The Icon Hypersport Short is a short-cuff motorcycle glove built around an articulated floating knuckle and reinforced palm. This collection contains the black and white versions of the same design, so the specification is shared and the choice is primarily colour.
Icon combines an AxSuede Laredo chassis with goatskin overlays in high-wear areas. Vented TPU and polycarbonate plates cover the knuckles, with D3O foam beneath them, while palm sliders add protection at a common contact point. Out-seamed fingers move bulky seams away from the inside of the finger box, helping the glove sit more smoothly around the controls.
Construction and protection
The floating knuckle design lets the hard shell move with the back of the hand instead of fixing it rigidly to the glove chassis. A D3O foam layer sits underneath the TPU and polycarbonate plate. On the palm, goatskin overlays and diamond stitching reinforce the zones that bear against the grips, while separate sliders are intended to help at the heel of the hand.
This is a short glove, so it is easier to wear under or over many jacket cuffs than a full gauntlet, but it does not provide the same wrist and lower-forearm coverage. Compare protection, cuff length and weather construction across the wider motorcycle gloves collection if those factors matter more than a compact fit.
Fit and control feel
Measure around the widest part of the hand and use the size guide on the exact product page. A secure fit should hold the floating knuckle over your knuckles, keep the palm material smooth and allow a full grip without pulling sharply across the fingers. The hook-and-loop wrist closure should fasten firmly and prevent the glove from slipping off.
- Check both hands and size from the larger measurement if they differ.
- Make a fist and operate levers and switches to identify pressure from seams or armour.
- Make sure the finger length does not leave material folded at the tips.
- Try the short cuff with your usual jacket sleeve before riding.
- Touchscreen response can vary with the device, screen protector and fingertip contact.
Ventilation, weather and care
Perforated areas and the vented knuckle are intended to move air, making the Hypersport Short more suited to mild or warm conditions than cold-weather touring. No waterproof membrane or thermal insulation is specified. For changing weather, select a glove whose stated construction matches the forecast rather than relying on the Hypersport's leather overlays alone.
Follow the care instructions supplied with the gloves. Remove surface dirt gently, let damp gloves dry naturally away from direct heat and do not machine wash unless the label explicitly permits it. Inspect the palm sliders, seams, knuckle plate and wrist fastening after any fall or visible abrasion.
Why buy Icon Hypersport Short gloves from Moto Central?
Moto Central places both current colour options on one page, making it straightforward to compare availability without mistaking a colour change for a specification change. Product pages show current sizes and stock, while the wider Icon collection provides alternatives in different materials and levels of coverage.
Customer questions
What is a floating knuckle?
The protective plate is mounted so it can articulate with the hand. On the Hypersport Short, Icon combines the vented plate with a D3O foam underlay.
Are the black and white gloves different?
No specification difference is stated. They are colour versions of the same Hypersport Short glove.
Are these gloves waterproof?
No. Icon does not specify a waterproof membrane, and the design includes ventilation for warmer conditions.
Are the Hypersport Short gloves CE certified?
Icon's current product page does not publish an EN 13594 level for this model. Check the physical label and documentation if certification is a purchase requirement.
