Alpinestars GP Pro R4 Motorcycle Gloves Review from SportbikeTrackGear.com
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- In this video Van breaks down the all new Alpinestars GP Pro R4 Gloves. This is an all new, from the ground up gauntlet race glove from our friends at Alpinestars. Use the link below to visit our website to see all the colors currently available.
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This is one stand up guy and a true Michigander. Your entire demeanor screams MERICA! You're my go to on the RUclips for gear and reviews. Wish i still lived in Michigan so i could shop in person at the store.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Proud to live in the mighty mitten! - Van
Thank you for the review and I love your channel man, it really gives answers for my questions for track gear. Please keep uploading and wish you the best.
A solid looking set of gloves. Kangaroo leather is a must have. Thanks for the review.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
I typically wear an extra-large size in Alpinestars gloves. When I purchased these gloves, they fit well overall, but the thumbs were unusually long. I decided to exchange them for a large size, which still fits, but the thumbs remain long.
It has been confirmed that the directors of Alpinestars use aliens with long fingers to be the models for developing them 👽
I have worn and ridden in more gloves than I can count now. IMO the length of the thumbs in these gloves is right where it needs to be and consistent with what I would expect. - Van
I have the same issue with my SP8 V3s, maybe us americans just have short thumbs
@@jaime55924 as one of these aliens i appreciate their sizing. I have very narrow hands with long fingers (EU size 9 width x EU size 11 length) so i usually have to resort to the small hand full of brands offering over length sizes.
These gloves do actually fit me quite well. I would say that the xl size corresponds to EU width 10 and length 11.
I wear an XL in GP Pro R3 and Medium In GP Pro R4
Will check them out. Liked the R3 a lot, except that the stitching did not wear well at all … which was not and is not comforting …
Sorry to hear you had stitching issues. If it happens within a year of purchase they will replace them for you. Max and I have both used several pair of Alpinestars gloves over the years and have not personally had any issues. That said as a company we have seen some issues over the years at about the same rate we do with other brands. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the reply. I loved them, besides that …
To me only important thing is maximum safety i just wonder should i buy alpinestars gp pro r4 or supertech gloves or dainese full metal 7.. Also i want to use in winter for rainy days too. I don't expect it to stay completely dry, but I don't want the gloves to be damaged for long use. Im waiting for ur answers please
This is an excellent pair of gloves that will perform as well as the Full Metal and save you a ton of money. For wet/winter use you will be better served with some waterproof gloves that also have some insulation. All of the top brands have gloves that meet that criteria. - Van
Looking great Brian...you helped me buy a helmet in 2010 keep it up
Thanks for watching! - Van
oh maaaaan..nice progress with video quality..video is so crisp..what camera do you use now?
It is the lighting more than the camera. Tom really improved what we have been doing. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear it was a really big step. Really solid quality and of course, review..I am not really buying from STG, since I am located in Europe, but everytime I look for you review if I want to buy something. Keep it up sir! thank you
Am a new track rider from UK. Theres a couple of places who are selling the R3 cheap here. What are the main differences between the R3 and R4 gloves?
Differences are not massive. If you can save some money with the R3 this is a great option for sure. - Van
Thanks for the review. I need to upgrade my A Star GP plus to a 2XL glove. I was about to order the Racer High Speed from STG based on your extremely thorough review. This is for pure track use and finger dexterity getting on and off the brake is important. Which one is better. Thanks for your awesome videos.
This glove feels very nice. I would also suggest checking out the RST TracTech EVO 4 CE Gloves. Max and I both use these on the track. Here is a link:
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst-tractech-evo-4-ce-gloves/
Hi Van, which would you recommend between the AStars R4 and the ol' Five RFX1? Doing mostly street riding, with safety and dexterity being the main targets.
