11 Best Heated Motorcycle Gloves- reviewed

Considering buying a pair of heated motorcycle gloves for riding during winter or when the weather is cold? Not sure whether to buy heated grips or gloves? Wondering which brand is best and how effective they REALLY are? Should you get wired or rechargeable heated gloves? No worries- we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing and using heated motorcycle gloves this winter.

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Buying heated motorcycle gloves

Riding a motorcycle in cold weather can be a miserable experience if you are not prepared. Just ask my ex-husband- he’s had to listen to my complaining for YEARS.

This winter, he decided to save his eardrums (check out my review on the best motorcycle intercoms and bluetooth headsets) and treated me to some heated winter riding gear.

First on the list- heated motorcycle gloves, as my hands are always the first place to suffer (as well as my toes.)

I’ll be honest, I was a little skeptical about these. Were they REALLY worth the money? Would they be too bulky? Was I going to get electrocuted (I mean, that’s one way to stop me complaining!)

Not sure which is best for you? Read on to learn how to choose the right option for you.

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Do you really need heated motorcycle gloves?

I ALWAYS recommend wearing proper protective motorcycle clothing when you ride, even if you’re just popping down the road to the shops.

But, in a word, no- you don’t need heated gloves, even if you live somewhere like the UK where it gets cooooooold in winter.

Still, riding with cold hands is uncomfortable and can be painful when the temperature drops too low.

There is also a safety issue. With icy hands, your reaction times to control the front brake and clutch are adversely affected, putting you in more danger of an accident. With warm hands, you are able to react a little quicker, which could make all the difference.

Whether you choose to wear heated motorcycle gloves or not is a personal choice, depending on where you live, how often you ride, and which seasons you ride in. If you live somewhere with long hot summers (lucky devil) and store your bike away in the garage for the winter, then heated bike gloves would probably be a waste of money. 

However, if you commute to work on your motorcycle all year, tour on your bike no matter the weather or like us enjoy riding in every season, then heated bike gloves would be a great addition to your riding kit.  

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Motorcycle heated gloves- do they work?

Yes, heated motorcycle gloves do work, and they work very well if you get a good quality pair. Unfortunately, many are, frankly, rubbish! You’ll find plenty of cheap heated motorbike gloves on the market, but apart from not heating very well, they will offer little protection in a crash.  The bottom line is you get what you pay for- buy from a well-known brand designed for motorcyclists if you can afford to. If you can’t, one of the alternative options listed below might be a better choice for you. 

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How to choose the best heated motorcycle gloves for you

There are several aspects to consider when choosing which are the best heated motorcycle gloves for you.

Power Source

There are two options for power- battery or wired.

Rechargeable Battery Power

Using rechargeable batteries is probably the most convenient, as no wires connect you to the bike battery, so there is nothing to install or connect. The downside, of course, is that the batteries may run flat during your ride, and you have cold hands again. Either you only make short trips during cold periods, which could be convenient for commuting, or you’ll need to invest in some spare batteries. 

Using you Motorbike Battery

A permanent wired connection to the motorcycle battery means you should always have the power to heat your gloves. As mentioned earlier, though, this means a cable will connect you to the motorcycle. Just remember to disconnect when you get off your bike! 

Chemical Reaction Heated Gloves

There are several chemical reaction type heating systems. You snap or shake the container with disposable types to start the chemical reaction. The reaction produces heat, and you put the container inside your glove. There are also reusable chemical heat pads. Once used, you boil them in a pan of water to restore them, ready for use next time. 

Stored Heat Gloves

These work by heating a pad or chemical container that slowly releases the heat. You then insert the pad into the glove. They are reusable; just keep reheating the pads. 

The Best Choice for Heated Bike Gloves: In my opinion (and the option I picked) rechargeable batteries are the best option. This means no wires (allowing you to scratch your neck or wipe your visor) and you can easily carry a spare battery pack or two if needed.

Warning when choosing heated bike gloves

Before we go any further, I need to address one crucial point. I am specifically talking about motorcycle-heated gloves here, not any old heated gloves. The priority of your motorcycle gloves is to protect your hands in an accident. There are plenty of heated gloves on the market, but most are not designed for motorcycle use. 

Do not buy heated ski gloves (for example)- they will not be anywhere near as effective should you crash. If you buy heated gloves, make sure you buy a pair designed for motorcyclists.  

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Heated gloves or heated grips?

As I have already mentioned, heated handlebar grips are a common alternative to heated motorbike gloves. This system uses electrical coils wrapped around the handlebar, under the rubber grip, controlled by a switch on the handlebars, but now also via the TFT screen of newer bikes. 

Of course, many modern bikes, not just BMWs, now come with heated grips as standard. You may still need heated gloves in extreme weather, but grips will often be enough in most cases.  

However, if (like me!) you own and use several motorcycles, or have a bike which doesn’t have grips, you may find it cheaper and easier to have heated gloves so that you can wear them on each bike.

