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In 2019 Jonathan Rea won his fifth consecutive World Superbike title, riding the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR for Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK. The at Leather Collection are replica gloves inspired by the design from that championship season.
Key Takeaways
- The gloves are a replica inspired by Jonathan Rea's 2019 WSBK design and are not official or licensed.
- Rea won the 2019 title on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR with race number 65.
- The product page lists a TPU knuckle protector and TPU sliders on poly-foam; it states no EN 13594 level.
- Made-to-measure fitting keeps the protection aligned with the rider's hand.
Control at the Handlebar
The hand-to-bar interface decides how much feel a rider gets from the front tire and how much engine vibration reaches the hand. Racing gloves are cut to keep the leather thin where feel matters and strong where the glove meets the road.
Materials
Cowhide and goatskin: The product page lists 0.8-0.9 mm cowhide leather. Some racing gloves use a multi-leather construction with thinner goatskin on the palm for feel at the throttle and brake.
Reinforced grip area: The product page lists leather reinforcement between the thumb and index finger for grip and durability.
Strong stitching: The product page lists stitching with high-strength nylon thread. EN 13594, the European standard for motorcycle gloves, tests seam strength along with abrasion, cut and tear resistance, as described by SATRA.
Protective Features
The product page lists the protection below. It does not state an EN 13594 level, so the gloves should not be described as certified.
Listed Protection
Knuckle protector: A TPU knuckle protector with air intakes and an exhaust port, on integrated flexible knuckles.
Sliders: TPU sliders on the palm, thumb and fingers, mounted on poly-foam.
Closures: A Velcro strap wrist closure and a Velcro cuff closure.
Finger bridge: Some racing gloves have a link between the ring and little fingers; the product page does not list one.
Comfort Over a Race Distance
Hand fatigue builds over a sprint race or a long track session. The product page lists a pre-curved palm and fingers, which follow the shape of the hand on the grip, and integrated flexible knuckles. It does not list stretch panels or perforation.
The Kawasaki Racing Look
The gloves follow the 2019 Racing Team styling, with Kawasaki green and the "65" race number that Rea carries. Riders who want to match the gloves can look at the or a .
Why a Custom Fit Helps
Hand sizes vary a lot, and a racing glove performs as intended when the knuckle shells and sliders sit over the right joints. Gloves made to order at Leather Collection can be sized to the rider, avoiding long thumbs and tight spots.
Final Thoughts
The Jonathan Rea 2019 gloves are a replica tied to a notable WSBK season. For track-day riders and Kawasaki fans they offer a recognizable design; check the product page for the protection actually fitted.
Updated: October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the gloves Jonathan Rea wore in 2019?
No. They are replica gloves inspired by the design Rea used during his 2019 World Superbike season. They are not official or licensed products, and the rider and team names describe the design they follow. Anyone comparing options should treat the product as a replica design rather than as equipment used by the rider.
Which bike did Jonathan Rea ride in 2019?
In 2019 Rea rode the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR for Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK and won his fifth consecutive World Superbike title. His race number is 65, which appears in the styling of these gloves. Race results and bike details like these are part of what makes a season recognizable to fans, and they inform the styling of replicas.
What does a finger bridge do on a racing glove?
A finger bridge is a leather or textile link between the ring and little fingers. It is intended to keep the little finger from being pulled away from its neighbour in a slide. The product page for these gloves does not list one.
Can racing gloves be made to measure?
Leather Collection makes gloves to order, so the size can follow the rider's hand. A better fit places the knuckle shells and palm sliders over the right joints and reduces pressure points on long rides. This is especially useful for riders whose proportions fall between standard sizes.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
