When it comes to finding the best motorcycle pants for new riders, the formula is simple. You want something that offers good materials and protection for a fair price.
It also helps if the pants don’t look stupid, too. A good route to go, and one that I recommend to all riders, both new and experienced, are the various jeans options out there. While motorcycle jeans aren’t perfect for every situation they, do offer good protection, and some offer armor as well.
That said, in some cases, you can just never go wrong with a good pair of designated motorcycle pants that aren’t jeans. Below, you’ll find both. All at reasonable prices, and all perfect for new riders.
Bull-it Tactical Straight Fit Jeans
Let’s kick things off with one of the best street-style pairs of motorcycle jeans on the market, the Bull-it Tactical Straight Fit Jeans. These jeans provide something that looks good on and off the bike.
The jeans feature a traditional five-pocket design, Covec fibers blended into the denim (providing 46.6MPH rated abrasion resistance), and a YKK zipper. There are pockets for kneed and hip armor, which is sold separately.
Overall, these are a top-notch pick and they are some of the most affordable motorcycle jeans on the market, too. They come in blue and black.
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Street & Steel Oakland Jeans
Another great motorcycle jeans option are the Street & Steel Oakland Jeans. These jeans offer a fit somewhere between a straight cut and a boot cut, which can work really well for a rider.
The jeans offer a 12-ounce denim construction with some elastane blended in so you can easily move. They also feature the classic five-pocket design, a seamless knee design, and aramid reinforcement through the seat, hips, and knees. One thing that sets these jeans apart is that they come with armor for the knees included.
Again, these won’t break the bank. They’re about the same price as the Bull-It jeans listed above. They come in black and two shades of blue.
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Klim Outrider Pants
Combining adventure motorcycle gear construction with classic work-wear style, Klim’s Outrider Pants are a great non-jeans option if you still want something with some casual style.
The pants offer a Cordura canvas construction, a durable nylon and cotton blend. Inside the pants you’ll find some plaid accents. There are also YKK zippers, removable D3O CE-Level 1 protection at the hips and knees, hook and loop attachment system, and multiple pockets (including a specific cell-phone pocket).
One great thing about these pants is you can remove the armor without taking the pants off. Another great thing is the price. These won’t run you too much more than the pairs of jeans listed above. The Klim Outrider Pants come in black, grey, dark brown, and light brown.
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REV’IT! Philly 2 Jeans
If you’re looking for a bit more of a premium pair of jeans then, you should check out the REV’IT! Philly Jeans. These jeans offer a bit more than the options above.
The Philly Jeans have a 12.5 ounce Cordura denim construction with CoolMax element. They have a poly and cotton blend liner, CE-level 1 protection in the knees and hips, as well as double layered with PWR|shield in key areas. The jeans offer a more relaxed or looser fit, with a traditional five pocket design.
While they are a bit more expensive than the other jeans found here, you’ll likely find they superior construction worth it. These jeans come in two shades of blue and a grey.
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Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar Pants
If you’re a hardcore adventure rider, or want to be, then the Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar Pants will be a fantastic addition to your gear lineup. The pants offer some fantastic features for the money.
These pants feature reinforced poly-fabric textile and Alpinestars’ exclusive Drystar construction. There’s a removable thermal liner, strategically positioned vents, pre-contoured legs with accordion panels, knee protection, pockets for hip protectors that are sold separately, tons of adjustment for the perfect fit, polymer-printed texture in critical knee areas, and zippered pockets.
These pants do come with a higher price tag than most of the other pants listed here, but you’ll find that they’re worth the extra cost. Get the accompanying jacket from Alpinestars and you’ll be ready to take on anything. The pants come in black and a grey-and-black color option.
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