Motorcycle pants

There are a lot of reasons why it's better to wear motorcycle pants than a motorcycle and reserve the other pants for other times of the week.

security

The exterior of a motorcycle pant is made of a wear and tear resistant material, textile or leather. Everyone has their strengths, just as every biker has their preferences. Remember, on a motorcycle you have to face the sun, the wind, the speed and the rain.

Motorcycle pants - whether leather or textile - have by definition a series of properties ensuring your protection, in the form of CE approved knee protectors. They also have, often optional, hip protectors, but generally, it is planned to be able to add them.

Finally, and this is not the least: riding a motorcycle without a light is certainly not something to do, but for all other road users, and because two lamps are not enough, it is important that they are also equipped with reflective material.

Functionality: designed for one purpose

Motorcycle pants should be snug, comfortable in a sitting position, practical in use. This is the idea it is designed with. The fit, any preformed elements and well thought-out pockets are different from what you wear on other days. You do not sit on a motorbike as at the table or as in your chair, and that is taken into account. The integrated straps, the zippers that make it easier to put on or take off the pants, the list of specific things goes on.

Different types of pants

Your choice will be pants for their ease of use and / or their look. The following overview describes all of these. Each sub-category has its own strengths, characteristics and applications.

Textile: waterproof, or can become waterproof, suitable for tourism or adventure use. Versatile and for everyday use.

Leather: for sporting, retro or casual use or just to have a wilder look, leather is often that. Other than that, it can pride itself on being indestructible, but its water resistance isn't its best performance.

Ventilated textile pants are non-waterproof pants that focus on protection.

GORE-TEX has become a quality label and has already won over the most demanding bikers. Comfort, wind and water tightness, all in one.

Textile overpants have a practical and easy side because they slip over your regular pants.

Motorcycle pants are trendy, multifunctional, and have quickly become practical, stylish motorcycle clothing that you will wear on multiple occasions in summer (and even before or after).