Heated Motorcycle Gloves Tested

Dutch firm HeatPerformance produces many such heated gloves for a variety of sporting activities, skiing, hiking, outdoor work and of course heated gloves for motorcycles. HeatPerformance put forward their gloves for review, which now we are in Scotland we can most definitely test out.

The HeatPerformance Maximum heated motorcycle gloves are powered from two 7.2V 2600mAh Li-Po batteries, which slot into the cuff of each glove. The gloves have 3 heat settings, which are quoted to give you between 2.5 and 8 hours of heat depending on setting and charge within 4 hours. The gloves retail for £150 which includes one pair of batteries and a charger. A spare/replacement set of batteries costs £40.

Construction

The HeatPerformance gloves for motorcycles appear very well made, constructed from a mix of waterproof softshell and goat leather exterior and soft fleece lining. It’s good to see all the key goat leather abrasion protection on the palms, down the side of the hands and along the forefinger and thumb where one grips the bars. All places that will wear and likely slide against the tarmac should you come off.

Other features include carbon fibre armour on the knuckles, reflective strips on the back of hands and visor wipes on both forefingers. The latter is great to let you wipe with either hand regardless of whether you are focused on clutch or throttle control. The forefingers have a patch in the tips to use a mobile touch screen, but in reality, I found them too chunky to reliably use a phone with them on. They were fine with a dedicated motorcycle satnav that is designed specifically for use with fat gloves though.

HeatPerformance Gloves In Use

First things first, one has to charge the batteries ready for use, however as these hail from the Netherlands the supplied charger had a Euro plug on it. Not too big a deal, a UK travel adaptor is only a couple of quid, but I did find the charger kept coming loose in many of my cheaper travel adapters. A minor annoyance, but it would have been better if the charger had interchangeable pins for Euro, UK, Swiss, US main sockets.

The fully charged batteries are then plugged into the gloves and slotted into a pocket in the cuffs with a thin Velcro seal. I liked the slim 10mm thick batteries and how the socket on them was small, unobtrusive and flush and likewise, the cable on the gloves had a nice small plug without too much cable slack. The batteries, plugs and cabling on my older Gerbings heated gloves are much chunkier and trickier to tuck away. I was less convinced by  HeatPerformance’s decision to place the battery pocked on the inside of the wrist, I can’t help but worry if the hard battery could cause a wrist injury in the event of a crash and hitting the road palms down. The pockets also seemed designed to accept the batteries lengthways, but this caused some hindrance to wrist movement downwards. The batteries just about fit widthways which I found more comfortable, but are then trickier to seal the Velco seam. That said when on the road, you don’t really angle your wrist down, rather the other way as you twist the throttle.

Originally, my other half was going to review these gloves, however, we found the sizing was much larger than expected. Her palm circumference is ~17cm, so we went for Small based on the HeatPerformance size chart. However, they were too big with too much length in the fingers flapping around at the end, not ideal for petite womens’ hands. This small size actually fitted me better, just a fraction tight and I normally wear an XL in Alpinestars gloves!

HeatPerformance suggests wearing the cuff over a jacket, however, I found it too small to do this. With the battery also in the cuff, it was just too tight to tuck a jacket in as well. They also have no elastic gaiter on the cuff to stop rain from running down your arm and into the gloves. As such, I wore them under my jacket cuffs which worked well thanks to the slim battery. The downside to this was the on/off/heat setting button was then inaccessible beneath my jacket.

Heating wise, the gloves worked well. The heat setting button is nice and easy to operate; a long press to turn on/off and a short press to cycle through the three heat settings, with an obvious set of LED bars to indicate the current state. With a button on each glove working independently, you do of course need to press each which is a little extra effort whilst on the move. On max, I didn’t find these HeatPerformance heated gloves quite as hot as my old Gerbing heated gloves for motorcycles, but still ample for a cold ride on a 3°C day in Scotland around the snow-covered higher ground and frozen Lochs (TBH I never use the max setting on my Gerbing gloves as it’s too hot for comfort!) I’ve no complaints regarding the waterproofness of the gloves, they held up very well.

