Motorcycle-specific jeans

[ThunderGuts]

Morning all

Thinking of getting some motorcycle denim jeans, the ones reinforced and with armour inserts. The appeal is I can go where I'm going and not feel a burke when I'm there if I don't want to change out of my kit. Obviously only really suitable for fair weather riding though!

A couple of questions though please;

- Are they less/same/more comfy than normal motorcycle textile trousers
- Can you still zip a jacket into them (I guess just a case of sewing the zip into the back?)
- Do they look like normal jeans when worn?

Cheers
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[Hawkeye1250FA]

[ThunderGuts]

[Hawkeye1250FA]

If you find some decent affordable ones.... Let me know 🤣😁👍
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[rpsmith79]

I own a couple of pairs kevlar jeans, one has connection zip, the other not, but like you say, easy enough to sew a zip on, you might also be able to buy a suitable belt loop connection zip like i have for my RST jacket

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/103770

One other tip regards knee armour, i bought some HELD "ladies" knee armour, still CE rated to the same spec as the mens armour, but much slimmer and less obvious when wearing with jeans

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/359479

Still not figured out why women's knees need less protection than men's knees though

Some jeans also have external knee armour pockets, so can be whipped out without having to disrobe
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[DrSnoosnoo]

I got some when Aldi had them in. I thought the same, oh I'll look normal when I get somewhere in the summer. They're bloody hot! So hot.
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[bigdom86]

I wear Forcerider ones year round, its a shame they dont make them anymore as the fit is really good. all the others I have tried on look like flares

only time I put textiles on is if it is proper pissing it down which isn't too often in London

[rpsmith79]

[bigdom86]

[rpsmith79]

I have a similar issue with textile trousers (started a thread on that earlier this week), as i much prefer slimmer fitting trousers/jeans

I have the Bull-It stretch slim, and they are great, not too skinny, but loads of stretch, and can still go over the top of my TCX paddock boots (just above ankle height), or even inside my tall boots
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[matlow]

[owl]

I'll throw in my

After trying at least 10 different pairs of motorcycle jeans I've finally found a pair that I'm comfortable wearing all day.

My main issue with all previous jeans is that they were generally multi-layer with heavy cordura denim and then internal aramid/kevlar lining. Good for protection, bad for breathability, this also added a lot of bulk and weight. I'm a large guy fat bastard and run hot already. In winter they will keep you warm on the bike, but the minute you get off or go inside your legs start baking and in the summer they're basically unbearable.

I was considering getting a separate pair of kevlar leggings that I could wear under normal jeans and take of when required, however after some searching I found some single layer motorcycle jeans. I was sceptical at first but after some research I found a brand called Rokker that produced single layer CE approved jeans using UHMWPE interwoven fibres. Unfortunately, they are eye-wateringly expensive, but after at least 10 previous attempts and thousands of pounds worth of returns, I'm already looking at getting a second pair.

They currently have two options

revolution - 3.15 official CE slide time, "waterproof" (not sure how waterproof probably more resistant)
rokkertech - 6.39 official CE slide time, some water repellency

I ended up getting the rokkertech as they have better breathability and are perfect in summer both on and off the bike.
Used them both last and this winter and they are fine with a pair of merino leggings underneath for warmth, they're ok in light showers, but anything more I'll pull over a pair of goretext military trousers.

Both of these run at around £350 ouch

There's a write up here for anyone still interested

www.motolegends.com/editorial-rokker-jeans

There's a few companies now going down the single layer route, another option I will be looking at, is the slightly cheaper Resurgence New Wave which run at about £300 but claim an official CE slide test time of 10.83 seconds.

They all come with the usual D30 knee/hip armour, depending on where you buy from.

I think I still have a pair of Knox Richmond dual layers in the cupboard somewhere that I never use.
I couldn't return them as I thought it was the best I was going to find and had the leg altered.

If you're on a budget and are skinny and cold all the time, any CE approved jean should do, if you are looking for something a bit more specific prepared to bend over and grab those ankles.
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[Freddyfruitba...]

[tactical_pancake]

[Feasty]

It's bad enough finding normal jeans in larger sizes, but if anyone comes across these with armour in waist sizes around 44" (yeah fat git I know ) let me know!
Especially if they come in cheap...
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(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[thx1138]

I got some Hood jeans with hip and knee armour, and a lot of kevlar, don't look like motorcycle kit when I'm wearing them, really comfortable

dread to think what they cost new, I got them for a tenner off of a mate who retried from riding and knew I was skint

[Kentol750]

I wear Kevlar jeans from JTS biker clothing, they come in a massive array of sizes and leg lengths, I think they have different versions that take armour in hip and knee. Mine are the showerproof ones and I just carry a pair of Oxford w/proofs for when I get caught out in heavy rain. I wear them 90% of the time, only go to textiles when its raining as I leave the house. Not the cheapest out there, but have lasted well.

Feasty....they go up waaaaaay past 44 waist.
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[Freddyfruitba...]

[Ste]

Bull-it Jeans used to sponsor BCF.

Forget how that one ended but they don't sponsor BCF anymore.

Here's one of the threads about them: https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=267417

And here's a screenshot of their sponsored thread which no longer exists: https://i.imgur.com/ftG2D0o.png

[ThunderGuts]

Got some "RedRoute" stretch denim from J&S last night for £99. They're kevlar lined in the right places and have armour pads, but the slight stretch to them means they fit really well and other than when you're stood bolt upright (and the knee pads become slightly more visible), you'd never know they were proper bike jeans.

This morning riding in they were noticeably cooler than my normal textile trousers (obviously less wind protection) so while borderline comfortable in today's temperatures (5 degrees with no sun to warm) I think they'd be much more comfy in warm weather than my normal textiles. Came with a little zipper on the back too that can be sewed into the jacket.

I would say though that of all the pairs I looked at, these were the only ones that weren't really baggy and/or felt just like normal motorcycle textiles but with different cover fabric.

Pleased
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[owl]

Probably should have mentioned before, personally I wouldn't look at anything that isn't fully lined or protected.

Here's hoping if you do fall and slide it's only on the bits with kevlar

At the end of the day, guess it's still better than what a lot of riders wear, which is usually just normal jeans.
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[wilbur]

Ive got a pair of the older non EU Hoods and a pair of the newer ones that meet the regs. I've cut off the loops that go under your feet/boots as I imagine everyone does on the new ones but other than that I'm very happy with them. Wearing them now as it happens

Not cheap though although cheaper than the top notch Rokker offerings.

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