Collection: Motorcycle Chest Protection

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Motorcycle chest protection is specialized safety equipment designed to shield your torso from impact during riding. These protectors guard critical areas including the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders against collision forces, debris strikes, and crash impacts. Whether you ride street, track, or off-road, chest protection significantly reduces the risk of serious thoracic injuries.

Modern chest protectors feature CE-certified armor, impact-absorbing materials, and ergonomic designs that allow full range of motion while maintaining protection. They're essential for all riding disciplines—from MotoGP-level racing to weekend trail riding—and can be worn standalone or integrated with compatible jackets and suits.

This collection includes several chest protection categories designed for different riding disciplines and protection needs:

Roost Guards: Lightweight shell-style protectors primarily for off-road and motocross riding, defending against roost, debris, and branches. Body Armor: Comprehensive protection systems covering chest, back, shoulders, and elbows with CE-certified impact absorbers. Chest Protectors: Focused torso protection that can be worn under or over riding gear. Back Protectors: Spine-specific protection with articulated designs for flexibility and impact absorption.

Each type offers different coverage levels, ventilation systems, and mounting options to match your riding style—whether street, adventure, track, or motocross. Many designs are compatible with Tech-Air® airbag systems for enhanced protection.

Proper fit is critical for chest protection effectiveness. The protector should sit snugly against your torso without restricting breathing or movement. Key fit indicators include: the chest plate should cover your sternum and ribs completely, back protection should extend from shoulders to lower back, and shoulder guards should align with your natural shoulder position without riding up.

Most chest protectors feature adjustable straps at shoulders, sides, and waist for personalized fit. When properly fitted, you should be able to reach forward to handlebars, turn your torso, and breathe comfortably without gaps opening between the protector and your body. The gear should stay in position during aggressive riding movements—if it shifts or rotates, adjustment or a different size is needed.

Always wear the protector over a base layer or jersey similar to what you'll ride in, and test the fit in riding position before heading out.

Yes, many chest protectors are specifically designed for under-jacket wear, though compatibility depends on both the protector style and your jacket design. Low-profile body armor and CE-certified back protectors typically fit well under textile and leather jackets without excessive bulk. However, hard-shell roost guards are generally intended for over-jersey wear in off-road applications.

When selecting chest protection for under-jacket use, consider: whether your jacket has sufficient room and isn't already equipped with integrated armor, if the protector's mounting system (straps vs. sleeves) works with layering, and whether combined thickness restricts movement or ventilation. Some Alpinestars jackets feature removable armor specifically to accommodate separate chest protection systems.

For maximum protection, Tech-Air® airbag systems are designed to integrate seamlessly under compatible jackets, providing electronic crash detection and deployment.

Look for CE certification according to EN 1621 standards, which define impact protection performance for motorcycle armor. The key certifications include:

Level 2 certification indicates higher impact absorption than Level 1, offering superior protection in high-risk riding situations. Alpinestars chest protection incorporates advanced materials including Nucleon Flex Plus and Bio Armor technologies that meet or exceed these standards while maintaining flexibility and comfort. For professional racing, look for FIA or FIM homologation marks indicating competition-grade protection.