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Motorcycle gloves up to 100 euros in comparison

Product test: sports gloves up to 100 euros
Sports gloves up to 100 euros in the test

A look at German streets shows the bare truth and causes sheer horror: Many motorcyclists drive through the country with bare hands. Is it really only possible without protection? 13 pairs of sports gloves under 100 euros in the test.

Jorg Lohse

07/05/2012

Product test: sports gloves up to 100 euros

The impressive picture is only a few days old: The driver of the Ducati 1098 S flies in parallel with the author of this test from the Stuttgart boiler. His suit code is impressive and does the superbike credit: replica racing helmet, leather one-piece in matching color with the Italian devil’s head, martially shiny sports boots. Not bad, if it weren’t for a tiny but crucial detail: Your hands are in ?? Nothing! Interestingly enough, the Italo lover did not wear gloves. Why cannot be clarified at this point. The engine roars briefly as the Ducati disappears, never to be seen again, towards the motorway slip road. Can he only feel the pleasant pulsing of his Vau-Two with his bare hands? In any case, the fact is that in motorcycle circles people like to do without gloves. This is also made clear by various accident statistics in which the risk of injury to individual body regions is determined. In 22 percent of all cases, the hand is injured, statistically more often only knee injuries are threatened (40 percent). Another problem: From a medical point of view, hand fractures are far more difficult to repair than simple broken bones on the arm or leg.

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On the other hand, critics like to throw in at this point that the hard shell protectors, which are now widespread even for simple touring gloves, cause complicated fractures in the event of unfortunate falls, as the hard edge of the protector cracks the bones on the back of the hand like a guillotine when it hits the asphalt. Which is why we have included an analysis of the shock absorption properties for the first time in this test of high-quality sports gloves in the price range from 70 to 100 euros, in addition to detailed driving tests.

The corresponding European standard for “Protective gloves for professional motorcyclists” (EN 13594) does not want to lean far out of the window on this topic. Between four and seven kilonewtons of residual force are permitted for the ankle protection – with an energy of just five joules that acts on the joint protector when the falling weight hits. For insiders, an utterly ridiculous undertaking, which even thinly padded construction gloves would survive. For our test, we significantly increased the energy values ​​in order to be able to depict an accident scenario as realistic as possible on the test bench. Lo and behold: good gloves stay within the limit even with eight times the energy value!

This clearly shows that not all hard cases are the same, even if the same material is used, usually made of break-proof plastic. For many test gloves with high residual strength values, a thin, viscoelastic foam padding would be sufficient as a substructure, which acts like a crumple zone in the glove and effectively filters out force peaks. In this comparison of 13 pairs of sports gloves, the test winner proves that the direct grip does not have to suffer. There is certainly a suitable one for the colleague on the 1098 S. In red, of course, to match the Ducati.


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Endurance test on the drop test stand: How well do the sometimes martial-looking sports gloves really cushion the hard impact? Bones are massively prone to breakage, especially with steeply increasing forces.

Of course, there is also a suitable standard for protecting hands: The European standard EN 13594 regulates what gloves should do for professional motorcyclists. An important test point is the shock absorption property on the knuckles. However, the applied energy and the resulting permissible residual force are selected to be so low that almost every protective glove from the hardware store could meet these values. However, this requirement would be miles away from the actual accident occurrence.

MOTORRAD has therefore designed its own shock absorption test based on the existing standards for joint and back protectors (EN 1621-1 and -2). On a drop test bench, a five-kilogram falling body rushes from a height of 80 or 20 centimeters onto the hard ankle shells and palm padding. Aim of the comparison: How do the protectors built into the gloves dampen the acting energy of 40 joules (knuckles) or ten joules (ball of the hand)?

The spread is considerable, as the adjacent graphic shows two extremes: top the ankle protection on the Hein-Gericke glove with a gently rising curve and a residual force value of around five kilonewtons (kN). On the other hand, the residual force curve of the Spidi glove rises steeply to ten times the value. The attenuation is almost zero. In a real accident with the corresponding stress, a bone fracture would hardly be avoidable.


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Buse Sepang sports glove.

