Almost identical to the KTM Neck Brace, both were developed by South African spinal specialist Dr. Leatt to minimize the risk of cervical spine injury in the event of severe falls. All pads are removable and washable. The delivery includes all parts necessary for adjusting it to body size. Three different pins for width adjustment and two different back supports. 1. Weight: 850 grams 2. Material: fiberglass-reinforced plastic 3. Size: for adults, adjustable As a motorcycle manufacturer, KTM presents a novel protection system with the Neck Brace that can reduce the risk of injury in the cervical spine area. Not only in motorcycle sports, but a helmet as well as appropriate safety clothing are a matter of course. Maximum protection and comfort at minimal weight are the demands of active motorcyclists and leisure sports enthusiasts. Despite elaborate products, the particularly sensitive cervical spine has so far represented a significant safety gap. The cervical spine is one of the most complex structures in the human body. To date, it has been difficult to effectively protect this body part in the motorcycle sector while still ensuring sufficient freedom of movement. A significant advancement in passive safety equipment is now brought by the Leatt Neck Brace. KTM has worked in collaboration with BMW on a neck protection system constructed and developed by South African Dr. Chris Leatt. The Leatt Neck Brace is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic to keep the weight as low as possible. The system offers protection in the event of a fall, based on the current state of science and technology, against: 1. Hyperflexion (extreme forward movement of the head or overextension of the head forward) 2. Hyperextension (extreme backward movement of the head or overextension of the head backward) 3. Lateral hyperflexion (extreme lateral movement of the head) 4. Axial loading (compression of the spine due to corresponding loading on the helmet) 5. Posterior hypertranslation (backward shifting of the head on the neck) The fundamental approach of the Leatt Neck Brace is to stop the uncontrolled movement of the head/helmet in the event of a fall in a controlled manner. This is achieved through the following features of the Leatt Neck Brace: 1. Energy-absorbing material on the surface and body contact area 2. Flexibility due to the design of individual components 3. In extreme cases, controlled breaking of the neck brace to absorb energy However, the best safety equipment makes little sense if it hinders while riding. That's why the development of the Leatt Neck Brace placed great emphasis on unhindered freedom of movement. The low weight also plays a crucial role in wearing comfort. The materials used (GFK), which are partly coated with a soft, impact-absorbing layer, reduce the weight to only 850g. Through various size pins, the Leatt Neck Brace can be adjusted to the rider's body size. In principle, existing safety equipment does not need to be modified to use the KTM Neck Brace. The system is also compatible with most motorcycle helmet types and can therefore be used in both street and off-road environments. Only slight modifications must be made for leather suits with a built-in hump. Additionally, KTM offers a special rider jacket that, thanks to a special collar design, allows for comfortable wearing of the KTM Neck Brace under the jacket. As with all KTM products, the KTM Neck Brace has also undergone the ultimate stress test in motorsports. All KTM Rally factory riders used the neck brace in the recently completed Dakar Rally. I can't imagine riding a rally without the neck brace. After a short adjustment period, you don’t feel the brace at all. During training, I crashed at high speed—the helmet was quite badly damaged. Normally, after such falls, I have severe neck pain, but with the neck brace, I felt nothing, says professional Cyril Despres, winner of the Dakar in 2007, sharing his experiences with the new protection system. The neck brace has also been successfully tested in motocross, where freedom of movement of the head is of extreme importance. KTM motorsport representatives Heinz Kinigadner and Pit Beirer agree that the neck brace already makes a significant contribution to more safety for motorcyclists today and can protect many active riders from serious injuries in the future.