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10 Best Motorcycle Pants For Women

Often overlooked when considering protective gear, your legs are actually quite vitally important in terms of controlling the average motorcycle. Stop and think for a moment about just how many things about a bike need your legs: balance during cornering, providing enough stability to press on levers operated by your feet, and a whole slew of other things that happen naturally as part of riding.

It is amazing, then, that many riders don’t protect their legs. We’ve all heard the excuses of “it’s too hot where I live,” “I don’t plan on crashing,” and “I can’t find anything that’s comfortable.” For those in hot regions, mesh pants. For those that can’t find anything comfortable, there are ranges of overpants and/or custom fit motorcycle gear that can be ordered. For those that don’t plan on crashing, well, no one plans on crashing, but it still happens!

To keep your legs safe, as well as keep you looking your best on the bike, here are the top ten motorcycle pants currently on the market. These are all either highly rated and reviewed, have special features about them, or are just damned good deals when it comes to the value-to-protection ratio. If you’re looking for more size options, check out our guides on Plus Size Jackets and Plus Size Pants for female riders.

Rokker RokkerTech High Waist Slim Women’s Jeans

Rokker RokkerTech High Waist Slim Women’s Jeans

Price: $439.00
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Rokker is one of the more premium motorcycle clothing brands out there, with a history of moderately-expensive-but-worth-it protective gear. This holds true with the Rokkertech High Waist Slim jeans, a new introduction to their motorcycle pants lineup.

The Tech part of RokkerTech comes from the usage of in-house developed Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, or UHMWPE, which has a pure fiber tensile strength twice that of steel. Around those fibers, Rokker weaves in cotton so as to form a denim feel and look, but which is, when finally sewn into a full garment, 15 times as strong as steel in abrasion resistance.

This is backed up by full D3O knee and hip armor, both of which are included. As well, the use of UHMWPE allows for the jeans to be sewn and bonded, instead of riveted, meaning there is no metal on the outside of the jearns to scratch and ding your bike’s paint job. Definitely designed for warmer weather, these riding jeans are one of the few that are single layer, so apart from the slight bumps where the armor is, they could pass for everyday fashion jeans without worry.

Spidi Moto Pro Women’s Leggings

Spidi Moto Pro Women’s Leggings

Price: $159.90
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Spidi is often considered as a bargain brand, which is not saying anything bad about them. They are simply like Scorpion, making good gear available at lower-than-average retail prices. A perfect example of this are the Moto Pro leggings, a mix of high tech textiles and a low price.

The leggings are designed, as the name suggests, to fit tightly to the leg, much tighter than many riding jeans would. This is made possible through Spidi’s TEXTECH fiber, a blend of cotton and elastane. This blend means the leggings will stretch with you, while the cotton is of a high enough grade that it replicates Cordura levels of protection, without needing to license the name. That is, quite possibly, where most of the savings are on these riding pants.

Protective armor comes in the form of knee armor at CE level 1, and pockets inside the hip for optional hip armor. The leggings are single layer, and are highly abrasion resistant, so they can be worn either on their own, or if you wanted extra protection, could be worn under a pair of regular jeans, riding overpants, or with aramid/kevlar undergarments.

Scorpion EXO Maia Women’s Pants

Scorpion EXO Maia Women’s Pants

Price: $179.95+
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The Scorpion EXO Maia pants are a bit of an oddity, in a good way. To explain what is meant by that, we first need to look at what type of riding these pants are designed for. That style can simply be described as “touring.” It could be sport touring, cruiser touring, continental touring, it’s built for them all.

This is demonstrated by the way the pants are designed to protect the rider. Most of the protective polyfabric, which is rated at 600D, is in the seat, knees, and lower legs, all common sliding and impact areas. The other areas of the pants are then fitted with poly-mesh panels, which while not major impact areas, are still rated at about 300D. This is backed up by Sas-Tec CE level 1 knee armor, and pockets for Sas-Tec hip armor.

The pants are odd in that instead of focusing on making the whole thing out of full 600D, Scorpion put the heavy duty protection on slide and impact areas, and used the other areas to benefit ventilation and comfort. That is the odd bit about these pants. They’re heavy duty, but lightweight, meant to keep the rider comfortable for long or short rides, and above all, protected.

