Best Heated Motorcycle Gear
The best heated motorcycle gear for most riders is a 12V heated jacket liner like the Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner. It goes under your riding jacket and runs off your bike's battery, so there's nothing to recharge. Add Gerbing's 12V heated gloves to keep your hands warm too.
Don't want to wire anything to the bike? Battery-powered heated motorcycle gear, like the SAVIOR HEAT heated gloves, works right out of the box. You just charge the batteries before you ride.
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Quick picks
- Best overall (12V): Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner (opens in a new tab)
- Best 12V heated gloves: Gerbing G4 Heated Gloves (12V) (opens in a new tab)
- Best heated vest: Gerbing 12V Heated Vest Liner (opens in a new tab)
- Best battery gloves (no wiring): SAVIOR HEAT Heated Motorcycle Gloves (opens in a new tab)
- Best budget heated layer: DEWBU Heated Jacket with 12V Battery Pack (opens in a new tab)
- Add-on: heat controller: Gerbing 12V Dual-Zone Temp Controller (opens in a new tab)
- Add-on: battery harness: Gerbing 12V Battery Harness (opens in a new tab)
12V or battery heated gear: which is better?
12V gear plugs into your bike, so it stays warm as long as you're riding. It needs a battery harness and usually a heat controller (both below). Battery-powered gear has no wires, so it's easy to use on and off the bike, but it only lasts as long as its batteries. If you ride long cold miles, go 12V. For shorter rides or wearing around town, battery gear is simpler.
Our picks
Best overall (12V)
Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner
Good for: long, cold rides. Wear it under your riding jacket.
- 12V liner powered by your motorcycle
- Wears under your regular riding jacket
- Connect with the Gerbing battery harness below
Best 12V heated gloves
Gerbing G4 Heated Gloves (12V)
Good for: riders whose hands get cold first.
- 12V heated gloves made for motorcycles
- Runs off the bike, like the jacket liner
- Pairs with Gerbing's heat controller below
Best heated vest
Gerbing 12V Heated Vest Liner
Good for: warming your core without full sleeves.
- 12V vest liner for motorcycle riding
- Layers under your riding jacket
- Powered by the bike through the battery harness
Best battery gloves (no wiring)
SAVIOR HEAT Heated Motorcycle Gloves
Good for: riders who don't want to wire anything to the bike.
- Two 7.4V rechargeable batteries, up to 7 hours per charge, per the listing
- 3 heat settings
- Heats the back of the hand and every finger to the tip
- Touchscreen compatible
Best budget heated layer
DEWBU Heated Jacket with 12V Battery Pack
Good for: a heated layer you can wear on and off the bike.
- Soft shell jacket with a 12V battery pack
- No wiring to the bike
- Made for winter outdoor wear
Add-on: heat controller
Gerbing 12V Dual-Zone Temp Controller
Good for: setting your jacket and gloves to different heat levels.
- Controls two heated pieces separately
- Works with all generations of Gerbing 12V heated clothing
- Portable, so it moves with you
Add-on: battery harness
Gerbing 12V Battery Harness
Good for: the one-time hookup that powers your 12V gear from the bike.
- Connects to your bike's battery with ring terminals
- 6 color-coded fuses included
- Works with Gerbing 12V gloves, jackets, vests and socks
What do I need to run 12V heated gear on my motorcycle?
You need a battery harness that connects to your bike's battery, like the Gerbing 12V Battery Harness, plus the heated piece itself. A heat controller is a good add-on, so you can turn the heat up or down while you ride. The Gerbing Dual-Zone controller runs two pieces at different settings.
Can my motorcycle power heated gear?
Many bikes can run some heated gear, but every bike's charging system is different. Check your owner's manual for your bike's charging output and compare it with what your gear draws. If you're not sure, start with one piece, like a jacket liner, and add more later.
How long do battery heated motorcycle gloves last?
It depends on the heat setting. SAVIOR HEAT lists up to 7 hours on a full charge for its motorcycle gloves. Expect less on the highest setting, and carry the charger on longer trips.
Is heated gear worth it for motorcycle riding?
If you ride when it's cold, yes. Staying warm keeps your hands working the controls and helps you stay focused. A heated liner or gloves can stretch your riding season well into fall and winter.
How we picked
We looked at what riders actually buy on Amazon, kept the products lots of riders already use and like, and favored known motorcycle brands. We read each maker's listing and pulled the key details you see on the cards. We haven't lab-tested these products, so we don't give scores. Details come from the product listings as of October 10, 2026, so check the listing for current sizes and fit before you buy.