Suggestions on AAA rated motorcycle jeans

[Britzilian89]

Hi All

Suggestions and ownership thoughts welcome;

I commute all year a fair way (110 miles in a day) and have got to the age that “comfort” is key when doing those distances regularly.

For deep winter, I have (boring I know) Rukka jacket and trousers, with same for the hands and Daytona boots.

However, as it gets a bit warmer I have a leather jacket and also a Knox mesh jacket, with a wonderful PMJ jeans which fits me perfectly and is super comfortable…

But the PMJ jeans are now getting old and only has protection on certain bits of the jeans, hence I am thinking of replacement as I k ow protection is limited on my one and this time will focus on AAA only rated jeans which are “single layer” as they are considered far more comfortable:

Current ideas
- Roadskin Taranis - British made which I like to support, but anyone here owned one? Thoughts?
- Rokker Revolution - literally double the price and unfortunately didn’t fit me that well when I tried them, but are waterproof which is a plus

- any others that fit the bill?

I’m a tight arse but if I’m honest with myself, I am lucky to be in the position that comfort & safety are more important than price, especially as this pair of jeans will be in very regular use.


TIA

[Dog Star]

I’ve got a lot of Rokker stuff and it’s superb quality. The good thing about the Revolutions and the Rokkertech jeans is (if this is important to you) is that they really do look like expensive designer jeans. You can go to a posh restaurant in them.

One thing to bear in mind with the Revolutions is that they are quite warm due to their construction. Having said that in the UK it’s not really an issue, and I’ve just used mine to ride to Italy and back and it’s no big deal.

[Britzilian89]

Dog Star said:

I’ve got a lot of Rokker stuff and it’s superb quality. The good thing about the Revolutions and the Rokkertech jeans is (if this is important to you) is that they really do look like expensive designer jeans. You can go to a posh restaurant in them.

One thing to bear in mind with the Revolutions is that they are quite warm due to their construction. Having said that in the UK it’s not really an issue, and I’ve just used mine to ride to Italy and back and it’s no big deal.

Thanks Dog good to know and matches a biking buddy who swears by his Rokker

I would add though that “designer look” is not a bother for me, think my style more of “a monkey kicked through eBay special deals via a shot diversion to M&S”

But I do like to buy once well and keep it for years. Apart from actual motorbikes, where I buy stmobiles that I enjoy and then sell, then buy next one, genuinely enjoy it, then sell to get the next one. Rinse and repeat 🤣

[airsafari87]

I’ve jaut recently bought another set of jeans and was massively impressed with the Rev-it Newmont Jeans.

I ordered a set of those, Knox Rydal and Bull-it Coverts.

The Rev-it ones were far and away the better jeans.

They look just like regular jeans, the armour and its placement was more discrete and a higher spec than the others, plus they are triple stitched too.

[srob]

airsafari87 said:

I’ve jaut recently bought another set of jeans and was massively impressed with the Rev-it Newmont Jeans.

I ordered a set of those, Knox Rydal and Bull-it Coverts.

The Rev-it ones were far and away the better jeans.

They look just like regular jeans, the armour and its placement was more discrete and a higher spec than the others, plus they are triple stitched too.

I plan to get some bike jeans soon too, I've been dithering as there are no close dealers that I can easily just pop into and try some on.

Have you found that sizing reflects normal jeans sizing if I order online or does the armour and stuff mean sizing goes a bit odd?

[airsafari87]

srob said:

I plan to get some bike jeans soon too, I've been dithering as there are no close dealers that I can easily just pop into and try some on.

Have you found that sizing reflects normal jeans sizing if I order online or does the armour and stuff mean sizing goes a bit odd?

For the most part, yes they come in true to size. I know the Rev-it ones I got did.

I think I needed to go up a size in the Oxford jeans.

[Mr Squarekins]

I've got Rst ones that are quite tailored, tall at the back and articulated at the knee. I've really liked them.