Dainese Delta 3 Women’s Leather Pants

Dainese Delta 3 Women’s Leather Pants

Price: $469.95
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Dainese is one of the two major suppliers of racing gear for the MotoGP grid, and it shows with trickle-down tech that makes it into the latest and greatest of their consumer track and riding gear. The Delta 3 Perforated leather pants are just one more example of the top class of motorcycle racing impacting every day riding comfort and protection.

Using full tutu cowhide leather at 1.2mm or greater, the pants are heavily perforated on the thighs to allow for the most airflow to the hottest part of the legs. S1 bieleastic polyamide stretch fabric allows for comfort and protection in high movement areas such as the groin and knees. There are no adjustable vents on these pants, however, as they are considered race-grade.

In line with that powersports grade ideal, the pants come with full composite armor on the knees and hips that both meet and exceed CE level 2 requirements. The knee pucks are fully replaceable and are highly durable. The pants as a whole meet and exceed CE – Cat. II – 89/686/EEC Directive ratings, which translates to full track and race certification, although most race series will make you have a full one piece suit. It just shows the level of technology and detail Dainese is bringing down to the everyday sport rider.

Alpinestars Stella Missile Leather Pants

Alpinestars Stella Missile Leather Pants

Price: $449.95
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Whereas the other racing fit pants on this list are pretty much a women’s version of a men’s set of pants, the Alpinestars Stella Missile pants are a completely different beast than the men’s Missile V2 leather pants. This is through both research and development with women that partake in racing championships, and feedback from everyday riders.

The same 1.3mm full cowhide leather is used, however the legs are tailored for smaller diameters, and the hips section has been widened, with adjustable straps for a perfect fit. The Stella Missile’s also feature the same GP-R knee slider pucks as the men’s pants for lap after lap on a track day without worry.

Armor comes in the form of Alpinestars Bio knee protectors, and there are pockets for hip armor as well. If you have a Stella Missile Women’s racing jacket, there is a full surround zip at the waist to connect the pants to the jacket to form a full suit.

Rev’it Maple Women’s Jeans

Rev’it Maple Women’s Jeans

Price: $189.99
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Rev’It has been working day in and day out since their inception to include women into their gear lineups. This is because the Netherlands has a large cycling population, which has led to a higher number of female riders in the European country. And as all women are not built the same, Rev’It also has many styles of riding pants.

The Maple jeans are for those women that do not want a regular or relaxed fit, but also don’t want the jeans to be totally tight on their legs. Using a skinny fit, these jeans are made of 13oz Cordura denim, which has a minimum abrasion protection rating of 500D. Rev’It also includes their CoolMax lining, allowing sweat and heat to be wicked away and carried off by the air passing through and over the jeans.

For protection, there is a double layer of PWR polyester fabric in the seat and at the knees, to keep the Seesmart CE level 1 knee armor in place even during a slide. There are pockets for hip armor, and the jeans are certified CE 17092-4:2020 Class A, meaning street and regular commuting protection.

Rev’It Moto Women’s Jeans

Rev’It Moto Women’s Jeans

Price: $259.99
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As we just mentioned in the Rev’It Maple overview above, not all women are built the same. The Rev’It Moto Jeans are, much like their men’s counterpart, designed to replicate the look and feel of a leather-based pant, but made using fabrics.

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As with the men’s version, Rev’It used heavyweight 12.5oz Cordura denim for the exterior, which gives an approximate 600D abrasion resistance rating. Underneath that, Seesmart CE level 1 knee pads are included with the jeans. The inner lining is made of Rev’It’s own PWR Shield polyamide mesh, which adds another 600D of abrasion resistance.

Combined, the outer and inner layers provide 1200D of total abrasion resistance, or about 10 seconds of resistance at 50 MPH. Of course, the faster you start the slide, the less time it will take to wear through, although these jeans are meant to give enough resistance that you will either start to tumble, or have enough time to slow down through friction to prevent the worst of road rash.