Providers: Heino Buse, Tel. 02471/12690, www.buese.com;
Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: 8 to 13;
To dye: Black, white / black;
Material: Outer hand made of cowhide leather, lining made of polyester and kevlar;
Leather thickness: 0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Convincingly firm fit with a full grip feeling; no annoying seams; well-dimensioned finger lengths; Outer hand lined with Kevlar up to the fingertips; good cushioning ankle protectors with light comfort padding; neatly processed; colourfast

minus
Slight loss of comfort due to pressing plastic buckles on the wrists and somewhat bulky hand edge protector; Ventilation just average

Conclusion
Comfortable sports glove for every day. Above all, the Sepang scores with its extensive protection package with well-cushioning ankle protectors, abrasion-resistant Kevlar lining and a tight, non-slip fit. Equipment and workmanship are of a high standard.

MOTORRAD verdict
Very well


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Difi Macao sports glove.

Providers: Motoport, Tel. 04451/915200, www.motoport-.de;
Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: S to 3XL;
To dye: Black, white, red / white, blue / white;
Material: Outer hand made of cowhide and goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.8-0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Very comfortable fit thanks to extremely supple leather; very direct gripping feeling with wrinkle-free palm and without annoying seams; can be fixed tightly and safely with Velcro straps on the wrist and double Velcro fastener on the cuff

minus
Knuckle and ball of the foot protectors with weak damping properties, palm stains minimally

Conclusion
Difis Macao scores with an absolutely precise grip on the handlebars, the supple leather fits like a second skin. There is also no loss of comfort with the soft lining and light ventilation. On the other hand, the damping values ​​of the ankle and ball of the hand protection are very poor.

MOTORRAD verdict
Satisfying


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Sports glove FLM GP4 .

Providers: Polo express delivery, Tel. 02165/8440300, www.polo-motorrad.de;
Price: 79.95 euros;
Sizes: 8 to 11;
To dye: Black, gray, red, blue;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.6-0.8 mm;
Country of Manufacture: Indonesia

plus
Absolutely firm, slip-proof seat; long, tight-fitting cuff; very good shock absorption values ​​of the ankle protector; Upper hand lined with very good dampening foam down to the fingertips

minus
Tightly cut metacarpal makes entry difficult, restricts gripping feeling; Protector presses knuckle on little finger; Velcro fastener difficult to grip on the wrist; Palm stains minimally

Conclusion
the FLM is making good ground, especially thanks to its passive safety features. The combination of impact-resistant hard shell over the ankles and good cushioning comfort padding ensures first-class test bench values. In active mode while driving, there is a little lack of excellent grip.

MOTORRAD verdict
Good (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)


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Haveba Logan sports glove.

Providers: Haveba, Tel. 07432/22 05 95, www.haveba.de;
Price: 89 euros;
Sizes: 6 to 12;
To dye: Black, black and white;
Material: Outer hand made of cowhide, lining made of polyester and cotton;
Leather thickness: 0.8-0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: Pakistan

plus
Supple leather with a very direct grip feeling; very comfortable to wear even on hot days thanks to very good ventilation; very good fit with precisely measured finger lengths; very good protection against stripping

minus
Poorly cushioning hard shell protectors with very thin padding; poorly padded heels of the hand; Fingers with simple textile stretch; The palm clearly rubs off

Conclusion
In practice, the Haveba pleases with its first-class seat, a pleasantly ventilated interior and its feeling of direct contact with the motorcycle. In the security chapter, it falls sharply: thin upholstery, poorly cushioning ankle shell with a clearly noticeable edge. Even the good anti-wipe protection is of little use.

MOTORRAD verdict
satisfying


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Sports glove Hein Gericke Alpha.

Providers: Hein Gericke, Tel. 0180/5229522, www.hein-gericke.de;
Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: S to XXL;
To dye: Black, black and white;
Material: Outside hand made of goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: Pakistan

plus
Very effective damping hard shell; Back of the hand is lined with extensive and richly cushioning padding made of viscoelastic foam; very good protection against stripping with Velcro straps on the wrist and double Velcro fastener on the cuff; very pleasantly ventilated; extensively reinforced

minus
Feeling somewhat indirect; minimal wrinkling; Palm stains minimally

Conclusion
When you slip it on, you miss the snug, tight fit that other gloves offer in this test. There is also a lack of direct contact with the machine when it comes to gripping. On the other hand, the Gericke glove pleases with its great leather and its full safety package with very good shock absorption properties.

MOTORRAD verdict
Good


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Held Evo-Thrux sports glove.