The performance was great, nice comfortably warm hands and fingers, that is until the batteries went flat, which happened at just over 2 hours of riding. Without the heating, the fleece lining did maintain warmth quite well on its own, but eventually, fingers did start getting numb. Unfortunately, there is no option to hardwire them to your motorbike’s battery, so for a good day of riding you going to have to carry several sets of batteries and swap them regularly or try to eke out the battery life by lowering the heat setting. Definitely more suited for a shorter commute than spending all day on the bike. Nonetheless, some of you will likely prefer the battery option, to avoid the faff of adding wiring to your bike’s battery and the repeated hassle of plugging yourself in each time you get on the bike. Battery-powered gloves are also easier if swapping between different bikes or if you’re renting a bike in colder climes, where you don’t have a hardwire handy. There’s pros and cons, but it would be better to have both options with these gloves.

Conclusion

Overall, these HeatPerformance Maximum Heated Motorcycle Gloves are well made and very effective gloves that are priced very competitively. Cheaper than Gerbing, Keis or Ixon gloves which don’t come with batteries by default. £150 for these with batteries included is a very good deal.

There’s a couple of points where these gloves could be better; hardwire option, sizing, cuff design, but these are all relatively minor issues and are certainly not enough to stop me from recommending these gloves for commuters and those on shorter rides. However, without the option to hardwire them to your bike’s battery, these gloves are less suited to those riding all day in all weathers, e.g. instructors, observers, couriers, blood bikers, those doing winter or cold weather touring etc.

Rating: 4/5

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The gloves are full leather with PU plastic knuckle armour, which makes an interesting alternative to carbon fibre on other models. The leather is supple goat leather with many sections having vented holes, ideal for summer riding. Additionally, the PU knuckle armour has air vent scoops too. They are lined with a thin polyester for added comfort and have a special forefinger panel to enable mobile touchscreen use. However, they still have a nod to racing pedigree with that knuckle armour, bridged ring and little pinky fingers (helps prevent finger breaking in a tumble), longer cuff design and numerous spots of extra padding along the fingers and on the palm to protect in a slide.

Compared to the older version 1 SP-2’s, the key differences are the move from carbon to PU knuckle armour, there’s now an additional wrist velcro strap as well as the cuff velcro flap and more venting both in holes in leather and the air scoops on the knuckles.

Out on the road, I found these SP-2 V2 gloves pretty comfortable, with plenty of movement to use levers, switchgear and a good grip on the throttle. The only part that slightly rubbed is low down between the fingers, where it feels like the leather is just a spot too bulky (especially against my wedding ring). Otherwise, I found them very comfortable, nice supple and soft leather. Certainly better than my old GP-Plus gloves, which weren’t lined and would have the wrist strap buckle dig into my wrist a bit. Fit is good and secure, better than the SP-2 version 1 with no wrist strap that could slip off a little. On the few hot days we’ve had thus far, I’ve found them acceptably cool and not too sweaty.

I picked these Alpinestars SP-2 V2 gloves up from GetGeared for just under £80 (with one of their promo discount codes), so certainly not cheap gloves, but a lot less than their GP-Pro or Plus ranges. Nonetheless, they seem to be built to the high standard you’d expect from the Alpinestars brand, they’re comfortable, and perfectly suited to day-to-day summer road riding and I love their stylish black’n’white look with fluo highlights. If fluo isn’t your thing, you can get them in black only, black/white/red or black/grey/red colour schemes. So overall, other than that slight leather bulkiness between the bases of fingers, I can’t knock them much at all.

Rating: 4/5

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Picked these up about 18 months ago at the Excel Bike Show (dangerous place for the wallet, that), and they’ve been through everything the British weather can throw at a rider. I’m talking proper conditions—snow, sideways rain, biting wind, the odd “why am I even out in this?” kind of day. And through all of it, these gloves have held their own.

First things first—fit. If you’ve got smaller hands like me, you’ll know the struggle. Most gloves feel like you’ve borrowed them off someone with shovel-sized mitts. But the Dainese Clutch Evo D-Dry runs a bit smaller, which, for once, actually works in our favour. Snug, secure, no excess flapping about at the fingertips like you’re wearing novelty foam hands.

They’re short gloves too, which I know divides opinion. But for those of us with shorter arms—yeah, I said it—it actually works. Jacket sleeves that are always a bit too long sit nicely over the top, and you don’t end up with that awkward overlap situation where everything bunches up and drives you mad. It’s a clean, comfortable setup.

