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Alpinestars and Dainese are the two benchmark brands in motorcycle kit, both born in Italy and both in MotoGP. Both make very good gloves. These are the differences that matter when you buy.
Range: Alpinestars has more affordable options
In our comparison, Alpinestars covers almost everything: affordable summer gloves, all-year leather, waterproof, winter and heated. Dainese stands out mostly at the sporty, premium end.
Protection
- Dainese Carbon 4 Long: carbon fibre knuckles and the DCP system linking little and ring fingers to prevent twisting.
- Alpinestars SP-2 v3 and SP-8 v3: TPU or dual-density knuckles and the brand’s finger bridge.
All of them in our comparison are certified to EN 13594:2015 Level 1 KP.
Sizing
Each brand sizes differently. Measure your hand and check the chart for each model: see how to choose motorcycle gloves.
What to choose
Head to head in Dainese Carbon 4 Long vs Alpinestars SP-2 v3.
