The Best Motorcycle Jeans To Keep You Safe And Look Stylish

Universal style and brazen protective capability make the Covert jean a uniquely versatile riding pant. With motorcycle specific features that include an abrasion-resistant fiber lining made with Kevlar and knee armor pockets, the Covert Jeans are as comfortable on the bike as they are on a Saturday night out on the town. For the fashion-forward rider who doesn’t want to sacrifice good looks with real-world protective precautions, the Covert jean is worth a look.

People know Aerostich for its world-famous Roadcrafter coverall suit. But did you know Aerostich makes jeans, too? These are the Protekt jeans, and while the name might be spelled a little weird, the overall fit, finish, and quality are top notch. We even wrote a review of the Protekt jeans. But if you want the elevator pitch for them here it is, straight from Aerostich:

Clean, simple, old school straight leg blue jeans…with a great trick: TF3 Impact armor-holding pockets at the knees (sold separately), accessed via a hidden zipper. Armor is removed or replaced in seconds, easily, while wearing the pants. All the rest is classic denim jean spec., with fit and cut similar to Levi’s 501s.

Specifically, these are carefully sewn of unwashed dark blue 100% cotton 14 oz denim fabric, which is a bit heavier-duty than the more common 10-12 oz denim, but it still shrinks-to-a-custom-fit after a wash or two, which makes these pants extra comfortable and wear a lot longer.

For protektion there are three generous hidden areas of abrasion resistant Breathable-Waterproof HT 500D Nylon (…as used in many Aerostich suits) located at the seat and knees. For ‘commando’ comfort this extra-abrasion-resistant fabric is backed by soft 100% cotton.

As you’d expect there are five traditional pockets, five belt loops and a reliable metal fly zipper, too. But as you wouldn’t expect, the hidden seat-protective breathable-waterproof abrasion layer means you can sit on a freshly rain-wetted saddle and not get a wet butt. Nice!

The optional knee armor is positioned in the correct location when riding, and when you’re off the bike it’s comfortably flexible and easily removable.

Stitching is double and triple wherever needed, and a crotch gusset provides extra ease and comfort that’s great when mounting up and also as you move around in the saddle.

Klim has got an excellent reputation for its off-road apparel, but did you know the company makes riding jeans, too? With the K Fifty 1 riding jeans you get heavy-duty Cordura denim construction that combines nylon and cotton for a comfortable yet durable finish. It has a stonewashed finish and a YKK fly zipper to keep things closed. For abrasion protection, the Fifty 1 jeans feature Kevlar-reinforced panels and integrated D30 hip and knee armor to protect against impact damage. These have five pockets like normal jeans with belt loops along the waist to fine-tune the fit. There’s even a sweat-wicking comfort liner to help keep the rider comfortable.

Technically these are not jeans, but we’re willing to give the Oxford Super Leggings 2.0 a pass. Any yogi will tell you how comfortable yoga pants are and these are the next best thing you can get to yoga pants while still having some protection on the motorcycle. They’re called Super Leggings because they are fully lined in Aramid fiber for abrasion resistance. But they also feature internal pockets for knee and hip armor, and include CE level 2 knee armor. While these leggings can be worn on their own, their thin nature allows them to be worn as a base layer under casual clothing to provide a hidden layer of protection.

Street & Steel might not be a familiar name to some, but the Oakland jeans are a solid offering in the riding denim category with a very affordable price to boot. The traditional design blends denim with elastane to give some stretch for a comfortable fit. Aramid reinforcements throughout the seat, hips, and knees provide a huge amount of protection against road rash, while CE knee armor mitigates impact damage. The five-pocket design splits the difference between a boot cut and a straight cut, so keep that in mind before deciding.

The slim, straight fit of the 267 Jeans from REAX achieves that classic denim look many riders want. But it also sports the traditional appearance with its 5 pocket design. But the beauty of the 267 Jeans is that it only uses a single layer of 12 oz denim to help keep it as light as possible. The denim is then blended with Dyneema and elastane for abrasion resistance and comfort. In fact, the 267 achieves a “AA” slide rating while also being super comfortable. Impact areas are triple stitched, and the included CE Level 2 knee armor uses hook and loop fasteners for full adjustability. Roll the cuffs up to six inches to expose the pantleg’s inner reflective trim – boosting nighttime visibility.

This version of the Horizon Tactical women’s denim is actually version 2 of the popular women’s jeans, and it improves on the previous design with new recovery yarns in the stretch element of the denim. This has the double whammy of providing a better fit with superior strength. This single layer jean has been tested to CE EN17092 and comes standard with AA abrasion resistance throughout the jean’s construction.

Fly Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets. Since then, the brand has quickly developed into one of the fastest-growing powersports apparel brands in the market. With the women’s Fortress jeans, we have a pair of jeans cut specifically for a woman’s shape. Made from heavyweight 12-ounce Kevlar-reinforced denim with over 70% coverage, these jeans will stand up to abrasion. Impacts are absorbed with CE Level 1 knee armor. There are also pockets for detachable hip armor (sold separately). Plaid pockets add to the interior trim detail, as does the key chain attachment in the front pocket.

Rev’It! makes some of the best apparel on the market, no matter your gender, and the Victoria 2 Women’s jeans are no exception. Cut specifically for a woman’s body, these jeans are constructed from 12.5oz Cordura denim and look like they belong both on the bike and off. They feature a mid waist and fit slim. The extra stretch provided in the material allow the rider to move freely no matter what kind of motorcycle they’re riding. CE level 1 knee and hip protection is included. 3M Scotchlite reflection is used to add a little more visibility to you when riding at night. Double-layer construction is something to consider if you plan to primarily wear these jeans in hot weather as they flow less air to the rider.

You can guess from the name that the Klim K Fifty 2 Jeans are the successor to the original K Fifty. Slight changes have given the new version stout abrasion resistance, impact coverage and style. Heavy-duty Cordura denim is backed by DuPont Kevlar panels to keep the pavement from coming through. D3O EVO knee and hip armor provide CE-level impact protection, rounded out by Poron XRDA at the tailbone. All these protective features are cleverly hidden within the pant. The Klim K Fifty 2 jeans lack any telling seam on the outside of the pants that would hint that these jeans are designed to protect motorcyclists, making these the perfect jeans to wear practically anywhere and not stand out.