DIN EN 1621-4:2013-04

This European Standard covers requirements and test methods for inflatable protectors for motorcycle riders (in the following text called 'protector'). It specifies the minimum level of protection, the minimum intervention time of inflated bag, and the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists' protectors worn by riders. The standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, requirements for sizing, ergonomics, innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information. Evaluation of mechanically triggered inflation devices is provided in the normative annex A. Devices with impact detection by electronic triggering is expected to be covered by a future annex B.