The best 5 HEATED motorcycle gloves - Sportsbikeshop

[@kolsen6330]

I bought a complete GERBINGS setup, pants, jacket, gloves and socks, back in 1999 at the original Gerbings store on Hoods Canal in Washington. This was also the current factory. I have had no problems with any of their gear over the years. I have worn the heated gear on my sailboat and taken it to work in the arctic. Really nice to step over to the truck and plug in for a bit after spending the last couple hours outside in -30 F conditions. If you are trying to justify heated gear, remember you can use it for other things besides riding the bike.

[@Dave-qq4lh]

If anyone is considering the RST's just keep in mind if you ride below 0 degrees, they don't keep your fingers warm. Hands are still a lot warmer than without but they have their limits.

[@SoShiiPOE]

I'll add to this to anyone looking now. I've had the RST Paragon 6's, they have broken repeatedly, typically in the right glove for me. The wiring quality seems extremely poor, they are VERY comfortable and I really like them so it's super frustrating that a quality control problem has caused me to have to replace them in the end (Already RMA'd them like 4 times..).

[@RideSafeNSmart]

Ive experienced this too, kind of feel like RST quality has dropped

[@salvoprincipato4271]

Same here. I've bought 2 of them for the same reason. 2ys later the last pair of gloves still working but the finger touche it doesn't.

[@bobirwin1028]

I sold Gerbing gloves back when the company was based in Washington state. I never recommended using Y cords. Instead, buy a heated jacket liner, and it comes with a Y cord built into the sleeeves of the liner (i.e. plugs coming out the end of the cuff). We also sold two-channel remote controllers to most customers that let you set a different heat setting to the jacket and the gloves (note you almost always want more heat in the gloves).

[@monizeshan]

are you suggesting gerbing heated jacket?

[@bobirwin1028]

Not really... Back when Gerbing clothing was made in Union, Washington, yes. FTR Gordon Gerbing literally invented heated clothing. The older brother and his wife sold the company to China and took the money and moved to South America. I am not familiar with the current product line. The younger brother, Bob Gerbing, was running a small company, "Gordon's", and the products were really good quality, but I think they failed over COVID. Currently, I use WarmandSafe jacket liners, gloves, and controllers. However, there are many brands out there. What I recommend is buying a jacket liner and plugging your gloves into that -- never use Y cords!

[@d.Cog420]

@@bobirwin1028 great info and tips. Thank you.

[@mwalker63]

what about windproofing... All the heat in the world don't mean nothing if the wind cuts through them. As a daily rider on my commute, even the expensive brands heat up well but when up to speed, the wind cuts through them and it negates the heating elements within...

[@ukjeeper]

Bought the non "Xtreme" Gerbing GT gloves last January. They were brilliant gloves, so warm and comfortable. Until it rained, when i found out they were as 'waterproof' as a tea bag. No matter how many times I NikWax'ed the leather, i'd feel them getting damp after about 30 mins, eventually getting soaked through. Which made, for instance, a 5 hour ride up to Liverpool in one of the 'named' storms early this year quite miserable. Though TBF after 5 hours of non stop torrential rain, almost all my gear gave up! To their credit, the heating elements kept going so at least my hands were warm AND wet. But every time it rained, the gloves would soak up the water, even when shielded by Barkbuster Storm guards. The last time was riding home from the NEC bike show, where they were soaked by the time i got to the M1 (again, 30-40 mins). Took them back to SportsBikeShop (Harlow), who sent them off to Gerbing, where they were replaced and i received a Xtreme set of GT gloves without any argument. That took a few weeks, so while at Harlow i bought a pair of Keis G701S, as i needed heated gloves. VERY disappointed in the Keis. as the video suggests, they don't keep my hands warm, at all. The gloves are too thin, and the textile fabric does not retain the minimal heat the Keis produce. Again, even when shielded by Barkbuster Storm guards. Didn't get a chance to test out the waterproofing (yet), but both brands use "Hipora". Also, the connectors on the Keis are not as good as the Gerbings. A real pain to push the wires onto glove connectors, and even harder to pull them off. To the point where it feels like eventually the wires will pull out of the sockets. Mainly due to the hard plastic 'ring' that is probably to keep any water out. So, for me, Gerbing over Keis.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Thanks for the comprehensive feedback, Tim. Cheers, Tony

[@tonybarton3746]

I’ve got the rst heated gloves which I’ve used now for 2 years and very pleased with there performance,I bought a spare pair of batteries with them for those longer trips 6 hours . What I like about heated gloves over grips is they also heat the top of your fingers as well. I also always a good set of handgaurds in the winter ( powerbronze) because they stop windchill and rain on your gloves . Wouldn’t be without them 😊😊👍👍

[@josephvalentine7]

You’re not driving for 6hrs , you got to be kidding

[@tonybarton3746]

@@josephvalentine7 done it lots of times because of job in British services , east Kent to top Scotland in a day no problem, stops every 150 miles approx ( half hour stops for the usuals🤪) 😊👍👍

[@ReggieChump]

Will check out the Powerbronze guards. Thank you. Have heated-grips & the last model of the XR's.... The old XR is rubbish for heat.

