Motorcycle Knee & Elbow Protector Set 4PCS Motocross Racing Safety Pads Gear
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Knee pads, shin guards, armour inserts, hip pads and neck protection for road, motocross and enduro riding. Certification is listed on every product page.
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Motorcycle impact protectors are certified under EN 1621, split by body part: EN 1621-1 covers shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, EN 1621-2 covers back protectors, and EN 1621-3 covers chest protectors. Each is rated Level 1 or Level 2, measured by how much force reaches you through the protector. For limb armour the standard allows an average of up to 35kN at Level 1 and up to 20kN at Level 2. For back protectors the thresholds are tighter still — 18kN at Level 1, 9kN at Level 2. In plain terms, Level 2 lets roughly half as much force through. It is usually a little bulkier and a little dearer, and on the back it is worth both.
Armour inserts slot into the pockets of an armour-ready jacket or riding trousers. They sit under your kit, nothing shows, and they are the usual route for road riding. Strap-on guards — knee pads, shin guards, elbow guards — fasten directly to you and are worn over or under jersey and pants. They are the motocross and enduro answer, because off-road you want coverage in places a road jacket does not reach. Plenty of riders run both: inserts in the jacket, strap-on knee protection underneath.
A protector only protects the joint it is actually sitting on. Knee armour that slides down your shin on impact has done nothing, and this is the single most common failure — not the armour breaking, the armour being somewhere else. Straps should be firm enough that the pad does not move when you walk, without cutting off circulation when you are crouched over the bike for an hour. Check inserts sit over the joint when you are in your riding position, not when you are standing in the kitchen.
Most jackets ship with shoulder and elbow protectors, and many ship with a foam back pad that is not a certified protector — it is there to fill the pocket. If your jacket has a back pocket and a soft insert in it, you very likely have no certified back protection at all. An EN 1621-2 insert is an inexpensive upgrade to kit you already own, and it covers the part of you with the least natural protection.
A motocross neck brace works by limiting how far the helmet can drive the head backwards or sideways in a crash, transferring load into the chest and shoulders. It is standard equipment in motocross and enduro and does nothing useful on a road bike. Certification for neck braces is not covered by EN 1621, so check what the specific product states rather than assuming a CE mark elsewhere on your kit applies.
Armour absorbs energy by deforming, and much of it does not fully recover. A protector that has taken a real hit should be replaced even if it looks intact — the same principle as a helmet. Check straps and stitching each season too; armour that has parted company with its strap is armour you are not wearing.
Last reviewed August 2026.
| Protecting | What you need | From |
|---|---|---|
| Back, shoulders and elbows (road) | CE Level 2 armour insert set — fits armour-ready jackets | £26.13 |
| Knees (motocross and enduro) | Strap-on knee pads | £17.81 |
| Knees and shins (off-road) | Knee and shin guard set | £23.75 |
| Knees and elbows together | 4-piece knee and elbow set | £33.99 |
| Hips (road and off-road) | Hip armour pads — for armour-ready trousers | £10.08 |
| Neck (motocross and enduro only) | Neck protector collar | £10.68 |
Certification is stated individually on each product page, because it varies by item. Where a product is certified we list the standard and the level — for example EN 1621-1 for limb protectors and EN 1621-2 for back protectors, at Level 1 or Level 2. Check the product page before you buy.
Level 2 lets roughly half as much force through to you. For limb armour the standard allows an average of up to 35kN at Level 1 and up to 20kN at Level 2; for back protectors the thresholds are 18kN and 9kN. Level 2 is usually slightly bulkier and dearer, and on the back it is worth both.
Very possibly. Most jackets ship with shoulder and elbow protectors but only a soft foam pad in the back pocket, which is not a certified protector. If that describes your jacket, you have no certified back protection. An EN 1621-2 insert is an inexpensive upgrade to kit you already own.
Armour-ready jackets have pockets at the shoulders, elbows and back sized to common insert dimensions, but sizing is not fully standardised between makers. Measure the pocket before ordering and check the insert dimensions on the product page.
For motocross and enduro, it is standard equipment — it limits how far the helmet can drive the head backwards or sideways in a crash. For road riding it serves no useful purpose. Neck braces are not covered by EN 1621, so check what the individual product states.
Yes. Armour absorbs energy by deforming and much of it does not fully recover, so a protector that has taken a real impact should be replaced even if it looks intact. Check straps and stitching each season as well.
Yes. Every order ships free to any UK mainland address — no minimum spend. Most in-stock items dispatch within 1–3 working days, and free 30-day returns are included on all orders.
