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I have the AlpineStar and now have 3 broken ribs from highsiding over the bars and the end of the bar penetrating where the front/back overlap. Not Alpinestar's fault...just a freak accident. I'm gonna buy the Leatt 6.5 and go for the coverage. At 67, I don't mend as easily as I once did. Thank God, I didn't hurt my bike.

Awesome that you guys are doing these "best" showcases, it makes it much easier and less time consuming to educate yourself on a good set of riding gear.

Really great run down on the new progression into the updated armor line guys! I agree with all you say for how well this type of protection works. After decades of riding sporting work boots/leather jacket/work gloves/helmet meant some cuts/bruises back in the day. Flash forward with much more time on a bike and racing experience off road I did the roost/jersey/mx boot/armored route and had far less sore days. Skip even another 30 yrs and riding a lot of adv I now find these under protection is a night and day deal. Comfortable, added protection that stays put no matter how you exit from the bike. It truly makes a difference making all your gear fit just a bit better and sure adds a whole level of protection and confidence you are not taking a hard handlebar hit, that rock or tree limb you never saw going down but never really felt in your personal little cacoon. I really endorse these protective armored shirts not just for MX but for more comfort and protection in the ADV word of riding. For the money it moves your protection level up a lot and, again, it helps keeps your other armor and clothing feeling so much better on a long day with that little bit of compression built in to it. Quite a few years ago I was a player/coach on a full contact adult lacrosse league where you needed enough pads to take some big hits but still had to run. You could not go full turtle. I got a compression/armor shirt and loved it for playing! It worked well. After knowing how well it worked I wore it out riding all day(s) in riding trips into the mountains as part of my gear. I added the more specific motorcycle armored shirts and never looked back. As an older guy now it sure makes a difference. Always wear your armor and be as safe as possible. Stay safe my friends.

I've got the Leatt 5.5 body protector. It's just as protective as the 6.5 but maybe less features. I'm very happy with it. I've got other soft armour shirts but I'm not convinced they provide protection against rocks and other pointy impacts which CE doesn't test for. My riding zone is covered in pointy embedded rocks. Soft armour is much less protective against that kind of hazard.

I got a Zandona jacket. Love it. CE2 armor in shoulders, chest, elbows, and back. Made in Italy to boot.

Hey thnx for this! 🙌🏻

Great info!

Just got the Alpinestar Bionic Tech v2 for my motorbiking trip through Vietnam. Out of all the options I've seen, it's the best option for protection road and dirt, breathability for the humidity, and comfort. Going to be doing a review once I get back in 3-4 months.

I bought and unfortunately tested the Leatt 3DF Airfit lite. Ended up with 2 fractured hands off-road in a freak accident 😢 BUT everything else on my upper torso was unhurt; and I hit the ground HARD. Had minor bruising on my right shoulder; but this thing did it’s job; I’m very sure I would’ve cracked a few ribs and perhaps my right collar bone too if not for this. It’s also low profile and pretty vented; I’m using it here in tropical weather (30-35c / 85-100f) I’m all healed up as the accident happened 4 months ago. I would 100% buy it again.

Good stuff as always! My only gripe with the MFR's on these, is the fact that black is usually the only option. It's hot! Yeah, I can basically fix that with a white jersey, but that's still another layer that I'd just as soon not wear. I'd love to see more of these in white, light grey, coyote...anything but black, really.

I have the Leatt 6.5. I took a bit of a hard fall on the motocross track, unfortunately got a concussion but when I came back to planet earth I was so grateful for having this. I would almost certainly have broken ribs had it not been for this body protector.

I have the bionic V2. Awesome jacket.

I use Fox Racing Titan Sport. This is my first protective jacket. So far so good for me. I can move around in it without any problems. It was already useful to me because I ran over a long pine branch and it went up and hit me in the chest. More seriously, I haven't fallen with him yet. Otherwise, I apologize for any mistake. My English is not the best and I used Google Translate.

I Love this...

I have the Fox Titan. I’m a dual sport/adv style rider and I wear it on every ride. I went with the Titan because I wanted a hard outer for abrasion and it fit my body better than the other options I tried on. I really wanted to like the Leatt 5.5 because it’s CE 2 chest and back but it just didn’t fit. I am happy with the Titan, during long 12+ hr days I totally forget about it.

thx for the introduction. Personally i like the last two most coz 1/ they cover also the side of the chest, and 2/ are CE 2. I can see from my other protectors that CE 2 ones are from softer material and can take in bigger impact than the the more "plasticky" CE 1 ones. Second reason why I like them most is that - like the others here in the comment section 🙂 I also fell down from my bike on a muddy slip on gravel road, not in high speed but I did land on side of my chest and broke a few ribs as a result. If i could go back in time and choose between two weeks of that !@*#^$*!@ pain again, or paying double/triple/.. for the better protection of my ribs, I would not hesitate a single moment. Ride safe everyone! 🙏

I have the early version of the Alpinestars star bionic. Saved my butt several times. Everything from wrecks to hits in tight trees. I never ride my dirt bike without it. Never.

