How to Fit Motorcycling Protective Clothing

Finding the right fit for your riding gear ensures discreetly integrated armor stays perfectly positioned for maximum protection and comfort.

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Fitting motorbike protective clothing has always been a challenge. For years, many brands have either leaned toward slim-fit designs to reduce weight or oversized trench coats to hide bulky impact protection.

Thanks to our partnership with D3O, integrating the thinnest impact protection on the market, and our use of lightweight advanced fabrics, we’ve created a collection that truly fits.

Our ‘Regular’ fit trousers and jackets take inspiration from classic workwear styles, offering enough room for layering during colder months while allowing air to flow through breathable fabrics and adjustable ventilation for summer rides.

What sets us apart? Our jackets feature extended coverage at the back and wrists—thoughtfully designed to protect you where it matters most.

Safety that’s as subtle as it is strong.

How to Measure your garment?

To get the best fit the first time, we recommend that you find a jacket or trouser that you feel comfortable in, and then measure the garment rather than trying to estimate how many inches to add to your own measurements. Size charts are based on the clothing dimensions, not your measurements, so it can be easier to imagine how the fit will feel. 

Body Length

Lay your jacket flat on a table. Measure from the Highest shoulder point (HSP), which is just next to the right or left of where the collar sits on the shoulder. Measure all the way to the bottom of the jacket, this will give you the body length. Remember, most of our jackets are intentionally longer in the back so that your jacket doesn't lift while you’re sitting on the bike. 

Chest Width

The chest measurement should come from under the arm, where the seams of the jacket are stitched. Measure flat across the chest, from the bottom of one armpit to the other. If you’re measuring yourself, remember to consider a loose fit for layering.

Sleeve Length

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Waist

To measure your waist using a pair of jeans you already own and feel comfortable in, lay them flat on a table. Measure straight across the waistband from one side to the other, then double that number for your waist size. Keep in mind, our materials are designed with stretch, so they’ll naturally mold to your body and fit even better over time.

Jacket Size Chart

MEN'S MEASUREMENTS GUIDE

Size 2XS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5Xl
Chest cm 86-96 92-102 100-108 107-114 112-120 118-126 125-132 132-138 136-143 141-148
inches 34-36 36-40 39-42.5 42-45 44-47 46.5-49.5 49-52 52-54.5 53.5-56 55-58
Waist cm 83-87 87-91 91-95 95-99 99-105 105-113 111-119 117-125 123-131 129-136
inches 32.5-34.5 34.5-36 36-37.5 37.5-39 39-41.5 41.5-44.5 44-47 46-49 48.5-51.5 50.5-53.5
Height cm 177-179 178-180 179-181 180-182 181-183 182-184 183-185 184-186 185-187 186-188
inches 69.5-70.5 70-71 70.5-71 71-72 71.5-72 72-72.5 72.2-73 72.5-73.5 73-74 73.5-74.5

Trousers Size Chart

MEN'S MEASUREMENTS GUIDE

Size W28 W30 W31 W32 W33 W34 W36 W38 W40 W42
Hips cm 91-96 96-99 99-101 101-104 104-107 107-112 112-116 116-120 120-126 128-132
inches 35.5-37.5 37.5-39 39-40 40-41 41-42 42-44 44-45.5 45.5-47 47-49.5 49.5-52

If you have any questions, you can email our team at Support@silkroadriders.com and they will be glad to help.