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Gloves are among the most used and most exposed pieces of riding gear: the hands work the throttle, brake and clutch, and they are often the first part of the body to reach the ground in a fall. The replicate the red and white Repsol Honda gloves Dani Pedrosa wore in 2017 and 2018, and they are made to order and hand-stitched by Leather Collection.
Updated: October 2026
Why Motorcycle Gloves Matter
Good gloves help with several jobs at once:
- Abrasion and cut resistance in a fall
- Impact protection for the knuckles and finger joints
- Grip and feedback at the handlebars
- Shelter from wind and debris
No glove can promise that a rider will avoid injury. Leather, armor and a secure closure are intended to reduce the injury risk; none removes it. The listing does not state an EN 13594 rating, so ask the seller before relying on these gloves for track use.
The Pedrosa Connection
The design follows the gear of , who announced in July 2018 that he would retire from MotoGP at the end of that season. He spent 13 seasons in the premier class with Repsol Honda, took 31 MotoGP wins and finished runner-up in the championship in 2007, 2010 and 2012 (Dani Pedrosa career summary). The replica is inspired by that gear and is not team merchandise.
What the Specification Lists
The product page describes 0.8-0.9 mm cowhide that is hand-stitched with high-strength nylon thread. Listed protection and fit details include:
- TPU knuckle protector with cooling vents and integrated flexible knuckles
- TPU sliders on the palm, thumb and fingers, mounted on poly-foam
- Leather reinforcement between the thumb and forefinger of the left glove
- Velcro wrist strap closures to hold the glove on the hand; how well it stays on in a crash is not assured
- Pre-curved palm and fingers for a form-fitting hold on the controls
The listing also notes the red and white 2017-2018 Repsol Honda livery and a size range from XS to 3XL for men and women.
Comfort and Control
A glove that feels stiff or loose hurts control as much as it helps protection. Pre-curved fingers reduce the effort needed to hold the grip, and a snug wrist closure keeps the glove from shifting. Riders sizing for the first time should check that the fingertips reach the end of the finger without the palm bunching.
Other MotoGP-Style Gloves
Riders who want a different team look can browse , or compare a similar color scheme in the . A pair in another livery, such as the , shows how the same race pattern appears in other designs.
Summary
The Pedrosa 2018 gloves combine a documented Repsol Honda color scheme with a specification of cowhide, TPU protection and a secure closure, aimed at riders who like MotoGP-inspired gear.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