Klim Artemis Women’s Pants

Klim Artemis Women’s Pants

Price: $549.99
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The masters of off-road ADV and exploring gear, Klim shifted their focus when it came to the Artemis gear. Using their expertise, they made the Artemis line of protective gear for women, without a men’s gear equivalent. This makes it, in the space of motorcycle PPE, one of the very few model lines that is specifically and only for the ladies of two wheels.

The Artemis are named appropriately, as these pants are designed to protect against almost any situation you could find yourself in while travelling off-road. Made of Klim’s exclusive Karbonite textile, the pants have a slide and ripstop rating ranging from 600D to 750D, depending on which part of the pants you are looking at. This is backed by full GoreTex, allowing the pants to be 100% waterproof while also breathable.

In making the Artemis line only for women, the ventilation mapping of the pants is oriented towards keeping the air flowing through and around the warmest bits. Two angled thigh vents, and two lower thigh exhausts, allow for cooling air to flow around the legs and wick away moisture and heat in equal measure. The inner mesh is also Klimatek, a specific mesh that helps carry that heat and moisture to the vents.

D3O CE level 1 armor protects both the knees and the hips, and can be replaced if needed with other CE level 1 armor, or optional CE level 2 versions. All in all, by keeping their focus on the woman rider, Klim has made a stellar product that is highly recommended and reviewed.

Rev’It Ignition 3 Women’s Pants

Rev’It Ignition 3 Women’s Pants

Price: $439.99
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Rev’It themselves have the best statement about what makes the Ignition 3 pants so special: “Leather and mesh go together like salt and caramel.” Designed for the rider in hotter climates, the Ignition 3 pants are some of the best pants, of any type, you can buy for riding.

The outer shell is a combination of Monaco performance cowhide leather with a minimum thickness of 1mm, combined with high-strength Dynax mesh, 500D polyamide stretch zones, and Lorica fabric with waxed polyester for airflow. The leather is, of course, on all the high-abrasion zones should a slide occur, with the 500D polyamide allowing for both protection and stretch on secondary slide zones.

In adapting the Ignition 3 pants for women, the fit was made tighter in the legs and expanded a bit in the hips. As well, the knee protectors are still CE level 2 Seeflex, while the larger CE Level 1 Type B hip armor is provided. Apart from those changes, the pants are almost identical to the mens version, and the Hydratex fully removable waterproof liner is also included.

Rev’It Sand 4 H2O Women’s Pants

Rev’It Sand 4 H2O Women’s Pants

Price: $369.99
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If you want to talk about over-engineering a set of pants, then you need to talk about the Rev’It Sand 4 H2O ADV and off-road pants. As the name suggests, this is the fourth iteration and evolution of the pants, and they came out just before the calendar flipped over to 2021. When it comes to four season riding capability, Rev’It’s Sand line-up is well worth looking at.

So what makes them over-engineered? Firstly, the outer layer is made of full 1000D polyester ripstop, which is enough protection for most other pants to get by with. But Rev’It wasn’t satisfied, and then put a Hydratex liner behind that, for waterproofing and breathability. Then, still not satisfied, they put a combination polyester and polyamide internal mesh liner, with a removable extra thermal liner, inside that is puncture and abrasion resistant.

Add in that the pants come with Seeflex CE level 2 knee and upper shin guards, and SeeSmart CE level 1 type B hip guards as standard, and you have a set of pants that is waterproof, can slide down the side of a mountain and not tear, is comfortable, can be worn in four seasons, and also can be adjusted via several straps and snap-tabs to fit perfectly.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Spidi Clubber Jacket | Gear Review

Spidi Clubber Jacket Review

The Spidi Clubber jacket is the Italian brand’s latest retro leather ensemble, providing stylish looks with the utmost protection for fashion-forward riders. The clubber wouldn’t be out of place on the latest garage built café, cruiser or classic standard motorcycle with the jacket’s tasteful design and vintage aesthetic. 

Where the Clubber stands out from the crowd is with its understated, classic charm and additions like the multi-colored stitching accents. A tasteful vintage Spidi embroidered patch on each arm ties the whole jacket together. 

