This European Standard specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists' back protectors worn by riders in normal traffic situations. The standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods. Requirements for sizing, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information are included.
EN 1621-2:2014 Referenced Document
EN 1621-1:2012 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 1: Motorcyclists' limb joint impact protectors - Requirements and test methods
ISO 6487:2012 Road vehicles - Measurement techniques in impact tests - Instrumentation
EN 1621-2:2014 history
2014EN 1621-2:2014 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 2: Motorcyclists' back protectors - Requirements and test methods
2003EN 1621-2:2003 Motorcyclists protective clothing against mechanical impact Part 2: Motorcyclists back protectors Requirements and test methods