Motorcycling trousers buying advice and reviews

Welcome to our motorcycling trousers homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on each pair we test to ensure we can deliver verdicts you can trust.

But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycling trousers buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.

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MCN's guide to women's motorcycle trousers, from jeans to textiles - written by our expert ladies

08 January 2025 by Charlotte King

Getting women’s motorcycle kit that fits properly can prove tricky and this is definitely the case with women’s motorcycle trousers. Some people may simply ride in regular jeans or trousers. The...

Alpinestars Venture XT Trousers | Ideal for hopping between green lanes and road riding

08 August 2024 by Ben Clarke

These Alpinestars Venture XT pants may look like simple textile riding trousers, but could they, in fact, be the answer to a problem I’ve been having for years? Maybe. Here’s the thing; I love...

Best motorcycle trousers | Expert guide to legwear you should wear on a bike, tested by our team

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Just like any other part of your motorcycle riding gear, choosing the best motorcycle trousers is crucial and should be given as much consideration as when you buy a motorcycle jacket or helmet, to...

Best textile motorcycle trousers tried and tested by MCN to complete your two piece suit

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Getting the best textile motorcycle trousers to go with your textile jacket is a key element of sorting your motorcycling kit. Many manufacturers will produce a matching pair of trousers – or...

Riding trousers review: Spidi Traveler 2 H2Out tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Spidi Traveler 2 H2Out: tested for 2177 miles / 6 months These trousers got me through winter – no doubt about it. They’ve taken me through rain, sleet and even 11 snowstorms (yes, I counted) and I...

Premium bond: The best laminated motorcycle trousers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

As with textile motorcycle jackets, the features and materials of laminated motorcycle trousers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with the latest laminated versions being the most recent...

Best summer motorcycle trousers | We've tested these trousers to help keep you cool

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

While multi-season textile jackets, with various detachable linings and waterproof membranes, are now commonplace, finding a pair of the best summer motorcycle trousers with plenty of ventilation...

Down and dirty: Best adventure bike trousers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When we looked at adventure motorcycle jackets, we established that they have a wide range of requirements; keep you protected from falls and weather while also allowing your body to dissipate sweat...