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Textile Motorcycle Trousers

Some motorcyclists have a near religious commitment to leather as the only material that is appropriate for a motorcycle trouser. Frankly, such people are out of date, and don't understand modern motorcycle wear. Leather may look good, and it has certain anti-abrasion qualities. But leather motorbike trousers are invariably worn close to the skin, and so are not warm to wear. Leather also absorbs water, and so is useless when it rains. A modern textile trouser with armour and a good quality anti-abrasion backing material will be every bit as protective as a leather trouser if you come off the bike. But a textile trouser with a waterproof membrane will be much more waterproof. And as most textile trousers have a thermal liner of some description, they’ll keep you much warmer too. In the summer, you will want air vents to allow fresh air to flow through to the skin, and almost no leather trousers offer this facility. So, if your main concern is how small your bum looks, or if you want to pretend you’re a Moto GP racer, go for leather.  But for most riders on most bikes, in most riding conditions, a textile motorcycle trouser will make much more sense.

The best motorcycle trousers for any biker will depend on where and when they ride. For the commuter or long distance tourer then perhaps a Rukka pant might be the right choice. For the adventure rider there will be a Klim pant that is suitable. 

In the modern world, many bikers will ride in most conditions in motorcycle jeans. These days they can offer great abrasion resistance, are comfortable and easy to wear. 

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Verified customer reviews for Textile Motorcycle Trousers

Richa Stripper trousers in black

Damian: Great and flexible product

I have been using these for a few weeks now. Comfortable, so easy to put on and, even better, easy to get to your normal trouser or shorts pockets underneath!

Klim Marrakesh pants in cool grey

Paul from Devon: Great summer riding jeans

I bought the jeans after I bought the jacket. They are comfortable and cool to wear. I upgraded the armour as suggested. An expensive purchase, but worth the outlay. The only minor gripe is that theres no adjustment at the ankles which means that they have to worn inside your boots. Excellent service as usual.

Klim Marrakesh pants in asphalt

Wendy: Comfortable Summer Riding in the Heat

I picked up the Klim Marrakesh trousers in Asphalt mainly because I wanted something lighter than black for summer riding. I ended up testing them properly on a long weekend in Wales, which just so happened to land during one of the hottest UK weekends on record around 32C. Not exactly gentle conditions! They werent quite as airy as I was expecting, but honestly I was never uncomfortable. The fabric has loads of stretch, so they just move with you rather than clinging on like jeans or some other riding trousers can when its hot. I also really appreciated how easy they were to get on and off, even after a long, sweaty day in the saddle. I ride a Triumph Tiger, so I get a fair bit of hot air blasting onto my upper legs from the engine, and I was pleasantly surprised that the trousers handled that really well. It never felt like an issue. Sizing-wise, Id definitely say consider going down a size. Im a UK womens size 16 and originally went for a mens 34, but they were way too roomy. The 32 fits much better, which just shows how generous Klims sizing is. For reference, I wear a womens medium in the Marrakesh jacket. Overall, Im really happy with them. Theyre super comfortable, really flexible, and just easy to live with on hot rides. They might not be the absolute breeziest trousers out there, but the comfort and movement more than make up for it.