Protective Knee Pads for Motorcyclists

Motorcycle knee protection to armor your legs – made of shock-absorbent materials.

Protect your knees when it matters most

Motorcycle knee guards are an essential part of the kit for any motorcycle rider. Whether you wear them over or under your pants, these pads safeguard critical joints, reducing the force of impact in a crash.

Designed to move with you, Pando Moto’s protective knee armor combines advanced materials with a low-profile ergonomic fit that sits comfortably beneath your riding jeans. Whether you’re navigating city streets or heading off on a long-distance adventure, you know you have reliable protection without compromising on movement.

Why use motorcycle knee armor?

As one of your body’s most critical joints, it’s smart to protect your knee when you’re out for a ride.

Every pair of Pando Moto knee guards is CE certified under the EN 1621-1:2012 standard, ensuring top-tier protection no matter the conditions. Built from viscoelastic soft foam, the protectors instantly react on impact, dispersing energy across the surface to minimize the force that’s transmitted to your joints.

Which knee pads are right for you?

When choosing the right knee armor, one of the main differences is impact absorption. When the pads are CE approved, they’re given a ranking based primarily on the amount of force they absorb.

• Level 1 pads are ideal for casual city rides, when the speeds are slower
• Level 2 pads keep residual forces below 20 kN, providing superior protection for touring, high-speed rides, or unpredictable conditions

Both levels meet the CE standards, but Level 2 delivers the highest certified level of impact resistance available for motorcycle apparel.

Aside from impact protection, you also want to consider comfort and fit, ensuring the knee guards aren’t restricting your movement and are providing appropriate coverage for your size.

How to insert and use knee guards?

Most motorcycle jeans include dedicated inner pockets or Velcro-secured slots for the armor to sit in. With Pando Moto riding jeans, you simply need to slip the armor into the internal or external pocket, ensuring the guard covers your knees when you’re seated on the bike. Most Pando Moto jeans allow you to adjust the knee armor between two positions, so you can make sure they remain centered and don’t shift while riding.

Engineered for real-world riders

Pando Moto’s motorcycle knee pads strike the perfect balance between safety, flexibility, and comfort. CE-certified, slim, and built for modern adventurers, they deliver protection you can trust, ride after ride. Get yours from the Pando Moto online store or closest retail location.

FAQ

Do knee pads really save your knees?

Yes, motorcycle knee pads are designed to absorb and dissipate the force of an impact, reducing the risk of fractures, bruising, and joint damage. They’re one of the most effective forms of protection against knee injuries in motorcycle crashes.

Which is better, gel or foam knee pads?

Both have their strengths, but viscoelastic foam tends to offer more consistent impact absorption and durability than most gel options. Foam pads harden instantly on impact, then return to their flexible state, providing comfort while riding and protection when it counts.

Can you wear knee pads under jeans?

Modern motorcycle knee pads are generally low-profile, lightweight, and designed to fit discreetly under jeans. For road riding, they usually require armor pockets, which are a common feature in motorcycle jeans, although off-road knee pads often strap on under the trousers or are part of a larger knee brace.

How long do knee pads last?

Quality knee protectors can last for years with proper care. That said, they should be replaced after a serious impact or if the material shows signs of aging, cracking, deformation, or wear. It’s best to check their condition regularly as part of your gear maintenance routine.

Do I need special pants to use knee pads?

For the best protection and comfort, yes. Motorcycle jeans with built-in armor pockets ensure that the pads sit correctly over the knees and won’t shift in a crash. While some universal pads can be worn with straps, integrated pockets provide a much more secure fit and better coverage when you’re out on the road.