Knox Honister Jacket (SM and MD)

Knox Honister Jacket

The Men’s Honister is named after the tough mountain pass located near Knox where the jacket was developed, tested and made. The Honister jacket is the pinnacle of the armored shirt collection with the highest ever performance and is part of the Knox Seasonless Collection. It passes CE standard Class AAA The highest level of certification a piece of motorcycle apparel can achieve for abrasion resistance is CE Level AAA, as defined by the EN 17092-2:2020 standard. This rating is typically associated with high-performance riding gear, such as race suits, designed for the extreme conditions of track and high-speed road riding. The testing protocol for AAA-rated garments is significantly more stringent, reflecting the higher risks associated with these activities.
During the Darmstadt abrasion test, the materials in Zone 1 of a AAA-rated garment are subjected to a much higher rotational speed of approximately 707.4 rpm. This simulates a slide on a concrete surface at a road speed of approximately 75 mph (120 km/h). The material passes the test if it does not develop a hole larger than 5mm in any direction after the abrasion. This demanding requirement provides riders with the highest level of assurance that their gear is built to withstand the intense forces of a high-speed slide, offering critical protection when it is needed most. To earn the final rating, the garment must also pass rigorous standards for tear resistance, seam strength, the impact protection performance of the included armor and additional factors. , the highest class of protective garment available which is usually reserved for 1- and 2-piece leather suits. Includes the New discreet Knox MICRO-LOCK Compact molded armor in shoulders, elbows and back.

Features:

• Stretch Cordura polyamide and mesh construction
• Includes Knox Micro-Lock CE approved back, shoulder and elbow body armor
• Separate removable Micro-Lock chest protector can be added as an optional extra
• YKK zips throughout
• 2 zipped side pockets and 1 zipped large back pocket
• Discreet Knox branding on the chest, front hem and back
• Thumb loops for added security
• Improved security belt loop system is highlighted on the inside to ensure riders can secure their trousers to the shirt
• Low profile shoulder and elbows – EN 1621-1:2012 L2 
• Full CE approved back protector – EN 1621-2:2014 L2
• CE approved to EN 17092-2:2020 as a Class AAA garment