Now, warmth. That’s the big one, right? These are properly insulated—good, honest winter gloves that take the edge off the cold without turning your hands into useless bricks. Pair them with heated grips, and you’ve got a setup that’ll get you through most winter rides without losing feeling in your fingers.

Are they Arctic-expedition level? No. When it gets properly frosty—ice-on-the-roads, breath-in-the-air cold—you’ll start to feel it creeping in. That’s when I chuck in some merino wool liners, and suddenly we’re back in business. It’s not glamorous, but it works. And let’s be real, most of us are just trying to survive winter riding, not look cute doing it.

Waterproofing is… mostly there. They’ve got a D-Dry waterproof breathable membrane, which sounds very fancy and does the job in your average British drizzle. Light rain, steady showers—you’re good. Hands stay dry, no complaints.

But—and here’s the honesty bit—get caught in a proper biblical downpour, the kind where the sky just gives up and dumps everything at once, and yeah… they’ll eventually let water in. Not immediately, not disastrously, but enough that you’ll notice. That said, I’ve had way worse from gloves that promised way more, so I’m not mad about it.

Breathability is decent too. In winter, they don’t turn into sweaty little saunas, which is key. In hotter weather, though? You’ll notice it. These are winter gloves through and through—ride in summer and your hands will start to cook. But honestly, that’s not what they’re built for, so I’m not holding it against them.

Protection-wise, they’re doing what they should. You’ve got knuckle armour and a reinforced palm, which gives you a bit of reassurance if things go sideways. No glove is going to make you invincible, but these at least feel like they’re trying to look after you if you part ways with the bike in an unscheduled dismount.

Now, let’s have a little moan—because nothing’s perfect, and I’m not here to sugar-coat it.

Biggest thing I miss? A visor wiper. That little rubber strip you don’t think about until you really, really need it—like when rain’s hammering down, and you’re squinting through a smeared visor, wondering why you didn’t make better life choices. These gloves don’t have one, and I notice its absence every time the weather turns properly grim.

Also worth noting: Dainese sizing runs small. Worked out great for me, but if you’re between sizes or on the larger end, you’ll want to try before you buy or size up. Nothing worse than gloves that cut off circulation and turn your fingers into frozen sausages.

But overall? I rate them.

The Dainese Clutch Evo D-Dry gloves aren’t flashy, they’re not high-end heated wizardry, and they’re not pretending to be. What they are is reliable, warm, and practical—proper everyday winter gloves for riders who are out there regardless of the weather.

For me, they’ve become part of the routine. Cold morning? Grab the gloves, fire up the heated grips, get on with it. No drama, no fuss, just gear that does its job while I get on with mine.

And honestly? That’s exactly what I want.

Rating: 4/5

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This is where Visorcat comes in. A crafty gadget that straps to your left glove, sporting a soft sponge and rubber squeegee to let you clean your visor on the go. Sorted! Well, the lovely people at Visorcat sent in one for review, so read on to find out my verdict on whether it shapes up to be gadget or gimmick.

The Visorcat arrived in a simple clear bag, with a laminated instruction sheet and a 50ml bottle of cleaning fluid. The device is made from sturdy rubber with a nylon strap to go around your wrist and mini elastic loop to go round your thumb. It features a small cleaning fluid reservoir on the back of your hand and then along your thumb a flip back squeegee with a sponge underneath. Fitting it is simply a case of sliding you glove through, lining it up and pulling the strap tight. Dead easy, and quick to swap between different gloves.

To use, one just wipes left to right first which flips back the squeegee and wipes your visor with the moist cleaning sponger underneath. Then wipe right to left to wipe the cleaning suds away with the squeegee. As the sponge dries out, you can just give the reservoir a quick press to squirt some more fluid through to moisten the sponge again. Filing up again is simple via a little flip open flap and poking the bottle of fluid in.

Out on the road, the Visorcat works pretty well. The moist soapy sponge does a good job of cleaning crud and bugs off your visor with a couple of wipes. Definitely a novelty to do whilst on the move. However, it’s not perfect, it can be tricky to get a good clean wipe across your visor and often you need to wipe a several times to get a fully clear visor. This is partly because the squeegee is quite rigid and doesn’t seem to mould nicely to the shape of visor. It’s fine if you angle your hand just right, but otherwise parts will be left missed. Additionally, the Visorcat is a bit chunky and doesn’t comfortable sit far enough around your thumb to suit a natural wipe. When trying to arrange it better it tends to foul the switchgear. Hence you have to get the hang of wiping with the back of your hand rather than edge of thumb which feels more natural.

