Best all season riding pants?

clintalmighty · January 12th, 2011, 01:48 PM

I am looking for a pair of riding pants that are practical for all seasons. (i.e. Mesh/breathable textile with a removable thermal liner. Knee armor is a definite must, but i haven't been able to come across any pants that meets these specs... any recommendations?

CThunder-blue · January 12th, 2011, 04:11 PM

I've been using Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0's since the temps dropped in October. It has removable knee/hip padding too. They're overpants, so I'm not sure if that's what you had in mind. I removed the liner when I first started using them, but now have the liner in. With the liner in and just jeans, I'm comfortable into low 40's. It uses zippers down the side for vents as well. They would probably be a little too hot for texas summers. I can't think of many pants that would keep you warm enough in winter and cool enough in summer. I think for summer, I'm getting some T-Pro forcefield armor and just wear that under my jeans.

Sailariel · January 12th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Clint, Check out ICON. I wore a pair all summer and it was really hot.

setasai · January 12th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Scorpion Deuce Overpants might suffice as well if you choose to wear over something. I'm 6ft approx 34-36 waist and I have a size XL. I wear jeans under or shorts depending on the occasion. Works great for me.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4097

Only issue I have is that knee armor in the overpants/pants are quite pointless. Purely because the pants are baggy and the armor will never stay in place. I'd recommend independent knee armor like knox cross knee guards or icon knee guards. Mesh panels for summer, windproof/waterproof liner for winter.

If you choose to use it for all season riding. Overpants are probably the way to go so you can layer up if you need to. A fitted leather pant with built in knee armor is designed to be snug so the armor doesnt shift around.

Flashmonkey · January 12th, 2011, 10:01 PM

Joe Rocket Alter Ego's.

mrlmd · February 3rd, 2011, 09:17 AM

Fieldsheer. Many styles.

gfloyd2002 · February 6th, 2011, 03:28 AM

My wish list for riding pants include the BMW City 2 Pants. I've not been able to get them living overseas because of shipping issues with the retailers, but they look tremendous and have gotten great reviews: City 2 Pant Review

Sound Wave · February 8th, 2011, 05:39 AM

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...t-p-237_4.html

i was wearing these until i lost weight and they no longer fit. very versatile pants at a great price.

Havok · February 15th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Speed and strength hell and back pants, textile pants with armor. Have zip off panels around the thighs that have mesh underneath for when it's hot and come with a breathable waterproof liner.

January 12th, 2011, 01:48 PM	#1
clintalmighty ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Texas Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 178	Best all season riding pants? I am looking for a pair of riding pants that are practical for all seasons. (i.e. Mesh/breathable textile with a removable thermal liner. Knee armor is a definite must, but i haven't been able to come across any pants that meets these specs... any recommendations?

January 12th, 2011, 06:54 PM	#3
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Clint, Check out ICON. I wore a pair all summer and it was really hot. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 6th, 2011, 03:28 AM	#7
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	My wish list for riding pants include the BMW City 2 Pants. I've not been able to get them living overseas because of shipping issues with the retailers, but they look tremendous and have gotten great reviews: City 2 Pant Review __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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January 12th, 2011, 04:11 PM	#2
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I've been using Joe Rocket Ballistic 7.0's since the temps dropped in October. It has removable knee/hip padding too. They're overpants, so I'm not sure if that's what you had in mind. I removed the liner when I first started using them, but now have the liner in. With the liner in and just jeans, I'm comfortable into low 40's. It uses zippers down the side for vents as well. They would probably be a little too hot for texas summers. I can't think of many pants that would keep you warm enough in winter and cool enough in summer. I think for summer, I'm getting some T-Pro forcefield armor and just wear that under my jeans.

January 12th, 2011, 07:58 PM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Scorpion Deuce Overpants might suffice as well if you choose to wear over something. I'm 6ft approx 34-36 waist and I have a size XL. I wear jeans under or shorts depending on the occasion. Works great for me. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4097 Only issue I have is that knee armor in the overpants/pants are quite pointless. Purely because the pants are baggy and the armor will never stay in place. I'd recommend independent knee armor like knox cross knee guards or icon knee guards. Mesh panels for summer, windproof/waterproof liner for winter. If you choose to use it for all season riding. Overpants are probably the way to go so you can layer up if you need to. A fitted leather pant with built in knee armor is designed to be snug so the armor doesnt shift around.

January 12th, 2011, 10:01 PM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Joe Rocket Alter Ego's.

February 3rd, 2011, 09:17 AM	#6
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Fieldsheer. Many styles.

February 8th, 2011, 05:39 AM	#8
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/cata...t-p-237_4.html i was wearing these until i lost weight and they no longer fit. very versatile pants at a great price.

February 15th, 2011, 11:26 AM	#9
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Speed and strength hell and back pants, textile pants with armor. Have zip off panels around the thighs that have mesh underneath for when it's hot and come with a breathable waterproof liner.