Yamaha Motorcycle Gloves

Yamaha Gloves -- What Each Style Is For

The Yamaha glove range covers sport and race riding in full team livery. Here is what each style in this collection is designed to do:

About Yamaha Motorcycle Gloves -- MotoGP Identity on the Road

Yamaha Motor Company has competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing since 1961 and has won multiple MotoGP constructors' and riders' championships. The Yamaha MotoGP team's blue, white, and yellow identity -- known in the paddock as Paddock Blue -- is one of the most recognised colour schemes in the sport. Yamaha's motorcycle apparel programme, including this glove range, carries that identity directly from the factory race paddock to the road rider's gear.

The Yamaha glove range is not a generic branded product with a Yamaha logo applied to it. The construction, colourway, and design specifications are developed as part of Yamaha's official apparel programme, which is coordinated with the brand's racing division to ensure the identity used on these gloves is authentic to the team livery. The MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves carry the same colourway worn by Yamaha's factory MotoGP riders -- the same blue, the same Yamaha Racing branding, the same identity.

The R1/R4 blue gloves are an extension of this philosophy into the supersport range: the blue of the Yamaha R1 and the sport heritage it represents carries through to the gloves designed to be worn riding one. Across the range, the design intention is the same -- to connect the road rider to the genuine Yamaha racing identity rather than a generic licensed product.

What to know about Yamaha glove construction

• Full leather construction on racing models -- the MotoGP Racing Leather and Leather Racing Gloves use full-grain leather outer construction providing the abrasion resistance needed for sport and track-day use. Leather maintains protection during a slide in a way that textile alternatives of similar weight cannot match.
• CE-certified knuckle protection throughout -- every glove in this Yamaha collection carries CE certification under EN 13594, with knuckle protection rated to Level 1 as a minimum. The hard-shell or composite knuckle protector is positioned over the metacarpal joint, not generically across the back of the hand.
• Authentic Yamaha Paddock Blue identity -- the colourway and branding on these gloves is the official Yamaha apparel programme specification, not a third-party licensed product. The blue is matched to the Yamaha MotoGP team standard.
• Sport-specific construction for Yamaha machines -- the R1/R4 gloves are explicitly designed for the riding position of the Yamaha R-series supersport range. The pre-curved form and snug fit suit the forward, elbows-up posture of a supersport machine rather than the upright position of a tourer.
• Mid-season coverage for year-round riders -- the Mid-Season Riding Gloves fill the gap between full winter insulation and summer mesh, providing practical hand protection for the majority of UK riding conditions (approximately 5 to 18 degrees C) without the bulk of a winter glove.

How to Choose Your Yamaha Motorcycle Gloves

For Yamaha R1, R7, or R-series supersport riders

The R1/R4 Blue Sport Gloves are the dedicated choice for Yamaha supersport riders -- designed with the R-series colourway and cut for the forward riding position of the R1 and R7. CE-certified leather construction. If you want gloves that match your R-series machine's identity as closely as possible while providing full hand protection, this is the correct starting point. The MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves are the alternative if you want the full factory team livery with slightly more race-specification construction.

For Yamaha MT-series, Tracer, or XSR riders

The Yamaha MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves work across all Yamaha machines and are the most versatile glove in the range for road and mixed use. The Yamaha Leather Racing Gloves are an equally strong choice for MT-series and naked bike riders who want sport leather construction without the pure R-series identity. For riders who prioritise all-season practicality over team livery, the Mid-Season Riding Gloves are the most usable everyday option from this range.

For year-round riders who want Yamaha team identity in all conditions

The Mid-Season Riding Gloves cover the broadest temperature range in this collection -- spring through autumn in UK and northern European conditions. They carry Yamaha branding and identity without the pure track-focused construction of the leather racing gloves, making them the most practical everyday choice for commuters, tourers, and daily riders who want Yamaha gear that works in real road conditions.

Sizing note for Yamaha gloves

Yamaha motorcycle gloves in this range are sized to European measurements. The leather racing gloves are cut close to the hand for sport riding -- they fit snugly as new and settle slightly with use. If you have wider hands or prefer room for layering, size up by one. The Mid-Season Riding Gloves have a slightly more relaxed fit and are true to size for most riders. Measure hand circumference at the widest point across the knuckles for accurate sizing on all Yamaha gloves.

Frequently Asked Questions -- Yamaha Motorcycle Gloves

What Yamaha motorcycle gloves do you stock?

We stock 13 Yamaha motorcycle gloves including the MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves in Yamaha factory team livery, Leather Racing Gloves in race-specification construction, Mid-Season Riding Men's Gloves for all-weather road use, and the R1/R4 Blue sport gloves designed for Yamaha super sport riders. All styles are part of Yamaha's official riding apparel programme.

Are Yamaha motorcycle gloves CE certified?

Yes. Every Yamaha motorcycle glove in this collection carries CE certification under European standard EN 13594. All models carry CE Level 1 knuckle protection as a minimum, independently tested for impact absorption at the knuckle joints. The CE rating is stated on each individual product page.

What is the Yamaha Paddock Blue glove range?

Paddock Blue is the official Yamaha team identity -- the blue, white, and yellow colourway of Yamaha's factory MotoGP and WorldSBK teams. The Yamaha MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves carry this colourway directly from the race paddock to the road. They are officially licensed Yamaha apparel products using the protected Yamaha team identity.

Which Yamaha gloves are best for a Yamaha R1 or R7?

The R1/R4 Blue Sport Gloves are designed specifically for the Yamaha R-series supersport range -- matching R1 and R4 livery, sport leather construction, and cut for the forward riding position of a supersport machine. The MotoGP Racing Leather Gloves are an equally strong alternative with full factory team identity and race-specification leather construction.

Can Yamaha motorcycle gloves be used for track days?

Yes. The MotoGP Racing Leather and Leather Racing Gloves are both suitable for track days. They carry CE-certified knuckle protection, leather construction for abrasion resistance, and sport-cut design for circuit riding posture. Most track day venues require CE-certified gloves as a minimum -- both these Yamaha models meet that requirement.

What is your return policy on Yamaha gloves?

We accept returns on all unworn Yamaha gloves in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. If the fit is not right, email info@thebikerwears.com and we will arrange a return or exchange. We cover return postage on any item that arrives defective or incorrectly described.

Yamaha Gloves at The Biker Wears

We stock the current Yamaha motorcycle glove range and dispatch all orders from London, UK, with full parcel tracking worldwide. Questions about fit, the right glove for your Yamaha, or sizing help -- contact our team at info@thebikerwears.com.

Complete the Yamaha gear combination

• Yamaha Motorcycle Jackets -- Paddock Blue waterproof and softshell jackets, Adventure Riding Jacket, Hyper Naked Riding Jacket, and Monster Energy MotoGP Team Replica styles from the full Yamaha apparel programme
• Alpinestars Motorcycle Gloves -- 153 styles including Drystar waterproof touring, short sport, and winter heated gloves; the closest MotoGP-pedigree glove alternative to Yamaha's own range
• Dainese Motorcycle Gloves -- Carbon 4 leather and Druid 4 kangaroo leather gloves; CE Level 2 race-specification protection for Yamaha sport bike riders who want the highest available standard