Motorcycle personal protective equipment

To improve motorcycle safety, many countries mandate the wearing of personal protective equipment such as protective clothing and helmets. Protective clothing may include certain types of jackets, gloves, boots, and pants. Jackets meant for motorcyclists are typically made of leather or specialized man-made fabrics like cordura or Kevlar.

These jackets typically include padding on the elbow, spine, and shoulder regions.
This was once quite bulky, but modern technology and materials have made it unobtrusive.
Gloves are generally made of leather or Kevlar and some include carbon fiber knuckle protection.

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