Oxford Cypher 1.0 Short Leather Motorcycle Gloves Black / Fluo / White

The Oxford Cypher 1.0 Short Leather Motorcycle Gloves in Black / Fluo / White combine Level 2 KP protection with a compact 5 cm sports cuff for road riders who prefer less bulk around the wrist. This listing is for the Black / Fluo / White colourway.

Who are these gloves for?

The Cypher 1.0 is designed for sports and performance-focused road riders who want substantial hand protection in a shorter-cuff format. A floating knuckle, pre-curved fingers and accordion stretch panels support natural control movement, while perforated finger fourchettes and a sweat-wicking lining help manage warmer riding conditions.

Protection and key benefits

• Level 2 KP certification: certified to EN 13594:2015 at Level 2 KP.
• Aramid-reinforced palm: the leather palm is reinforced with Aramid for abrasion resistance.
• Sports TPU armour: TPU knuckle, finger and palm protectors add impact protection and abrasion resistance.
• Reinforced contact areas: leather overlays reinforce the palm, thumb and fingers, with PE foam padding at the cuff and thumb.
• Short protective cuff: a 5 cm cuff with wrap-over TPR protection reduces bulk compared with a full gauntlet.
• Flexible sports fit: a floating knuckle and accordion panels at the back of the hand, three fingers and thumb help the glove move with the rider.
• Touchscreen use: the forefinger and thumb are touchscreen compatible.

Detailed specification

• CE Level 2 KP certified to EN 13594:2015
• Premium aniline leather construction
• Aramid-reinforced leather palm
• TPU knuckle, finger and palm protectors
• Leather-reinforced palm, thumb and finger overlays
• PE foam padded cuff and thumb panels
• TPR cuff protection
• 5 cm short cuff
• Floating knuckle construction
• Accordion stretch panels at the fingers, thumb and back of the hand
• Perforated finger fourchettes for ventilation
• Sweat-wicking comfort lining at the back of the hand
• Ergonomic pre-curved fingers
• External finger seams for comfort
• Twin wrist and cuff adjustment straps
• Elasticated wrist
• Touchscreen-compatible forefinger and thumb

Materials and care

Oxford lists the outer shell as 80% goat leather, 5% cowhide leather, 6% synthetic material, 5% PU and 4% Lycra. The fixed and inner linings are 100% polyester.

• Hand wash only
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean

Oxford glove size guide

Measure around the hand and check hand length. Oxford states that its size chart is a guide only and does not guarantee an exact fit. This listing contains S to 3XL variants.

What is supplied?

One pair of Oxford Cypher 1.0 short leather motorcycle gloves in Black / Fluo / White.

Product questions

What does Level 2 KP mean?

It confirms that the gloves meet the Level 2 performance requirements of EN 13594:2015 and include tested knuckle protection.

Are the Cypher 1.0 gloves waterproof?

Oxford does not list a waterproof membrane for this model. The perforated finger panels are designed for ventilation, so these gloves should not be treated as waterproof.

How do these differ from a full-gauntlet sports glove?

The Cypher 1.0 uses a shorter 5 cm cuff, reducing bulk around a jacket sleeve while retaining Level 2 KP hand protection and TPR cuff protection.

Can they operate a phone or sat-nav?

Yes. Oxford specifies touchscreen compatibility at the forefinger and thumb, although response can vary between devices and screen protectors.

Moto Central fitting guidance

A leather sports glove should feel close and secure without forcing your fingertips into the ends or placing the knuckle protector incorrectly. Check that you can comfortably operate the throttle, brake and clutch with both wrist straps fastened. Moto Central can help compare sizes and assess the fit on motorcycle controls.

View Oxford's official Cypher 1.0 glove and certification information or open Oxford's official printable size guide.