Winter motorcycle gloves: Top 5 best in 2026 (you'll love to ride in cold weather)

Cold, rain, snow: Ride your bike even in winter with these 5 tested and approved gloves.
Insulation, waterproofing, safety... This 2025 guide reveals the best winter motorcycle gloves on the market, from the premium Five WFX Prime EVO GTX model to the affordable DXR, not to mention a heating option for the most chilly. Bonus: we also explain how to read a CE homologation so as not to be mistaken.

Winter can be a season feared by bikers. Between the biting cold that tetanizes the fingers and the persistent rain, each outing can quickly become a galley. However, riding on 2 wheels in winter remains a pleasure if you are well equipped. And it all starts with the hands.

In this article, we have selected the 5 Best Winter Motorcycle Gloves for 2025. They are not just ‘hot’ gloves, they are technical models that combine insulation (Primaloft, Thinsulate), protection (hulls, leather) and above all feeling of commands, a point often overlooked.

Winter motorcycle gloves: our top 3 (the quick verdict)

For those in a hurry, here is the 2025 podium. These three models stand out for their performance/price balance.

• ⁇ Top of the Top: Five WFX Prime EVO GTX – the absolute reference for sealing and heat.
• ⁇ The Challenger: Alpinestars WT-4 Gore-Tex – Immediate comfort and rare versatility.
• ⁇ Robustness: Ixon Pro Ragnar– the robust and reassuring adventure option.

Technical comparison: Key figures

Our Top 5 Detailed Best Winter Gloves for Motorcycles

1 : Five WFX Prime EVO GTX gloves: The Technical Revolution

Winter gloves WFX PRIME EVO GTX from Five (French brand specialized in glove) rise to the top of our ranking. Why? Because they change the game with a construction seamless.

With the WFX Prime, Five uses the thermowelding. Concretely, this eliminates small needle holes from traditional seams, which are the first water entry points after 2 hours in the rain. Insulation is entrusted to Primaloft Gold (the absolute reference, warmer and lighter than the feather), placed thicker on the top of the hand (where the wind hits) and thinner in the palm to keep control of the gases.

We particularly appreciate the wide cuff with watertight zipper: it is a pleasure to put on over a thick winter jacket, where other gloves are stuck.

2 : Alpinestars WT-4 GORE-TEX: immediate comfort

The Alpinestars WT-4 are the choice of reason for heavy rollers. They rely on the safe value of: the Membrane GORE-TEX®. It’s simple, it’s the best way to breathe (do not sweat from your hands) while staying dry.

Their strength lies in technology Gore Grip : the different layers (leather, membrane, lining) are glued together. Result? When you drop the handle, the lining doesn't come with your hand (the nightmare of low-end gloves!). Pre-curved fingers reduce fatigue on long journeys.

Attention: They fit a little, allow a break-in period of a few outings to be done by your hand.

3 : Ixon Pro Ragnar gloves: The Adventurer

The Ixon Pro Ragnar Plays the Heavy Duty card. Made in mixture Cordura® and Ripstop, it breathes solidity. This is the glove you take on a roadtrip or winter trail.

His secret? A double cuff very intelligent: an interior that slips under the jacket, and an exterior that passes above. It is the ultimate barrier against icy drafts rising up the sleeve.

On the safety side, it incorporates a bridge between the ring finger and the earpiece (little finger), a feature coming from the track to avoid overturning fractures. A rare detail on a winter glove!

4 : Bering Austral Gore-Tex Gloves

In 4th position, the Bering Austral stands out for its Trail/Adventure oriented look. It mixes goat leather (softness) and Softshell (windbreaker).

He too appeals to the Gore-Tex for waterproofing, a guarantee of quality. We particularly like his screen scraper on the left index finger, very effective in removing rain from the visor. The Primaloft lining is here in a recycled version, a good point for the environment.

Vigilance point: The cuff is a bit narrow. If you have a jacket with very thick cuffs, threading can be ‘sporty’ if you have wet hands.

5 : DXR Winter Carbon gloves: the smart choice at a low price

Not everyone has €150 to put in gloves. The DXR Winter Carbon (own brand of Motoblouz) are the perfect answer for tight budgets (about 60€).

Make no mistake: for this prize, you have 100% goat leather, a real carbon shell on the phalanxes and a Thinsulate lining 80 g. This is unbeatable. Admittedly, they are a little thicker and offer less "fineness" of driving than the Five or Alpinestars, but they do the job honestly for daily trips or occasional rides.

Bonus: Five HG 1 Evo Heated Gloves

When the thermometer goes below zero, even the best insulator shows its limits (because it only keeps your heat, it does not create it). This is where they come in. Heated Gloves.

The Five HG 1 Evo is the king of the category. Why? For his system Dual Control : you can adjust the temperature of the TWO gloves by pressing the button of a single one (practice while riding!). No need to release the accelerator to adjust the right glove. They are autonomous (batteries in the cuff) but can plug into the bike for long raids.

Understanding the standards: 1KP or 2KP, what to choose?

Since 2016, the CE (motorcycle) label has been mandatory. But what do these codes mean?

Legal reminder (France)

Wearing CE-certified gloves is mandatory for the pilot AND the passenger. The fine is €68 + 1 permit point. Since a good pair of DXR gloves costs less than the fine, the calculation is done quickly!

To go further, consult the official road safety page.