Product Description

Klim Dakar Pants The ride started with a nip in the air. Thirty miles later it is sunny and warm. Like a chameleon, the Dakar Pant, with its controlled ventilation chassis, changes to meet the demands of any condition with little adjustment. The Dakar can adapt with the help of 20 inch mesh-lined zippered thigh vents and a mesh-lined rear leg vent. Adaptation does not come at the cost of performance and durability. The Dakar Pant is built with TNP heat and abrasion- resistant leather panels on the inner legs, Cordura fabric for strength and highly reinforced knees and seat. Be ready to take the lead no matter the condition with the Dakar Pant. Features Controlled ventilation chassis
Designed to be worn over the boot
2 dual adjustable 20 thigh mesh-lined vents with dual zipper heads
Ballistic panels in high-wear areas
Removable hip knee pads
840 denier Cordura fabric
1,682 denier nylon in seat knees
Polyester ribbed stretch crotch gusset above knee seat area to allow pant to move with rider
Adjustable velcro cuff closure
Adjustable pant cuff opening design allows rider to access adjust knee brace, sock and boot velcro waist adjusters
Auto-lock high durability YKK zippers
Storm flap on front fly
Mesh-lined rear leg vent
Two large volume side leg velcro cargo pockets
Wicking polyester mesh lining with lycra stretch panels knee brace reinforced cordura inner knee panels
Liner stretch panels match stretch panels on shell of pant so liner moves with shell of pant
High-back self adjusting elastic yoke to help prevent plumber crack dirt scoop
High quality embroidered graphics
Reflective industrial-grade 3m piping accents
Improved high-tenacity stitching thread with double-stitching bar-tacks
DWR coated to shed water
D-ring
FABRICS 1,682 denier ballistic, nylon in seat and knees, 840 denier, Cordura in shell, TNP heat and abrasion, resistant leather, mini rib knit fabric
LINER lycra< /p>

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #477611 in Automotive
• Size: 32
• Color: Red
• Brand: Klim

Features

• Controlled ventilation chassis
• Designed to be worn over the boot
• 2 dual adjustable 20 thigh mesh-lined vents with dual zipper heads
• Ballistic panels in high-wear areas
• Removable hip knee pads

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Comfortable, Durable and just plain nice
By Dave McGhee
If you like to start you day early and ride all day, these are the ideal pants. They have wonderful ventilation for those hot days and protect from wind on the cooler morning rides. They are not waterproof and when riding in the rain for extended periods of time you will get wet, but they protect fairly well in light intermittent drizzles that we get here in Colorado. These pants have less padding in the hips and rear than my other pants, and I have not tried them out in a fall and don't intend to.

They seem to be constructed fairly nicely, durable and the quality is on par with other Klim products as they really do put out some nice stuff.

Pros - They fit nice and have good articulation. Venting is great with the long zips that allow air to flow over the thighs. The look is excellent. Protection is good but can be better with additional padding.. Wish there was a front pocket like a pair of jeans, however there are nice cargo pockets for stu ff like wallet and gloves when off the bike. Fit is good, but runs big so you can layer clothing, do not buy a size larger as they will be too big and the side adjustments will be too short...

Cons - Price... Klim is a bit expensive and they could stand to lower these pants to around $100 but recently raised the price on them by $20 for the 2010 and newer models. The side adjustments need more adjustment room to cinch down the waist, not a big deal if you order the right size as they do run big. Lack of a slash pocket in front, I just like jean pockets and miss those. Could use some more padding in the hips, tailbone and knees, but this isn't a big problem. They are not waterproof, a few design changes would make this a reality, however I think Klim did this to make a different model and charged way too much...

Overall - I ride a duel sport 650 motorcycle and love these pants for everyday riding. They offer great protection, are comfortable every time I put them on, are well made and constructed of nice materials that will protect you in a fall. They are nice enough to walk in to a nice restaurant and have a sit down meal. They are easy to layer under (haven't had the need to layer over with wet gear yet).

I'd recommend these to my friends. I like them and have not done a ride yet without them since getting them. they are just plain comfortable.

Your Gear Doesn't Work If You Don't Wear It!. Wear it every time and wear it often. Helmets Save Lives!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Damn nice pants!
By Gravel Traveler
If you don't need waterproof pants then these are the best you can buy, these are ridiculously comfortable, and the quality is top-notch, They fit true to size too. Thanks Klim!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Get What You Pay For
By dudeman
Bought these riding pants because they offer them in a "tall" version for those of us who have a longer than normal inseam. At first I thought the zippered vents on the thighs were somewhat of a gimmick, but after a few rides in warm weather I'm sold on this feature - really helps to keep you cool. I have a size 32" and the waist seems to run a little on the large size, but it can be adjusted plus/minus a few inches in either direction. The knee area is roomy enough for my bulky Thor knee guards, and the over-the-boot design makes it much easier to get dressed/undressed versus a conventional in-the-boot pant. I found them to be very comfortable when riding, and you can stop and adjust your knee guards/braces if needed by undoing the velcro cuffs around the bottom of the pant legs, instead of having to "drop trow". The quality of construction is top notch, and Klim does warranty their garments which is nice to know. My only complaint is that Klim only offers the "tal l" version of their pants in one color - dark grey. In a perfect world it would be nice to have some other choices, cause you know, all us tall guys really don't look the same. But to be fair, it is nice that Klim addresses fitment for tall guys in the first place, so I won't complain too loudly. Overall, very happy with this product.