INBIKE Motorcycle Gloves Review: ~10,000 km Later
I bought my black-and-white INBIKE breathable mesh motorcycle gloves in size Large on October 17, 2023 for $29.99, and I am still using the same original pair. I estimate I have put roughly 10,000 km on them across scooter/moped, bicycle and e-scooter riding.
For me, these are true summer gloves. They are the most comfortable riding gloves I have owned, ventilation is excellent, grip stays good in both dry and wet conditions, and the pair has held up remarkably well despite years of use, machine washing and even tumble drying.
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INBIKE Breathable Mesh Motorcycle Gloves — 4.7/5
Quick verdict: These are the most comfortable riding gloves I have owned. After roughly 10,000 km, the fit, ventilation, grip and durability are still excellent, and I already bought a second pair as a backup.
Best for: summer scooter, motorcycle, bicycle and e-scooter riding around roughly 15–25°C (59–77°F), especially if comfort and ventilation matter.
Skip if: you need waterproof gloves, ride regularly below about 15°C (59°F), or expect perfect touchscreen control through a thick phone rain cover.
- The most comfortable riding gloves I have owned
- Excellent fit in size Large for my hands
- Very good ventilation with little hand sweat
- Good grip in both dry and wet conditions
- Very good durability after roughly 10,000 km
- The best touchscreen performance I have personally had from riding gloves
- Excellent value at the $29.99 I paid
- I like the black-and-white design
- Touchscreen still is not reliable enough through a thick rain cover
- Not waterproof; prolonged rain eventually soaks them
- Too cold for me below roughly 15°C
- Knuckle protection is smaller and less substantial-feeling than on my Alpinestars Chrome V2 gloves
How I tested them
- Purchased: October 17, 2023
- Price paid: $29.99
- Variant: Large, black/white
- Ownership: same original pair still in use
- Estimated distance: roughly 10,000 km
- Vehicles: scooter/moped, bicycle and e-scooter
- Season: primarily summer
- My useful temperature range: roughly 15–25°C (59–77°F)
- Cleaning: I have machine-washed and tumble-dried my pair
- Crash testing: none — I have not crashed in these gloves
- Repurchase: I have already bought another pair as a backup
This is a long-term ownership review, not a laboratory or crash-protection test. My comments about comfort, grip, ventilation, rain, fit and durability come from my own use. The current product listing describes the gloves as polyester with breathable mesh, touchscreen support, a hook-and-loop closure, a TPR palm pad and foam around the joints.
Comfort is the standout feature
If I had to give one reason to buy these gloves, it would be comfort.
Size Large fits me extremely well. The fingers sit where they should, the glove feels secure without squeezing, and the wrist closure works exactly as I want it to. I do not get pressure points from the knuckle area either.
Compared with other riding gloves I have used, these feel unusually natural on my hands. The knuckle protector is smaller than the one on my Alpinestars Chrome V2 gloves, but it is also more comfortable for me during normal riding.
Ventilation is excellent for summer riding
I consider these summer gloves rather than all-season gloves.
In my use, they make the most sense around 15–25°C (59–77°F). The mesh breathes well enough that my hands do not get especially sweaty, even when I am riding for longer periods.
Below roughly 15°C, I start finding them too cold. I would not buy them expecting spring, autumn or winter versatility.
Grip is very good in both dry and wet conditions
I have no meaningful complaint about grip. On scooter handlebars, bicycle grips and e-scooter controls, the palm gives me a secure feel without needing to squeeze unusually hard.
That remains true when the gloves are wet from rain. They may eventually become soaked, but the grip itself has stayed good for me.
The touchscreen is good for a glove — but still not perfect
This is the best touchscreen performance I have personally had from riding gloves so far, but I still would not call it excellent.
With the phone exposed normally, basic taps and controls are reasonably usable. If I put a thick rain cover over the phone, touchscreen accuracy becomes much worse and I often end up taking a glove off.
So I see touchscreen compatibility as a useful bonus rather than something I would rely on for precise phone operation.
They are not waterproof
The breathable construction comes with an obvious trade-off: these are not gloves I would choose for prolonged rain.
They can handle some moisture and may feel slightly water-resistant at first, but if I stay outside in rain for long enough they become wet. Once that happens, continuing to ride in soaked gloves is unpleasant.
This is one reason I bought a second pair. If one pair gets wet, I can switch rather than wait for the same gloves to dry.
Durability after roughly 10,000 km is impressive
After an estimated 10,000 km, I think the condition is very good for a $29.99 glove.
I have also treated them more aggressively than the manufacturer recommends. The current listing says hand wash only, while I have put my pair through both a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
They have survived that in my case, but I would not take this as a recommendation to ignore the care label. I can only report what happened to my own pair.
