Richa Torque Prime Motorcycle Jeans - Wash Blue | AA Rated Aramid D3O

The Richa Torque Prime Jeans in Wash Blue are the same AA rated, Aramid-constructed, D3O-armoured riding jean as the black version - in a washed blue colourway that looks like a classic pair of jeans rather than motorcycle-specific gear. The straight cut is relaxed and familiar, the D3O Level 1 Ghost armour at the knees and hips is fitted as standard, and the mesh liner keeps air moving on warmer days. The wash blue finish is the version for riders who want their riding jeans to look indistinguishable from everyday denim.

Why the wash blue colourway matters: Black motorcycle jeans are the default choice for riders who want protective gear that doesn't look like protective gear - but black denim has its own visual signature that experienced eyes can identify. A washed blue jean is the more convincing everyday denim look - it reads as a regular pair of jeans to anyone who sees it, on or off the bike. For riders who commute, who stop in town, or who want to wear their riding gear throughout the day without the visual cues of motorcycle apparel, the wash blue is the more versatile colourway.

AA rated - what it means: The AA rating is the second-highest abrasion resistance rating under the CE EN 17092 motorcycle clothing standard. An AA rated jean has been tested to withstand significantly more abrasion than an A rated alternative - the difference matters most in a slide, where the time the fabric holds before failing determines the severity of road rash. For everyday riding jeans, AA is the rating that serious riders look for.

Aramid fibre construction: Aramid fibres - the same family of materials as Kevlar - provide the abrasion resistance that gives the Torque Prime its AA rating. The single-layer construction keeps the jean looking and feeling like a regular pair of trousers while the Aramid does the protective work invisibly within the fabric. Unlike denim, which tears quickly in a slide, Aramid fibre is engineered to resist abrasion and maintain its integrity under the friction of a road surface.

D3O Level 1 Ghost armour - fitted as standard:

• D3O Ghost armour at both knees and hips - included, not optional
• Level 1 CE certified impact protection
• D3O Ghost is one of the thinnest and most flexible armour options available
• Soft and pliable at normal temperatures, stiffens on impact to absorb and distribute force
• Sits close to the body without the bulk of traditional hard armour

Mesh liner for all-season comfort: The internal mesh liner adds comfort against the skin while allowing air to circulate through the jean on warmer days. For a single-layer Aramid jean, the mesh liner is the detail that makes the difference between a jean that's comfortable on a warm summer ride and one that becomes uncomfortable within the first hour.

On and off the bike: The straight cut, classic wash blue appearance, and absence of external motorcycle branding mean the Torque Prime works as everyday trousers as well as riding jeans. For riders who commute or who want to wear their riding gear throughout the day without changing, the wash blue Torque Prime is the most convincing everyday option in the range.

Specifications:

• Safety rating: AA (CE EN 17092)
• Construction: Single-layer Aramid fibre
• Armour: D3O Level 1 Ghost - knees and hips (fitted as standard)
• Liner: Mesh
• Fit: Classic straight cut
• Colour: Wash Blue
• Brand: Richa

The Richa Torque Prime in Wash Blue is the AA rated riding jean for riders who want genuine protection and D3O armour as standard, in the colourway that looks most like everyday denim on and off the bike.