Pros and Cons of heated motorbike gloves

Like most things, there are pros and cons to using them.

Pros of Heated Motorbike Gloves

• Direct Contact. Unlike heated grips, where the entire thickness of the glove is between your hand and the heat, the heating wire in a heated glove is almost directly heating your hand. Your hands should warm up quicker and stay warm for longer. 
• They Heat Your Whole Hand. While heated grips can only heat your palm, the heating elements of a bike heated glove cover your whole hand. Heated gloves give a more even and complete heating effect than heated grips. Trust me, this makes a big difference!
• Efficient. With the heating elements encased in the thermal lining of your glove, more of the heat will reach your hand compared to heated grips.   

Downsides of Heated bike gloves

• Electrical Wires. Your heated motorcycle gloves need a power source. One method is to connect them to the motorcycle battery, but this means cables from the battery to the gloves. Concealing and keeping the wires out of the way is the main downside to heated gloves. 
• Remembering to Disconnect the Wire Before Getting Off Your Bike. This is pretty self-explanatory, I think! If you forget to disconnect, you risk damaging the gloves or cable. 
• Limited Battery or Chemical Life. If you don’t want to connect your heated gloves to the motorcycle battery, then you’ll need either batteries or a heating pack of some kind. In both cases, the batteries or chemicals have a limited heating time. Batteries will need recharging regularly, and heating pads need resetting in a microwave. For longer trips, this is a little inconvenient.  

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Best Heated Motorcycle Gloves- reviews

Gerbing Xtreme GT Heated Gloves

Gerbing Xtreme GT Heated Gloves – If you’re riding for hours, the heat power comes directly from your vehicle’s battery using the battery harness and long Y-cable supplied. Like all Gerbing’s heated motorcycle gloves, the Xtreme GT glove can also be powered directly through the integrated cuff plugs of the Gerbing Heated Premium Jacket Liner. If you dont wont the hard wired system and dont like cables getting in your way, then the gloves can be powered using the optional small rechargeable Lithium batteries.

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Merlin Minworth II D3O Heated Gloves

Merlin Minworth II D3O Heated Gloves is an electronically heated, old school retro looking glove combining the best of styling and the most modern of technology. The heating elements are battery-powered and run throughout the fingers and back of the hand. With three temperature settings, your hands remain warm and toasty on the coolest of rides. Recharging the batteries – USB charger giving a greater range of versatility when it comes to charging on tour or at home. Heating temperature: high 70c – 3.5hrs, medium 59c – 4hrs, low 48c – 5hrs. So if you’re into your retro look, these gloves will be an added look to your biking gear.

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Furygan Boreal Heated Gloves

The Furygan Boreal Heated Glove is a heated gloves with waterproof membrane, dual thermal lining and 1 click operation. Another great glove packed with loads of features. To name a few; Waterproof and breathable membrane, dual thermal lining for optimal protection against the cold, touchscreen sensitive fingertips and double wrist adjustment.

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Keis G901 Heated Gloves

The G901 Heated Gloves have a hard knuckle protection, with the power supply coming in the form of 7.4V and 12V. There are 3 heat settings where the heat panels on the Keis G901s run along the back of the gloves and into the fingers., micro carbon fibre heating technology, and waterproof Hipora® membrane. The 3M® Thinsulate thermal lining and premium goat leather construction will keep you warm and protected on those cold winter rides.

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Held Inuit Heated Gloves

The Held Inuit Heated Gloves are a Stretch fabric, leather heated gloves with D3O protection, Thinsulate lining and waterproof membrane. These, I would say are a superior gloves with loads of great features for winter weather and protection. Colour-fast & sweat-proof outer shell, D3O knuckle armour protection and SKINFIT® waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane to name a few.

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Keis G601 Premium Heated Armoured Gloves 

Best Overall for bikers that want high quality & CE approved heated motorcycle gloves– these are the ones we chose.

Keis started in the 1990s with a pair of heated inner gloves and are specialists in heated clothing. They make nothing else.  The company has developed a patented, infrared heating system, using ultra-thin heating elements within the gloves.

The Thinsulate thermal lining and Hipora waterproof membrane, combined with the thin heat system, allow the Keis G601 gloves to remain lightweight and flexible, essential for better control and feel.  

You can also connect the gloves to Keis heated jackets for an integrated heating system. They designed the Keis G601 gloves to meet the needs of motorcyclists and the EU’s personal protective equipment regulations.

PERSONAL REVIEW: These are the gloves I have used and they are AMAZING. Seriously, I used them every time I went on a ride for weeks now and they never let me down. I have the rechargeable batteries and they’re easy to charge and attach. Expensive, yes, but honestly worth every penny!

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Day Wolf Rechargeable Battery Heated Motorcycle Gloves 

Best for bikers looking for the cheapest heated bike gloves for all-weather riding

The Day Wolf heated motorcycle gloves are made from heavy-duty polyester with leather protection in impact areas and a stiff carbon fibre knuckle protector.

