Gloves

Winter Motorcycle Gloves

Cold and wet hands can make a journey miserable and dangerous. Both scenarios can cause the fingers to become slower to react. A good pair of winter motorcycle gloves can transform a ride by keeping the hands warm, dry and ready to respond.

Materials

Warm and dry are the keywords for winter motorcycle gloves. For this reason, you will find materials such as leather, goatskin, Cordura and nylon or in most cases, a combination of them all.

Safety features

Hard plastic or Kevlar knuckle protectors are commonplace, as are forefinger visor wipers. You may also find double-stitched impact areas. Cold air passing over the hands means the wind chill factor will make temperatures feel colder. So many winter motorcycle glove designs will feature a windproof and waterproof inner membrane. Some winter motorcycle gloves will also offer an extra thermal lining.

Extras

Heated gloves aren't always for extreme temperatures only. Warm fingers are also a defense against vibration-related problems. So if your bike likes to make its presence felt via its handlebars, heated winter motorcycle gloves may be the solution.

Some designs may feature a battery located in the glove, while others plug into the motorcycle's electric system. Make sure your winter riding gloves have adjustable wrist straps and a drawstring at the cuff. Winter motorcycle gloves that include reflective material are a bonus.