Modern Vespa

So the Mesh Jacket and yellow vest arrived, so I feel well protected from the waist up. I can get decent business casual shoes that are over the ankle, but I was wondering if anyone has seen something along the lines of kevlar khakis?

-George

Great question! I have scoured the net for something like that, but no luck. It looks like maybe overpants are a solution, but I haven't bought any yet. Will be interested to see other replies...

Rather than wearing armoured pants all day long at work, just get riding pants that will fit over whatever pants you wear that day for work. This is what I do, I have a pair of Scorpion riding pants that have a removable rain proof liner. In the winter I leave the liner in and just wear my work pants underneath. In the summer when it is hot, the liner is out and the riding pants are mesh. I can then wear shorts under if it is hot and I'm not working, or dress pants if needed for work.

Great suggestion, but I was worried that the mesh riding pants would cause the work clothes underneath to get horribly wrinkled/creased.

Check these out:

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/products/chinoPants/index.htm

I don't know if they are available in the US. But they do exist, so there is sure to be a way to get them or an equivalent if they look like what you are after.

I haven't had that problem, but my ride to work is only 20 mins.

I haven't had that problem either. Here's what I wear: http://www.olympiamotosports.com/mensairglidepant/menairglidepant.htm

Draggin Jeans

There´s similar gear made in the USA and the UK. I had a look at this kevlar stuff after I was hit by a car.

They make T-shirts, jeans, khakis, light weight jackets and all sorts of stuff. With and without armour.

I got all excited over a bomber jacket from Israel at EUR300. Suitable for scooter wear and bullet proof.

I started a thread about this a while ago. Hope it helps.

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic44576?highlight=draggin+chinos

I typically change from my riding pants to work dress when I arrive at the hospital. However, when I can't because I'm at a different location, then I will wear my Draggin' Jeans chinos. They seem to pass the grade with my peers.

No personal experience (I use Olympia riding pants) but there are these:
Sliders® Kevlar Khaki 2.0 Riding Pants
http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1001002/p/16615

There's some disscussion of them here:
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=352184

Harvey

I'm a fan of the BMW Summer 2 pants.

I have a similar problem

I was wondering if anyone has seen a line of formal wear for the discriminating two-wheeled motorist. I have been shopping around for an armored tuxedo jacket. I also need a full-face top hat and a polarized riding monocle.

Like HonestlyLincoln but less sarcastically , I'm pretty skeptical of this notion.

I have a difficult time imagining a pair of armored khakis that would "pass inspection" as anything other than cycle pants in an office environment. Armor is going to make it hang weirdly, with bulges where dress pants - and you! - shouldn't have bulges. To be blunt, I think it'll look like ass.

I strongly recommend armored overpants as your best solution. In combination with dark (i.e. wrinkle-hiding) chinos or trousers, IMO that's going to give you the best combination of safety and office-appropriate dress.

You laugh...I think it was TucanoUrbano that had an armored sportscoat for a while in their "city" line. It actually looked quite nice.

If jeans are ok for business casual days, I have a pair of BMW denims that actually don't look like motorcycle pants at all. Cut is absolutely normal, which was why I picked them up. The only pair of motorcycle jeans that I found that didn't look like they were cut for gangstas in da hood.

I too mostly do the overpant approach though.

I'm in a similar situation and opted for the overpant solution for my commute. Cheaper than trying to find protective pants that don't look like motorcycle pants. Most at a reasonable price well have the extra stitching around the knees at the very least. Tucano urbano makes some pants that would fit into the category you are looking for but I had little luck finding a retailer that would ship here. Draggin chinos are probably your best bet if you don't want over pants.

You could also supplement them or other pants with icon leg armor, I wear those with riding jeans but not as practical for the commute to work.