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Trouser review: Dainese SF Pelle

Updated: 21 November 2014
  • The Dainese SF Pelle trousers are priced at £289.99
    The Dainese SF Pelle trousers are priced at £289.99
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Dainese SF Pelle leather pants £289.99
Miles covered/time: 20,000/18 months

What’s good? These zip to my Dainese jacket, so get close to providing the kind of protection you’d expect from full leathers, although the fit is much looser than proper race leathers.

This was a strange feeling when I did a track day at Mondello Park recently and if I’m honest didn’t feel as protected as when I’m wearing a one-piece.

The trousers are supposed to go over the top of Dainese boots, although I had to get another leather panel added in around the bottom of the leg by Zac Leathers in Northampton (www.zakleathers.co.uk) so they’d fit comfortably.

What’s not? There’s no doubt that two-piece leathers are handy on a big trip, but the trousers aren’t as comfortable as race leathers.

The knee area doesn’t ‘give’ enough, restricting movement when hanging off the bike in the corners and makes your knees hurt after a day in the saddle.

Contact: www.dainese.com
Rating: Three stars

By Michael Neeves

MCN Chief Road Tester - Neevesy’s been an MCN Road Tester since 2002. He’s reviewed everything from mopeds to Rossi’s Yamaha M1, and plenty in between He covers tens of thousands of miles a year on the world’s roads and racetracks in his role with MCN, and when he’s not working he’s still on two wheels, racing both modern and classic superbikes for a variety of teams. To cement his position as one of the most influential motorcycling journalists on the planet, Neevesy spent many years as an Elite Instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, based at the famous Donington Park race circuit. He regularly presents videos on riding tips and road safety, working alongside the likes of Highways England to deliver a strong and consistent message.