Item 105.540.187 Vidar Summer Motorcycle Gloves in Leather and Neoprene Black/Brown

Dane Vidar: summer adventure motorcycle gloves in Black/Brown (Dane code 105.540.187), made of goatskin and neoprene. Knuckle and finger protection, double-layered palm, covered seams, short cuff with Velcro, and touchscreen fingertips. EN 13594 Level 1 KP approved.

✓ Strengths

• Goatskin and neoprene combined – leather where durability is needed, neoprene where the glove needs to flex with the hand
• Dane knuckle protector – dedicated knuckle protection, not a single plate that stiffens the back of the hand
• EN 13594, Level 1 KP approval – with dedicated knuckle protection
• Double-layered palm – reinforced with an additional layer; high-wear areas are made of leather, with covered seams
• Covered seams in friction points – they don't wear out against the handlebars and don't press on the hand
• Short cuff with Velcro closure – fits under the sleeve and adjusts at the wrist
• Stretch panels and pleats on fingers and thumb – the hand closes on the handlebar without the glove pulling
• Ventilation designed for hot weather – these are summer gloves, not lightweight mid-season ones
• Touchscreen-compatible thumb and index finger
• Adventure and sport-naked fit – Dane positions it for both riding styles

Technical specifications

Recommended products

• Vidar in Black – same model, item code 105.540.101.
• Vidar in Black/Gray – same model, item code 105.540.170.
• Dane Finn Gore-Tex Grip – the waterproof pair to combine for mid-seasons.
• All motorcycle gloves and the entire Dane catalog from Moon Bike.

Who is it perfect for?

These are the summer gloves for those who want to feel the controls. The combination of goatskin and neoprene is not a compromise: leather is where the glove first touches in case of a slide and handles abrasion; neoprene is where the glove needs to flex, and it stretches without resistance. An all-leather glove offers similar protection but tires the hand more. The knuckles have dedicated protection, and the fingers are also stated by Dane to be reinforced, which is more than what the average leather summer gloves offer at this price. The covered seams at friction points are one of those details you only notice after months, when the glove still shows no wear. Dane rates it for both adventure and naked bikes: it's a summer glove for everyday use, not just for special occasions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why leather and neoprene together?
Because they perform two different functions. Goatskin is where the glove first contacts in a slide and resists abrasion; neoprene is where the glove needs to flex, stretching without resistance. A full leather glove provides similar protection but tires the hand more.

What protections do they have?
There's a Dane protector on the knuckles, and the fingers are also stated to be reinforced. The palm is double-layered, with an additional reinforcing layer; the most stressed areas are made of leather and have covered seams. The approval is EN 13594 Level 1 KP, where KP specifically indicates knuckle protection.

Are they waterproof?
No. These are summer gloves, designed to allow air to pass through: they will get wet in the rain. For mid-seasons and bad weather, Dane offers models with Gore-Tex membrane, which are a different product. These are meant to be used on the bike from May to September.

What are covered seams for?
These are seams in areas where the glove rubs against the handlebars and itself. Covering them means the thread doesn't wear out and you don't feel pressure on your hand during hours of riding. It's a detail you don't notice on the first day but appreciate after a few thousand kilometers.

In which sizes is this color available?
This listing is dedicated to the Black/Brown color, Dane item code 105.540.187, in sizes S · M · L · XL · XXL · XXXL · 4XL. Each size has its own product code. If the size you need is not listed, please contact us: we will check availability with the distributor.

Is it available in other colors?
Yes. Dane also produces the Vidar in Black (code 105.540.101) and Black/Gray (code 105.540.170). Each color has its own listing, so the photos and sizes you see always correspond to the glove you are looking at instead of being mixed. You can find the links in the Recommended Products section above.