Adventure pants are the long-haul layer that carries you from highway to dirt without changing kit. This range spans textile, leather and mesh builds from Shark Leathers, Leatt, Merlin, Thor, Motodry and Oxford, tuned for four-season touring, waterproof commutes and off-road trails across Australian conditions.
Leatt 5.5 ADV FlowTour Pant - Stealth
Merlin Mahala Raid D3O® Pants Black
Merlin Mahala D3O® Cordura® Pants Black
Merlin Mahala Pro D3O® Pants Black
Leatt 7.5 ADV FlowTour Pants - Stealth
Leatt 7.5 ADV MultiTour Pant - Stealth
How to choose adventure motorcycle pants
Adventure pants are graded by abrasion certification under EN 17092, where AAA is the highest road rating, AA is the mid tier and A is the lightweight tier. Match the certification to your riding. Long touring and dual-sport days lean AAA, while warm-weather mesh trades coverage for airflow at the A or AA level.
| Build | EN 17092 tier | Best use | Armour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile 4-season | AAA / AA | Touring, all-season | CE Level 2 knee + hip |
| Leather | AAA | Road, high-speed | CE Level 2 knee |
| Mesh | A / AA | Summer, hot climate | CE Level 1 knee |
Armour and fit standards
Impact protection is rated to EN 1621-1, where CE Level 1 transmits no more than 18 kN and CE Level 2 transmits no more than 9 kN, so Level 2 halves the force reaching your joints. Adventure pants ship with knee and hip armour pockets so you can adjust height across a 30 mm to 50 mm range to sit the protector on the joint. Waterproof textile builds run laminated or drop-in membranes rated to a 10,000 mm water column, and ventilation zips on mesh panels can shed up to 40% more heat on summer trails. Sizing spans a 28 inch to 44 inch waist with leg adjusters for boot-over fitment. Pair adventure pants with matched Adventure Jackets and grippy Mens Off-Road Boots. For the certification detail, read Kevlar & EN 17092 Explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between textile, leather and mesh adventure pants?
Textile pants suit four-season touring and pair well with waterproof membranes for wet weather. Leather offers the highest abrasion resistance for fast road work. Mesh prioritises airflow for hot Australian summers, trading some coverage for ventilation. This range carries all three builds from Shark Leathers, Leatt, Merlin, Thor, Motodry and Oxford.
Do adventure pants come with armour?
Most adventure pants in this range include knee and hip armour pockets. Look for protectors certified to EN 1621-1, where CE Level 2 transmits no more than 9 kN versus 18 kN for Level 1. Armour height is usually adjustable across roughly a 30 mm to 50 mm range so it sits correctly on the joint.
Are these adventure pants waterproof?
Many textile builds use laminated or drop-in membranes rated to around a 10,000 mm water column for wet touring, while mesh and summer builds focus on ventilation instead. Check the individual product description to confirm the membrane and venting setup before you buy.