How To Choose Correct Riding Pants
Ahmed Kamran Abid | Dec 08, 2022, 12:28 IST
Riding gears are one of the most essential wearables for every riders weather it be gloves, Jackets, Helmets and Pants. In my previous artiles Ihave already mentioned what type of Helmet, Jacket and Gloves we should but or invest in for the sake of our Safety.
Riding gear is one of the most essential wearables for every rider whether it be gloves, Jackets, Helmets, or Pants. In my previous articles, I have already mentioned what type of Helmet, Jacket and Gloves we should buy or invest in, for the sake of our Safety. Today I am going to talk about Riding Pants. Let's Start the engine…Vroom Vroom Vroom Vro….
Things To Consider In Riding Pants
Types Of Riding Pants
If you are thinking to buy riding pants first thing is to think of which material pants you are looking for:
Leather
Synthetic Texture
Denim
![Leather Pants]()
Leather pants are soft and comfortable and last long. It gives maximum protection in case of any mishap and there also possibility that damaged leather can be repaired.
But the drawback of leather is it doesn't work as shock absorbent for body parts like Thigh, knee, and hip. In case of an accident. So we must look for products which will give up maximum protection.
Need to wear rain-liners in the Rainy season. And in summer riders feel too hot as pants are not ventilated.
![Synthetic Texture Pants]()
Pants made with materials like Nylon, Polyester, and Kevlar are lighter materials and much more comfortable to wear, and easy to wash.
In cold weather, riders need to wear winter warmers inside the pants.
As synthetic material is not waterproof riders need to wear rain-liners over the pants.
There are a few drawbacks of Nylon and Polyester Pants they are not resistant to abrasion or scratch if the rider faces an accident these clothes will not protect him/her from rough surfaces.
Kevlar fabric is strong, heat resistant, and lightweight fabric.
![Denim Riding Pants]()
When you are riding in the city you might not like to wear leather or Synthetic pants. Denim riding pants are much more comfortable than Synthetic and leather pants.
Denim Riding Pants have Armour on Knee, shin, hips, thighs, and seat from abrasions.
2. Types Of Riding Pants
![Street Or Racing Riding Pants]()
These pants are for those who are fast drivers and love the thrill of riding. Pant has the highest level of protection.
![Touring Riding Pants]()
If you are a touring guy and love to spend a day-long driving these pants are your best choice. This pant is best for all weather, and the most comfortable pant for any rider.
![Cruiser Riding Pants]()
This pant is for cruiser-style motorcycle riders and is best suited for laid-back sitting-style bikers or riders.
![Dirt Riding Pants]()
These types of pants are normally used by dirt racing guys as they are built-cured and forward-leaning. To help riders for an aggressive driving positions.
Things to look For in Riding Pants
![Zippers]()
Check Zippers are of good quality and long enough and easily accessible. Also covered by flaps.
![Pockets]()
Riding pants must have easy assemble pockets as it helps to keep belong handle easily even when wearing gloves.
![Impact Protection]()
Pants must have larger armour protection in impact areas.
![Liners]()
Some companies provide winter and rain liners with the pants but with some brands, riders need to buy them separately.
![Reflective Material]()
Pants must have Reflective material on them as at night time its important for rider's safety.
To Conclude when going to buy any riding gear go for quality products from any brand you are buying.
“Riding gear we do not spend our Money we Invest in our SAFETY”
We Will Talk about:
Things To Consider In Riding Pants
Types Of Riding Pants
Things To Consider In Riding Pants -
If you are thinking to buy riding pants first thing is to think of which material pants you are looking for:
Leather
Synthetic Texture
Denim
Leather Pants :
Image credit : Etsy
Leather pants are soft and comfortable and last long. It gives maximum protection in case of any mishap and there also possibility that damaged leather can be repaired.
But the drawback of leather is it doesn't work as shock absorbent for body parts like Thigh, knee, and hip. In case of an accident. So we must look for products which will give up maximum protection.
Need to wear rain-liners in the Rainy season. And in summer riders feel too hot as pants are not ventilated.
Synthetic Texture Pants:
Image credit : Amazon
Pants made with materials like Nylon, Polyester, and Kevlar are lighter materials and much more comfortable to wear, and easy to wash.
In cold weather, riders need to wear winter warmers inside the pants.
As synthetic material is not waterproof riders need to wear rain-liners over the pants.
There are a few drawbacks of Nylon and Polyester Pants they are not resistant to abrasion or scratch if the rider faces an accident these clothes will not protect him/her from rough surfaces.
Kevlar fabric is strong, heat resistant, and lightweight fabric.
Denim Riding Pants:
Image credit : Solace
When you are riding in the city you might not like to wear leather or Synthetic pants. Denim riding pants are much more comfortable than Synthetic and leather pants.
Denim Riding Pants have Armour on Knee, shin, hips, thighs, and seat from abrasions.
2. Types Of Riding Pants
Street Or Racing Riding Pants -
Image credit : TVS
These pants are for those who are fast drivers and love the thrill of riding. Pant has the highest level of protection.
Touring Riding Pants -
Image credit : HWK
If you are a touring guy and love to spend a day-long driving these pants are your best choice. This pant is best for all weather, and the most comfortable pant for any rider.
Cruiser Riding Pants -
Image credit : Cruiser
This pant is for cruiser-style motorcycle riders and is best suited for laid-back sitting-style bikers or riders.
Dirt Riding Pants -
Image credit : BBG
These types of pants are normally used by dirt racing guys as they are built-cured and forward-leaning. To help riders for an aggressive driving positions.
Things to look For in Riding Pants
Zippers :
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Check Zippers are of good quality and long enough and easily accessible. Also covered by flaps.
Pockets :
Image credit : Outletmoto
Riding pants must have easy assemble pockets as it helps to keep belong handle easily even when wearing gloves.
Impact Protection :
Image credit : Bohn Body Armor
Pants must have larger armour protection in impact areas.
Liners :
Image credit : Moto boy
Some companies provide winter and rain liners with the pants but with some brands, riders need to buy them separately.
Reflective Material :
Image credit : HWK
Pants must have Reflective material on them as at night time its important for rider's safety.
To Conclude when going to buy any riding gear go for quality products from any brand you are buying.
“Riding gear we do not spend our Money we Invest in our SAFETY”
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