A rapier is a long, thin, fifteenth century thrusting sword and one of the most popular Macna motorcycle gloves in its range. This 2.0 version is the evolution in a success story and actually really are high-quality motorcycle gloves for a wide variety of circumstances.
The presence of the waterproof Raintex membrane is no odd duck here. The fact that the Rapier 2.0 is also provided with a ‘water drain’ that drains any rainwater collected between the exterior and the integrated membrane, illustrates our justified categorisation of these motorcycle gloves as ‘mid-season’.
This turns the Rapier 2.0 into watertight motorcycle gloves that take a lot of adventures head-on. With proper grip warmers and on the right motorcycle, there are definitely men and women who can use these all throughout the winter. The only thing you won’t find, is a thermal lining. These therefore thinner motorcycle gloves have an exterior mainly made of goatskin, a dose of polyester and a flexible R.I.S.C. TPR-protector. Wear-resistant, with good grip, well-positioned seams and double layers where it's most useful; this is value for money.
On the inside, a soft EVA padding takes care of additional safety and especially, additional comfort. In the palm, on the fingers and at the cuff you can feel the padding without it ever being in the way. The cuff is relatively long. As in: not short. Or else: a proper motorcycle glove cuff, up to half your wrist, sufficiently long to be supplied with an additional – adjustable – Velcro strip so you get to choose if your sleeve ends go over or under.
You can do everything with your index finger. Wipe screens, operate smartphones, use touchscreens … In a minute, we’ll claim you’ll be able to swim in them, run, ride horses, fence and do gymnastics. Whichever applies to the index finger, applies to the Rapier 2.0 as a whole: a very complete and versatile motorcycle glove. Without a thermal layer.
There is maintenance clothing, and then there is clothing maintenance. Good, solid motorcycle clothing is an investment in comfort and personal safety. So, after your purchase invest in its maintenance and enjoy your gear for longer.
We put the best tips & tricks on this maintenance page.
