What should you consider when choosing the right motorcycle pants?
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When choosing motorcycle gear, safety, comfort, and riding habits should be considered together.
Motorcycle pants, in particular, are designed with the risks of impact and abrasion in mind, unlike everyday clothing.
So, what should you look for when choosing the right protective motorcycle pants?
1. Check the Safety Certification
The safety of motorcycle pants should not be judged solely by the thickness of the fabric or their appearance.
True performance is measured by tests conducted according to independent standards.
Motorcycle clothing in Europe:
The EN 17092 standard
is used to evaluate it.
Under this standard, equipment is divided into:
- Class A
- Class AA
- Class AAA
safety levels.
Tests examine criteria such as abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and seam strength.
2. Look at the Protection Levels
The role of motorcycle pants is not just to withstand abrasion.
During a fall, the knee and hip areas are particularly at risk of impact.
This is why the level of the protective pads used is important.
Motorcycle protectors:
are tested according to the EN 1621 standard
and classified as Level 1 / Level 2.
Level 2 protectors are designed to provide higher impact absorption performance.
All protectors used in the knee and hip areas of SoHo Riders Falcon models are Level 2.
3. Abrasion Resistance and Fabric Construction Are Important
Standard denim pants are not designed for the abrasion risks that can occur during motorcycle use.
This is why protective motorcycle pants may use:
- aramid,
- para-aramid (Kevlar),
- reinforced textile constructions
and other materials.
However, the important thing is not just the material used, but how it is applied in the right areas and in the right way.
4. Examine the Stitching and Production Quality
In motorcycle pants, the stitching construction is just as important as the fabric.
This is because the equipment must maintain its integrity during a fall.
Durable motorcycle equipment requires:
- reinforced stitching,
- the right thread selection,
- and reinforcement in high-risk areas
to be effective.
The triple-stitched construction used in SoHo Falcon models is designed to increase the product's strength.
5. It Should Not Only Be Safe, But Also Wearable
The best equipment is the equipment you actually wear.
Even if it is highly protective, equipment that is impractical for everyday life, uncomfortable, or never worn cannot do its job.
This is why modern motorcycle pants should consider:
- safety,
- freedom of movement,
- and everyday comfort
together.
6. Style and Protection Can Go Hand in Hand
In the past, motorcycle equipment was often seen as heavy and impractical for everyday use.
Today, protective denim motorcycle pants can strike a strong balance between safety and everyday wear.
SoHo Falcon is designed with a denim look and protective construction that can be worn in everyday life after riding.
Conclusion
Looking at only one feature is not enough when choosing protective motorcycle pants.
The right choice involves considering:
✓ safety certification
✓ impact protection
✓ abrasion resistance
✓ production quality
✓ comfort
together.
Because good motorcycle equipment should support not only protection, but also the enjoyment and freedom of riding.
SoHo Journal Note
True safety lies not just in the materials used, but in how those materials are brought together.
Choosing the right equipment is the beginning of safer and more enjoyable rides.
Ride safely, live passionately.
Author: Soho Riders Team
Related Product
You can see the construction described in this article in the Falcon: EN 17092-3:2020 Class AA certified, knee and hip EN 1621-1 Level 2 protection included in the price, 13 oz denim with para-aramid panels.
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