Inside is a breathable waterproof membrane with foam padding.  A pocket in the cuff holds the battery for the heating element, just behind the knuckle protector. When in place, the battery is barely noticeable. Depending on the setting, two supplied rechargeable batteries will give you between 2.5 and 6 hours of heating.

Three heat settings, controlled by a push-button on the cuff, allow you to set the perfect temperature. Where the Day Wolf motorcycle heated gloves score highly is value for money. They are normally cheaper than the Oxford heated gloves and offer better protection. The downside is the potentially short battery life. 

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Barchi Heat Hard Knuckle Heated Bike Gloves With Rechargeable Batteries 

Best for budget-conscious bikers that want the choice of motorcycle connection or rechargeable batteries.

If you are looking for reasonably priced heated gloves that are supplied with batteries and a connection harness, then Barchi Heat BH03 should be on your list. They are not usually the cheapest we’ve reviewed here, but they include rechargeable batteries in that price.  

Constructed from sheep leather, with a hard, carbon-fibre knuckle protector, the Barchi Heat gloves certainly look and feel the part. Inside are three layers to keep your hands warm, comprising a soft cotton fleece, then a waterproof layer, and finally a breathable layer. 

Like many of the others, a button on the back of the gloves controls the heat setting, with three options: low, medium and high. In the high setting, expect to get around 2 to 2.5 hours of heat, while the low setting will last for up to 6.5 hours. Alternatively, use the supplied motorcycle battery harness to connect to a permanent power supply for all-day riding.  

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Best heated motorcycle gloves for women

Personally, I wear the Keis heated gloves above. However, I am 5’11 and the small mens size fits me great. I can fully understand that smaller women will need a smaller glove, so here are some of the best heated motorcycle gloves on the market for female bikers.

Rev’it Ladies Liberty H2O Heated Gloves

Liberty H2O Ladies motorcycle gloves are female-specific in fit and design, and ready to tackle the worst winter can throw at you – whether it’s wind, water, or cold. The Liberty H2O Ladies motorcycle gloves will keep your digits comfortably warm at 33°C. The system features 4 different heating levels (from higher heat to lower heat) that can easily be suited to your own preference.

Included are two, 7.4V rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and micro USB charging cable. This gives an approximate run time of 130 minutes on Boost (mode 4) or 480 minutes on Eco (mode 1).

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Macna Ladies Era RTX Heated Gloves 

Macna Ladies Era RTX Heated Gloves Dual powered heated gloves with waterproof membrane, thermal lining and touchscreen fingertips. They are made of Goatskin construction, waterproof Raintex lining, insulated interior and 4 power output heat modes with battery life indicator. They are a smart looking gloves for those who like a shorter cuff style.

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Gerbing Ladies Xtreme Heated MicroWirePRO Gloves 

Best for ladies looking for a quality heated motorcycle glove.

Made from good quality leather with an incorporated zip on the back of the wrist which opens up to give an extra 3.5cm – giving more options when considering whether to wear over or under jacket. If you’re cruising for hours, just connect these gloves the usual way, with Gerbing’s battery hook-up.
The Xtreme Ladies Heated motorcycle gloves are waterproof, windproof and breathable due to the Hipora® liner. The use of stainless steel MicroWirePRO® heating technology makes the Gerbing Xtreme the most durable heated motorcycle glove for women on the market.

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Other Alternatives to heated motorbike gloves

Handlebar Muffs 

Handlebar muffs were one of the first attempts to keep your hands warm on a motorbike and are still around today. They are huge static… muffs (can’t think of another word) which you attach them to the bars, covering the grip and associated controls.

They are very effective in keeping your hands warm but have a couple of downsides:

• First, they are not exactly stylish, but that’s not the point.
• Second, they can be a little restrictive, covering the handle and controls, so you need to fit them with care. 

Still, there are still plenty of people around who use and love them. If you’d like to know more, these ones are highly rated.

Handlebar Hand Protectors 

Most adventure bikes are fitted with hand protectors, designed to prevent you from hurting your hands on branches, etc., when green laning. The protectors also do a great job of keeping rain and cold air away from your hands, so for short journeys or when the weather isn’t too cold, they may be enough. These ones are easy to fit and still look somewhat stylish.

Heated Inner Gloves 

If you have a pair of winter motorcycle gloves and just want to add some heating, you could consider buying heated inner gloves. The advantage of this approach is that you wear the same trusted motorcycle gloves all year and use the inner gloves only when it’s cold. The downside is the bulk of effectively wearing two pairs of gloves.

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Final thoughts

Riding a motorcycle with cold hands is painful and potentially dangerous. Your reactions are slower and not as controlled. The chances of having an accident increase as your hand temperature decreases. 

Heated gloves are a great way of keeping your hands warm and your ride safe. Your gloves still need to protect you in a crash, and by keeping your hands warm, the risk is reduced. Choose a glove that offers the standard protection you want, such as leather patches and armour, then look at the heating system to choose the best option for you.

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