Owning a cafe racer is a way of life. It’s a style and a culture that’s unlike other sub-segments of the motorcycling community. As a part of that, you should have the right cafe racer gear too.
I’ve discussed cafe racer helmets and cafe racer jackets and more cafe racer gear before, but now I want to focus on one of my personal favorite pieces of gear, cafe racer motorcycle gloves. The following 15 pairs of gloves are imbibed with cafe racer style and give you some added protection, too. Here’s the list.
1. REV’IT! Avion 3 Gloves
The Avion 3 gloves from REV’IT! take the classic elements of a cafe racer leather gloves and turn them out in a modern design.
The gloves feature a perforated goatskin outer shell with PU-coated fabric in key areas, there is TPU hard knuckles protection and an adjustable strap at the wrist. These are great gloves for the summer but will work for most riding conditions.
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2. Icon Anthem 2 CE Gloves
Icon makes some wonderful gear and these Anthem 2 CE Gloves are no exception. These gloves are simple but well-made making them great for any cafe racer rider.
The gloves feature CE approval, mesh material, an Ax-Laredo palm, a D3O knuckle insert, a Neoprene cuff with a hook and loop closure system, and a touchscreen-enabled pointer finger.
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3. Merlin Ranton Waxed Gloves
The Merlin Ranton Waxed Gloves are a stylish and well-made pair of gloves that are perfect for any cafe racer.
The gloves feature leather and HiPora waterproof breathable membrane. They have reinforced knuckle protection and palm protection. There’s also a soft microfleece lining.
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4. REAX Superfly 2 Gloves
There are a few pairs of REAX gloves on this list as you’ll notice. The brand has some really good options for the cafe racer rider. These Superfly 2 Gloves
are just that.
The gloves feature goatskin construction, TPR hard protection on the knuckles, leather double-layer overlays for extra abrasion protection, accordion stretch panels, and a touchscreen-capable finger and thumb.
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5. Dainese Blackjack Gloves
The Dainese Blackjack Gloves bring a class style and modern protection and construction. The style and protection are perfect for any cafe racer motorcycle rider.
The gloves feature goatskin leather, leather palm reinforcement, hook and loop wrist closure, elastic inserts, pre-curved fingers, soft inserts, and additional foam protection.
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6. REAX Tasker Leather Gloves
Looking for a modern take on the cafe racer motorcycle gloves? How about these gloves from REAX? This pair is well worth it and offers good construction and features.
There’s genuine cowhide leather across the back of the hand, goatskin leather on the palm that’s been reinforced, flexed ribbing on the knuckles and back of the hand, TPR protective finger inserts, and a poly tricot lining that gets rid of moisture.
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7. Klim Badlands Aero Pro Gloves
Another great pair of gloves is the Klim Badlands Aero Pro Gloves. They’re a more modern design than the other gloves on this list.
They feature a goatskin outer shell, perforations in key areas, reinforced leather on the palm, carbon and polycarbonate hard-shell knuckle protection, TPU finger pads, finger air intake scoops, an index finger visor wiper, Velcro cuff closure, and CE certification.
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8. Biltwell Moto Gloves
These Biltwell Moto Gloves are another smart option for the cafe racer rider. They have a simple-looking design with some of the best modern textile materials.
The gloves feature synthetic leather palms, stretch knuckle baffles for comfort, a breathable panel across the back of the hand, Velcro straps at the wrists, and understated screen-printed graphics.
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9. Icon 1000 Axys Gloves
The Icon 1000 Axys Gloves is a modern and advanced pair of gloves. They’d work fine for a cafe racer rider but also would work on streetfighter motorcycles and many sportbikes.
The gloves feature cowhide leather, quilted goatskin palm D30 knuckles, a debossed neoprene backhand with a metal logo, accordion flex zones, and hook-and-loop wrist closure.
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10. Knox Urbane Pro Gloves
The Knox Urbane Pro Gloves are a super stylish pair of gloves that still offer plenty of protection for any cafe racer rider.
The gloves feature cowhide on the palm, wraparound seamless finger ends, breathable 3D spacer fabric, thermoplastic knuckle guard, touchscreen capability on the thumb and forefinger, Knox’s Lift & Lock secure closure system on the cuff, and a perforated neoprene cuff.
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11. Biltwell Borrego Gloves
The Biltwell Borrego Gloves are a great option for someone looking for a little bit longer of a cuff. These gloves pack a lot of good features into a relatively simple package.
They have a 100 percent leather construction, suede friction zones, fleece Lycra half liner, perforations on the palm, plastic padded knuckle protection, adjustable wrist closure system, and touchscreen-compatible fingertips. They’re also CE-certified.
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12. Scorpion Gripster Gloves
Scorpion makes some seriously killer gear. The Gripster Gloves are no exception to that. They feature a really good leather construction and a whole lot more.
The gloves feature padded knuckles, stretch panels, short wrist cuff, perforation, and reflective piping.
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13. Thrashin Supply Stealth V2 Gloves
Simple as they come, but with some fun design touches, the Thrashin Supply Stealth V2 Gloves bring a great option for very little money.
These gloves offer a seamless synthetic material across the palm, touch screen-capable fingertips, four-way stretch panels for extreme comfort, and a Velcro cuff closure.
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14. Alpinestars Oscar Crazy 8 Gloves
The Alpinestars Oscar Crazy 8 Gloves blend modern and classic designs into one awesome pair of gloves.
These gloves feature leather construction with synthetic reinforcements, padding on the knuckles and palm, a pre-curved fit, and a hook-and-loop closure system at the wrist.
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15. REAX Tasker Perforated Gloves
I know I already had the REAX Tasker gloves listed above, but they’re so good that I thought it best to add the perforated version of the gloves to this list.
The gloves feature a pre-curved fit, touchscreen-capable fingertips, cowhide leather, flexed ribbing on the knuckles and back of the hand, tricot liner, and a hook and loop closure.
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