It’s still way less faff than having to pull over and dig  cleaning stuff out from under seat.

With persistence I did get better hang of it to achieve more effectively cleaning. Maybe I was too used to the slim rubber visor squeegee down the thumb edge built into my gloves – your mileage may vary. My wife also attempted to try the Visorcat, but she has tiny hands and it was just too big for her and it kept whacking the horn button on her switch gear! Maybe there’s a call for a mini version for those with dinky hands.

Fluid wise the reservoir holds plenty for a long days ride. When commuting in the week, the bigger issue was the sponge drying out between rides. Soon remedied by a splash of water. The sponge itself can also be slotted out for cleaning or replacement too.

Overall, despite the aforementioned misgivings, I’ll still be taking this on a longer ride or tour. With more use, getting the hang of a clean wipe of the visor whilst on the move is definitely easier. Even just taking a moment longer at a red light stop to sponge and wipe your visor down and get clear vision again is great. It’s still way less faff than having to pull over and dig stuff out from under seat. When commuting round town your visor doesn’t get so bad (except on wet winter days) making the Visorcat less essential, but still handy nonetheless. Is it worth the £35? Compared to the frustration of not being able to see properly where you’re going and having to keep stopping and using other visor cleaning stuff – I believe so.

Rating 4/5

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I’ve only been wearing these new Gerbing heated gloves for about a week and it’s still not super cold outside, so this won’t be an in-depth review. Here are the key differences:

1. The wrist strap is now on the top of the glove and a bit shorter. Good stuff, the strap was a bit too long and flappy previously.
2. A rubber visor wiper blade along the thumbs has been added. This works really well in the wet for clearing away the rain and spray from your visor.
3. Palms now have a grippy strip of material on them.
4. A drawstring storm guard has been added to the cuff. Great for keeping out rain running down your arms. Always had issues with this, then the wet wicked through the seam at the end of my jacket sleeves. However, the drawstrings are a pain to pull tight when gloved up and get in the way when tucking wiring into sleeves.
5. Hard protection on top of fingers is now removed. Probably not a big deal, didn’t add much in general use.
6. The gloves appear to have more internal padding, are definitely snugger fitting and are a little more restrictive on movement. A trade-off between added warmth and freedom of movement. Still fits and is still usable, but a definite change.
7. The controller will now remember the last setting and select it when plugged in. Big thumbs up, now no need to cycle through the heating settings each time you plug in.

My first impression of these Gerbing heated gloves is certainly very good, however, time will tell regarding their reliability. I do hope they are more durable than last year’s model, as when working, they are invaluable for riding in the winter.

Rating 5/5

Epilogue: Long term, this new version has held up much better. I’ve had no problems with the controller unit. However, one glove did develop connection issues in Feb 2016 after two winters of daily use. Much longer than the prior models ever lasted. However, Gerbing’s promptly swapped them under their lifetime electrical warranty!

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1. Bike for leisure, avoid riding in the cold and wet and place your bike into hibernation until next year
2. You’re a year-round biker, by choice or necessity and just gear up to stay warm and fend off the elements

If you fall into this latter group, then you will be all too familiar with cold hands and numb fingers. Never underestimate the impact of wind chill, it maybe 5°C outside, but at 60 mph wind chill brings that down to -11°C! (wind chill chart) Once your fingers are numb, it becomes painful, distracting and drastically affects your riding for the worse. Even the best winter gloves won’t protect you for long against that cold and so here I present a few cold weather motorcycle gear options to tackle cold hands.

Liner Gloves

The simplest and often cheapest option is to wear a second pair of liner gloves underneath your existing gloves. The key requirement is that the gloves are thin and don’t overly restrict finger movement. Basic cotton gloves work well, but silk gloves tend to be warmer. However, in either case, expect only a mild improvement and thicker gloves will hinder the use of your levers, but their advantage is the price, with a tenner buying you a very nice pair of silk liner gloves.

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Hand Guards

If wind chill is the key reason your fingers get so cold, then handguards tackle this head-on. A simple plastic guard bolted onto the bars in front of your levers that is designed to deflect the oncoming cold air. Popular on motocross and supermoto bikes, the big advantage is they are cheap and simple to fit and are relatively effective. The big downside is they tend to foul fairing at full lock, so do double-check before ordering.

