The Best Motorcycle Pants for Plus-Size Women for the 2021 Season

• Durable textile construction
• Over the boot fit
• D3O removable hip and knee protectors
• Adjustable waist
• Zippered side pockets

CE Level 1 knee and hip armor are included in the ICON Hella 2 pants, which immediately give them a leg up when it comes to impact protection. 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.

The entire garment is made of this durable material with minimal seams, which lowers the risk of the garment bursting open in a fall. For under $200, the ICON Hella 2 pants are a great value.

• 500 denier stretch Cordura with 2% elastane
• External knee armor access through the vent
• Adjustable height placement for knee armor
• Comes with CE-1 knee armor
• YKK metal zippers
• Designed for hourglass and pear shapes
• Antimicrobial athletic mesh lining
• Two zipper and magnetic snap vents
• Metal hardware
• Boot zippers
• Zips to all Raven Rova jackets
• Accommodates boots with thick molded plastic shin guards

The durable Cordura textile of the Raven Rova Raven pants will hold up at least once, maybe more, in a slide at in-town speeds (the owner/designer has tested them herself!). Adjustable CE Level 1 knee armor comes standard and can be accessed while wearing to ensure perfect placement, but you’ll have to purchase hip armor separately.

The zipper attachment adds a bit of insurance for the hips and torso in a slide, but only if it is used properly on every ride (highly suggested). Considering that pants for curvy women are hard to find, the Raven Rova Raven pants are a great option, and for $259, you get tons of features for your money.

• Full-length lining made from 100% Dupont™ Kevlar® fiber
• High waist with thick belt loops
• CE-Approved Level 2 knee & Level 2 hip armor included
• Front & back pockets
• Heavy-duty, stretchable, and abrasion-resistant polyester outer layer
• 3 Lengths in every size from 4 – 26

It’s impressive how well the MotoGirl Moto Ribbed leggings are constructed. The outer layer is stretch twill, meant only for looks, and to be the buffer for the real hero: a full-coverage secondary layer of kevlar made for abrasion protection.

The Kevlar is stitched in place throughout the pants, so there’s no risk of bunching or getting displaced during a slide. Crash tested by a close friend, these leggings held up at a spirited pace and produced no skin exposure.

Paired with the included CE level 2 knee and hip armor, the MotoGirl Moto Ribbed leggings pack a powerful punch at just under $200.

• CE Level 2 Oxford knee protectors included
• Cut: Please note that these jeggings have a very curvy cut through the hips and thighs
• Rise: Very high
• Short: 28″ inseam | Regular: 30″ inseam | Tall: 32″ inseam
• 92% poly / 8% elastane shell
• 95% DuPont™ Kevlar® / 5% elastane lining provides abrasion resistance
• 4-way stretch panels
• Pockets for optional hip armor (armor sold separately)
• 2 deep front hand pockets
• Flag stitching on the belt loops for security

Another impressive package, especially considering the price, the Oxford Super leggings have a similar fit and feel to the Moto Ribbed Pants. The outer layer is stretchy, covering an almost full-coverage secondary layer of DuPont Kevlar, which is fantastic abrasion protection.

The Kevlar layer is not stitched in place at the base of each leg, so there’s a small risk of bunching or getting displaced during a slide. CE level 2 knee armor is included, but you’ll need to purchase hip armor separately. For under $125, the Oxford Super leggings are a great value.

• CE Certified A rate garment (with AA rate abrasion)
• CE Level 2 Knee protection included with internal mesh pocket
• Stretchy denim, skinny fit
• Front and back pockets & thick belt loops
• Comes with mesh pockets for hip armor (armor not included)
• Outer Layer: Cotton / Elastane
• Inner Layer: DuPont™ KEVLAR® Aramid / PE Fiber (which passes AA for abrasion) in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas, absent in Zone 3 to be cooler and lighter and allow for more airflow.
• 360 GSM knitted loop aramid material which is highly resistant to abrasion, with the test results to prove it!

The DuPont Kevlar included in the secondary layer of the Melissa Skinny Jeans (in major and minor impact zones only) is heavy-duty stuff and will hold up to a decent slide at highway speeds – just don’t do the splits on the asphalt and you’re covered.

CE Level 2 knee armor is included, but you’ll have to purchase hip armor separately. The unlined sections of the jeans allow for increased airflow to help battle the heat and prevent fatigue, while a high waist keeps more skin covered in a slide.  For $154, the Melissa Skinny Jeans are a good value.

Specs:

• Deep pockets just for extra assurance that nothing falls out.
• Expanded sizes, up to a size 20 US fit.
• Additional lip in the back to help prevent unwanted overexposure.
• 11.5 oz cotton w/spandex (allowing for stretch)
• DuPont™ Kevlar®  para-aramid fiber lining in high-risk slide and impact zones

The DuPont Kevlar included in the secondary layer of the SportbikeChic Protective Motorcycle Jeans (in major and minor impact zones only) is heavy-duty stuff and will hold up to a decent slide at highway speeds – just don’t do the splits on the asphalt and you’re covered.  

CE Level 1 knee and hip armor are included, giving these jeans a leg up on the competition. The unlined sections of the jeans allow for increased airflow to help battle the heat and prevent fatigue, while an extra lip above the mid-rise waist keeps more skin covered in a slide.  For $123.46, the SportbikeChic Protective Motorcycle Jeans are a great value.

• 500 denier Cordura with leather panels 
• Interchangeable armor pockets at knee and hip 
• Comes with CE-1 knee armor
• YKK metal zippers 
• 4 Pockets! 2 cargo with metal snaps & 2 zipper pockets 
• Designed for an active riding style

500D (D stands for denier and represents how many and how tightly woven together the threads are) Cordura starts the Raven Rova Falcon Hybrid on the right track with a great balance of breathability and abrasion resistance.

Adding leather panels to impact and slide zones only ups the ante. CE level 1 Knee protectors are included. You’ll have to purchase hip protectors separately to complete the impact protection package. With these features in mind, the $251 Raven Rova Falcon hybrid pants are a great value.

Specs:

• Genuine leather with semi-aniline finish 
• Interchangeable CE-1 Armor 
• CE Level 1 knee armor
• Internal velcro pockets for knee and hip armor 
• Keprotech DuPont Kevlar stretch panels 
• Accordion panels and velcro tabs on the waistband to customize your fit
• Accordion panels at the lower back and knee for added flexibility 
• Lined with breathable athletic mesh 
• YKK Metal Zippers
• Zips To All Raven Rova pants
• Zippered pockets
• Metal hardware

Leather pants are hard to find and harder to fit. For women who lean towards the curvy side (standard and plus sizes), these are both highly protective and designed to fit well.

The leather is high-quality, with exceptional construction ready to withstand higher speeds and last the test of time. DuPont Kevlar stretch panels add to the abrasion resistance factor of these already exceptional pants. CE level 1 knee armor is included, but you’ll have to purchase hip armor to complete the impact protection suite.

An essential pants-to-jacket connection zipper with an elastic waistband helps the pants to stay put even in a slide. The Raven Rova Phoenix pants are a great value at $403.