Providers: Held, Tel. 08321/66460, www.held.de;
Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: 7 to 12;
To dye: Black, red, blue, white, decor;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and kangaroo leather, padding made of Kevlar;
Leather thickness: 0.7 mm;
Country of Manufacture: Pakistan

plus
Very precise, direct gripping feeling with wrinkle-free palm; easy and quick entry; Metacarpus fits tightly and does not slip; can be closed so that it cannot be wiped off; long cuff; Upper hand lined with high-quality Kevlar padding down to the fingertips; pleasantly ventilated; colourfast

minus
Wrist Velcro is fiddly to grip

Conclusion
You read that correctly, this hero glove is actually not “made in Germany”. But that doesn’t change the fact that the sporty entry-level model from the Allgau glove experts scores with a very good fit, great wearing comfort and extensive protective equipment.

MOTORRAD verdict
Very good (MOTORRAD test winner)


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IXS Rocket sports glove.

Providers: IXS Germany, Tel. 07631/18040, www.ixs.de; Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: S to 5XL, DS to DXL;
To dye: Black, red, blue, white;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.7-0.8 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Excellent shock absorption values ​​on the ankles; high-quality reinforcements on the outside of the hand; very well ventilated, palm remains pleasantly dry even at high outside temperatures; Available in many sizes and as a women’s model

minus
Hard shell reinforcements press on knuckles; slightly indirect feeling of gripping; very short cuff; Palm stains minimally

Conclusion
The performance on the drop test bench couldn’t be better. With sensationally low values, the IXS glove cushions a hard impact on the road. On the handlebars, however, you miss the precise, gripping access that other test candidates offer. The size range is considerable.

MOTORRAD verdict
Good


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Kushitani Daiki sports glove.

Providers: Motoport, Tel. 04451/915200, www.motoport.de;
Price: 99 euros;
Sizes: XS to 3XL;
To dye: Black, black and white;
Material: Outer hand made of cowhide and kangaroo leather, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.8-0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Excellent, very direct and precise gripping feeling with wrinkle-free palm; crisp, tighter, but thanks to the supple leather, absolutely comfortable, comfortable fit; colorfast; to close tightly and securely

minus
Hard-shell knuckle protection with very poor shock absorption properties; Palm pad virtually ineffective; Back of hand lined with very thin padding; not ventilated

Conclusion
In terms of grip, the Daiki with its flawlessly pre-curved cut and supple kangaroo leather garnered top marks. So a real bank on the move. Unfortunately, on the other hand, there is a huge lack of accident protection. On the drop test stand, neither ankle nor palm protectors are convincing.

MOTORRAD verdict
Satisfying


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Modeka Track sports glove.

Providers: Beckumer Leder-Bekleidungswerk, Tel. 02521/850322, www.modeka.de;
Price: 69.95 euros;
Sizes: 6 to 12;
Colour: Black;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and kangaroo leather, padding made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.7-0.8 mm;
Country of Manufacture: Pakistan

plus
Very effectively ventilated up to the fingertips, even on hot days no sweaty feeling

minus
Middle hand cut very wide, offers little support for the hand when gripping and is slightly slippery; Scraper protection only average; Outer hand backed with thin padding; Fabric trim on the fingers; Palm stains minimally

Conclusion
Except for good ventilation and a reasonable price, the Modeka hardly score. Ankle hard shell and palm pad deliver average values ​​on the impact test bench, while driving is dominated by a slippery grip. The thin fabric on the fingers has no place in sports gloves.

MOTORRAD verdict
Sufficient


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Rev’it RSR sports glove.

Providers: Rev’it, Tel. 0031 / 412/696740, www.revit.eu;
Price: 99.99 euros;
Sizes: S to XZL;
To dye: Black / white, white / black, white / red;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.6-0.7 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Ball of the hand protection with first-class shock absorption; very firm, non-slip fit; pleasantly ventilated; colourfast

minus
Carbon hard shell very thinly padded at the edges; strong, uncomfortable bulging on the little fingers severely restricts the feeling of gripping; a test glove when new with a defective (burst) seam on the finger

Conclusion
Light and shadow with the Rev’it glove: the supple leather precisely encloses the hand, the edge protection delivers a clean result on the drop test stand. But during the test drives, the shortcomings predominate: poor grip, plus the broken seam on the finger.

MOTORRAD verdict
Satisfying


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Richa Savage sports glove.

