The BOBLBEE 20L shell has been designed to
minimIze impact forces being applied to the
user’s back area, by distributing the force from a
point of impact over as large an area as possible,
thereby reducing transformed impact energy per
area unit. The BOBLBEE 20L is certified according
to Class 2 requirements, which is the higher level
of protection.
EN 1621-2:2003/AC:2006
Motorcyclists’ back protectors shall be impact
tested with an impactor designed to represent
the hazards of impacts with edges such as kerb-
stones. The impactor shall be mounted on the
appropriate guided falling mass. The specified im-
pact energy shall be within an accuracy of ± 3%
• Protectors Level 1 requirement:
• Protectors Level 2 requirement:
• BOBLBEE 20L GTO test result:
The average peak force recorded below the
anvil, in the test described by EN 1621-2:2003
/ AC:2006 shall be below 18 kN, and no single
value shall exceed 24 kN.
The average peak force recorded below the
anvil, in the test described by EN 1621-2:2003
/ AC:2006 shall be below 9 kN, and no single
value shall exceed 12 kN.
General requirements:
Back protectors for motorcyclists must fulfil the requirement that they are
safe to use, carry comfortably and suitable for their purpose. BOBLBEE 20L
fulfils the requirements.
Ergonomic requirements:
• Can you get on and off a motorcycle;
• Can you comfortably reach the controls of the motorcycle;
• Can you turn your head and trunk when on a motorcycle;
• Does the adjustment system cause discomfort;
• Does the adjustment system securely hold the protector in place;
• Can you pick something up from the floor by bending forward?
All above mentioned typical movements for motorcycle riders are possible
without problems. The requirements are fulfilled.
Normative references:
• EN 340, Schutzkleidung - Allgemeine Anforderungen.
• EN 1621-1:1997, Motorradfahrer-Schutzkleidung gegen mechanische Belas-
tung - Teil 1: Anforderungen und Prufverfahren fur Aufprall-Protektoren.
• ISO 6487, Road Vehicles - Measurement techniques in impact tests -
instrumentation.
• ISO 7000. Graphical Symbols for use on equipment - Index and synopsis.
Definitions: • EN 1621-2:2003 / AC:2006
Test performed by TüV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystraße 2, D-90431, Germany. Notified body No. 0197. Year 2011.
Impactor test zone for a
torso length of 45 cm.
No single value exceeded 12 kN. (max. test value 4,4 kN). The
average peak force is 2,8 kN. The requirements for protectors
of the level 2 are fulfilled.
• No back protector can offer full protection against injury.
• Spinal injuries will not be prevented by the back protector.
• Don’t drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while riding a motorcycle or skiing.
• The back protection certification and requirements are only valid in CE and TUV
acknowledging countries. This certificate does not apply to the United States market.
BOBLBEE 20L back protector
test results according to European norm EN 1621-2
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2
EN 1621-2
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