AA motorcycle clothing gives riders a useful way to compare jackets, trousers and other protective garments across different materials and styles. The label narrows the search, but fit, weather management and the armour supplied still deserve separate attention.
Place AA in context
Class AA falls under EN 17092-3, between A and AAA in garment performance requirements. It is not the same as Level 2 armour. Read the garment classification and the individual protector markings separately; an AA label does not specify every feature of the finished outfit.
Compare the construction you will use
A textile touring garment and a pair of riding jeans can share a class while feeling quite different. Consider ventilation, pocket placement, lining and room for layers. Check whether rain protection is built in, removable or supplied by a separate overgarment, rather than assuming it follows from certification.
Check adjustment through the seasons
Try the garment with the layers you expect to wear and use its waist, sleeve or leg adjustments. Protectors should remain correctly positioned when you sit on the bike. Confirm jacket-to-trouser connections and boot overlap, particularly when mixing brands or buying the two pieces separately.
Compare your options at Moto Central
Bring your usual layers to compare garment fit, armour position and clothing classes.
