The Best Motorcycle Pants For Women For 2025
We’d Know: We’ve Hands-On Tested 2500+ Pieces Of Riding Gear Since 2000
Our picks are based on pants that offer the best blend of safety/performance, function/features, and price.
Last updated February 2025 by Devan Martel
A Brief Women's Pants Buyer’s Guide
The list below has been compiled by four women riders, all with different body shapes that include a little “extra” in at least one of the major hard-to-fit areas (stomach, hips, seat, thighs, and calves).
After years of meticulous research, trial and error, online shopping, returns, and every once in awhile hitting the “perfect fit” jackpot (it’s happening more frequently lately, which is awesome news), these women are ready to share their favorite pieces of plus-sized motorcycle pants with you.
See also: the best motorcycle jackets for plus-size women and the best motorcycle gear for full-figured women.
– Brittany
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Best Textile & Leggings Women’s Motorcycle Pants
Affordable & Comfortable
Icon Hella 2 Pants
Price: $195
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
Exquisite craftsmanship and style, durable 4-way stretch textile chassis, and 3-position D3O® knee and hip impact protectors combine to create our favorite standard-fit textile riding pants on the market. Women’s US sizes 0 - 14.
Key Specs
• Fit: ICON® Overboot Fit.
• Outer Composition: Durable Textile Chassis with D30® Removable Hip and Knee Impact Protectors
• Adjustability: Waist cinching for flexibility
• Pockets: 2 Zippered Side Pockets for Secure Storage
Protection & Safety
• CE Level 1 knee and hip armor are included in the ICON Hella 2 pants,
• The textile is hefty enough for a slide at in-town speeds but stretchy enough to be comfortable for wearing everywhere you need to go.
REV’IT! Eclipse 2 Women's Pants
Price: $170
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
The REV’IT! Eclipse 2 Women's Pants are a versatile and stylish pant for female riders. These motorcycle pants are designed to provide maximum ventilation to keep you comfortable without compromising protection. These riding pants also feature a relaxed touring style fit.
Key Specs
• Large poly mesh panels down the front and back of the pants
• Snap and zipper main entry
• Double stitching down the side
• Reflective strips on the back lower cuff
Protection & Safety
• CE-level 1 SEESMART knee armor (with room for hip armor sold separately)
• CE A abrasion
• CE certified to EN 17092-4:2020
Oxford Super Jeggings 2.0
Price: $130
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
The Oxford Super Jeggings 2.0 feature a 4-way stretch outer jegging material with a lining made of a aramid fiber thread and elastane for slim-fitting abrasion resistance.
What's more, these stylish and comfortable Super Jeggings 2.0 include removable CE Level 2 knee armor and have pockets sewn in to accept hip armor. Overall, these are great riding pants at an affordable price.
Key Specs
• Curvy cut throughout the hips and thighs
• 4-way stretch fabric
• High rise waist
• Available in black and indigo
Protection & Safety
• CE Level 2 knee protectors included
• Hip protector pockets (CE hip protectors sold separately)
Key Specs
• Fit: Slim cut with a High rise made for riding and anatomical fit.
• Outer Composition: Stretch fabric shell made of full aramidic fiber.
• Features: Reflective prints on inner side of lower leg. Velcro insert for optional hip protection (sold separately)
Protection & Safety
• CE-certified Level 1 knee protectors
• Optional Hip armor pockets
Best Riding Jeans For Women
Perfect For Cruising, Touring, & Sport Riding
Bull-it Raven Straight Women's Jeans
Price: $180
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
With classic styling and superior riding comfort, the Raven Bull-it Jeans come together in perfect harmony, for the perfect ride. The Covec Oneskin denim construction and mid-rise waist allow for an excellent fit both in the riding position and off the bike. Impact protection is provided by level 1 breathable and biodegradable RE ZRO knee and hip armor.
