Gloves
How to keep a grip as a beginner: Fit, feel and safety. What to look for when choosing motorcycle gloves.
Your gloves are the most important man-motorcycle interface.
They must give you maximum feel for operating the throttle, clutch and brake, while at the same time protecting you against injury, cold and wet. Finding the perfect compromise is not easy, so here are a few useful tips:
- Gloves must fit securely. Therefore, look for an adjustable strap at the wrist to prevent them from slipping off.
- The fit must be right. Fingers that are too short restrict mobility, while a cut that is too loose reduces grip and can cause pressure points.
- The knuckles, finger joints, and outer side should be equipped with impact pads.
- The palm should be padded with a material that allows for smooth gliding.
Visor wiper
A rubber strip on the left index finger acts as a visor wiper when it rains.
Perforation
The tiny holes ensure good ventilation. Very pleasant in hot weather.
Accessory Tip
Another tip:
In the rain, the glove cuffs should be worn under the sleeve so that water cannot run from the sleeve into the gloves.
When choosing rain gloves, look for long but slim cuffs so that the jacket sleeve fits over them.
The regulations leave it largely up to us bikers how we choose to protect ourselves against cold, wet and the possible consequences of an accident. The main exception is Paragraph 21a of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), which states that we must "wear a suitable protective helmet while riding on public roads".
It is a slightly different situation when you take your practical motorcycle test. Appendix 7 of the Driving Licence Regulations (FeV) states: "Candidates taking class A, A1, A2 and AM tests must wear suitable protective motorcycle clothing, comprising a properly fitting motorcycle helmet, motorcycle gloves, a close-fitting motorcycle jacket, a back protector (if not integrated into the motorcycle jacket), motorcycle trousers, and motorcycle boots with adequate ankle protection."
In the following pages we show you what exactly constitutes a suitable protective helmet and what motorcycle gear approved for taking your practical test actually looks like.
