Riding a motorbike can be one of the most freeing, fun experiences but the bitter cold biting at your fingertips during the wintry weather can soon turn an enjoyable ride out into an unpleasant one.
If you commute on a motorbike or like to enjoy riding your motorbike throughout the colder months, then it’s a good idea to treat yourself to a pair of motorcycle gloves that will keep your hands warm throughout your ride, however short or long your journey may be.
Based on product reviews, these are five of the best heated motorcycle gloves in the UK that you can buy.
Which heated motorcycle gloves are the best?
- Gerbing MicroWirePRO Heated XRL Hybrid Gloves
- Keis G601 Premium Armoured Heated Motorcycle Gloves
- RST Pro Series Paragon 6 Heated CE Motorcycle Gloves
- Gerbing MicroWirePRO XR Heated Gloves
- Keis G701 Armoured Heated Gloves
Gerbing MicroWirePRO Heated XRL Hybrid Motorcycle Gloves
These high-quality, heated gloves from Gerbing feature a a Hipora liner which means they’re waterproof and windproof, as well as breathable – the perfect combination for anyone finding themselves zooming down the motorway. Made from soft and supple 0.6mm premium aniline leather, with hard TPU knuckle protection, these Gerbing MicroWirePRO XRL Hybrid Heated Motorcycle Gloves are a complete package.
The beauty of these gloves is the various ways in which they can be powered. You can connect the gloves to the motorbike’s battery using the supplied battery harness and Long Y-Cable, which is perfect for long-distance trips which require a durable power source. You can also connect them to the integrated cuff plugs of the Gerbing Heated Jacket Liner instead, should you own one of them. If you’re travelling short distances and don’t like being tethered to the bike’s battery, then you can power the gloves using rechargeable Lithium batteries which fit snugly inside the cuff of each glove.
The heat setting can be adjusted using the integrated push-button heating controller at the cuff, with an option of three heat outputs complete with LED indicator.
Keis G601 Premium Armoured Heated Motorcycle Gloves
Certified to the new EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, the Keis G601 Armoured Heated Motorcycle Gloves provide fantastic protection for riders, with hard armour at the knuckles and scaphoid guard to help protect the palm in the event of a spill. With the UK being famous for its rainy weather, you’ll be glad to know these gloves feature a visor wipe on the left index finger so you can quickly clear your visor of any rain residue whilst on the move.
Like the Gerbing gloves above, the Keis gloves also feature a Hipora liner with 3M Thinsulate for their waterproof and windproof qualities.
The back of the wrist of Keis G601 gloves feature an integral heat controller, allowing for easy access during riding to adjust the temperature. The gloves come with a cable to power your gloves from the bike’s 12v battery though separate 2600 mAh battery packs are sold separately and can be purchased if you prefer not to connect to the bike’s battery.
RST Pro Series Paragon 6 Heated CE Motorcycle Gloves
Safety is key when out riding your motorbike so you’ll be glad to know that the RST Pro Series Paragon 6 Heated Motorcycle Gloves have been CE Tested to Level 1 KP to help protect your hands in the event of an accident. The thermoplastic polyurethane knuckle protector, combined with finger/thumb padding made from memory foam to dissipate impacts more effectively, improves the overall protection. This is complimented by the inclusion of hard-wearing HTC fabric and full-grain leather palm construction. If that wasn’t enough, the gloves also feature silicone grips for extra support as well as padded fingers for enhanced comfort.
The pre-curved fingers feature motion panels for freedom of movement during use with smart touch fabric used on the index and thumb so that you can still use your electronic devices, such as your satellite navigation or phone, without having to remove your gloves. The left index finger comes complete with the handy visor wipe to make short work of the rain-drop covered helmet visor in a downpour.
With its SinAqua waterproof membrane, you can be confident your hands will be kept dry during your ride out whilst the reflective design will help to make you that little more conspicuous on the road. An elasticated cuff and draw cord cuff adjusters helps to provide a snugger fit.
These gloves are ideal for riders looking for heated motorcycle gloves on the go that don’t require them to be hooked up to the bike’s battery, with a water resistant zip pocket in the gloves to keep the battery dry when in use. A universal charging adaptor comes with the gloves so that you charge them when needed, with fully charged batteries offering up to four hours of continuous heat before requiring recharge. The temperature control offers the user three heat settings with heat provided to the full length of the fingers and back of the hands. The rubber control and LED indicator is recessed into the back of the glove, allowing easy access when riding.
Gerbing MicroWirePRO XR Heated Motorcycle Gloves
The Gerbing MicroWirePRO XR Heated Gloves are made from a supple, drum-dyed 0.6mm premium aniline leather, with a Hipora liner offering waterproof, windproof and breathable qualities. Should rain penetrate the leather exterior, you can be comfortable knowing your hands will remain warm and dry. The gloves also feature TPU knuckle protection.
Unlike the XRL gloves mentioned further up this article, the Gerbing XR Heated Motorcycle Gloves can only be powered using the 12v motorcycle battery using the power connection cable kit that comes with the gloves, or with a Gerbing heated jacket. If used with the jacket, it’s compatible with the Portable Digital Temperature Controller only, and not with the Gerbing Dual Temperature Controller.
The gloves come with an integrated push-button control, providing three heat settings and an LED indicator. Heat is provided throughout the whole of the hand, including the fingers and thumb to keep your hands completely warm when riding during the colder months of the year.
Keis G701 Armoured Heated Gloves
With ballistic spandex outer shell construction, the Keis G701 Armoured Heated Gloves have been constructed with comfort in mind, with the Hipora waterproof and breathable liner semi-bonded to the water-resistant outer fabric at the palm, fingers and tops of the gloves using heat to fuse them together. This limits the movement between the two layers, offering optimal feel and flexibility.
Flexible armour at the knuckles, synthetic leather palm, scaphoid slider and reinforcement improve hand protection for the rider. Touchscreen pads on the index and thumbs means you can operate your satellite navigation or phone device whilst wearing the gloves, whilst the left index finger features the visor wipe which comes in useful when riding in the rain!
The EN 13594 2015 certified gloves come with a Y lead which can be connected to the bike’s battery in order to power the heated gloves during your travels. The gloves also offer integrated battery pockets in the cuff of the gloves should you prefer to ride without being plugged into the vehicle’s battery. However, the 2600mAh portable battery packs do not come with the gloves and instead are sold separately.
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