Gear News: Fuel "Sergeant" jeans

Following on their recent presentation of the Downtown jacket, Fuel Motorcycles have just brought out their new Sergeant motorcycle jeans.

These smart jeans, which look cool whether you're riding your bike or just hanging with your riding buddies down the pub, are available in two versions, "Waxed" and "Sahara". Just like the Downtown jacket, don't be fooled by their stylish look; they're up to speed on the protection front, too.

Sergeant Waxed Jeans

The Sergeant Waxed jeans are made with premium 12.5 oz denim on the outside, waxed for waterproofing, and an anti-abrasion aramid fibre lining on the inside. They are cut in a traditional five-pocket style, with an extra pocket on the right thigh closed by a waterproof YKK zip. They feature heavy-duty suede strips on the outside of the thighs and on the inner part of the lower leg, with quilted panels on the front. They also have stretch panels at the knees that allow you to move freely on the bike. The Sergeant Waxed jeans are equipped with Level 2 body armour at the hips and knees. The knee protectors can be fitted and removed easily via pockets with an opening on the outside. The jeans' tapered fit makes them easy to fit inside a pair of riding boots.

Sergeant Sahara jeans

The Sergeant Sahara jeans are made with premium 12.5 oz denim in a desert sand colour, with an abrasion-resistant aramid fibre lining. The outer denim layer is not waxed. Like the Sergeant Waxed jeans, they have the classic five-pocket style with an extra pocket on the right thigh closed by a waterproof YKK zip. They also feature heavy-duty suede strips on the outside of the thighs and inner lower legs, quilted panels on the thighs and stretch panels above the knees. The Sergeant Sahara jeans are equipped with body armour at the hips and knees; the knee protectors can be easily fitted and removed from their pockets via external openings.

The Fuel Sergeant Waxed and Sergeant Sahara jeans have a recommended retail price of 315 € and 275 € respectively.

In view of the summer riding season, the Fuel Sergeant jeans are right up there on the Thruxtonian's must-have gear list. Watch this space for a full review ASAP!

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