Spidi Clubber Jacket Review

Your first line of defense is soft, pliable buffalo leather tanned and processed in Italy by Spidi that will provide plenty of abrasion resistance. Spidi also includes CE Level 1 armor in the elbows and shoulders. As is often the case with stylish jackets, a back protector is optional, but a Warrior L2 model is available from Spidi for $74.90.

Spidi is aiming at the quintessential motorcycle jacket look with the Clubber, so venting is used sparingly. A single zipper vent resides on the chest. As long as you’re in the wind, you should be fine in moderate temperatures and it’ll fare better than textile gear when the temperatures dip.  

Spidi Clubber Jacket Review

A non-removable lush tartan liner is definitely pleasing to the senses and a zippered stash pocket is included, capable of holding your cell phone or other important items. Two handwarmer pockets round out the storage capabilities. If you want to extend your riding into the winter months, optional thermal or rain liners can be popped in for $69.90 and $89.90. 

Heavy-duty YKK zippers are found throughout the Clubber and importantly, leather button flaps prevent the zipper tabs from rattling annoyingly.

At $549.90 the Spidi Clubber does cost a pretty penny, but then again, who am I to argue about the price of looking cool.

For more information: See your dealer or visit Spidi

Source: RiderMagazine.com

Free Airoh ST501 or GP500 helmet with selected Spidi purchases

Airoh Helmet with select Spidi purchases

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Moto National, Australian importer of Spidi and Airoh helmets has announced some great deals, with a free Airoh ST501 or GP500 helmet offered on selected purchases from the Spidi range, including the Race Warrior Perforated Pro leathers, Sport Warrior Perforated Pro leathers, Supersport Touring two-piece leathers, Warrior Pro leather jacket, and Ladies EvoRider and Myst leather jackets.

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So if you’re looking to gear up for the track, or grab some new gear, there’s never been a better time.

To check out the deals available, see the the Spidi Australia website –
SpidiAustralia.com.au (link)
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Airoh GP500

Airoh GP sectors yellow matt

Airoh GP sectors yellow matt

Airoh GP500 Helmet

The Airoh GP500 is designed for racing and sport riding, weighing only 1200g and featuring a carbon-kevlar fibre shell, which comes in three sizes. Made in Italy the GP500 comes with a homolgated light tint Max Vision visor with quick release system, and is Pinlock and tear-off ready.

A Pinlock insert comes with the helmet, with removable and washable liners, an emergency cheek pad removal system and high-flow ventilation system.

Aerodynamics were developed with wind tunnel testing, and front and rear spoilers offer additional stability, while a breath deflector and chin curtain and standard fitment. The Airoh GP500 is ECE Approved and has an RRP of $699.95.


Airoh ST501

Airoh ST Dude Anthracite Matt Left Angle

Airoh ST Dude Anthracite Matt Left Angle

Airoh ST501 Helmet

The Airoh ST501 is a sports-touring helmet, with a ‘High Performance Composite’ shell that comes in two sizes, features inner EPS and weighs in at 1400g.

A racing style visor offers extra wide vision, and is scratch and UV resistant, with a removable hypoallergenic lining that can be washed, with a drop-down sun visor ensuring the ST501 is ready for anything.

A top, rear and chin vent offers good air flow, with a windstopper and Pinlock both standard with the helmet. A traditional DD retention system is still used for the chin strap. The Airoh ST501 has an RRP of $499.95 and is ECE approved.


To see the Spidi range which comes with a free Airoh ST501 or GP500 helmet check out the the Spidi Australia website – SpidiAustralia.com.au (link).

Source: MCNews.com.au

Spidi Australia goes on-line with big bargains up for grabs

Spidi Australia webstore launched!

Check it out at https://www.spidiaustralia.com.au


Moto National, the Australian distributor for Spidi, has just released a new website that features an online store with some bargains up for grabs to promote the new site. They are offering free shipping to anywhere in Australia, or click and collect from your local stockist. If you’re looking for a new gear it’s worth checking out the range!

Spidi website
Spidi’s new Australian website offers click and collect at your local stockist or free shipping*

Spidi was Founded in Montebello, Italy in 1977 by Renato Dalla Grana, and is a world leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories. Spidi’s steady effort to improve the quality of motorcycling is not limited to just safety, comfort and ergonomics anymore. In the past, the success of a product was essentially bonded with its capacity to satisfy motorcyclists needs: protection against cold, rain, wearing, along with its handiness and functionality.

