Alpinestars Zaca Air Motorcycle Textile Jacket

The Zaca Air jacket is an ideal jacket for urban riders looking for a stylish warm weather jacket with temperature adjustment that works in cold and/or wet weather conditions.

The combination of 3D mesh with mechanical stretch with 450D poly fabric reinforcements and stretch softshell inserts provides premium breathability on the chest, back and inner arms. 3D mesh has been combined with 450D poly fabric on the outer arms, shoulders and sides to provide abrasion resistance.

Built-in stretch softshell inserts at the chest, shoulder blades and rider's neck provide a perfect fit for the Tech-Air® 5 airbag system, as well as plenty of room and freedom of movement.

Features:

• Tech-Air® compatible
• Large 3D mesh inserts with mechanical stretch
• Stretch softshell inserts in key areas
• 450D poly fabric
• Removable hood with venting channel that prevents the hood from inflating while riding
• Removable 2L waterproof lining
• Waterproof inner pocket
• Adjustable waist
• DFS Lite outer shoulder pads
• Level 1 Nucleon Flex Plus shell

Specifications:

• Removable shoulder and elbow protectors, Level 1 EN1621-1:2012
• Prepared for Nucleon Flex back protector
• EN 17092-4:2020, Class A

CE Level 1 Versus CE Level 2 Armour Impact Ratings

Where a lot of riders can get confused is how CE ratings for armour.

Impact armor for use in motorcycle garments must undergo its own set of tests to determine whether it is CE Level 1 or CE Level 2 certified.

CE Level 1 armor has the maximum transmitted force threshold of 35 kN as compared to CE Level 2 with a  higher level of protection in terms of impact absorption and it means the armour has been tested and verified for a maximum transmitted force below 20 kN.