Reise Austra Gloves

Your hands are the first thing you put out in a fall and the last thing you think about buying gear for. The Reise Austra Gloves are built to close that gap - a leather, short-cuff riding glove made for Indian conditions, with hard TPU armour where it counts and enough ventilation to survive a Chennai afternoon. Available in six colours across sizes S to 3XL, they suit the daily commuter and the weekend tourer equally.

The Austra is constructed from leather with a dual-layer leather palm, reinforced again along the sides and the pinky finger - the two areas that take the most damage in a slide. Hard knuckle protectors sit over the back of the hand, TPU finger protectors run along the fingers, and a hard TPU palm slider is fitted to let the hand skate across tarmac rather than catch and load the scaphoid. That palm slider is the detail most gloves at this price omit, and it addresses one of the most common wrist injuries in motorcycle crashes.

Day to day, the things you actually notice are the silicone grip panels on the palm, which hold the throttle and levers without you having to squeeze, and the mesh ventilation panels that keep the leather from turning into an oven in traffic. TapFingertips™ conductive material on the index finger and thumb means you can use your phone or navigation screen without stripping a glove off at every stop. Reflective binding lifts your visibility in low light - genuinely useful on unlit Indian highways after dusk.

One honest limitation: this is a short-cuff urban glove, not a full-gauntlet touring glove. It does not seal over a jacket sleeve, and it is not waterproof. For heavy monsoon touring you will want a dedicated waterproof glove. For everything else - commuting, weekend rides, sport-touring - the Austra is a well-judged balance of armour and comfort.

Key Features

• Hard TPU Knuckle Protectors
  Rigid impact armour across the back of the hand, the area most likely to strike the road or another vehicle.
• Hard TPU Palm Slider
  Lets the palm slide rather than grip on impact, reducing the twisting load that causes scaphoid fractures.
• Dual-Layer Leather Palm
  Reinforced again on the sides and pinky finger for abrasion resistance exactly where a sliding hand makes contact.
• Silicone Grip Panels
  Positive hold on throttle and levers with less grip pressure, which reduces hand fatigue over long rides.
• TapFingertips™ Touchscreen
  Conductive index finger and thumb, so phones and navigation screens work with the gloves on.
• Mesh Ventilation & Reflective Binding
  Airflow panels for Indian summer heat, plus reflective trim for low-light visibility.

Advantages

For City Commuters:

• Short cuff slips on and off quickly at every stop, with no gauntlet to fight over a sleeve.
• Touchscreen fingertips mean no removing a glove to check navigation or take a call.
• Mesh panels keep the hands workable through stop-start traffic in peak summer.

For Highway Tourers:

• Silicone palm grip reduces the squeeze needed on the throttle, cutting hand fatigue on long stretches.
• Reflective binding adds a visibility margin on unlit highways after dark.
• Full TPU armour set - knuckle, finger and palm slider - for sustained higher-speed riding.

Best Suitable For

• Daily Commuters: Who want real armour in a glove light enough to wear every day.
• Sport-Touring Riders: Who need grip and ventilation over long distances.
• New Riders: Looking for a well-armoured first leather glove without going to a race gauntlet.
• Urban Riders: Who value the short cuff and touchscreen compatibility for constant on-off use.

Why Buy From Us

• Authorised Reise Dealer: 100% genuine Reise product with official brand warranty coverage.
• Expert Rider Support: Our team rides. We will help you get the size right the first time.
• Six Colours, Full Size Run: S through 3XL across the range, so you are not forced into a compromise fit.
• Ships Across India: Dispatched from our own stock with tracked delivery nationwide.

FAQs

Q: How do I pick the right size in the Reise Austra?
Measure around your palm at the widest point, excluding the thumb, and compare against the Reise size chart. A riding glove should be snug with no loose material at the fingertips, but you must still be able to close your hand fully around the grip without the leather bunching. If you are between sizes, size up - leather gives slightly with wear.

Q: Are the Austra gloves waterproof?
No. The Austra is a ventilated leather urban glove, built for airflow rather than water resistance. For monsoon riding, choose a dedicated waterproof glove.

Q: Will the touchscreen fingertips work with my phone?
Yes. TapFingertips™ conductive material is built into the index finger and thumb, which covers phone use and most navigation displays.

Q: What is a palm slider and why does it matter?
In a fall, riders instinctively put a hand out. A bare or high-grip palm catches on the tarmac and twists the wrist, which is how scaphoid fractures happen. The hard TPU slider lets the hand skate instead, spreading the energy rather than loading the joint.

Q: How do I clean leather riding gloves?
Wipe with a barely damp cloth and a mild soap or dedicated leather cleaner, never soak them. Air dry away from direct sun or heat, which will harden and crack the leather, then treat occasionally with a leather conditioner to keep them supple.

Local Buying Guide

Buying the Austra from Vahana means official Indian stock with valid brand warranty support. These gloves suit our conditions well - the mesh ventilation earns its place through the summer months, and the reflective binding matters more here than it would elsewhere given how much riding happens on poorly lit roads. Pair them with a ventilated riding jacket and a certified helmet for a complete summer setup. If you prefer more coverage over the wrist, browse our full gauntlet gloves; for more of the same short-cuff style see all half gauntlet gloves and leather gloves.

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