Leatt

What Leatt does

Leatt Corporation designs, develops, and distributes protective equipment and apparel for motorsport athletes, with core categories including neck braces, helmets, body armor, and footwear. The company is publicly traded on the OTCQB under ticker LEAT, was founded in 2001 by Dr. Chris Leatt, and is headquartered in Durbanville (Cape Town), South Africa, with a global distribution footprint of 74 distributors and a US office in Reno, Nevada. Manufacturing is conducted in China while R&D is centralized in Cape Town.

The product line is built around proprietary safety technologies, including the 360° Turbine Technology (collapsible turbine structures designed to absorb rotational and direct impact energy) and the original Leatt-Brace neck protection system, both informed by an in-house injury assessment research program founded on Dr. Leatt's neurosurgery background. Leatt sells branded safety gear into motorcycle, mountain bike, e-bike, and adventure segments through a hybrid model combining distributor wholesale, OEM partnerships, and a growing consumer-direct channel.

In FY2025, Leatt reported revenue of $61.91M (up 41% year-over-year) with net income of $3.26M, and Q1 2026 revenue of $19.51M (up 27%). All four product categories posted double-digit growth, helmets led at +59%, and international sales outpaced US sales (+47% vs. +27%). The company employs 51–100 people, carries a market capitalization of approximately $58.25M (April 2026), and trades at a P/E of 18.33x.

Name

Leatt

Legal name

Leatt Corporation

Website

https://leatt-corp.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leatt Corporation designs and distributes protective equipment — neck braces, helmets, body armor, and footwear — for motorsport and mountain bike athletes globally, founded in 2001 by Dr. Chris Leatt and headquartered in South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle and extreme sports protective equipment

NAICS

Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (441227), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing (IMACAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB), Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC), Ski & Snowboard Protective Gear Retail (Helmets, Goggles, Pads, Back Protectors) (CRAMAJAC), Riding Gloves & Hand Protection Retail (CRAMANAE), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Motorsport protective equipment
• Neck brace safety
• Mountain bike helmets
• Motocross body armor
• Extreme sports gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Helmet Sales: Leading product category with 59% year-over-year growth in 2025, reaching significant revenue contribution. Includes MOTO, MTB, and ADV helmets across multiple price points.
2. Body Armor Sales: Core product category including chest protectors, knee guards, body armor, and knee braces. Grew 29% year-over-year in 2025, including a 40% increase in footwear sales.
3. Neck Brace Sales: Flagship Leatt-Brace neck protection system. Sales increased 18% year-over-year in 2025 and 7% in Q1 2026. Considered the gold standard for neck protection.
4. Other Products, Parts and Accessories: Includes riding apparel, hydration systems, goggles, and accessories. Grew 56% year-over-year in 2025.
5. Consumer Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through leatt.com, growing 49% in Q1 2026, representing a key focus area for brand growth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leatt Corporation designs, develops, and distributes head-to-toe protective equipment for motor sports, mountain biking, adventure motorcycling, and snow sports. Its product range centers on the patented Leatt-Brace neck protection system and a full lineup of helmets (MOTO, MTB, ADV), body armor, knee and elbow guards, hydration systems, footwear, goggles, and riding apparel. The company markets through approximately 74 global distributors, direct retailer sales in South Africa and the US, its Leatt USA subsidiary, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Product overview