Protection: good-feeling palm design, smaller knuckles
I have not crashed in these gloves, so I cannot honestly tell you how they would perform in a real impact.
What I can compare is how the protection is shaped and feels on my hand. The palm protection on the INBIKE glove feels well placed to me, and it seems broader than the corresponding area on my Alpinestars Chrome V2 gloves.
The opposite is true at the knuckles. The Alpinestars glove has a much larger and more substantial-feeling knuckle protector. INBIKE’s smaller design is more comfortable for me, but I am not treating comfort or size as proof of crash protection.
INBIKE vs Alpinestars Chrome V2
I have used both gloves extensively, so this is one comparison I can make from direct experience. I have a separate Alpinestars Chrome V2 review with my longer-term observations of that pair.
| Area | INBIKE Breathable Mesh | Alpinestars Chrome V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Better for me; my most comfortable riding glove | Good, but not as comfortable as the INBIKE |
| Knuckle feel | Smaller and more comfortable | Larger and more substantial-feeling |
| Palm protection feel | Feels broader and better positioned to me | Feels smaller in the palm area to me |
| Touchscreen | Best glove touchscreen I have personally tried, though still imperfect | Worse in my use |
| Looks | I like them | I personally prefer the Alpinestars design |
I would not use that table to claim one glove is objectively safer than the other. I have not crash-tested either pair. It is a comparison of fit, comfort, design and everyday use.
Value for money is excellent
I paid $29.99 in October 2023. After roughly 10,000 km, I consider that excellent value.
The clearest evidence is that I already bought another pair. I wanted a backup so that if the original pair gets soaked in rain, I do not have to keep using wet gloves.
At roughly the price I paid, I would buy them again without hesitation.
Why I rate the INBIKE Breathable Mesh Motorcycle Gloves 4.7/5
My overall rating is 4.7/5. This follows the public Jon Tests rating method: the criteria below total 100%, each score is based on my documented first-hand use, and the weighted result is rounded to one decimal place.
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & fit | 25% | 5.0/5 | The most comfortable riding gloves I have owned; Large fits me extremely well and the wrist closure works well. |
| Summer performance | 20% | 4.5/5 | Excellent ventilation and little sweating around roughly 15–25°C, but they are too cold for me below about 15°C and not suited to prolonged rain. |
| Grip & control | 15% | 5.0/5 | Secure grip for me in both dry and wet conditions across scooter, bicycle and e-scooter use. |
| Durability | 15% | 4.5/5 | Still in very good condition after roughly 10,000 km and even after machine washing and tumble drying. |
| Touchscreen usability | 10% | 4.0/5 | Best glove touchscreen I have personally tried, but still not precise enough through a thick rain cover. |
| Value for money | 15% | 5.0/5 | $29.99 for this mileage, comfort and durability was excellent value, and I already bought a second pair. |
| Weighted rating | 4.7/5 | 4.725 before rounding. | |
Who should buy them?
- Good fit: scooter and motorcycle riders looking for lightweight summer gloves.
- Good fit: cyclists and e-scooter riders who want more hand coverage and grip than bare hands.
- Good fit: anyone prioritizing comfort, ventilation and value.
- Consider something warmer if: you regularly ride below roughly 15°C (59°F).
- Consider waterproof gloves if: you expect to spend a lot of time riding in sustained rain.
- Consider another model if: flawless touchscreen control through a rain cover is essential.
Would I buy them again?
Yes — and I already have.
That is probably the strongest summary of this review. After roughly 10,000 km on the original pair, I bought a second pair as backup. I still think the combination of comfort, ventilation, grip, durability and price is extremely hard to beat for my kind of summer riding.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the INBIKE breathable mesh gloves good for summer?
Yes for me. I find them best around roughly 15–25°C (59–77°F), where the ventilation is excellent and my hands do not get especially sweaty.
Are they waterproof?
No in my experience. They can handle some moisture, but prolonged rain eventually gets them wet.
Do they work with touchscreens?
Better than most riding gloves I have used, but not perfectly. A thick phone rain cover makes precise touchscreen control much harder.
How durable are they?
My original pair is still in good condition after an estimated 10,000 km of scooter, bicycle and e-scooter riding.
How does Large fit?
Large fits me very well. The fingers and wrist closure both feel right without uncomfortable pressure.
Sources and review method
- My own purchase from October 17, 2023, estimated 10,000 km of use, repurchase of a backup pair, and the original current photos shown above.
- The current INBIKE/Amazon product listing for material, size, breathable/touchscreen features, palm/joint construction and care instructions.
- My Alpinestars Chrome V2 review for the direct first-hand comparison discussed above.
- Jon Tests — How I Test for the public rating methodology.
