Attention: this version does not include batteries.
A waterproof and electrically heated motorcycle glove with leather palm and flexible knuckle protection, specifically developed for daily commuters and all-season riders: that is the one-sentence summary of the Azra RTX by Macna.
The Azra RTX motorcycle gloves are waterproof thanks to the integrated Raintex membrane. Soft flex fabric and goat leather provide a comfortable, soft and yet solid outer layer. Excess rainwater that could accumulate in the mesh area between the waterproof membrane and the outer layer is drained via the water outlet construction. These motorcycle gloves reach well up to your wrist. The special Centrack buckle is developed to keep everything neatly and safely in place.
The Azra RTX motorcycle glove has knuckle, finger and palm protection. The knuckle protection is made of TPR, a flexible and at the same time robust rubber with an impressive strength to weight ratio. The palm and finger protection consists of soft, flexible EVA padding and the palm is reinforced with extra leather, up to the outside of the little finger.
In this version, the Azra RTX by Macna is delivered WITHOUT batteries or a battery charger. There’s also a package that includes everything.
The idea behind that is that not everyone will want to purchase the batteries and charger. The Dual Power Technology by Macna also leaves you free to choose between a 7.4 and a 12 Volt power supply, so the Azra RTX might as well be powered through a cable running from your motorcycle battery. It all depends on what you want, find practical, is most useful and the capacity and usage time you require.
Loose batteries offer more freedom but you run the risk of them losing charge, while a cabled solution is literally connected to the motorcycle with a warranty of endless power supply. Battery-wise, in ascending order of performance, you get to choose between 7,4V 2,2A, 7,4V 3A and 12V 3A.
If you opt for the cabled solution, then you’ll need at least one power cable (directly from the motorcycle battery, via a DIN plug (BMW) or a 12-V cigarette plug) and a double connection cable. You connect the first cable to the motorcycle battery, while the second one splits the power between the motorcycle gloves. That connection cable can be replaced by the Macna Nucleo or the Macna Ascent.
As you can tell, it takes a little consideration going for heated gloves, deliberating the most accurate system and its use, best matching your particular circumstances. After that, you’re off for a very enjoyable motorcycle experience. There are four heating levels, each indicated in their own colour by means of the battery level indicator. The indicator on the back of the hand also shows how much power you have left and allows you to change the level by simply pressing it.
| POSITION | autonomy 7,4V 2,2AH | autonomy 7,4V 3AH | autonomy 12V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 (red) | 1h45 | 2h20 | 2h |
| Level 3 (violet) | 2h | 2h50 | 2h30 |
| Level 2 (blue) | 2h50 | 3h45 | 3h20 |
| Level 1 (white) | 4h30 | 5h20 | 4h50 |
You can operate your smartphone without having to remove your motorcycle gloves, thanks to the Touch Tip on the index finger. That same finger is also equipped with a visor wiper.
Seen as there are electronic parts inside these motorcycle gloves, it’s evident that they can’t be washed in the washing machine. It’s okay to wash them by hand, on condition that you hand-dry the connectors with a hair blower afterwards.
