CE AAA EN 17092-2:2020 Standards: What Every Rider Needs to Know

When it comes to motorcycle safety, riding skills aren’t enough. The gear you wear can make a life-saving difference. Since 2020, the European standard EN 17092 has defined precise criteria to protect riders both on the road and the racetrack. But what do the labels CE A, AA, or AAA really mean? And why is choosing AAA-certified motorcycle gear so essential? Here's everything you need to know.

🔍 What Is the EN 17092 Standard?

Replacing the former EN 13595 norm, the EN 17092 standard classifies motorcycle garments into 5 protection levels:

• B: basic protection (no mandatory abrasion test)
• A: for urban use / low speeds
• AA: for regular road use
• AAA: for high-speed or track use

In short: the more A’s, the higher the level of protection. Only high-end gear, often made of reinforced leather, meets the AAA level.

🥇 CE AAA EN 17092-2:2020 Explained

The CE AAA certification under EN 17092-2:2020 is the most demanding. It guarantees that a garment resists:

• abrasion at high speed (simulated up to 120 km/h)
• tearing and tensile stress
• impact (using protectors compliant with EN 1621-1 and 1621-2)
• cuts and surface friction from sliding

These garments are ideal for track riders and demanding road use. At MATT RACING, we proudly offer gear that goes beyond these standards.

⚖️ CE AA vs CE AAA: The Key Differences

🛡️ Why Choose CE AAA Motorcycle Gear?

In a high-speed crash, the difference between CE AA and CE AAA gear can be vital. A CE AAA garment offers:

• Superior abrasion resistance for longer sliding distances
• Durable, reinforced stitching
• Impact protectors that stay in place
• A level of protection equivalent to track gear standards

🏍️ MATT RACING: AAA-Level Excellence

At MATT RACING, we embrace excellence. All of our premium technical gear is certified CE AAA, including:

• Our 1 pc and 2 pc leather suits, designed for road and track.,
• Our CE AAA road leather jackets,
• Our CE AAA motorcycle leather pants.

All our models are compatible with In&Motion airbags and Helite integrated models for our 1-piece combinations, and are fully customizable. Every part is designed to combine safety, style and performance.

Video of our AAA in action during the 24h du mans 2025 ICI on a crash by MELODIE COIGNARD, a driver protected by MATT RACING and IN&MOTION. 

📌 Conclusion: Better Protected Than Sorry

A helmet protects your head. A CE AAA suit protects everything else. For riders who demand the very best, MATT RACING delivers top-tier gear combining elite protection and bold identity.

🔗 Explore our AAA-certified collection and enter the world of MATT RACING: second-skin leather, uncompromising protection.