Key Specs
• Mid-rise, straight fit
• Covec Oneskin black denim: washed-out black denim with whisker, crinkle effects and matching black stitching
• Double button closure
• Twin antique silver shank, rivets and YKK zipper
Protection & Safety
• RE ZRO Level 1 knee and hip armor included
• CE approved to EN17092-3 as a Class AA garment
• High-viz reflective tape
Alpinestars Daisy V3 Jeans
Why?
Slim fit, stretchy, single-layer jeans with a nice high-rise waist and strong interior aramid fiber reinforcement in seat, hips and knees. These pants are crafted from monolayer pant made from 'stretch jog cotton'. Features a high back waistline and pre-curved legs for more coverage and comfort while riding.
Key Specs
• Outer composition: Stonewashed cotton denim with aramidic fiber reinforcement
• Ventilation: Inner airflow liner for enhanced rider comfort. Vents on thights additionally.
• Pockets: 4 external pockets and small pocket on right leg
• Fit: Ergonomically cut for the riding position
Protection & Safety
• Fully certified riding garment to CE - Category II EN 17092-4:2020 – A Class
• CE Level 1 Category II EN 1621-1:2012 Nucleon Flex Plus knee armor
• Included CE Level 1 adjustable Nucleon Flex Plus knee armor
• Pocket for optional CE Level 1 hip protection (sold separately)
REV'IT! Victoria 2 Women's Jeans
Price: $250
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
The REV'IT! Victoria 2 Women's Jeans feature stretch Cordura denim mixed with PWR|shield material that gives the jeans a high abrasion resistance that a regular set of jeans is lacking. They give you the fit and feel of your favorite set of slim high waisted denim, while providing the protection that you need in a riding jean.
Key Specs
• Outer Shell: 12.5oz Cordura stretch denim
• Composition: 84% Cotton, 15% Polyamide, 1% Elastane
• Fit: slim fit
• Features: five pockets, triple needle stitching
• Comes in Classic Blue, Medium Blue and Medium Grey
Protection & Safety
• Seesmart CE level 1 protection at knees and hips
•CE approved to EN17092-3 as a Class AA garment
• Safety seams
Best Hybrid & Leather Women’s Motorcycle Pants
The Best Of The Best
REV'IT! Sand 5 H20 Women's Pants
Price: $400
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
The REV'IT! Sand 5 H20 Pants are versatile, four season riding pants. With a highly abrasion resistant, fully ripstop polyester shell with inserts of 1000D PWR|Shell, these pants still remain lightweight and breathable. With a detachable Hydratex|3L Waterproof liner and oversized vertical vents, these riding pants are ready for any weather condition. You can even add an extra internal thermal layer to extend your rides into the late fall and early spring.
Key Specs
• Outer shell: 600HD polyester | 600D polyester ripstop | polyester stretch | 3D air mesh | 2D mesh | monaco performance cowhide
• Waterproofing: detachable Hydratex|3L waterproof liner
• Visibility: reflection
•Fit: tour fit, regular
• Features: B-lock button closure | calf zippers | grip panel at seat | cowhide inner leg panels | short and long connection zipper
Protection & Safety
• Seeflex CE Level 2 protection at knees,
• SeeSmart CE Level 1 type B hip protection
• Soft spacer mesh protector pockets
• The removable waterproof liner protects from the elements
Raven Rova Falcon Textile and Leather Pants
Price: $365
Where to Buy: Raven Rova
Why?
Agility, breathability, protection, and pockets—what more could a girl ask for? Available up to a women’s US size 24.
Key Specs
• 500 denier Cordura with leather panels
• Interchangeable armor pockets at knee and hip
• Comes with CE-2 knee armor
• YKK metal zippers
• 4 Pockets! 2 cargo with metal snaps & 2 zipper pockets
• Designed for an active riding style
Protection & Safety
• 500D D Cordura starts the Raven Rova Falcon Hybrid on the right track with a great balance of breathability and abrasion resistance
• Leather panels cover impact and slide zones
• CE level 2 Knee protectors are included—but you’ll have to purchase hip protectors separately to complete the impact protection package
REV’IT Xena 4 Women's Pants
Price: $470
Where to Buy: Revzilla
Why?
