Best Dirt Bike Chest Protectors: EN14021 Roost Guards and Vests
The best dirt bike chest protectors: Leatt 1.5 (EN14021), O'NEAL Holeshot, Alpinestars Bionic Action (CE), OUMURS, a RIDBIKER vest and a Fox youth guard.
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The Leatt Chest Protector 1.5 is the chest protector we would buy: its listing names the EN14021 chest standard (the European standard for motocross roost deflectors) and a 3D-shaped breathable shell (per the Amazon listing). The O'NEAL Holeshot is the budget alternative, listed as exceeding EN14021 and sold by Amazon.
A roost deflector protects the chest and back from rocks thrown by other bikes and from branches; it is not a substitute for a helmet. Picks were compared on listed certification, size and warranty.
Our top picks at a glance
1. Best overall
Leatt Chest Protector 1.5Standard (listing): EN14021 chest · Sizes: One size · Seller: Bicycle shop · Warranty: Limited
2. Best value
O'NEAL Holeshot chest protectorStandard (listing): Exceeds EN14021 · Sizes: M/L (listed) · Seller: Amazon · Warranty: Not stated
3. Best premium
Alpinestars Bionic Action chest protectorStandard (listing): CE-certified · Sizes: M/L · Seller: Dealer · Warranty: Limited
4. Best for kids
Fox Racing Youth Titan Roost deflectorStandard (listing): Not stated · Sizes: Youth S/M · Seller: Amazon · Warranty: 1 year
5. Best budget
OUMURS motocross chest protectorStandard (listing): Not stated · Sizes: Adult · Seller: OUMURS · Warranty: 90 days
6. Best full vest
RIDBIKER body armor vestStandard (listing): Not stated · Sizes: Not stated · Seller: Third party · Warranty: Yes (terms not stated)
| Pick | Standard (listing) | Sizes | Seller | Warranty | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leatt Chest Protector 1.5Best overall | EN14021 chest | One size | Bicycle shop | Limited | Amazon |
| O'NEAL Holeshot chest protectorBest value | Exceeds EN14021 | M/L (listed) | Amazon | Not stated | Amazon |
| Alpinestars Bionic Action chest protectorBest premium | CE-certified | M/L | Dealer | Limited | Amazon |
| Fox Racing Youth Titan Roost deflectorBest for kids | Not stated | Youth S/M | Amazon | 1 year | Amazon |
| OUMURS motocross chest protectorBest budget | Not stated | Adult | OUMURS | 90 days | Amazon |
| RIDBIKER body armor vestBest full vest | Not stated | Not stated | Third party | Yes (terms not stated) | Amazon |
Best overall
Leatt Chest Protector 1.5
For adults who want a listed EN14021 chest rating.
- Standard (listing)
- EN14021 chest
- Sizes
- One size
- Seller
- Bicycle shop
- Warranty
- Limited
Pros
- EN14021 listed
- 3D-shaped breathable shell
Cons
- One size: check fit range
Leatt lists the Chest Protector 1.5 with EN14021 chest protection and a 3D design for fit, in one size, with a limited warranty (per the Amazon listing).
Best value
O'NEAL Holeshot chest protector
For riders who want a known brand sold by Amazon.
- Standard (listing)
- Exceeds EN14021
- Sizes
- M/L (listed)
- Seller
- Amazon
- Warranty
- Not stated
Pros
- Exceeds EN14021 (listing)
- Sold by Amazon
Cons
- Few other specs listed
O'NEAL lists the Holeshot protector (1285-004) in Medium/Large as exceeding the EN14021 safety standard, sold by Amazon (per the Amazon listing).
Best premium
Alpinestars Bionic Action chest protector
For riders who want a lightweight CE-certified protector.
- Standard (listing)
- CE-certified
- Sizes
- M/L
- Seller
- Dealer
- Warranty
- Limited
Pros
- CE-certified (listing)
- Lightweight
Cons
- Stock is scarce
Alpinestars lists the Bionic Action as a lightweight, CE-certified off-road chest protector in M/L, with a limited manufacturer warranty (per the Amazon listing).
Best for kids
Fox Racing Youth Titan Roost deflector
For young riders on small dirt bikes.
- Standard (listing)
- Not stated
- Sizes
- Youth S/M
- Seller
- Amazon
- Warranty
- 1 year
Pros
- Youth peewee sizing
- Sold by Amazon, 1-year warranty
Cons
- No standard listed
Fox Racing lists the Youth Peewee Titan Roost deflector in Small/Medium with a 1-year warranty, sold by Amazon (per the Amazon listing). Pair it with a youth helmet sized by the chart in our helmet guide.
Best budget
OUMURS motocross chest protector
For casual riders on a small budget.
- Standard (listing)
- Not stated
- Sizes
- Adult
- Seller
- OUMURS
- Warranty
- 90 days
Pros
- Reinforced PP chest plates
- 90-day warranty
Cons
- No standard listed
OUMURS lists an adult motocross chest protector with reinforced PP chest plates and a 90-day warranty (per the Amazon listing).
Best full vest
RIDBIKER body armor vest
For riders who want chest and back coverage in a vest.
- Standard (listing)
- Not stated
- Sizes
- Not stated
- Seller
- Third party
- Warranty
- Yes (terms not stated)
Pros
- Chest and back protector
- Vest style
Cons
- No standard listed
RIDBIKER lists a body armor vest with chest and back protection for dirt bike, motocross and mountain bike riding (per the Amazon listing).
How we chose
Protectors were compared on the standard or certification their listings name, sizing, seller and warranty.
What EN14021 means
EN14021 is the European standard for motocross stone-shield (roost deflector) protectors. Leatt lists it for the 1.5; O'NEAL says the Holeshot exceeds it; Alpinestars lists CE certification. Budget protectors that list no standard may still deflect roost, but there is nothing to check them against.
Fit
The protector should cover the sternum and upper back without pushing the helmet up when you look ahead in a riding stance. Try it on with your helmet. Youth sizes like the Fox Titan Roost are made for small torsos.
What to skip
Skip a protector so big it rides up into the chin, and skip riding in a T-shirt: Coleman's CT200U manual calls for long sleeves and long pants along with a DOT helmet, eye protection, gloves and over-the-ankle boots. The rest of the kit: dirt bike helmets, motocross gloves.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a chest protector for a dirt bike?
It is strongly recommended for trail and track riding, where roost and branches hit the chest. It does not replace the helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots, long sleeves and pants that Coleman's manual lists.
What is EN14021?
The European standard for motocross roost deflectors. Leatt lists it for the Chest Protector 1.5, and O'NEAL says the Holeshot exceeds it.
What chest protector is best for kids?
A youth-sized one: the Fox Racing Youth Peewee Titan Roost comes in Small/Medium, sold by Amazon with a 1-year warranty.
How should a chest protector fit?
It should cover the sternum and upper back and not push your helmet up when you are in a riding position. Try it on with your helmet.
Is a body armor vest better than a roost deflector?
A vest like the RIDBIKER covers chest and back in one piece. A roost deflector like the Leatt 1.5 lists a tested standard; check what each protects before choosing.
Sources
- Coleman Powersports CT200U Owner's Manual, Coleman Powersports
- All-Terrain Vehicle Safety, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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