By continuous research and experience gained from the Spidi Safety Lab comes new technology, exclusively designed by Spidi featuring  a synthesis of history and innovation – two founding values of the Spidi brand.

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Spidi has always been focused on finding the best combination of comfort/safety, and after countless hours of experimentation on the track and through software simulations, plus tests in the urban environment, they have earned the title of a World Leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories manufacturing.

Here’s a look at some particularly good offers below:


Spidi Supersport Touring Leather Suit (2PC) 

The Spidi Supersport Touring is a newly designed two-piece suit, made with fine Italian leather and with a study of ergonomics at high level. Jacket and trousers can be worn independently, without being disproportionate and offering great flexibility for different riding conditions.

Spidi SUPERSPORT TOURING Y Black Black
Spidi Supersport Touring 2-piece leathers
  • Italian cowhide 1.2 thickness
  • Mesh inner liner
  • CE Forcetech protectors on elbows
  • CE Biomechanic protectors on shoulders
  • CE Multitech protectors on knees and hips (height adjustable)
  • YKK zipper on torso, wrists, ankles
  • Perimeter zipper for attachment to pants
  • Flex Tenax areas for perfect fitting
  • Warrior Back protector Level 1 or 2 ready
  • Warrior Chest Protector arrangement
  • Clarino inserts on neck area Neoprene inserts on neck and wrist area
  • High-Flow vents on shoulders and back
  • Product weight: kg. 4.40

Spidi X-Tour H2Out Jacket

The Spidi X-Tour jacket combines a 100 per cent waterproof and breathable laminated outer shell with the possibility of ventilation on hot days. The membrane laminated to the outer fabric avoids soaking and the consequent heaviness of the jacket, alongside good levels of protection and offering two jackets in one.

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Spidi X-Tour H2Out Jacket
  • Force-Tech removable protectors CE EN 1621-1:2012 shoulder and elbow
  • Waterproof, windproof and breathable H2Out garment
  • Removable lining & Vents
  • Waterproof zipper
  • Zip fastener to join jacket/trousers
  • Waterproof outside pocket
  • Straps to adjust and fasten CE protectors
  • Adjustable waist fastening
  • Adjustment and EST fastening
  • Integrated adjustment system ERGOFIT SYSTEM
  • High tenacity elastic flex tenax Nylon 6.6, extreme abrasion resistance
  • Reflex zones for night-riding
  • Polar microfleece
  • 2 layers waterproof, breathable, windproof laminated fabric
  • High tenacity polyester fabric
  • Arrangement for back protector CE L1 Z54 or  CE L2 Z147
  • Arrangement for Warrior chest or Thorax Warrior protectors

Spidi Darknight Leather Jacket 

The Spidi Darknight is the perfect jacket for the rider who loves design and high quality. It is dedicated to cafe-racers and the drag bikes, but well suited also for naked and cruisers. The special design of the stretch areas gives an unparalleled fit and mobility to complement the style.

Spidi DARKNIGHT Black Front Sale
Spidi Darknight Jacket
  • Italian cowhide leather 1.1mm thick
  • FlexTenax joints on the arms and hips
  • Removable hollow fiber wadding 80 gr/sqm
  • EN 1621-1 certified Forcetech protectors on shoulders and elbows
  • Ready for back protector certified EN 1621-2 Level 1 and Level 2
  • Adjustment straps on the sides
  • Pant clip for attaching to casual pants

Spidi STS-R Leather Gloves (Mens)

The Spidi STS-R Leather Black is the Men’s version of a Spidi sporty glove with large areas of use. Made from a blend of sheep and cow hides, there’s knuckle shields in polyurethane and a microfiber Clarino palm.

Spidi STS R Leather Mens
Spidi STS-R Leather Gloves (Mens)
  • 0.7 mm cowhide on the back
  • 0.6 mm sheep hide on the palm
  • Polyurethane knuckles protector
  • Clarino® microfiber palm
  • EVA reinforcements on hand side
  • Velcro closure on sleeve

Source: MCNews.com.au