The Antartica 2 GORE-TEX®motorbike trousers are premium pants. DAINESE has implemented the same quality requirements and standards as they did in the eponymous Antartica 2-motorcycle jacket. The nylon 6.6 exterior is wear-resistant, strong, but clearly comfortable and light.
Let’s be clear, price-wise, the Antartica 2 – motorbike jacket and trousers – are located in the highest regions. What you get for that is an optimum innovation level. It also means that it’s impossible for us to describe everything in this article. Sometimes, it’s best to just try on those motorbike trousers, or in this case, a set of motorcycle clothing, to wear it and cherish it to discover what it’s really all about. This is one of those sets. The Antartica 2 can be admired for a while, even before the first ride.
But we’ll give it a go: what’s featured strongly is the TRIXIOR D-TEC, DAINESE’s Kevlar-aramid-breathing super protector at knee level. And it’s reflective as well! ‘Engineered textile’ is what it’s called and like we said in the text of the eponymous motorbike jacket: there’s more research and technology in the laminated Gore-Tex®exterior of the Antartica 2 than the average household computer, well up into the 21st century. Right, we hadn’t mentioned that before: laminated Gore-Tex® A waterproofness bordering the waterproofness of a wetsuit.
The name of these motorbike trousers illustrates their biggest ambitions: cold and wet weather. A removable down lining emphasises these ambitions. In summer, the refreshing riding wind will get where it needs to get thanks to the two ventilation openings. This inevitable hole in the waterproof defence is sealed by two premium zippers, that are actually watertight. DAINESE doesn’t drop the ball here. From the neoprene on the calf to the removable (supplied) suspenders, from the (standard) knee and hip protectors to the two outer pockets, from the adjustable waist to the actual closure; these motorcycle trousers are top-notch.
A little elastic sauce over these scrumptious ingredients in the form of inserts in all the right places that contribute to even more comfort, more lightness, flexibility and a comfortable wearing and riding experience.
The longer and very well designed and developed lower back, accordion panels above the knee and a long connecting zipper make it possible to combine these pants with every DAINESE motorbike jacket. Comfort is omnipresent. There is maintenance clothing and then there is clothing maintenance. Good, solid motorcycle clothing is an investment in comfort and personal safety. So invest in its maintenance after your purchase and enjoy your gear for longer.
We put the best tips & tricks on this maintenance page.
