Dirt Bike Goggles

Dirt bike pants are one part of your attire you don’t want to go cheap on, otherwise you may find yourself buying a new cheap pair all the time. You want a pair that is going to last and keep you dry, warm, and if possible, block the wind too. I’d suggest you buy at least 2 pair, one that’s cooler for those warm summer days and a pair that is more insulate for colder days. Then again, they are pants and you’ll probably get obsessed like I am and buy a dozen different styles. The downside is the warmer the pants the safer they are, and vice versa. If you decide to go with the warm and safer pair, they generally do have air vents to help keep you cool without jeopardizing safety.

That being said, nobody can ever really have too many dirt bike pants. So if you have a relative who loves to ride, you can’t go wrong buying them a pair for Christmas, their birthday, or any other random occasion. You could even buy them a gift card to a popular online retailer for them to use at their discretion, and if they want a pair that’s more expensive than what is on the card, they can usually use that as a down payment. Their prices range anywhere from $20 all the way up to about $250 which is, as usual, mostly determined by the additional bells and whistles.

I’ll touch on a few of the different aspects that are uncommon in all pants and not spend time talking about accessories that come on almost all pants like adjustable Velcro waist straps or boot gators.

Some pants come with a zipper at the knee to convert into shorts, however, I don’t recommend these because you’re never going to be riding in shorts and they’re not as protective. On a smaller note, I have a pair with a zipper that starts at the bottom of the pants and goes up the leg almost a foot to make it easier to take your boots off. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I’m hot and sweaty and I can’t get my boots off. Also at the bottom of my pants there is a Velcro strap to tighten them around my boots.

If you wear knee braces, a lot of dirt bike pants have spandex or other material that stretches to increase comfort in that area. When it comes to material and you want a fabric that is going to be durable against rugged wear and tear, leather or Kevlar is probably your best bet, however they’re going to be warmer and generally more expensive. They do have perforated leather which lets more air circulate; but you’re going to give up and little durability. If leather or Kevlar is out of your price range, at least get panels where you need them, since panels offer additional durability.

There’s really not much more you need to know about dirt bike pants except get a pair that is comfortable, fits well, and most importantly looks good. Hope you enjoy the ride, and remember to stay safe.