than nothing at all. We've heard the argument- "listen, the majority of motorcycle riders out there ride in a t-shirt and jeans, so our rinky dink toy body armor is a huge advance away from that." We say- Bullshit.

Motostrano sells 7 brands of rider body armor. In order of importance, quality and protection, here's the brands we recommend most:

Alpinestars - no other maker of body armor offers the variety of armor for motorcyclists as Alpinestars. Each item is tested by thousands of motorcycle racers and street riders annually.
Tpro Body Armor - our 2nd most requested protection brand. Level 2 protection in a variety of garment options. Very comfortable, form-fitting and flexible for the rider.
Troy Lee Designs - mainly Supermoto and Motocross. Their leather upper body protector is one of the best on the market.
SIXSIXONE - A great collection of body armor, well worth a look.
EVS - Another protection maker geared towards motocross.
KNOX - Lots of options.
ICON - Street only stuff.

Of the 7 brands listed, we'll suggest the top 2 brands mostly. Race proven technology, great fit. Wide catalog of options.