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Hands are exposed in many falls, and they stay in constant contact with the throttle, clutch and brake lever. For that reason gloves count as core protective gear. The replicate the gloves Andrea Dovizioso wore in 2018, when he rode for the Ducati Team and finished runner-up to Marc Marquez in the MotoGP world championship (2018 MotoGP season overview).
Updated: October 2026
The gloves are an inspired-by replica of race gear. Leather Collection has hand-stitched made-to-order gear since 2009, and this pair follows the 2018 Ducati look rather than being team merchandise.
Why Gloves Matter for Every Rider
Gloves are safety equipment, not only a comfort item. They are meant to limit the damage from:
- Abrasion and road rash in a slide
- Impacts from the road surface, rocks or debris
- Wind, rain and cold, which dull feel at the controls
- Grip loss when hands are wet or sweaty
No glove removes the risk of injury. The product page lists no EN 13594 rating.
What the Specification Lists
The product page describes race-grade 0.8-0.9 mm cowhide with safety-stitched seams and nylon thread, hand-stitched to order. Protection and fit details listed there include:
- TPU knuckle protector with integrated air intakes and an exhaust port for cooling
- TPU sliders on the palm, thumb and fingers, mounted on poly-foam backing
- Rubber protection panels at impact zones
- Leather reinforcement between thumb and forefinger
- Pre-curved palm and fingers for a form-fitting track grip
- Velcro strap and cuff closure so the glove stays on at the wrist
Reading the Specification
A few terms on the list are worth knowing. TPU is a flexible plastic used for knuckle shells and sliders, and a slider is a hard-wearing patch that lets the glove skid across the road instead of catching. Poly-foam backing sits under the sliders to take some of the load, and a pre-curved glove is cut in the shape of a hand holding the bar, so the fingers are not forced flat.
Design Inspired by Dovizioso's Ducati Season
The gloves are offered in blue and grey colourways that match the 2018 Ducati livery. Inspired by , who spent that year at the front of the field, the graphics follow the look of his race gear. Riders who prefer a Ducati glove with a different design can compare the .
Track Gloves and Street Riding
The listing states that these gloves are designed for MotoGP-style track racing and track-day riding and are not recommended for street use. That matters when choosing: a pre-curved race fit suits a tucked riding position, while road riding calls for gloves built for that purpose. Riders comparing options can browse , or look at a racing pair such as the .
Getting the Fit Right
A race glove should fit snugly, with the fingertips reaching the end of each finger without the material bunching in the palm. The wrist strap and cuff closure should be adjusted so the glove cannot slide off.
Summary
The Dovizioso 2018 gloves pair a documented 2018 Ducati colour scheme with a track-oriented specification of cowhide, TPU protection and a secure two-point closure. They suit riders who want MotoGP-inspired gloves for the track or track days.
Written by the Leather Collection Editorial Team.