[KTMsm]

I have some single layer roadskins and I crashed in them circa 45mph

What they don't explain (in the type I had) is that the Kevlar goes one way and is held in place by the cotton that goes the other

So whilst the Kevlar didn't break, it became loose threads that didn't really protect much

At 45 it was only the knee pads that saved an injury

Unless they now make them very differently I would say they won't protect you at 50+

I still wear a pair as they are so comfy but only on lower speed bikes

[Britzilian89]

KTMsm said:

I have some single layer roadskins and I crashed in them circa 45mph

What they don't explain (in the type I had) is that the Kevlar goes one way and is held in place by the cotton that goes the other

So whilst the Kevlar didn't break, it became loose threads that didn't really protect much

At 45 it was only the knee pads that saved an injury

Unless they now make them very differently I would say they won't protect you at 50+

I still wear a pair as they are so comfy but only on lower speed bikes

Good to know thanks and shame to hear!

[srob]

airsafari87 said:

srob said:

I plan to get some bike jeans soon too, I've been dithering as there are no close dealers that I can easily just pop into and try some on.

Have you found that sizing reflects normal jeans sizing if I order online or does the armour and stuff mean sizing goes a bit odd?

For the most part, yes they come in true to size. I know the Rev-it ones I got did.

I think I needed to go up a size in the Oxford jeans.

That's useful to know, thanks.

[Lambo FirstBlood]

Another vote for Rokker here.

I’ve had the older (AA rated) rokkertech jeans for 4 years and they’re great for the summer.

Last year I added the AAA rated Revolutions. They really are amazing. 100% waterproof and look just like normal jeans. I upgraded the armour to D3O level 2 ghost so they’re right up there protection wise too. As as has been said, they are too hot for the summer but perfect once the weather has dropped.

[typeo]

Hood Jeans may be worth a look. I use PMJ currently but not ones with the same rating as the Hood Jeans I had which felt better made and with better levels of protection. The Hood Jeans could feel too warm in the summer due to the lining.

[Britzilian89]

Lambo FirstBlood said:

Another vote for Rokker here.

I’ve had the older (AA rated) rokkertech jeans for 4 years and they’re great for the summer.

Last year I added the AAA rated Revolutions. They really are amazing. 100% waterproof and look just like normal jeans. I upgraded the armour to D3O level 2 ghost so they’re right up there protection wise too. As as has been said, they are too hot for the summer but perfect once the weather has dropped.

Love the username Lambo FB


Good to know and indeed you are the second to tell me that Rokker really are great. I might have to try one again and hope the fit is nicer maybe if I try a different size

Thanks
Locky Balboa

[hiccy18]

I have PMJ, can't recommend them. I had to make a warranty claim, seeing the construction after failure fills me with doubt over how they'd cope with a get off at speed. OK around town and pottering.

[Biker9090]

There were a load of arguments online a year or so ago with the tt from Motolegends effectively being called a massive liar for inflating slide times/safety ratings on the stuff they sell (they make a big thing of Rokker).

Effectively the findings were that layered were SIGNIFICANTLY more protective than single layer.

I've worn single layer Resurgence New Wave for the last 4 ish years without issue. I think they're AAA rated. MUCH more comfortable than lined jeans when it's warm or if you're walking about at work all day. They also fit a lot better (they don't look like mum jeans).

Having said that, I was never 100% confident in them at higher speeds.....

I just picked up a pair of (lined) Roadskin Paranoid Jeans which are AAA rated for £30 secondhand (practically new). Wore them the other day and they were great once it cooled down a bit - bit too hot for 20+ degrees but great under it.

I've also got the Roadskin single layer bomber jacket. I wear it proably 50% of the year. Little too hot for when it's really warm yet too cold for winter. Otherwise it's great. Extremely well made (like the jeans).

Edited by Biker9090 on Friday 23 August 11:10

[cannedheat]

Look at John Doe or Riding Culture (Rokker sub-brand), both offer AAA at fair prices.

[Britzilian89]

cannedheat said:

Look at John Doe or Riding Culture (Rokker sub-brand), both offer AAA at fair prices.

Thanks C

Looking at the Riding Culture jeans, they seem really good! Hopefully a better fit than Rokker and stretch material which I like


Cheers

[Tonberry]

https://www.motocap.com.au/products/pants?f%5B0%5D...

[Rollin]

I have some John Doe ones. They are very comfortable and I've just worn them as normal jeans when I've done bike touring. They are quite fitted which gives a little confidence that the armour will stay in position better.
Who knows how well they'd do in an off.
I also have some triumph ones with a separate Kevlar lining, but they are hot and not very comfortable.

[Golgarth]

The Roadskin ones are really nice. Had a lot of pairs over the years, and these fit the bill better than any I've had before. AAA rated and look/feel nothing like the hard pairs I've had before.