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Both armour grades fit standard pockets, so riders can upgrade without replacing the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and Ventilation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather pants are cut in two primary silhouettes: straight-leg road fit and pre-curved race fit. Pre-curved knees reduce fatigue on bikes with a forward riding position. Perforated leather panels and mesh inserts improve airflow significantly compared to solid leather in summer conditions. Connection zips at the waistband allow pants to attach to a matching jacket for a single integrated suit at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertification Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAbrasion Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eImpact Protection Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSeam Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 17092 AAA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZone 1: 2.5 s, Zone 2: 1.5 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHip + Knee (CE Level 1 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e140 N\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 17092 AA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZone 1: 1.5 s, Zone 2: 1.0 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHip + Knee (CE Level 1 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e120 N\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEN 17092 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eZone 1: 1.0 s\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHip or Knee (CE Level 1 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100 N\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather pants require a break-in period of 3 to 5 rides before they fully conform to the rider posture. Clean with a damp cloth and condition with a dedicated leather treatment every 3 months to maintain suppleness and abrasion resistance. Store away from direct sunlight to prevent UV-induced drying and cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"related-collections\"\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/road-jackets\"\u003eRoad Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leather-jackets\"\u003eRoad Leather Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/road-pants\"\u003eRoad Pants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/motorcycle-jacket-materials-protection-guide\"\u003eMotorcycle Jacket Materials \u0026amp; AAA Ratings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/kevlar-motorcycle-jeans-en-17092-explained\"\u003eKevlar \u0026amp; EN 17092 Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"collection-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat EN 17092 rating should I look for in road leather pants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor road riding, EN 17092 AA is the practical minimum. 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