Touring Gloves

Your hands take the most punishment on a long ride. They hold the grips for hours, face wind and rain, and are the first thing you put out in a fall.

Touring gloves balance protection with comfort. This page collects the motorcycle touring gloves we stock for long-distance and adventure riding. For short commutes, see the wider range of riding gloves.

What to look for in bike touring gloves

• Longer cuffs that cover the wrist and sit over or under your jacket sleeve.
• Knuckle and palm protection, such as armour and abrasion-resistant material on the palm and outer hand.
• Comfort over hours: padded palms and flexible fingers reduce fatigue and numbness.
• Practical details: touchscreen-friendly fingertips and secure wrist closures.

Summer, waterproof and adventure touring gloves

Summer touring gloves use ventilated material to keep hands cool. Waterproof gloves suit monsoon and cold mornings. Adventure touring gloves suit mixed terrain, and sport touring gloves lean towards a closer fit and more feel at the controls. Our waterproof riding gear decoded explains what waterproof really means.

Many riders carry two pairs on tour, one ventilated and one waterproof, and keep a spare dry pair in the luggage. Add them to your touring packing checklist, and read layering and ventilation for long rides for more on staying comfortable in changing weather.

Complete your kit

Match your gloves with a touring jacket and touring boots. The full range lives in our motorcycle touring gear section.

Need help with sizing or materials? Read choosing right riding gloves. To keep them in good shape, see 10 steps for cleaning riding gloves.

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What are touring gloves?

A1: Touring gloves are riding gloves made for long-distance trips. They focus on protection and comfort over many hours, with longer cuffs, padded palms and often weather protection.

Q2: How are motorcycle touring gloves different from short riding gloves?

A2: Short gloves are lighter and suit commuting. Touring gloves usually cover more of the wrist and add weather protection and padding, which helps on long rides.

Q3: What are the best touring gloves for summer?

A3: Ventilated gloves keep hands cooler on hot highways and full gauntlet gloves provide maximum protection.. Check the product page for knuckle and palm protection, since lighter gloves can differ in protection level.

Q4: Should touring gloves be waterproof?

A4: If your trips include rain or cold mornings, yes. For hot dry routes, ventilated gloves are more comfortable. Many riders carry both.

Q5: What are adventure touring gloves?

A5: They are touring gloves for mixed road and trail riding, usually with more protection and a secure wrist closure.

Q6: What is a sport touring glove?

A6: It is a touring glove with a closer, sportier fit, which gives more feel at the controls on fast roads.

Q7: How do I find the right size?

A7: Measure your hand and compare it with the size chart on the product page. Gloves should be snug without squeezing, and the fingers should not bunch when you grip the handlebar. See choosing right riding gloves and the gear sizing guide.