Leatt Corporation offers a comprehensive head-to-toe protective gear portfolio for extreme and action sports. The product lineup centers on the award-winning Leatt-Brace neck protection system (the gold standard for neck braces), complemented by a full range of helmets (including MOTO 8.5, 5.0 Gravity Helmet, MTB 3.0 Enduro), body armor, knee braces, elbow guards, hydration systems, footwear (HydraDri ProClip 8.0, ProClip 6.0 Trail Boa), riding apparel (6.0 HydraDri Jacket, Mono Suit), and accessories. The company has extended into adventure motorcycling (ADV) products and recently partnered with Cardo Systems to launch the Cardo Venture, the world's first off-road helmet with fully integrated wireless mesh communication. Products are developed in Cape Town, South Africa with production primarily in China, and the company holds numerous Design & Innovation Awards and Eurobike Awards across its portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardo Venture Helmet World's first off-road helmet with fully integrated wireless mesh communication, targeting motorcyclists seeking group-ride communication combined with concussion-risk reduction. Built on Leatt's MOTO 8.5 platform and incorporating Cardo DMC Technology and SOUND BY JBL audio.
• MOTO 8.5 Helmet Premium off-road motorcycle helmet with lightweight composite shell, 360° Turbine Technology for concussion risk reduction, 4-density impact foam, Pro-Fit modular pad system, Ionic+ antimicrobial liner, optimized ventilation, emergency cheek pad removal, neck-brace compatibility, and integrated hydration side port. Meets ECE 22.06 and DOT certification standards.
• 5.0 Gravity Helmet High-performance gravity mountain bike helmet awarded the Eurobike Gold Award 2025 as Technical Highlight, featuring advanced safety and ventilation design for gravity mountain biking disciplines.
• MTB 3.0 Enduro Helmet Enduro mountain bike helmet awarded a 2023 Design and Innovation Award, tailored to enduro riding demands.
• Leatt-Brace Neck Protection System Award-winning neck protection system regarded as the gold standard for neck protection when worn in conjunction with a helmet, serving motocross, mountain biking, adventure motorcycling, and snow sports. Available in multiple models including GPX, DBX, and Adventure variants.
• Body Armor Comprehensive upper-body protection products including chest protectors, body tees, and protective wear for motocross, mountain biking, and extreme sports. The body armor category grew 29% YoY in 2025 and 25% YoY in Q1 2026.
• Knee Braces and Guards Protective knee support systems including X-Frame Hybrid Knee Braces and knee guards, designed to prevent injury during high-impact sports.
• Elbow Guards Protective elbow gear for motocross and mountain biking with impact absorption and comfort features.
• Hydration Systems (F4) Hydration solutions for mountain biking and motocross, including the F4 Hydration System that won the Mountainbike Magazine Design and Innovation Award in 2015.
• HydraDri ProClip 8.0 Wet-Weather Bootie Premium wet-weather cycling shoe bootie with significantly upgraded 20,000mm/20,000g/m² waterproof/breathability membrane. Priced at $400 in Canada.
• ProClip 6.0 Trail Boa Clipless Shoe Trail clipless cycling shoe featuring lightweight polymer upper and Boa closure system for precise fit adjustment.
• RideOn 2.0 Casual Slip-On Shoe Casual slip-on cycling shoe priced at $150, delivering functional versatility in a casual form factor.
• 4.0 Velocity Goggles Performance motocross/off-road goggles awarded a 2021 Design and Innovation Award for optical clarity and protection.
• 6.0 HydraDri Jacket Performance cycling jacket awarded the Eurobike Award for Performance Clothing 2025, featuring advanced waterproof and breathable HydraDri materials.
• Mono Suit MTB HydraDri 5.0 Full-body riding suit that won a 2023 Design and Innovation Award, featuring advanced waterproof-breathable HydraDri construction for mountain biking use.
• All-Mountain 5.0 Jersey All-Mountain MTB jersey that won a 2024 Design and Innovation Award.
• All-Mountain 4.0 Pants All-Mountain MTB pants that won a 2024 Design and Innovation Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360° Turbine Technology significantly reduces risk of concussion by addressing both linear impact forces and rotational acceleration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cardo SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Leatt partnered with Cardo Systems to launch the Cardo Venture, the world's first off-road helmet with fully integrated wireless real-time mesh communication system, built on Leatt's MOTO 8.5 Helmet platform. The helmet incorporates Leatt's 360° Turbine Technology for concussion risk reduction along with Cardo's DMC Technology and SOUND BY JBL audio. The product will be available from retailers later summer 2026 with an MSRP of $799/€799. CEO Sean Macdonald stated this collaboration is a tremendous milestone and game changer for both companies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dainese: Italian protective gear manufacturer with a comparable head-to-toe protection portfolio for motorcycle, motocross, and mountain biking, including helmets, body armor, and back protectors — directly comparable to Leatt's core offering.
• Arai: Premium motorcycle helmet manufacturer serving the same Moto/MX rider segment as Leatt, with comparable safety certification positioning and premium price points.
• EVS Sports: Motocross and powersports protective equipment maker specializing in knee braces, body armor, and neck protection — directly comparable to Leatt's body armor and knee brace product lines.
• Troy Lee Designs: Mountain bike and motocross helmet, body armor, and apparel brand directly competing with Leatt in MTB gravity and motocross protection categories.
• Shoei: Premium motorcycle helmet manufacturer competing in the same Moto/motocross helmet category where Leatt's MOTO 8.5 platform is gaining share, with comparable ECE/DOT certification positioning.
• Alpinestars: Italian motorsport protection specialist producing helmets, body armor, knee braces, neck protection, and riding gear for MotoGP, motocross, and mountain biking — directly comparable head-to-toe protective gear portfolio targeting the same rider segments as Leatt.
• Fox Racing: Major motocross and mountain bike brand offering helmets, body armor, and protective apparel. Fox overlaps directly with Leatt's MX and MTB protection categories and competes for the same dealer shelf space.

Broad incumbents

• Bell Helmets: Long-established motorcycle and bicycle helmet manufacturer owned by Vista Outdoor, competing across multiple categories where Leatt plays (MX, MTB, ADV) but with a broader portfolio and much larger scale.

Emerging players

• KLIM: Powersports technical apparel and protective gear brand with comparable rider segments (snowmobile, ADV, motocross) and overlapping product categories including protective apparel and impact gear.
• 6D Helmets: Smaller helmet specialist focused on proprietary impact-absorption technology (ODS) addressing rotational forces — overlaps with Leatt's 360° Turbine Technology story and the broader concussion-reduction narrative in motocross/MTB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leatt-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/leatt_moto
• Xx.com/officialleatt

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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