Motocross Apparel

Apart from serving the purpose of looking good while turning in a great performance, motocross and dirt bike racing clothing and apparel is designed to provide protection from the elements such as the sun, cold temperatures, and rain. There are many various types of Motocross Apparel including:

  • Footwear
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Pants
  • Shirts
  • Shorts
  • T-Shirts
  • Underwear

Your focus in choosing Motocross Apparel should be on comfort, style, quality and protection. Look for vented, loose (but not too loose) Motocross Apparel that will help channel the heat and sweat away from your body that is generated in abundance while engaging in the activities of riding and dirt bike racing. The clothing needs to provide for freedom of movement without being so loose fitting as to get in your way.

Dirt bike riding and motocross are contact sports so emphasis needs to be placed on protecting your body. Padding for the hips, knees and elbows can be found in most motocross and dirt bike apparel to play a role in protecting you from injury. However, a chest protector is an essential Motocross Apparel accessory as well.

Chest protectors are designed to both shield you from injury in the event of a crash and from flying rocks known as “roost”. Just imagining what would occur if you were to fall off your bike at top speed, or get hit by a flying rock, or even hit a tree makes the prospect of having protection for your entire upper body a very inviting one. Such is the purpose of the chest protector or body armor in Motocross Apparel.

Most designs today include protection for your shoulders, clavicle (the collar bone), chest and back. The materials used to provide such protection are high-impact plastic and/or nylon. There are two main types:

Plastic Chest Protectors / Deflectors
The first type of design can be worn over your enduro jacket or jersey and consists of shoulders and a long-lasting injection molded polycarbonate chassis. A back protection system, upper arm guards, quick lock buckle closure systems (to make putting it on and taking it off easy) and integrated venting to keep you cool are characteristic features of this model. A plastic chest protector is usually the best choice for maximum protection during fast racing or riding

Protective Body Armor
Instead of being worn over your enduro jacket or jersey, the second design is made to be worn underneath it. It has a snug fit, allows for freedom of movement and has venting in the form of a mesh material for easy air flow. It is an indispensable piece of Motocross Apparel.