When you are choosing a pair of motorcycle or ATV gloves you will have a lot of great choices and it might be hard to narrow down if you're not entirely sure what you're looking for.
Motorcycle and ATV gloves serve a two fold purpose, to protect your hands in case of a spill and to protect your hands from the cold and other elements so you don't get in a spill situation on your bike or ATV.
If you do a lot of wet-weather riding, you'll want gloves that are water resistant with good closures to insure that the mud and water stay out of your gloves and possibly your riding jersey.
You're going to want something that has a good rubberized palm and finger tips so you can have a good grip and lever control. Leather is one of most popular materials to make these type of gloves out of. You can most likely find a style that suits your taste.
Keeping your hands warm in the cooler months is a big concern. Cold hands don't have a good grip and losing your grip can be very dangerous to your safety. Make sure that your gloves fit correctly. Simply put your hands in the gloves and fold your hand over into a riding position. Make sure your gloves don't bunch up or crawl when you curl your fingers. You should have good free movement of your hands. Thor makes some of the best gloves around for keeping your hands warm.