a motorcycle grip pad comprises a base layer of elastomeric material having spaced bumps on a top surface . an adhesive layer is on a bottom surface . the area of the pad is between 1000 and 4000 mm 2 . a motorcycle grip system also includes a reaction patch of relatively rigid material having apertures spaced and arranged in the same way as the bumps on the pad . the patch is adapted for connection to a motorcycle rider &# 39 ; s suit or other apparel . a wear pad for a motor cycle comprises a base sheet in the form of a flexible plastics sheet ; an adhesive layer on the underside side of the flexible sheet ; a release layer under the adhesive layer and protecting it during handling and storage ; a top layer of soft , flexible elastomeric resin , which is poured onto the top surface prior to curing so that it spreads over the pad to its edges ; and bumps of elastomeric material arranged on said base sheet prior to pouring of the polyurethane entrapping said bumps on said sheet , said bumps protruding above the level of said top layer .