Review: Switch Lycan Sunglasses

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet visor exposes you to the elements. Sun, wind, dust, sudden light changes—your eyes are always on the front lines. 

I’ve worn dozens of motorcycle-friendly sunglasses over the years, but few have impressed me like the Switch Lycan. 

At first glance, the Lycan checks the usual boxes: wraparound design, impact-resistant lenses, and a snug fit. Setting them apart is Switch’s magnetic interchangeable lens system. 

I was skeptical at first, as removable lenses often means finicky clips or loose fits. But the magnetic system on the Lycan is seamless and secure. The lenses snap into place with a satisfying click and stay put even when I'm riding at more than 65 mph behind a minimal windscreen.

The Lycan comes with two lens sets: polarized for sun and low-light rose amber. I had a pair from years ago when they came with a dark and clear lens set. I prefer the new rose amber ones over the clear. 

Swapping the lenses takes less than 10 seconds—no fumbling, no tools, no smudges. Well, some smudges, depending on how you pop out the lenses. Touring riders who might leave in early morning darkness and ride into full sun will love these sunglasses.

Fit-wise, the Lycan feels custom-molded. The arms are curved and grippy without pinching the temples under a helmet. I’ve worn them on full-day rides without hotspots or discomfort. 

They also don’t interfere with the padding or position of most full-face or modular helmets. What’s better, they don’t shift when you turn your head to check traffic or take a spirited ride through the twisties. I would like to have an adjustable nose pad, however, to make them more comfortable there.

The optical clarity is excellent. The lenses are distortion-free and polarized, which cuts glare from windshields and chrome without muting road detail. Riding through tree-lined mountain roads with sunlight flickering through the branches can be disorienting with cheap lenses, but not with the Lycan. The light transition is smooth, and the field of view is wide and immersive.

Ventilation is another subtle but critical feature. Some riding glasses fog up at stops or during humid rides. The Lycan lenses have just enough airflow around them to prevent fogging, yet they block wind well at speed. They don’t seal around the eyes like goggles. 

At around $225, they’re a premium product. And while the magnetic system is reliable, I have to note that it’s possible for the lenses to pop out if you drop the glasses. While I don’t make a habit of throwing my sunglasses on the ground, if it happens with these, you should be able to just snap the lenses back onto the frame. 

The Switch Lycan sunglasses combine real innovation with rider-specific practicality. For anyone who treats riding as more than a Sunday errand—and wants sunglasses as tough, versatile, and road-ready as they are—these belong in your tank bag.

Switch Lycan Sunglasses
$224.95
Colors: Matte black, olive