I live in Alberta, Canada. It’s what I like to call “Northernmost Texas” because we have ranchers, oil fields, country...
For motorcyclists, living in San Diego is a pure blessing. The climate is pleasant and mild throughout the year with...
Introduction Note: Thanks to Racer Gloves USA for providing the Multitop 2 Gloves for this review I am one of those people who tends to carry extra gloves in case of changing weather during my ride. So when Racer Gloves USA asked us if we would like to try out...
Introduction One never has enough riding gear, and this includes gloves, of all types and purpose. Gloves are, to degrees,...
Foreword A big thank you is due to Chris at Volt Heat who supplied wBW with the 2XL Volt Heat...
Introduction I am always anxious to get riding in the spring and push fall riding as late as possible. One of the concerns is that with dropping temperatures comes cold hands and the lack of ability to properly control the motorcycle. As I have snowmobiled for decades, my default is...
Everyone that knows me understands that I have a mild glove fetish. At one time I had over 20 pairs...
The weather is starting to turn here already (seriously), and now the Tasker’s have become the glove of choice for...
I’ve been on a quest. This time, it’s in search of the perfect summer motorcycle gloves. But I’m not sure if the perfect pair really does exist. Sure, there are plenty of textile mesh or perforated leather choices. But I haven’t really found anything that offers the winning combination of protection and...
Introduction For those of you who follow my articles, you may remember my review on the 2018 Ninja 1000 ABS...
With the exceptionally hot temperatures that ravaged the Pacific Northwest of the USA and pretty much all of Western Canada...
Introduction When it comes to armor for motorcycle riders, Knox is likely a familiar name. Knox not only produces standalone protectives and armor for over two dozen motorcycle apparel manufacturers but they also have their own line of jackets, pants, and gloves. Some of which we’ve even reviewed at wBW...
These gloves have been tested more thoroughly than any other piece of gear in WBW history to date (that I’m...
Introduction The REAX Ridge waterproof gauntlet glove is part of the new, recently launched Comoto family of riding gear, that...
Review Summary The Alpinestars SP-8 V3 is the brand’s entry-level full-gauntlet glove. Features like touchscreen-compatible fingertips make them a decent option for everyday use. These gloves are tailored for the sporty street rider rather than a track racer. Similarly-priced options like the Sedici Corsa gloves offer hard armor in places...
It’s easy enough to make a cheap motorbike glove. There are plenty of them already on the market. Take some...
They say that the first impression is the most important, so it’s best to make it count. On that basis,...
Riding a motorcycling is a fantastic sensory experience that never ceases to amaze. We rely on our eyes and ears, the seat of our pants and the feel of the air pressing against our bodies, but our hands serve as the primary interface to the motorcycle. Motorcycle gloves act as a barrier...
This is a webBikeWorld Owner Report by J.L.B. on the Speed and Strength “Rage With the Machine” motorcycle gloves.Speed &...
An inexpensive foul weather glove with good protective features but doesn’t quite live up to the waterproof labeling. Recently I...
Good looking street and sport gloves with better than average protection compared to other women’s gloves. I guess I’m the last again, as usual! Because this is the final installment of the five-part webBikeWorld series on Eska gloves. This one took slightly longer, so my apologies for the delay but...
The Racer High Speed gloves are the new flagship motorcycle race gloves for the Austrian-based company. The High Speed gloves...
Race gloves with kangaroo palms, double gauntlet and attached pinky finger. The Veloce Gear Primus gloves also have flow-through ventilation in...
The Mobile Warming LTD Max heated gloves are comfortable and have a thinner profile than the Volt Titan gloves reviewed in Part 1 of this series. The thinner profile provided by the Exkin Air insulation has a downside, however. The Mobile Warming gloves registered the same 150° F as the Volt Titan...
Nice gloves, loaded with features. Based on our examples, they fit 1/2 to 1 size wider than normal. We get...
The Roadgear Adaptive Tec gloves are comfortable, with quality construction. The Outlast lining works as advertised, making these a good...
The VQuattro Venture gloves are a combination textile and goat leather, designed for predominantly wet-weather use. They are non-heated and contain the Primaloft insulation and the waterproof and breathable membrane found in the other VQuattro gloves. The Venture gloves also have an Outlast phase-change liner, which adapts to the rider’s body...
This is a comparison of inexpensive (sub-$60) textile waterproof gloves for cold weather riding: the Icon PDX vs. Teknic Tornado....
The Dainese Carbon Cover gloves are new for 2011. They are located somewhere near the middle of the massive 2011...
I’m still trying to wrap my mind around spending 300 C’s for a pair of motorcycle gloves. The numbers keep ticking off in my head and I can’t keep from thinking about what else I could buy for that much cash. My mind rolls over and over, trying to conjure up something...
This unusual design from Hein Gericke gives you extra warmth without sacrificing feel, and it won’t break the bank. A glove...
The Rev’it Oceanus GTX gloves are new for the fall and winter of 2013 and 2014. The “GTX” label signifies...
The Firstgear Women’s TPG Glacier Gloves are comfortable and waterproof winter gloves. No insulation in the palms increases the effectiveness of heated grips. A heel skid on the palm and padding on the side of the hand and wrist give added protection, and reflective piping adds nighttime visibility. One fall...
The Racer Race Carbon gloves sacrifice some insulation and the Gore-Tex liner to both the Racer Advance gloves (review) and Racer Elevate gloves...
Not bad looking, comfortably soft leather and — surprise! — fully waterproof. The Olympia 180 Monsoon gloves have no armor and...
The Volt Titan 7 Men’s 7v Leather Heated Gloves are comfortable, waterproof and warm. They’re not specifically designed as motorcycle gloves, but other than the absence of hard protectors, you’d never know it. The gloves are slightly bulky, but that is the case with most winter motorcycle gloves. Each Titan glove uses a...
NOTE: This article was originally entitled “Rev’it Ultimate Gloves” in error. The Ultra H20 gloves are a brand-new release for...
No more cold hands! Waterproof and comfortable with minimal bulk. The Firstgear Carbon heated gloves look and feel like “normal” leather...
The VQuattro Lazio gloves are made from high-quality, very soft goat leather. Also included is Primaloft insulation and a waterproof breathable liner insert. The overall styling, construction and fit is second to none, making the Lazio gloves among the nicest and warmest non-heated gloves we’ve ever reviewed. Please read the VQuattro gloves...
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