Muffs

One step up from the principle of handguards are muffs. You’ve probably seen these on scooters and couriers, huge engulfing monstrosities on the ends of the handlebars. Laugh as you like, but highly effective at keeping your hands warm they are, and reasonably priced to boot, starting at around £40. If you’re on the road for long hours, they are definitely worth serious consideration. The disadvantages are obviously the aesthetics, not to everyone’s taste. Some also report issues at high speed of wind pushing the muffs back and pressing in the brake and clutch on cheaper models. You also need to get the hang of slotting your hands into them whilst on the move – think as you regularly wipe the rain and crud off your visor.

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Heated Grips

Heated grips are a popular option, possibly fitted as standard (or an optional extra) on some new bikes, but with many aftermarket options available too. Essentially a pair of heating elements located under the rubber handgrip, wired to your bike’s battery. By actively heating your hands, rather than just fending off the cold, they are very effective. Fitting aftermarket heated grips is usually fairly straightforward, with only the removal of existing rubber grips being the difficult bit. More expensive models have quality controls for mounting on the bars and clever electronics to automatically turn themselves off and avoid running your battery flat, should you forget to turn them off.
The disadvantages are firstly the effort fitting them, the fact they only heat your palms, rather than your fingers (often covering levers) and the top of your hands in direct contact with the oncoming wind. Reliability can also be questionable with some brands/models, but this is improving all the time.
Expect to pay around £40-60 for an aftermarket set.

Check out our review of the Oxford Heated Grips for Commuters.

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Heated Gloves

Gloves with built-in heating elements are the ultimate solution, completely surrounding your hand and fingers with warmth. Often wired directly to the battery, but many offer the option of separate battery packs. Plugging yourself in can be a little extra effort when setting off, but soon become second nature. Since the entirety of the hand is heated, one can ride for hours on end in freezing conditions quite happily.
Many heated gloves can be combined with other heated garments, sharing the same controller and battery connection for ultimate cold protection.
Price is the main disadvantage, with many heated gloves starting at £120. As a slightly cheaper compromise, you can also opt for heated liner gloves to wear underneath your existing gloves. Reliability can also be an issue, with wires to the gloves often getting snagged and failing.

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I personally use the Gerbing’s XR12 Hybrid heated gloves reviewed here.

Combination of Cold Weather Motorcycle Gear

Many riders favour a combination of the above cold weather motorbike gear to keep their fingers toasty. For example, heated grips and muffs will set you back less than a pair of heated gloves and be more than adequate at fending off the cold.

Conclusion

So there you have it, plenty of options to consider to continue winter riding and avoid cold hands. It should also be mentioned that keeping your body warm will also help keep your extremities warm too. A warm core will provide warm blood to your hands and feet. So pile on those base layers, winter socks and thick neck gaiters. Either way, stopping your hands from going numb will give you one less thing to worry about and let you concentrate on riding safely through the wet, cold and possibly icy conditions.

Wind Chill Chart
Reproduced from Dundee University website.

The Alpinestars gloves are made from Gore-tex, so totally waterproof. On top of this is, there are sections of leather and a decent amount of knuckle protection. There are two Velcro straps per glove one around the wrist under a flap and one on the cuff. I found the cuff a bit on the short side and didn’t go over my jacket very well, thus letting in a draft and water. My arms are quite long though. These gloves aren’t however the latest iteration, later versions appear to resolve this with an extended storm cuff.

Winter Test of Jet Road Alpinestars Gloves

The Jet Road Alpinestars gloves are fairly padded, but when November arrived, I found them too cold. At this point, I switched to some Gerbing’s heated gloves. However these had to be sent back last week due to a fault, so I reverted back to the Alpinestars gloves and gave them a proper winter test. With the temperature hovering around freezing, woolly gloves underneath and after just a couple miles through town my fingers were completely numb. On hitting the dual carriageway and getting some speed up, my hands were very cold and I was in a lot of pain. Not good. As such, I can’t recommend these for winter.

In the wet, they hold up well, the Gore-tex really comes into its own. I did however have to keep fiddling with the cuffs to prevent any leaks.