Both are excellent gloves. I would also suggest you take a look at the RST TracTech EVO 4 CE Gloves. Max and I both use these on the track. I have a pair that have been used for over 4 seasons now, love them and they are only $124. Here is a link: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst-tractech-evo-4-ce-gloves/
How would they stack against the Knox Handroid 4? A solid choice for the price in my opinion.
We have not seen the Handroid in several seasons now making it hard to say. My expectation would be more feel and less bulk from the GP Pro R4 given the absence of the exo skeleton. - Van
i wish they would put the tag on the inside cuff plastic like the R2 so the label doesnt pull on your hand when you put it on
Once you know you are going to keep the gloves you can always cut the tag off. Over the last few years tags on apparel have gotten HUGE. - Van
Hi I wear a large in the rst tracktech evo gloves. Would you have any idea if the large in the gp pro would be sized similar?
I can see r3 on a discount on local retailer(65$ less than r4). Is it make sense to go for r4 or get a discounted r3?
Thank you.
Would you guys recommend these over the GP Tech V2’s? I’m going back and forth on which ones I’m going to get
Personally I like the GP Tech Gloves more. They have more feel. - Van
What's the break-in for these? The pinky seems to be bothering me and would hate to not see this improve overtime...
We find most gloves like these will break in relatively quickly as long as they are pretty close to being good right out of the bag. I would wear them in the house long enough to know they will only require a little riding in them to break in perfectly. If they feel way too tight when they are new they may be too tight to break in properly. - Van
Is thes gloves true to size? Same as GP plus v2 as size?
This glove fits very similar to the GP Plus V2 and runs true to size. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks!
Are these better than the supertech gloves? And are the supertech still the best gloves or are they outdated?
I have never been a fan of the Supertech gloves. IMO this is for sure a better pair of gloves than the super tech. - Van
Hey van, debating between these and the Gp plus r2. Do a lot of spirited riding with the hopes of getting to the track a few times but don’t want to give up on comfort too much. Which would you pick ?
To be fair they are both excellent options with the GP Pro R4 being the better of the two gloves as they should be considering the price difference. IMO they are worth the extra money. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgearthanks van your opinion means a lot ! Really enjoy your videos
What is the difference between the R4 and V4? It looks like the same glove, same price too
We have not seen a "V4" glove from Alpinestars. I went to their site and do not see one listed nor is there another model at the same price. - Van
These gloves are actually KP level 2. I received an email from alpinestars confirming that there is a mistake in the product description. I am disappointed that Brian Vans did not catch that. This is not the first time alpinestars has made this mistake. They have previously labeled the AM-10 as KP level 2 but the tag said it was JP level 1.
The mistake is not just in their decription… I just recieved them and its Level 1 printed on the glove label. How is this possible?! This is a huge safety issue. The R3 is a Level 2…
@@sborgum oh wow thats interesting. I received an email by alpinestars and they confirmed they are KP level 2
@@d2nt3 I will email them too and ask about that.
@@d2nt3 Alpinestar told me the item label is the correct one. So its just Level 1 KP wtf.
@@sborgum lmao. why would u buy gp pro r4 over the r3? I think the r4 would pass the test but A* didnt bother with it because they know its such a good value that most people would just buy that over the supertech. thats my conspiracy theory.
Are in-seams really the safest ? I low-sided with my Knox androids mk4 and the tip of my pinky opened up. Since then, I only use gloves with external seams
Over the decades I have been doing this I would say the internal seams typically hold up a little better. End of the day each crash is unique and all that matters is if you were injured or not. Regardless of brand, style or cost some items can be spent in one crash if it is the right type of crash. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the response. I thought it was interesting how it opened but to your point crashes are different and mine happened at NJMP turn 12 and I slid across track. Opting to try something new just seemed logical, which I hope to not test anytime soon. Your reviews and content are always a key factor in any purchase decisions I've had so kudos to you all.
How does the sizing compare to the R3? I'm pretty much set on ordering a pair of the R4s, but I can only get my hands on R3 to try out in my area.
