Having the right gear for adventure riding is important, and having the best adventure motorcycle gloves for your purposes is an absolute must. Everyone uses their adventure bike in different ways, so it’s hard to recommend the best gloves for everyone, but I’ve showcased 10 pairs below and that should cover most bases.
An adventure rider is going to see a lot of different types of terrain and riding conditions, and that means that he or she needs to have a pair of gloves that are as versatile as his or her bike. I’ve talked about other types of adventure motorcycle gear before, like adventure boots, and as important as those types of gear are, having the right pair of gloves really makes a big difference.
With all that in mind, I’ll not waste any more of your time. Here are my top picks for the 10 best adventure motorcycle gloves.
1. REV’IT! Sand 3 Gloves
The REV’IT! Sand 3 Gloves are a perfect pair of gloves for summer adventure riding. They feature a goatskin and stretch mesh construction with additional special stretch material for airflow and comfort. The gloves have a Tri-fleece liner, Teperfoam at the fingers and back of the hand, and TPR knuckle, palms slider, and knuckles. There’s adjustability at the cuff and ventilation throughout.
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2. Dainese Blackjack Gloves
Looking for something with more of an old-school vibe to it? The Dainese Blackjack gloves are it. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll notice I’ve recommended these before. They’re a good, simple pair of gloves, but not necessarily as robust as many of the other options. Still, they offer goatskin leather construction with leather reinforcements, hook and loop wrist closure, pre-curved fingers, soft padding on the knuckles and back of the hand, and elastic inserts.
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3. Alpinestars Apex Drystar Gloves
The Alpinestars Apex Drystar Gloves are good for cold weather riding and some weather that’s not too hot. The gloves feature a stretch polyamide material construction, Alpinestars Drystar membrane (waterproof), 100g insulation, synthetic leather reinforcements, foam padding, bridge between third and fourth finger to prevent finger roll, touchscreen compatible fingertips, pre-curved fingers, Velcro brand cuff closure, and reflective details.
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4. Dainese Tempest D-Dry Short Gloves
Another good option in line with the Alpinestars gloves shown above are the Dainese Tempest D-Dry Short pair of gloves. These gloves are CE certified thanks to mixed material construction, reinforcements in the palm, Comfortech knuckles, pre-curved fingers, elasticated inserts, thermal insulation, Dainese’s D-Dry waterproof membrane, Dainese Smart Touch touchscreen fingers, visor wiper, soft inserts, and reflective elements.
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5. Scorpion Tempest Gloves
The Scorpion Tempest gloves might be a bit more of a touring glove than a designated adventure riding glove, but I dig this pair of gloves. They feature a unique double gauntlet design with drain holes, waterproof Hypora lining, 100g insulation inside the waterproof liner, the palm doesn’t have insulation to allow heated grips to be felt. There’s a goatskin leather palm, reinforcements in key areas, four-way stretch materials on the back of the hand, dual wrist closures, hard knuckle protectors, visor wiper, and reflective piping for added visibility.
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6. Klim Badlands Aero Pro Gloves
The Klim Badlands Aero Pro gloves are prepared for anything, and that means you can be too. The gloves feature goatskin and triple DWR rodeo leather construction. There’s also perforation in key areas for airflow, ceramic print on the palm, multi-density carbon fiber hard knuckle protection, ceramic overlay on the knuckle Pron XRD palm and knuckle protection, 3M Scotchlite reflective material, Velcro cuff closure, Silicone protection on the joints, accordion stretch on the fingers, comfort padded palm, Klim engineered grip, and an entry assist pull loop.
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7. Alpinestars Megawatt Gloves
Looking for another good short cuff option? The Alpinestars Megawatt gloves are another great option. The gloves feature a perforated leather and stretch polyamide construction, synthetic suede on the palm and thumb, Alpinestars polymer hard-knuckle protector, thumb and palm reinforcements, pre-curved fingers for comfort, silicon print on the fingers for added grip, and Velcro on the cuff closure for adjustment and a secure fit.
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8. REV’IT! Striker 3 Gloves
The REV’IT! Striker 3 Gloves are a lightweight touring glove that makes a lot of sense for the adventure rider. They have a goatskin and PU-coated fabric construction. There’s also Connect fingertip leather, corduroy material, and microfiber. The gloves feature 3D SEE SOFT knuckle protectors, TPR finger knuckle protectors, Temperfoam palm sliders, Temperfoam thumb knuckle protector, PWR shield knit material, and additional padding. There’s also reflective panels and ventilation panels on the gloves.
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9. REV’IT! Boxxer H2O Gloves
REV’IT!’s Boxxer H2O gloves feature goatskin leather and polyamide construction with suede leather with a water-resistant finish, Tri-fleece liner, Hydratex waterproof liner, hard-shell knuckle protection, Temperfoam on the knuckles and palm, EVA foam at fingers, reflective trim, and an adjustment strap at the wrist. These are some top-quality gloves good for any adventure.
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10. Klim Baja S4 Gloves
Klim makes some of the best gloves out there, and the Baja S4 Gloves are a perfect example. They offer a perforated leather palm and fingers, KARBOINITE Micromesh 500D Cordura construction with stretch panels for comfort, TPU knuckle armor, 3mm KRD thumb and palm impact inserts, Scotchlite C790 carbon black reflective detailing, leather pinky overlay, Velcro wrist closure, face shield wiper, touchscreen-friendly fingertips, and a hook and loop wrist closure. All this earns the gloves a CE level 1 certification.
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