Providers: Grand Canyon, Tel. 05931/886163, www.grandcanyonbike.eu;
Price: 99 euros;
Sizes: XS to 3XL;
To dye: Black, black and white;
Material: Outer hand made of coated cowhide leather, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.8 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Supple, tight-fitting leather; great cushioning hard shells on the knuckles and on the ball of the hand; very well proportioned lengths; very cleanly processed; elaborately reinforced hand edge protection; long cuff

minus
Palm protectors noticeably limit the feeling of gripping; Palm stains minimally

Conclusion
Extensively equipped sports glove with a small practical deficit. the Richa convinces with its protection for the knuckles and ball of the hand, and the fit in the different sizes with neatly measured finger lengths is right. However, the protectors restrict the feeling of gripping a little.

MOTORRAD verdict
Very well


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Sports glove Spidi STR-2.

Providers: Shark Helmets, Tel. 0 41 08/45 80 00, www.spidi.com;
Price: 94.90 euros;
Sizes: S to 3XL, DXS to DXL;
To dye: Black, black / white, blue, red;
Material: Outer hand made of cow leather, lining made of polyamide;
Leather thickness: 0.8 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Close-fitting, supple leather; direct contact feeling; very well ventilated, comfortable even on hot days; very effective hand edge protection; also available in women’s sizes; long cuff

minus
Almost ineffective ankle hard shell with thinly padded edges; Outside hand lined with only weakly cushioning padding; The buckle from the Velcro fastener presses heavily on the wrist; Palm stains heavily on the thumb

Conclusion
When slipped on, the glove still impresses with its soft leather. The feeling of gripping also fits with the wrinkle-free, supple palm. When driving, however, the strongly pressing buckle on the wrist fastener is increasingly annoying. The damping values ​​of the ankle protector are unreasonable.

MOTORRAD verdict
Sufficient


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Vanucci Competizione sports glove.

Providers: Detlev Louis, Tel. 040/73419360, www.louis.de;
Price: 99.95 euros;
Sizes: XS to 3XL;
To dye: Black, black / blue, black / red;
Material: Outside hand made of cowhide and goatskin, lining made of polyester;
Leather thickness: 0.9 mm;
Country of Manufacture: China

plus
Highly effective hard-shell protectors on the knuckles and the ball of the hand, backed with rich, cushioning foam; tight-fitting, supple leather with very good anti-slip protection; pleasantly ventilated even on hot days; also available as the “Competizione Donna” ladies’ model

minus
Gripping sensation is noticeably restricted by hard grinding inserts on the little finger; The palm stains heavily

Conclusion
The Vanucci glove scores with ample safety reserves: the impact energy is effectively cushioned on both the joints and the ball of the hand. Another plus point: the pleasant ventilation. When grabbing, however, the sanding inlays on the little finger act too stubborn.

MOTORRAD verdict
Good

Test conclusion


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Tester’s paradise: no traffic, lots of curves in sunny Provence.

The test makes it clear: Making really good motorcycle gloves is an art in itself. On the one hand, the feeling of gripping the pedestal must be right, on the other hand, the best possible accident protection should be offered. After all, the complex hand is an asset that is absolutely worthy of protection. Once again, the experienced glove makers from Held succeed in doing this best in this test: The sporty entry-level model Evo-Thrux is convincing across the board. Places two to six score mainly because of their effective security package, and less because of their gripping access. Kushitani, Difi and Haveba offer this, but fail when it comes to shock absorption.

This is how MOTORRAD tests

Security (50 points): the core discipline in the MOTORRAD test. The damping behavior of the protectors on the knuckles and the ball of the hand or on the edge of the hand was evaluated on the drop test stand. In addition, the firm, non-slip fit and the general structure of the glove with its seams and reinforcements were assessed.

Fit and comfort (20 points): The gloves in different sizes were examined for their practical suitability by different test drivers on a winding pass route. If the grip feels right, the palm throws creases, if the climate is right at high temperatures, the finger lengths are well measured?

Equipment (10 points): What is the status of the material quality, is high-quality leather of sufficient strength processed, are Kevlar reinforcements, etc. used?

Processing (10 points): a critical look at the tailoring performance of the gloves, some of which cost up to 100 euros.

Coloring behavior (10 points): The immersion test in 30 degrees warm water shows whether the hands stay nice and clean.

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