Personally I would avoid any of the 'side-zipper' designs. I have one (Leatt 5.5) and the zipper is a huge annoyance on an otherwise-great product. Because of the stretchy base material, it's difficult to zip up even when the fit is right. It feels like it's going to break every time I put it on, and it always creeps down while I'm riding because it's under tension. Get one where the base layer has a center zip and the chest/back protector are a separate unit, like the Bionic Tech or Leatt 6.5.

Finally a model who is an average size guy. Not 6'3" and 220 pounds. Well done on having a reference that's actually useful!

Another worth mentioning: Revit Proteus. Mine has been great, and super comfortable.

What's a good pick for armored shirts that either don't have chest & back protectors or ones that can be removed? I'm really only looking for shoulder and elbow protection that is comfortable for a multi-day ride in the woods.

Which is best for protecting the clavicle?

I have an old evs g6 it’s a tad hot. Also how are these compared to the Tekvest for breathability.

best of what you stock, there are plenty of other brands out there with decent protection and level 2, such as RST, Rev'it, HELD, Forcefield, rukka, Dainese, Knox etc... I personally have gone for Rev'it Proteus

I purchased the Leatt 6.5 two years ago from Rocky Mountain, Best chest protector I’ve ever owned and you can barley notice it under my jersey.

I'm ride Enduro/dual-sport recently Adventure. Started with a Rock Garden a decade or so ago then Leatt 4.5, 5.5 and after seeing the 6.5 it'll be next. I was unfortunate when Leatt moved the shoulder pads more to the sides between 4.5 and 5.5 because in tight Eastern woods, the front of my shoulders frequently slam trees. However, the ability to remove chest and back plates plus makes the 6.5 ideal to wear under my Helite air bag vest when on the Adventure Bike!

i ride quad duel sport and dirt bikei bought a forcefeild ce2 fit good then i had two shoulder operations and gained some weight got a used fox titan 22 ce1 and it fits good and comfortable i wear a kilm 1.0 base layer shirt under it and it really saved my back and shoulder other day in a instant stop from 25 + to 0 stop on my grizzly 700 flipped over bars and hit in rocks shoulder to back did it hurt yes but i think with out it in only a tshirt or plastic roost it would been a trip out in basket or strecher instead of just sore as hell for a week that only one i have tried and neck to tail bone coverage is what i will look for next time i buy hope fox makes it in ce2 by then

Im late to the party but maybe one of you knows if i can wear these as a sportsbike rider? I have a leather jacket bit as soon as i lean foreward on the bike it bulges and makes me look fat. I think these vests probably fit under a hoodie or can be worn just as they are but do they also work in the sport riding position?

I need to invest in full body armour. Talking jacket, padded pants and boots. I did an oopsie on my escooter. Going 20kmh i was touching my phone on the mount with my thumb (never what i usually do, i use my index no probs) and the handlebar just decided to go right and i jumped off, jumped again and twisted my body to land on my dominant side. Broken arm, fractured knee. Bedridden for 2+ months. Leg can walk again after few more months. Arm still cant bend like normal, been >6 months. At the time of the accident i was quite obese, and have lost >7 kilos since. So priority #1. Lost weight and work out. #2 get protective gear (preferably in smaller size as i lose weight). Imagine what would’ve happened if i just did a roll’y poll’y, the uber bag would’ve absorbed/slowed me down. I reckon i would’ve landed on my stomach after 1 full roll. Maybe 2 rolls. I literally always have the gopro on but this ONE!! Time!! I didnt click record.

Why there is no 3.5 Body? Looks very similar so very interesting if it possible to buy 6.5 body and then replace chest protector with 3.5 one if 6.5 is too bulky?

I have a question , this body armors are only for off-road ? At higher speed they protect you ?

I cannot decide between: "Alpinestars BIONIC TECH V2" and "Leatt 3DF Airfit Hybrid"

Hello, rxr bullet ?

how reasonable are these armors for city riding?

Why is Kyler a mute?

@rmatvmc thanks for the thorough comparisons as always. My challenge as an East Coast woods guy is finding suspended shoulder protection on a premium coverage protector. Having a plastic shoulder pad suspended disperses the blow from a branch or tree as you weave singletrack aggressively. In all of your reviews I’m not seeing options for such. I previously bought the TROY LEE DESIGNS CP 5955 for its rib, shoulder and f/r coverage while still being compatible with my Leatt neck brace. Can you provide the best 2-3 options there if they even still exist? Thank you in advance!

