Motorcycle gloves: how to choose them?

The choice of motorcycle gloves is not trivial: why, in what season, what texture, etc. And, above all, at what price? To help you out, here are the ground rules in this quick guide to motorcycle gloves.

Choosing the right motorcycle gloves not obvious. Newbie on a motorcycle, student on a workout, first time on a scooter: you can quickly be faced with many options without knowing which model to buy. Moreover, the last Interdepartmental Committee for Road Safety defenders make it mandatory to wear approved gloves... Even if riding with gloves seems obvious, over time it can become a necessity, for which penalties will be imposed. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right motorcycle gloves.

Motorcycle gloves: different families

Motorcycle gloves are stored in categories often associated with a specific use (all-terrain vehicle, track, road) even for the season. This is enough to generate a lot of links! If you are a beginner or already know how to use your motorized two-wheeler, choose gloves accordingly: for example, you do not need to bring a racing glove to make short trips around town on a scooter.

Basic leather gloves are suitable for a wide variety of purposes. Depending on your location, choose the right glove: mid season or waterproof for rainy regions, less hot, for example, for riding motorcycles in the spring in the southeast.

Typically, 365 days gloves do not exist, despite the presence of certain waterproof and breathable membranesSooner or later, the most versatile glove will be unusable. If you ride all year round, you will not regret at least shopping two pairs of gloves.

Correct glove size: not too tight!

When choosing, beware of the saying "it suits you like a glove"! Motorcycle gloves should not overtighten you. It is a in particular case for winter glovesthe tip of which should not touch your fingertips, which can lead to an even deeper cold snap.

De plus, gloves that are too tight can interfere with movementas when gripping levers: pay attention to this. There are size equivalents: L corresponds to 09, for example, for most manufacturers. This allows you to move from one brand to the next, even if there are slight variations.

Leather or textile motorcycle gloves: each has its own strengths.

Basically, two materials are used for gloves: leather and synthetic materials. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. v skin it happens very often better abrasion resistance (friction), which is advantageous in the event of a fall. On the other hand, a leather glove can be cooler and therefore longer run in... Certain types of leather, such as leather goat or kangaroo, turn out very flexiblebut more expensive purchase.

Gloves in textile, more easy, often more flexible et often dry faster : noticeable in winter when you only have one pair of gloves and use your motorized two-wheeler every day.

Recently added to textile gloves fabrics compatible with touch screen function (Smartphone, GPS) to consider if you use these accessories on your motorcycle or scooter on a daily basis.

Winter motorcycle gloves: membrane and cuff length.

Winter gloves are among most technical models... They must protect against cold and moisture. Qualitysealing winter motorcycle gloves can very volatileas we demonstrated in our special winter glove box... Also, shouldn't you expect a good seal on your 15 motorcycle gloves sold? in supermarkets.

In addition, the presence of special membranes such as Gore-Tex, guarantees certain performance characteristics, provided that it is well manufactured. This technical addition will inevitably affect The Grand Prix.

La cuff length is also of paramount importance. Consider choosing a pair of gloves depending on the jacket you are going to wear in winter... Sometimes mid-season gloves are accompanied by under gloves (silk, microfleece) can work, provided you have ten fingers under control. The cost of winter motorcycle gloves from 20 to 180?.

Protection: Competition as Legacy

At the level protection, gloves racing account for link... Coming from competition, they benefit from better security solutions such as hard reinforcement (carbon or derivatives) in joints (metacarpal, scaphoid), reinforced seams, even for example atrial connection to limit the risk of fracture of the latter. These gloves have a lot of tightening for a perfect fit and feel, but on the other hand, they are not not easy to put on and unsuitable for winter use. Think from 50 to 390? for a pair of racing gloves.

Motorcycle Gloves Standard, Certification, PPE: Logos Considered

According to the latest CNSImotorcycle gloves may become a must. The very fact of wearing it in most cases will undoubtedly be enough to avoid sanctions in the event of a traffic check, butTraffic safety officials talked about the obligation to wear certified motorcycle gloves., to the standard FIR (individual protection means) level 2 and non-professional use. Professional gloves are intended only for high-risk activities such as firefighters.

In fact, very few manufacturers offer this certification symbolized by a logo depicting a motorcycle and its rider (eg Ixon, Furygan). Foreign OEMs Publish Other Certification Standards (For example, category CE 1). IN French certification SIZ imposed other production and test standardsbut a glove with a PPE label will no longer save you from injury. It all depends primarily on the fall.