Sport Motorcycle Gloves

Your hands not only connect you with your motorcycle and allow you to control it easily, but also are used to break your fall in case of an accident. This is why having a pair of high-quality motorcycle gloves is essential when riding a bike. Motorcycle gloves will protect your hands from injury and road abrasions, while keeping them warm and comfortable during your rides. However, when shopping for gloves, remember that you won’t find a glove that will be suitable for all riding conditions. For instance, gloves that are ideal for street use won’t work for off-road enthusiasts or track racers. Nowadays, safety gear manufacturers offer gloves in a variety of designs to ensure you’ll easily find the option that perfectly suits the type of riding you’re doing.

If you’re the one who enjoys conquering the race track, you can’t go wrong with top-of-the-line motorcycle sport gloves showcased on our virtual shelves. Gloves designed for racing are the most technically advanced gloves available on the market these days. They are usually constructed from the highest quality thick leather to ensure ultimate abrasion resistance. Falling off your bike when riding at high speeds is probably the worst scenario for any racer. To ensure the asphalt won’t tear your hands, sport gloves always come with plenty of armor. They generally have carbon fiber, TPU or other plastic knuckle and finger protectors, extra leather or durable synthetic reinforcements on the palm, and other padding on the most high-impact areas of your hand.

But sport gloves aren’t just about protection and safety, they are also designed to allow for maximum comfort and ease of movement. This is because riders on the race track should have effective control of their bikes to maximize their results. A great majority of sport gloves are well ventilated to keep your hands dry and cool during high activity levels. They can be either fully perforated or come with strategically placed perforations on the backhand, fourchettes, and other zones to let your hands breathe easily, preventing them from sweating. There are also options that feature molded air intakes on knuckles and/or fingers to further improve airflow. Made with functionality and convenience in mind, some sport gloves have preshaped leather fingers to guarantee a perfect feel or precurved fingers to minimize rider fatigue.

Most sport gloves feature gauntlet cuffs that ensure maximum wrist protection in case of a crash without compromising your range of motion. For better fit and flexibility, you can opt for gloves that feature ergonomic stretch inserts on palms and stretch accordion finger panels. Sport gauntlet gloves extend halfway up the forearm and easily fit over the cuffs of your motorcycle jacket. They usually come with a double closure system to guarantee the glove will stay secure on your hand no matter how harsh the conditions. The added closure on the gauntlet portion of the glove allows you to easily adjust the fit with the thickness of the jacket you wear.

Along with an advanced closure, sport gloves also have double or even triple stitching for added strength. Some manufacturers offer sport gloves with threads made with Kevlar to give them extra resistance to abrasion and impact. Looking for sport gloves that will shield your hands from rain and the elements? Choose from options that are lined with a Gore-Tex, OutDry or other premium waterproof membranes. Combining unparalleled functionality with breathability, these membranes will prevent moisture from entering your gloves while keeping your hands sweat-free. But no matter how protective and durable your gloves, they will work great for you only if they provide a perfect fit. So when buying sport gloves, don’t forget to check the manufacturer’s sizing chart if possible.