Advice & Guides Five of the best... motorcycle trousers for short legs
We can’t all cross the River Humber with one stride. Here’s our pick of the best trews for those of us who need a shorter inside leg...
1 Feb 2024
RST X Kevlar® Tapered Fit CE Denim Jeans - Black Denim
Aramid fibre denim riding jeans with partial fixed mesh lining and CE level 1 protection
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Verified Customer Reviews for RST X Kevlar® Tapered Fit CE Denim Jeans
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Customers praised the jeans for their snug, comfortable fit and the flexibility afforded by stretchy denim. Many highlighted the jeans' stylish appearance, noting they resembled regular jeans while providing protection. Several customers recommended sizing down for a better fit, emphasizing their perfect fit for riding. While some mentioned that the knee and hip pads required upgrading or were missing, customers appreciated the convenient pockets for additional armor. Besides, the jeans were described as lightweight, well-made, and offering good protection. Overall, customers were delighted with their purchase.
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Very comfortable
10 July 2025 by Douglas
Tried on in store and found them to be a good comfortable fit allowing plenty of movement when riding. The stretch of the material keeps them fitting well and looking good. Surprised they only came with knee protection but I bought hip pads which fitted nicely into the jeans.
Style: Black Denim
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Outstanding Performance
06 July 2025 by David
Never knew this type of product existed
Very comfortable and very soft material
Not bulky and you don’t even notice the knee pads
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Nice jeans but be aware of fit
04 July 2025 by Desmonut
I have tried a fair few pairs of armoured jeans and not yet found the perfect fit. They’re too long too tight to flappy etc. My go to size in normal jeans is 36w 34l. This never seems to work for bike jeans. I have decided that taper fit are best for sit-up sports naked. I ordered XL Long leg in RST Tapered leg and they give the best compromise. The waist is little too big solved by wearing a belt. The legs are very snug (I don’t have heavy legs) but should give like all denim. They are longer than normal jeans but work okay with slightly rear set pegs. Adjustable position of knee armour is really good. Hip pockets allow RST armour to fit snuggly but why not supply them as standard?
All in all good jeans in a world of compromises!
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Nice fitting bike jeans & comfy
09 June 2025 by K22MDL
Good value bike jeans with adjustable knee protector. Fitted very well, if a little loose, ordered 36" waste and a tad large. No hip protection.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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RST Kevlar Jean
01 June 2025 by Gary
A great pair of riding jeans fit really well and very generous with the leg length, The only downside is I have some previous rst jeans and I thought that the hip protectors would fit from my old pair to my new pair of jeans but it doesn't. They have changed the shape in the last 6 years so I had to purchase some hip protectors for my new jeans which in fairness was only £20 so that's not too bad, all in all really pleased and thank you to Sportsbikeshop Great service as always
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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RST jeans
28 May 2025 by John
Great fit. Feel like normal jeans. Can definitely recommend.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Very comfortable!
14 May 2025 by Anonymous
Well made , excellent fit & feel reassuringly protective
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Comfy
14 May 2025 by Josh
Ordered these as I couldn’t find any jeans I liked for ages have these a go and the size is perfect they fit lovely and they look stylish I don’t think I’d get a different brand now highly recommend!
Style: Black Denim
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Good value jeans
12 May 2025 by Andrew
Great looking jeans, casual looking, comfy with protection pads in place
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Stylish, great fit, quality garment.
28 April 2025 by Gary D
RST delivers again... Style, quality and attention to detail. ? Though one thing I would note at this price point the "optional" hip armour really should be included.! Waist fitting is generous imho, the knee armour provided is not too bulky which make these comfortable and stylish to wear when off the bike. The tapered fit tucks easily into my RST S1 boots.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Well made kevlar jeans . Fit properly
15 April 2025 by Trevor s
Always fancied a pair for summer use . Tried these and never looked back !!
Style: Black Denim
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Jeans but safe.
12 April 2025 by Anonymous
Quality was not in doubt but fit was. The 32" was a little loose but the 30" too tight. These don't come with hip protectors so I opted for the 32s. Bought braces to help keep them in place.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Seem to be as advertised.
09 April 2025 by Andy S
Like the jeans. Appear to be good quality product. Knee protection takes a bit of adjustment at first but all good in the end. Will buy the additional hip protection as there is room built into size/ fit. Happy with this buy.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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Comfy
07 April 2025 by Anonymous
Comfy, seem well made, sized a tiny big in my opinion, would suggest go for 1 size down from my normal size
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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RST X-Kevlar jeans
06 April 2025 by Graham M
Very comfortable, knee armour isn't big & bulky. I'm a 31' inside leg, the short version fit perfectly. I will say they size slightly bigger, I'm usually a 34, ordered the 36 which are a bit bigger than expected, but with a belt they fit great.
Because they are tapered, they don't hang off me like most motorcycle jeans do
Style: Black Denim
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Great product
04 April 2025 by Michael D
Great product at a great price, fits to true to size and quick delivery, would highly recommend.
Style: Black Denim
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Decent jeans
29 March 2025 by Tambo
Decent jeans and look just like normal jeans, can't fault them at all.
Size and length good just order 2x bigger size than your normal jeans is my recommendation.
Style: Mid Blue Denim
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RST X Kevlar® Tapered Fit CE Denim Jeans - Black Denim
- Stretch fibre denim construction with reinforcements
- Made with DuPont™ Kevlar®
- Partially fixed mesh lining
- CE level 1 knee protection
- Pockets for optional hip protection
- Classic five-pocket design
- Front fly opening and button closure system
- RST brand patch
- Contrast stitch details
Made from stretch denim with an aramid fibre lining in key impact areas such as the side of the leg, seat area and knee. CE rated to Level A, additional protection is also offered by the CE Level 1 knee armour and a pocket for the hip armour. Supporting this on the reverse of the jean is the new RST Infinite Adjustment Armour System for the knee armour. Essentially, the knee armour cotton pocket has been extended across the length of the jean legs. Additionally, the knee armour is now housed in a cotton bag and once inserted into the pocket, can be adjusted using the hook and loop system on both the armour bag and the armour pocket. This gives endless possibilities for positioning the armour to suit and aids comfort levels. A ruler is printed on both armour pockets to support positioning accuracy on both legs.
| 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO SIZE | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 |
| LETTER SIZE | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
| SHORT LEG (in) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| REGULAR LEG (in) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| LONG LEG (in) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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