To sum up, for the second-hand price these Jet Road Alpinestars gloves are a bargain. They are leagues ahead of my old Hein Gericke gloves in terms of warmth and waterproofness. However, if you want to stick with them all winter, you’ll need some heated grips, muffs or some serious faring to keep you warm. Just try to look out for the later version with a better cuff.

Rating 4/5

This version of the Alpinestars Jet Road gloves has been discontinued, but there is a newer updated Gore-Tex version available.

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As great as they are, I’m really beginning to have doubts about their reliability. Bought them new in November (4 months ago). Two months in, one controller had an intermittent connection fault. Last week the spare controller I purchased, has started exhibiting the same problem. One hand keeps cutting in and out at random.

I dig out the replacement controller I was sent, but this one randomly won’t turn on, just flashes blue when you press the button. Apparently this means it’s getting a feed of less than 11V from the battery. OK, but why then does the other controller still turn on? And why does it start doing this after a long run and momentarily stopped for a refuel?

So I persisted with that for a week, but now my left-hand glove won’t heat up at all. From neither controller nor either wire on each.

Have sent the whole lot back for replacement. But in the meantime, it’s barely above freezing out there, I’ve reverted to my Alpinestar Jet Road gloves with woolly gloves underneath and still getting super cold hands and numb fingers after 5-10 mins on the road. I’m hoping they won’t take too long to send out replacements, they turned the last controller around in a couple of days. However, I’ve lost a lot of confidence in the Gerbing’s. Don’t get me wrong, they’re great when they work, but when you’re paying top dollar, they need to work for more than a couple of months…

I’ll be sending the old one back for replacement (as it has a 3-year warranty), but this will keep me warm in the meantime. A spare will be useful if I have problems again in the future.

The package consists of a pair of gloves (obviously), a junior controller with leads, a battery lead with an inline fuse holder and a big bag of different fuses. Installation is pretty straightforward: first, choose the appropriate fuse, then screw the battery lead to the battery and thread the plug out under the seat to somewhere convenient. Then thread the junior controller leads through the arms of your jacket and attach the control box to the jacket waist (see pic left). Now, when setting off, it’s easiest to plug the gloves into the wires hanging out of your sleeves before putting the gloves on. Then sit on the bike and plug the control box into the battery lead. Press the button and go!

The controller box button cycles between 4 levels of heat, with a different colour light indicating which is selected. The gloves get lovely and warm, the backs of the hand more so than the fingers, but numb fingers are definitely a thing of the past. The construction of the gloves is very good, a mixture of real leather and textile, with plenty of armour protection on knuckles, tops of fingers and round wrist. There’s also extra padding on the palm, which is where you really need it, should you come off. In fact, the gloves are pretty warm in their own right, about on par with my Alpinestar Jet Road and better than my older Hein Gerike Pathan gloves. Out of the box, you are warned the gloves aren’t waterproof and need treating to make them such. OK, a bit annoying, but a dose of Nikwax soon fixes this. The Nikwax did make the palms a bit slippery at first but was fine after a day or two. I’ve had no leaks of soggy hands since though. One downside, is they have no ‘wipe’ blade on them, for wiping your visor clear (edit: a visor wipe is added in the later 2013 iteration of the ZR12’s).

Gerbing Heated Gloves Verdict

In conclusion, yes they’re expensive, and yes they are a little fiddly to plug in before setting off. But, no cold hands and warm fingers make such a difference, you can shrug off the crap weather, you can concentrate on riding without the distraction of painful fingers and get back to enjoying your time on the bike. If you plan to commute through the coming winter, I can wholeheartedly recommend these heated gloves for motorcycles.

Rating 4/5

Epilogue: I’ve had these Gerbing heated gloves for 4 months now, but there are some serious questions of reliability hanging over them. In that time I’ve been through three controllers and one glove has stopped heating up completely. Read my recent post on Gerbing reliability here.

Epilogue (2): Gerbing replaced this 2012 model with the later 2013 model, with a large number of improvements. But best of all, they have lasted use every day over the 6 months through the winter without any reliability concerns. Read my more recent post on Gerbing’s New Features.

Epilogue (3): The 2013 iterations of the XR12 gloves have held up far better, lasting until 2016. They were swiftly replaced under warranty again I write this in 2020 and I’m still wearing this last pair each winter! Looks like Gerbing has nailed the early reliability issues. It should be noted that throughout Gerbing has honoured their lifetime guarantee of electrical components without question and always with prompt replacements.

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