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Polska Ride

I was so excited to get this Bowtex Elite gear because it promises AAA protection but is incredibly lightweight (1.15 kg for the top!) and super comfortable, almost like wearing nothing....The Elite line has the highest CE AAA safety rating for abrasion and impact protection..., designed specifically to be worn discreetly under your everyday clothes for serious street protection1....After testing it out in temperatures between 20 and 28°C, I found it really comfortable and airy, letting the wind pass through, making it perfect for summer rides and easily adaptable for winter by just layering different clothes on top.

It's better on the road

Evan reviews the Bowtex Elite shirt and leggings after 6 months of use in varying climates, finding them comfortable and lightweight even in over 40°C heat. He emphasizes their AAA CE rating, the highest standard for motorcycle gear, offering abrasion protection up to 75 mph slides and impact protection. Designed to be worn discreetly and comfortably under normal street clothes, Evan states this set is now his primary gear for street riding.

Freddie Dobbs

I've been trying out this Bowtex Elite under armour for a few weeks, their most protective level, which lets me wear all my normal clothes over it while biking....It's amazing because everything in the Elite line is AAA rated, the highest possible safety standard, yet it's genuinely slimline, lightweight, and the most comfortable under armour I've ever tried – balancing safety and comfort like I thought was impossible....This gear is a revelation, offering complete safety confidence and meaning I can wear any of my favorite jackets or gear underneath without limitation, finally allowing me to wear normal clothes while biking.

MC Gear Hub

Since our review of the original Bowtex Elite shirt, the Belgian brand has been listening to its customers and the result of such feedback is the new Bowtex Elite shirt v2. Certified as Class AAA, the Bowtex Elite shirt v2 makes some small-albeit-tangible improvements upon the original Elite shirt. I have been testing the v2 and putting it through our strict testing and reviewing paces, so, what now follows, ladies and gents, is our full detailed review of the Bowtex Elite shirt v2.

MC GEAR HUB

While it is true that armored shirts have taken off in popularity since the early 2020s, so too have motorcycle leggings. And, today, we’re reviewing a pair of motorcycle leggings that will be of your interest if you’re in the market for such a protective motorcycle garment.

The One Layer to Rule Them All

In his review, Evan praises the Bowtex Elite protective underlayer shirt and leggings for being incredibly comfortable and versatile for riding in diverse climates, even exceeding 100°F (40°C) heat in Thailand....He emphasizes its crucial CE AAA rating, the highest standard for abrasion resistance, capable of surviving a 75 mph (120 kph) slide, while remaining lightweight and discreet enough to wear under casual clothes....Evan finds this set to be a "game-changer," offering high-level protection without the bulk of traditional gear, making it perfect for touring and urban riding and now his primary gear for street use.

MC GEAR HUB

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will most likely be aware of the surge of abrasion-resistant armored layers that our industry has experienced in the last few years. Indeed, at Motorcycle Gear Hub, we have made these types of base-layer garments popular with motorcycle riders worldwide as we’ve gone on a quest to review them all (literally!). And, today, we’re bringing you one more review of a pair of lightweight abrasion-resistant leggings that will be of your interest if you’re looking for protective underpants.

IXTEM MOTO

The video features Robert, founder of Bowtex, a Belgian brand creating protective technical undergarments designed to be worn under riders' everyday clothing to maintain personal style....They discuss the Elite range, highlighting its use of Dynema and its achievement of the highest CE AAA safety rating for abrasion and impact protection, capable of withstanding significant slide speeds....Emphasizing comfort and discretion, Bowtex gear allows riders high-level protection for street and urban use without the bulk of traditional motorcycle apparel.