I would say they fit pretty much the same as the R3, just more refined. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Alright, thanks a bunch.
Whats best way to measure for these ? Do you have video about sizing ones hand for fitment . TY...
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/alpinestars-gp-pro-r4-gloves/
Use this link and take a look at the size chart. There is an image that will show how to take a measurement. - Van
@sportbiketrackgear thanks saw the size chart earlier today, ordered size xxL thanks...
I'm torn between this gloves and Alpinestars SP-2 V3. They cost the same where I live. Which one do you recommend?
If the cost is the same 100% the GP Pro R4. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I got the SP-2 V3 because Pro R4 was a fake one. I hope it fits well, I measured my hands 21.5cm and got the Large size.
I’m about to order the m4 exhaust system do you guys have a coupon code that would be awesome 🤟🏻🤟🏻
Shoot an email to maxvan@sportbiketrackgear.com and he will get you sorted out. - Van
If I'm starting to do some trackdays ( a few per year maybe 3-4 eventually) but still mainly ride on the street, would you recommend this glove over the GP Plus R v2? I'm leaning more towards this one based on the quality of the leather and I saw multiple reviews stating the finger length being a little too long on the v2s which would be a problem for me. Also, is there any reason to get the gp pro r3 over the r4 in your opinion? I've heard a lot of good things about that glove over the years.
IMO both the GP Pro R3 and 4 are solid gloves. The fit on the 4 has been refined a bit and there is more flexibility in the wrist which is nice. You would be happy with either of them IMO. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Awesome! Going for the pro r4 soon. Appreciate the help and the video
just wondering on sizing. I have the r3 gloves and gonna hand them down to my kid and upgrade to these r4's. Is the sizing the same ?
I feel like the sizing is very close to that model. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the response dude :)
I need your help which glove is better? the GP pro r4 or the GP tech v2
Thank you
GP Tech V2. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you for your quick answear
Thanks for the timely review! I have been rocking GP Pro R3 last season and they felt and fitted great, however they have gotten a very small hole over time, which could only be from me touching the handlebars with them. I rode around 10k kilometers only, which was a bit disappointing, but maybe I got a faulty unit. The addition of kangaroo leather in the new ones seems like a great update. Also wondering if you gonna do reviews of Dainese products, like the Laguna Seca 5 1 piece suit for example?
We do not offer much Dainese and do not have any plans to shoot any reviews. 10,000 km is a fair amount of riding IMO. There could be a lot of factors involved in the wear. Over the years Max and I have had good experiences with Alpinestars gloves. - Van
in the summer time when your hands are sweaty, do you put something like baby powder on the inside so your hand can get in easier? How do you cope with sweaty hands at the track?
I put my gloves open end down on top of my horizontal fan, next to the helmet. They dry out in no time.
fan for boots, for gloves a suit dryer for suit, and I have a 4 foot folding table that I cut two holes in and mounted two 120v computer fans to dry out helmets. this keeps me cool and dry between sessions in the southeast summer heat
No I do not put anything on my hands like that. IMO all it would do is build up inside the glove and end up trashing them. Best practice is to make sure to never put your gloves away when they are wet. Keep them out in the open and let them dry slowly or use a glove dryer (or a fan). - Van
@@848evo4yeah i made a 3d print model of that very thing to clip on to my fan, a pvc tube works as well. i was just curious because sometimes it doesnt dry out in time when the track is really hot
is it KP level 2?
Category II EN 13594:2015, Level K1 P
@@sportbiketrackgear the previous version was Level K2 P. Why would u get the R4 over the R3?
Yes it doesnt make sense to me, I just bought them and its just Level 1 printed on the glove label….
@@d2nt3 tbh it feels solid, just like the R3, so i think they didnt bother with certifications, but the glove feels like a 2KP glove no doubt
@@sborgum tbh it feels solid, just like the R3, so i think they didnt bother with certifications, but the glove feels like a 2KP glove no doubt