I have the Action jacket. Pretty happy with it. Main issue is how to clean? I used to just throw it in the laundry with the rest of my gear, but my wife started to complain that it was denting up the washer… 🙄

I like my evs one, gives me more confidence

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Love the videos chase ... what size was Tyler wearing for the titan sport? Thanks

I didn't notice you mentioning the size of the Bionic Tech V2. Was that a large, xl, or 2xl?

I am 82 killos with 1,80 height, i wear medium in my t shirts, what number should i buy??

Is there a base layer like on the Leatt 6.5 without the chest protector? I have a chest protector I like, but need the high quality shoulder and elbow protection.

Do you happen to have weight comparison of these body armor jackets? Or does any particular jacket within the provided selection stand out as the lightest?

Been on the fence between the Leatt 6.5 Body Protector vs the Leatt 6.5 Pro and cant decide

Have just survived 7 broken ribs thanks to a driver who is continuing to drive on a suspended license, I am now looking for the best protection I can afford. Will definitely check out these jackets.

I have the 6.5. I had heard that the leatt elbow pads move in a crash but thought I could care less if it takes most of the initial impact. But, I had a good get of in the desert and that hard plastic cup just cause the pad to completely get pushed out of the way and absorbed nothing. Destroyed my elbow on the rock. So now I just wear the chest protector piece and if it's a rocky ride I'll throw separate t199 elbow pads on, or go without if at the track or sand or something. The trade off in heat and increased arm pump was not worth it when I real life tested it out. Pretty sure it was because of the hard plastic cup. Just my personal experience with it, nothing more.

He looks so terrified what did you do to the guy!!!!!??? Good Video ;)

is wearing these bodyprotectors good for underneath a hoodie ? i know it wont give as much slide protection as a full leathers suit or motorcycle textile gear. but in hot summer days i thought about wearing a body armor and a normal or maybe motorcycle hoodie. that way you are still protected and not sweating as much. right?

is there a version of the Leatt 6.5 that is sold without the sleeves? I'm really just interested in the chest/back/core protection.

How do you clean these, in particular, the Alpinestars Bionic Tech V2 jacket? This is going to get really smelly in the Alabama heat! Can they be hosed off, hung to dry? Any soap that can be used? thx

Chase, you need to mention which back protectors are removable and which aren't. Very important for enduro riders, who always have a backpack on.

What do you say about the missing kidney belt on some of these? Would be annoying to wear a separate one

Can you use the Astars Bionic Tech V2 without the undershirt and just run the Chest and back if you wanted to?

are those armors also effective for street use?

Can you put the leatt one in washing machine when you take off the outer part? I like these jackets but man do they get stinky after a hard days ridings

Which size of Leatt 6.5 does the model wears? And what's his height and weight, so I can use it as reference?

If these be worn with a hoodie, be ok and safe? Do have rst jackets etc, but can be too hot.

When do you choose to use a roost deflector or a protection jacket? Riding single track.

I got a Leatt. Problem is the way that they attach the shoulder pad/protector, is very flimsy. After a few rides they are non functional so I ride with no protection there. Quite frustrating also, is that the Velcro/ hook and loop, for the arms, is way off the mark for my arms. Not sure if I am skinny or not, but the fit seems to suggest you need massive biceps or this product is not for you. How or why they can be making a safety product with such basic faults, is beyond my imagination. It's just another job for people like me to re-engineer yet another product. Do they even use their own product or care about the user experience ? The rest of it is good.

What was the size of apimstars bionic v2?

What happened to the TLD 5955?

I feel this was a big sales pitch video. None of them have any wrap around rib protection. When they are too lose and free liek the Alpinestar it will move all over, not stay in place and not protect the ride during a fall. I would not pick anyone of them. I love my Leatt 6.5 pro non jacket model as it wraps around the ribs better. I have tested it!

bionic tech v3 protection jacket,do you guys know it?tell me about it please,

Only for motocross? Or can it protect the same on the street?

One leatt 6.5 for me but just the base layer please. Size M.

Why does it seem these come with much more protection than a street riding jacket. For much less money?

Body armor jacket vs buying individual items?

I want to buy Leatt Moto 6.5 Body Protector but I don’t know which size is fit me. Pls help to recommend the size for me with info as below: height : 172cm Chest : 108cm Thanks in advanced.

No Orttema Max Jacket with breast shield? You miss by far the best protection 😡

Our man needs to pull his shoulders back

Leatt 5.5 wich is missing here is the best protection and coverage you can get more than any other including the 6.5

Do you wear your shirt over top of this?

The moose gear is terrible, so uncomfortable it's distracting, waste of money. The Klim tactical shirt is the most comfortable and my go to.

Just want to point out that is not the proper use of the word 'fitment'

non of these really work out with a back pack ! ... what about daul sporting with a back pack and a fanny pack? .