Valentino Rossi Yamaha 2009 Motorbike Leather Racing Gloves

The Valentino Rossi Yamaha 2009 Motorbike Leather Racing Gloves are finished in the Yamaha colours associated with Valentino Rossi, reproduced in leather patchwork rather than print.

Built from full-grain cowhide with CE certified knuckle protection, reinforced palm padding and pre-curved fingers. Made to order in standard sizes or to your own hand measurements.

Construction

• Full-grain cowhide leather throughout — never bonded or PU-coated material, which tears rather than abrades
• CE certified knuckle protection: a hard external shell that takes the first impact and lets the glove slide rather than grip the tarmac
• Reinforced palm padding at the heel of the hand, the part that contacts the ground first in almost every fall
• Pre-curved fingers stitched into riding shape, so the glove does not fight your grip on the bars over a long session
• Secure wrist closure strap that stops the glove being pulled off during a slide — the way most unsecured gloves fail
• Additional reinforcing layer at the palm and thumb, the highest-wear areas
• Ventilation panels set into the fingers and back of hand, positioned away from the knuckle shell
• Touchscreen compatible fingertips for phone and GPS use without removing a glove
• Stitched with high-strength bonded nylon thread
• Team designs produced as leather patchwork rather than print, so they cannot crack, peel or fade

Short or Gauntlet Cut?

If you ride on track or wear a one piece leather suit, choose a gauntlet cut. The overlapping cuff removes the gap at the wrist where a suit sleeve and a short glove separate under slide forces.

Riders and Bikes

Most often ordered by riders on the Yamaha YZF-R1, R7, R6 and MT-09, and by anyone matching gloves to Yamaha leathers. Any pair can be produced in a colourway matched to your bike or the rest of your gear.

Sizing

Gloves are the hardest piece of riding kit to buy off the shelf, because hand width and finger length vary independently — most riders sit between two standard sizes. Every pair here can be made to your own measurements.

Measure the circumference of your palm around the knuckles, excluding the thumb, and the length from the base of your palm to the tip of your middle finger. Send both figures with your order and the gloves are cut to those dimensions. Full instructions are on the size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these motorcycle gloves CE certified?
Yes. The knuckle protection fitted to these gloves is CE certified. Full protection documentation across the range is on the protection and safety page.

Can you match my Yamaha’s colours?
Yes. Send a photograph or the paint reference and the leather is dyed to match as closely as hide allows, so the gloves sit correctly alongside the bike and the rest of your gear.

Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Every pair is made to order and shipped worldwide.

What size motorcycle gloves should I order?
Measure your palm circumference around the knuckles and your hand length from palm base to middle fingertip, then check both against the size guide. If you fall between two sizes, send your measurements and the gloves are made to fit rather than rounded up or down.

Are short gloves suitable for track days?
Most circuits require gloves that overlap the suit sleeve, so a gauntlet cut is the safer choice for track use. Check your circuit’s technical regulations before the day, as requirements vary.

Can I order these gloves in custom colours?
Yes. Any colourway can be produced in leather patchwork, including your own design, name or race number. See custom made gear.

How should a racing glove fit?
Snug across the palm with the knuckle shell sitting directly over your knuckles, and no more than a few millimetres of spare material at the fingertips. If the armour can shift off the knuckle, the glove is too big.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth
• Use a leather conditioner when the hide feels dry
• Do not machine wash, tumble dry or bleach
• Dry naturally, away from direct sunlight and artificial heat
• Store flat or lightly stuffed so the fingers keep their shape