The Xena 4 pants are the best-fitting track-ready leather pants with a little more room in the seat and hips than other women’s leathers. Offering a seamless blend of comfort and protection. These class AAA pants boast stretch panels at key areas, adjustment straps, safety seams and perforation on the upper legs for enhanced breathability. All REV’IT pants are available in a mix of short, standard, and tall lengths.
Key Specs
• Fit: race fit, tight
• Adjustability: adjustment straps at waist
• Ventilation: ventilation panels, partly perforated outer shell
• Features: adjustable knee protector pocket, stretch lips at back and knees, stretch panels at legs and crotch, short and long connection zipper, elastic at waistband, hook and snap front closure, detachable leather knee patches
• Outer shell: 100% leather cowhide, PWR|shell stretch (93% polyamide, 7% elastane) with 100% polyester lining
Protection & Safety
Leather pants are hard to find and harder to fit. For standard size (non-plus) women who lean towards the curvy side, these are highly protective and will fit well.
• High-quality leather construction is ready to withstand track speeds and last the test of time
• Seeflex Level 2 CE protection at knees, Seesmart CE-level 1 protection at hips (RV33), safety seams, Coccyx Protection
• An essential pants-to-jacket connection zipper with an elastic waistband and adjustment at the ankles helps the pants to stay put even in a slide
Key Specs
• Outer Shell: Tutu leather with S1 bi-elastic fabric stretch panels
• Inner shell: Nanofeel liner with silver ion treatment
• Pockets: 2 front hip pockets
• Features: Zippered calf construction with reflective accents. Jacket-pants fastening system
• Adjustability: Cincing waist adaptable
Protection & Safety
• Pro-Shape knee and hip protectors certified to Standard EN 1621.1 CE Level 1
• Meets prEN 17092 motorbike protective pant certification
Best Mesh Women’s Motorcycle Pants
Prioritizing Airflow & Protection
Sedici Alexi 2 Mesh Pant
Price: $170
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
Finally! A women’s pants designed by RevZilla and made to keep you cool in hot weather, dry in the wet, and comfortable in the cold. A strategically placed textile pant with hard mesh inserts that is worth with it’s built-in armor for maximum performance.
Key Specs
• Construction: Full 600D dobby textile construction with 1200D reinforcement on knees.
• Ventilation: Full mesh airflow lining along with a rain liner that has mesh as well.
• Waterproof Liner: Full-length water- and windproof liner
• Features: Low-profile YKK zipper attachment along the waist to reduce bulk. Color-coded liner connections at the ankle and cuffs
• Thermal Liner: 3/4 length thermal liner designed with 80 grams of insulation in the body
• Quilted construction prevents insulation from migrating
Thermal liner attaches to rain liner with waist zipper to reduce bulk
Protection & Safety
• Included CE Level 2 knee armor
• Adjustable knee armor pockets with 3 positions
• Pockets for optional hip armor (sold separately)
• 1200D reinforcement at knees and seat
• Carbon black reflective trim with 360 degrees of visibility
REV’IT Airwave 4 Women's Pants
Why?
Lightweight, stylish, straight fit mesh pants with both knee and hip armor included. Available in sizes 36-42. Featuring fully ventilated mesh and a Class AA certification, these pants blend comfort and style so you can ride with confidence.
Key Specs
• Outer shell: PWR|shell mesh | polyester ripstop | polyester stretch | PWR|Mesh
• Composition: outer shell: 100% polyester, lining: 100% polyester
• Fit: tour fit, regular
• Adjustability: adjustment straps at waist, adjustment tab at ankles
• Ventilation: ventilation panels at legs
• Features: prepared for Strapper suspenders, YKK slide lock front closure, short connection zipper, elastic at waistband, adjustable protector pockets, easy entrance zipper, grip panel at seat
• Pockets: slit pockets, 3D mesh protector pockets
Protection & Safety
• CE Level 1 knee armor and hip armor are both included for great impact protection
• The 600D (D stands for denier and represents how many and how tightly woven together the threads are) construction will hold up to a slide at in-town speeds or perform quite well on the dirt
• Reflectivity, a pants-to-jacket connection zipper, and adjustable ankle cuffs
Dainese Drake Super Air Tex Women's Pant
Price: $300
Where to Buy: RevZilla
Why?
