Hand Guards

XLMOTO Motorcycle Hand Guards and Warmers, Whatever the Weather

Whether you're riding on the dirt or the street, motorcyclist’s hands have a lot to do. Brake, throttle, clutch, and handlebar controls require operating on the move. These actions call for fully functioning hands. XLMOTO has a vast collection of motorcycle hand guards and motorcycle hand warmers. These will protect your hands regardless of the weather.

Motorcycle hand warmers for the road

It doesn't matter if you're a daily commuter or regular road tripper cold hands are unresponsive. You can lose vital moments due to slow responding cold hands. If you slowly reach for the clutch and brake lever you've travelled closer to any potential danger you're trying to avoid. Motorcyclists experience slower hand movement due to cold conditions. Yet, vibration can also result in numb hands. If your body gets wet during a ride and the air is cold, it creates a wind-chill factor. It is this that makes you feel a lot colder. At this point, the body diverts blood flow from the extremities, the hands, and feet. It then redirects blood to the vital organs, and so your hands feel cold and unresponsive.

This problem is easy to overcome when you choose a pair of XLMOTO motorcycle hand warmers. These handlebar muffs fit over each end of the bar and cover the clutch and brake levers. Even basic versions will keep the flow of cold air and rain away from the rider’s hands. Meanwhile, premium motorcycle hand warmers feature extra padding to keep the hands cosy.

Motorcycle hand guards for off road

Motocross, dirt bike and adventure riders also need to protect their hands for different reasons. When riding in a tight pack of motocross riders all heading for the hole shot, roosts carry mud and dirt, and often stones. Moreover, during a race, the rider's hands can take a battering from flying debris. In the short term, this can make it harder for the fingers to move. If you damage your hands over a couple of seasons you may store up problems for later in life. Hand warmers are too bulky for dirt bike riding. So, the solution here, is motorcycle hand guards. These lightweight pieces of kit need to firmly attach to the handlebars, so are fixed in two positions. Most motorcycle hand guards have mounting hardware. To be sure though, check product descriptions.

Dirt bike hand guards are aerodynamically shaped. They have strategically placed vents to let air flow through. Attachment is via one bracket that fits inside the end of the bar. Meanwhile, another bracket fits around the bar, a little past the first bend. The result is a firm-fitting hand guard whose plastic or polyester shell offers excellent safety and protection. For enduro, off road and adventure riders, the chances of hand damage from flying debris are less. Yet riders still need motorcycle hand guards. The chief danger here is either damage from collision or striking against trees and bushes. Well-fitted hand guards on strong brackets protect the rider's hands from strike impact. Also, in the event of a tumble, the clutch and brake lever have a greater chance of not snapping off.

Mounting options

For road motorcycles and scooters, hand warmers are often a universal fit. The mounting straps attach in one place around the handlebars. Dirt bike hand guards must protect the hands from impact damage. So, they need secure mounting in two places. Depending on the brand, the mounting hardware will be part of the kit, or you will need to order it separately. Either way, this style of motorcycle hand guard is brand and model specific. In which case, use XLMOTOs drop-down menu to ensure the correct fit.

Whether you need protection from the weather or the terrain, you’re in safe hands with XLMOTO.