Autofy FANTOM Bike Riding Gloves Review 2026: Rs 398 TPR Knuckle Protection
- The Autofy FANTOM are light urban bike riding gloves priced at Rs 398 per pair.
- You get a hard TPR knuckle guard, scaphoid palm padding and PU finger elements.
- Index finger and thumb are touchscreen-friendly; fabric is breathable and washable.
- Sizes M to XXL, Orange and Black. Best for commuters, not track or heavy touring use.
The Autofy FANTOM bike riding gloves cost Rs 398 and give you real TPR knuckle protection, a padded palm and touchscreen-friendly fingers, without the bulk of heavy touring gauntlets. Here is our honest take for everyday riders and city commuters.
If you ride to work, run errands or take short weekend trips, a pair of light protective gloves is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make to your riding kit. The Autofy FANTOM gloves sit right in that everyday-commuter sweet spot at Rs 398 a pair.
Protection: TPR knuckles, palm padding and PU finger elements
The headline feature is the hard TPR (thermoplastic rubber) knuckle protector moulded over the back of the hand. In a low-speed slide or a knock against a mirror or wall, that guard is what takes the first hit instead of your bare knuckles. It is the single most useful thing a budget glove can offer, and the FANTOM has it built in.
Autofy has also added scaphoid padding across the palm, the part of your hand that instinctively hits the road first when you put a hand down. PU (polyurethane) elements run along the fingers for a bit more abrasion cover. Together these turn a simple fabric glove into something that actually earns its place on your hands, the same everyday-protection logic behind a brighter NightHawk H4 LED headlight or a properly fitted NEO bike mobile holder for navigation.
Comfort, grip and touchscreen use
Protection means nothing if a glove is too hot or stiff to wear, so this is where the FANTOM matters most for Indian riding. The main body is a breathable, washable fabric, which is exactly what you want in city heat and traffic. When it gets grubby after a few weeks of commuting, you can simply wash it and carry on.
The palm has a dotted anti-slip pattern that grips the handlebar and levers well, and a Velcro cuff lets you cinch the glove snug at the wrist so it stays put. The index finger and thumb are touchscreen-friendly, so you can tap a phone, take a call or pinch-zoom a map, handy if you pair them with a Motoplay 5 inch bike screen or your phone in a holder, without pulling the glove off at every signal.
Sizes run from M to XXL in an Orange and Black colourway, so most adult riders will find a fit. If bright orange is not your taste, Autofy also sells the FANTOM gloves (red) version, and a matching Hydra waterproof bike cover and a VoltX jump starter round out a sensible monsoon-season kit.
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Rs 398
Price per pair
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M to XXL
Sizes available
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TPR
Hard knuckle guard
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Index + thumb
Touchscreen fingers
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Key facts. Source: Autofy product information.
The honest limitation you should know
Let us be clear about what these are and are not. These are light, breathable urban riding gloves with TPR knuckle guards, not CE-certified hard-armour gauntlets for track or heavy touring use. That means they are excellent value for daily commuting and city riding, but if you are doing track days, long high-speed touring or want certified hard armour on every knuckle and joint, you should budget for a proper CE-certified gauntlet instead. Buy the FANTOM for what it is: a smart, affordable layer of everyday protection, not a race glove.
Who should buy the FANTOM
- Daily commuters who currently ride bare-handed and want basic knuckle and palm protection.
- City and short-trip riders who value breathability and being able to use a phone without removing gloves.
- New riders building a first kit on a tight budget.
- Anyone who wants a cheap, washable spare pair to keep in the boot or under the seat.
Riders who need CE-certified armour for track or heavy touring use should look at dedicated gauntlets rather than this urban glove.