The Dainese Drake 2 Super Air Tex Women's Pant is the ultimate choice for those sunny, warm-weather rides. Made with a soft and lightweight fabric, these pants are incredibly breathable thanks to the extensive mesh surface. Even on the hottest summer days, you can count on these pants to keep you cool, comfortable and protected.
Key Specs
• QuickDry fabric
• Mesh fabric inserts
• Breathable mesh lining
• Waist adjustment
Protection & Safety
• EN 17092 A certified motorbike garment
• Adjustable and removable knee protectors certified to EN 1621.1 (included)
• Hip armor pockets, built for Pro-Shape 2.0 soft protectors (sold separately)
Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Motorcycle Pants
How do women's motorcycle pants differ from unisex or men’s pants?
In general, women’s motorcycle pants have wider and deeper hip and posterior areas due to the natural biology of women compared to men. Apart from that, women’s pants also go to slightly smaller sizes than unisex or men’s pants, once again due to the average female being shorter/smaller than the average male. Other than that, they are very similar.
What about motorcycle leggings? Do those count as women’s motorcycle pants?
Motorcycle leggings do count as women’s pants, however we don’t recommend them due to the fact that they are m 95% of the time designed to provide only abrasion resistance with little to no armor. Many times, even the manufacturer recommends using them with a pair of riding jeans or proper riding pants. We recommend gear on a concept known as “Defense in depth,” meaning anything we recommend has good armor and excellent abrasion resistance, which is why we do not recommend motorcycle leggings except as a base layer.
What fitment information do I need for women’s motorcycle pants?
The three crucial measurements are your waist at the navel, your hips at their thickest as close to the hip rotator as possible, and your inseam from groin to the bottom of your malleolus (ankle bone). Useful measurements include your thigh diameter at its thickest while seated with your knees bent at 90 degrees, as well as your calf diameter at its thickest in the same position to ensure that jeans listed as “slim fit” will actually fit.
Which material is the best for women’s motorcycle pants?
That really depends on what type of riding you’re doing. For those wanting pants for touring, cruising, or just average everyday riding, any set of pants will work. For those more interested in sport riding and even track days, many tracks require leather or synthetic leather pants with slider pucks on the knees. Overall, leather is the “safest” material as it has the highest and longest duration abrasion resistance, but many synthetic materials are catching up quite quickly.
What type of materials are women’s motorcycle pants commonly made from?
The most common materials used in motorcycle pants these days in general are polyester rip-stop fabric, microfiber synthetic leather, Cordura, spandura, and full-grain leather. All have excellent abrasion resistance, with leather still taking the top spot for the best abrasion resistance, despite some synthetics like Cordura getting very close to being on par. Armor is usually flexible TPU or non-Newtonian impact foam.
Do I really need a set of women’s motorcycle pants? I have a unisex pair that fits perfectly already!
You do not necessarily need a pair of women’s motorcycle pants, but they have been designed specifically for the unique shape of women compared to men. If you have a unisex pair that fits perfectly, then by all means keep using them! It’s better to have a perfect fit, as a loose fit can cause the pants to move and shift in a slide or accident and not keep the armor where it is supposed to be.
What To Think About When Shopping For Women's Motorcycle Pants
One of the first pieces of gear that most riders purchase is a bike specific pants. The goal is to protect your body from abrasion related injuries as well as impact injuries, so most riders focus on the armor and density or durability of the shell of the pants.
However, in many cases, after several rides in that first pants, riders learn a great deal about what they didn’t know about motorcycle pants and what they didn’t know about their own priorities and preferences. And that learning curve is often far more steep for ladies as they are often forced to make do with a men’s pant rather than a gender-specific ladies pant.
To learn more, check out our Pants Buying Guide.
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