Will jeans protect you on a motorcycle?

Your garden variety street jeans offer no protection whatsoever for motorcycle riding. That’s the simple fact. Street jeans do not have the fiber density (they are not heavy enough) to withstand several seconds of sliding on asphalt from urban speeds, let along highway speeds.

Can I wear regular jeans on a motorcycle?

In Conclusion: If you must wear jeans when you ride your motorcycle don’t wear just any jeans. However, if you love your Levi’s then you must protect yourself with either a pair of motorcycle under pants or motorcycle outer pants. Otherwise, buy a good pair of motorcycle jeans to protect you in case of an accident.

What kind of pants should I wear on a motorcycle?

Pants. Whether you choose to wear riding pants or leathers over your everyday clothing, the key here is protection. Leather, kevlar and other synthetic materials used in pants designed specifically for motorcycle riding will protect you best in case of an accident. Some have hard plastic armor at the knees and hips.

Are motorcycle pants necessary?

No!!!! You only need motorcycle pants and the abrasion resistance and armor protection when you crash!!! You only need them when riding to keep your legs from getting wet in the rain. So, you should only wear them when it is raining or you are crashing!

Do you wear riding pants over jeans?

Do You Wear Jeans Over / Under Motorcycle Pants? Jeans are the least comfortable thing to wear underneath riding pants and they should not be worn over or underneath riding pants. They do not provide any of the mobility and body temperature regulating properties that base layers offer.

Do jeans prevent road rash?

Road rash sucks, and as they say, bikers need to dress for the slide, not the ride. With Tobaccos you can do both! All our jeans come with an incredibly strong protective lining to prevent road rash. It’s made from the same fibers used in bulletproof vests and will save your skin (literally).

Are riding jeans important?

Riding Pants Are Extremely Important Most riders will use a helmet, gloves and even boots but real motorcycle pants will help tremendously with reducing the amount of abrasion and impact injury in the event of a wreck.

Do you wear jeans under motorcycle pants?

Are motorcycle riding jeans or denim good for abrasion protection?

Motorcycle riding jeans or denims aren’t going to provide the highest level of abrasion protections because the denim fabrics just aren’t able to be made with the same durability as leather or textile pants but they are still far more protective than a regular pair of jeans.

Should you be wearing motorcycle pants or riding jeans?

ATGATT. You should always be wearing all the gear, all the time. This includes motorcycle pants or riding jeans. Durable motorcycle riding pants and jeans designed for riding your bike are the most unpopular piece of gear for most riders to wear. Why?

What makes a good pair of riding jeans?

A good pair of riding jeans might have knee armor and hip armor, plus some abrasion-resistant material like Kevlar built in. Riding jeans can get pretty hot, and they don’t always include armor, but for most riding around town, they’ll keep you safer than regular jeans and similarly stylin’.

Is my motorcycle size the same as my regular size jeans?

Not so fast. Motorcycle apparel is sized differently from regular clothes. By taking a few minutes to correctly measure yourself, you’ll greatly improve your chances of ordering the right pants. Your “true waist” is not the same as your jeans size.