When it comes to motorcycle adventure, there are two types of biker: those who step out in their old jeans and come back with a busted hip, and those who know that effective motorcycle pants can make the difference between a great ride and an ambulance ride. Today, we’re talking to both groups, because once you’ve tried the Leatt ADV Rally 5.5, you’ll never want to wear anything else when riding a motorcycle… or even scooting to pick up your mail.
These pants aren’t gym leggings. They’re real textile hardware, designed for adventure, enduro, and those days when you feel like taking a 300-kilometer detour just because the road looks like fun.
A fabric that moves like you on a dance floor (or almost)
First glance: you can tell this isn’t junk stock. Leatt has used a 4-way stretch Ripstop fabric, and when they say stretch, they’re not kidding. You feel like you’re wearing a luxury jogging suit, except that it’s certified class A EN 17092-3-2020. In other words, you can crash into the side and bounce back in style.
Add to that an eco-friendly DWR coating, which repels water without sacrificing breathability. Best of all, it’s PU-free, so your crotch stays ventilated even when the thermometer’s in the red. Yes, it’s technical. But what does that mean in clear? You’re dry and you don’t feel like you’re baking in a Ziploc bag.
The protection of a tank… but as comfortable as a couch.
The Leatt ADV Rally 5.5 gives you your money’s worth when it comes to safety. It comes with CE Level 1-certified knee and hip protection, and it’s adjustable so it stays in place whether you’re riding with or without knee pads. Speaking of kneepads, the pants are made to fit them, with a hook-and-loop system and a special cutout in the X-Flow mesh lining, so you can get air in where it’s needed.
For those who like their terrain rougher than the asphalt of Highway 20, know that critical areas are reinforced with 1800D material, 1.4 mm soft leather at the knees (with ripstop lining). In addition, Deflextion Tech panels offer ninja-level resistance to abrasion.
A fit designed by a rider, not an accountant
When it comes to fit, Leatt has thought of everything. The pants feature a Hypalon waistband with microadjustment, perfect for post-cantine bellies. The knee tightening system with toggle cord isn’t just ingenious, it’s downright convenient when you don’t want your knee floating around like a sip of coffee in an old thermos.
And the inside of the calves? Made from a stretch material that fits like a glove in your boot, without ripping your calves when you walk like a tired cowboy after an endless ride.
Is it hot? They thought of that too.
Where Leatt continues to impress is in temperature management. With large, CE-approved thigh vents, you can cool off quickly when it gets hot under the helmet. There are also stretch knit inserts for flexibility and breathability, even after an overly generous dinner at the Baie-St-Paul canteen.
And yes, you’ve got gripper panels at the hips and waist, so the pants stay in place even when you’re revving up the throttle to climb a sandy hill. In short, they stay put, breathe and follow you everywhere.
Practical storage, not just for quarters
We often forget this, but a solid pair of adventure pants should be able to carry your life. Here, Leatt has included a large, waterproof, lined thigh and back pocket, perfect for your cell phone, trail map or little poetry notebook (I’m not judging).
Final verdict: Solid, smart and ready for anything
To sum up, the Leatt ADV Rally 5.5 pant isn’t just a nice pair of pants. They’re designed for real riders, those who want to step into the adventure without ending up with bruised buttocks or scratched knees. They’re comfortable, breathable, adjustable, and capable of surviving more than just a bad shower.
For lovers of big rides, gravel on the run and rides that smell like pine forests and gasoline: these pants are in a league of their own.
Plus, they’re pretty enough to make your girlfriend say, “Hey, you could practically wear these to dinner at my mom’s house. (At your own risk, that is.)
Thanks to Kimpex for testing the Leatt ADV Rally 5.5 pants
