Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves 6-month Review: Solid Dual-purpose Shorties

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Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves 6-month Long-term Usage Review

Royal Enfield was kind enough to send across a pair of its dual-sport pair of shorties for a long-term test. Not to be fooled by its name, the MX Pro gloves are, in typical Royal Enfield riding gear fashion, great enablers into dual-purpose riding. I have been using the pair for the better part of six months and here’s what I have experienced on what have become my new daily runners.

Name: Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

Sizes Available: XS-3XL

Price: Rs 3,500

Colours available: Light Olive, Grey And Blue

Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

Specs

Material - Hybrid construction of 100% polyester mesh,100% Genuine leather, and microsuede

Armor - TPR protectors for knuckles and fingers, TPU sliders for palm protection

Certification - CE certified to Class L1-KP

Size tested - L

Adjustment - Adjustable velcro tabs at the wrist

Ventilation - Breathable mesh on hand exterior

Visibility - Contrasting olive and black shade rubber panels

Personalisation - NA

Pros - Very breathable, hybrid construction offers better dual-purpose assurance, cool looking gloves

Cons - Protection is not great for pure road riding, stitching around the cuffs is coming loose

DESIGN

The MX Pro gloves break that monotony of black mesh gloves by offering a neat splash of earthiness around the finger tips and knuckles. Even the different panels (microsuede, leather, and mesh) have their distinct shade that helps it look cool. It is certainly not an out and out motocross or off-road glove and that’s cool. What I do particularly like is just how nicely it goes with a neo-retro adventure aesthetic, something that would definitely look cool on a neat scrambler like the Royal Enfield Scram 440 and the Triumph Scrambler 400X, or on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.

Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

The 1901 orange rubber imprint adds to the slick factor of the MX Pros with the hexagonal pattern on the protective bits being a unique touch as well. There are subtle Royal Enfield logos that seamlessly work into the design, making it not that obvious that these pair are made by the retro bikemaker.

FIT AND PROTECTION

It took me hardly any rides to break in the MX Pro gloves. They fit snugly and have neatly taken the shape of my palms. Even after using them for six months, the stretchy panels have not become too loose either. Considering I am using them as my daily runners, the wear and tear has also given me nothing to complain about. 

Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

I do have to be a little more cautious, though, as the protection levels aren’t great for road-only applications. Yes, the rubber sliders will be far better than foam inserts that are usually found on gloves of this intention. So, while I have been extremely fortunate to navigate Pune’s chaotic streets without any mishaps while wearing the gloves, I do not wish to ever test the protective bits, though.

DAILY DUTIES

The gloves arrived right as the rains were retreating away and winter followed suit. I have made use of the gloves on a few short rainy commutes and that did leave the general leather colouring on the palms. The gloves were tended to quickly after such rides that has helped them from shrivelling off. 

Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

Chilly early morning rides with these gloves wasn’t the best idea either. However, as the temperatures through the day stabilised, the experience was far better. I did not mind the chill seeping through in the early hours as on a couple of trips to Goa, the moment the heat became apparent, there was no sweaty palm effect to worry about. I am keen to test them out in the upcoming dreaded Indian summer, seemingly confident that the MX Pro gloves will not be disappointing.

What was disappointing is that the stitching holding the adjustment cuffs on one of the gloves has come loose. Nearly half of the stitches for the particular section came apart in the second month itself. The deterioration hasn’t progressed since, which is respectable.

OFF-TARMAC

Much like on the road, I have been lucky to not have a spill while wearing the MX Pro when off-roading. What I must tell you is that the microsuede grip panels on the palms have withstood rather well. I have never felt that the gloves break traction from stock handlebar grips of the bikes I have taken off the beaten path and had some dirty dancing with. The mesh panels do tend to accumulate dust. Nothing that a good dusting and light wet wipe would do the trick.

Royal Enfield MX Pro Gloves

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

The Royal Enfield MX Pro gloves comes across as a neat set of riding gloves for those who are intending to own just a single pair of gloves for road as well as off-road riding. Yes, it will not be as great on the road as a full leather construction glove with proper Knox scaphoid protection and neither will it feel as just another layer of skin like most off-road gloves do. This balance act that the MX Pro gloves offers is what will really make you want to get a pair home. And considering the asking price is just Rs 3,500, it is an absolute bargain for what it has to offer.

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