Precision Performance: A Closer Look at the Tom Sykes BMW Gloves

Tom Sykes BMW replica racing gloves from the 2020 WSBK season

June 21, 2022 273 view(s) 3 min read

Tom Sykes won the 2013 World Superbike title with Kawasaki and rode the BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in 2020. The Tom Sykes Superbike BMW Gloves 2020 WSBK Tom Sykes BMW Gloves WSBK 2020 are replicas inspired by that season, made to order and hand-stitched by Leather Collection.

Key Takeaways

Sykes rode the BMW S 1000 RR with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in 2020.
The listing describes a 0.8 to 0.9 mm cowhide shell with nylon hand-stitched seams.
Protection includes a carbon-reinforced metal knuckle protector, TPU sliders on poly-foam and rubber with air intakes.
Pre-curved fingers and a Velcro strap and cuff give a race-style fit; the design comes in blue and HD orange.

The Rider and the Season

Sykes is the 2013 World Superbike champion and rode for BMW in 2019 and 2020. The gloves are a replica inspired by his 2020 season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.

Materials and Construction

The product page lists this construction:

Shell: 0.8 to 0.9 mm cowhide; the product page gives no abrasion test result and no EN 13594 or CE wording.
Seams: hand-stitched with high-strength nylon thread.
Wear point: a leather reinforcement between the thumb and index finger.
Shape: a pre-curved palm and fingers matched to a superbike riding position.

Protection Features

The Tom Sykes 2020 Gloves follow the layout of a modern racing glove, with protection listed at the knuckles and palm.

Knuckles: a carbon-reinforced metal knuckle protector combined with TPU sliders.
Palm, thumb and fingers: TPU sliders on poly-foam are listed on the palm, thumb and fingers.
Rubber overlays with air intakes and exhaust ports for cooling.
Closures: a Velcro wrist strap and a Velcro cuff.

Colors and Related Sykes Gear

The listing offers the design in blue and HD orange. For more kit linked to the same rider, the Tom Sykes replica gear collects his replicas, including the earlier Sykes Kawasaki 2015 leather pants .

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the gloves Tom Sykes wore in 2020?

No. They are replicas inspired by the gloves from his 2020 World Superbike season with BMW. Leather Collection produces them to order; they are not made by Sykes, BMW or the series, and they are not race-used equipment.

Which team did Tom Sykes ride for in 2020?

Sykes rode a BMW S 1000 RR for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in 2020. The gloves are a replica inspired by that season.

What protection is listed on the gloves?

The listing names a carbon-reinforced metal knuckle protector, TPU sliders on poly-foam on the palm, thumb and fingers, rubber overlays with air intakes and exhaust ports, and a leather reinforcement between thumb and index finger. The product page gives no CE or EN certification wording for the gloves.