[@teamtls]

Bro do you remember how much the spare batteries were?

[@johnnyhun1]

@@josephvalentine7 I do ...

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Good video Tony. Earlier this year I purchased the highest end Keis heated jacket which was indescribably good on a recent 1200 mile ride I took. Just wish I had purchased the heated gloves to go with. So, I just purchased the G601’s plus heated grips = riding long into the colder months here in the states. Can’t wait to get them.

[@DMCGINNIGLE]

I ride 300 miles a week all weathers, Had 2 pairs of ixon heated gloves both failed and couldn't be fixed, so I wouldn't go down that route, the rst paragon have lasted the longest over 2 years now however my right hand glove is starting to fail and isn't getting as hot as the left glove. Next option for me is to have fixed to the bike gloves. Possibly gerbing

[@ReggieChump]

Don't buy the old Gerbing XR... Useless mate.

[@davidbirchall5124]

Another Very thorough and informative review, your product reviews are the Best 👌 👍 keep it up Tony 👏👏👏👏

[@ScragNath]

Looking at the heat maps for your tests really doesn't show the most import digit that needs keeping warm 'The Thumb'. When a glove manufacture makes a glove that does the job of keeping the thumbs warm, they are set to make a fortune.

[@pcarts232]

They don’t keep your thumb or finger tips warm AT ALL! And if they get wet you’ll be absolutely freezing trust me! I rode down the M3 on Friday and back today, Friday my fingers were numb today was worse because they got wet and they are meant to be waterproof, but they are 100% not waterproof trust me absolutely useless !

[@Stacy_Smith]

Infrared shows heat LOSS and doesn't show effectiveness. He should've put them in a freezer with a fan blowing on them. Have 5 temperature probes wrapped in wet paper towels and a rubber glove finger around that to duplicate finger thickness and heat transfer. Heat the fingers to about 80° F before the test. (Hands are not always the same temperature as your core body temperature and in a cold environment they can get much colder than 80° F) ALSO, he didn't mention that larger aftermarket batteries can be purchased for $30-$35 USD making battery life somewhat irrelevant.

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@jimgordon3468]

I have 2 pair of GERBINGS heated socks, pants, GLOVES and jacket. They are wired directly to the battery. I ride all winter here in Pennsylvania. They are the best. Don't waist your money on anything else. Guarantee for life.

[@Addz182]

Brilliant vid, thanks 😁 Any chance of a comparison between the RST Paragon and Alpinestars HT-5 please 😊

[@sportsbikeshop]

We've not used a pair of the Alpinestars out on the road, but I've just got hold of a pair to compare. They're not as thickly insulated as the RST Paragon gloves so we wouldn't expect the same heat level, but they have a better finish and will fit more easily inside a jacket sleeve (if that's what you want). If you did that the control button would be hidden under the sleeve, though. The batteries sit on the underside of the wrist, which we would expect to be more comfortable than having them on the topside. Each battery has a charger integrated and you plug in a Y-shaped USB-C cable (supplied), so that is a bit simpler than having a dedicated battery charger for the gloves. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony

[@3004andy]

Thanks Tony for your very clear and informative videos! Tell me please - Do any of the bike battery versions offer the ability to buy multiple numbers of the battery connectors to make it easier to use them on multiple bikes without disconnecting the battery terminals and transferring teh pug-in connector?

[@sportsbikeshop]

Thanks! Yes, both Gerbing and Keis have extra bike harnesses available. Gerbing is £14.99 currently... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/220180 and Keis is £16... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/196536 Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@ukgardener973]

I’m looking for cheap gloves with heat. Any decent ones on Amazon?

[@junglie]

yep i have a pair a mate gave me a year ago used free, they're winna brand & battery lifes good + he gave me a spare set he'd bought so can carry those in my pocket spare but last around 4 hours on charge at 40 deg C, Winna brand look for.

[@harrysmyth1618]

Very good informative review

[@fearhand12]

In my opinion, using heated gloves with a heated jacket is important. You need to keep your core warm. I'd wager people who complain about a lack of heat in 12v gloves aren't wearing a heated jacket

[@sportsbikeshop]

Very relevant point, and thanks for adding. Cheers, Tony

[@thebrowns5337]

Unless you wear an airbag - can't wear heated clothing with those.

[@domnicmascarenhas536]

Any suggestions for heated gloves which are also waterproof(heavy rainfall)

[@sportsbikeshop]

All of these heated gloves are also waterproof. However, you need to make sure you can fit them underneath the sleeve of your jacket to stop water running down your arm and straight into the glove. Cheers, Tony

[@amphibianalf1]

Hi .. love the review just what I’ve been waiting for.. I’ve got the keis under gloves but found the Y cables fail too often.. can you please include in your review where the heating elements are, as you mentioned people buy for different reasons.. I’ve just found I have raynauds syndrome so need the backs of the hands kept warm..in my search I’ve only found 2 manufacturers that say where the elements are.. really hope you can help .. thanks ..AL..

[@sportsbikeshop]

The thermal images at the end of each segment are there to show which parts of the glove get the hottest. One image is of the glove itself after the specified time and the other is of the residual heat on the wooden dummy hand, so this will show you where the heat is coming from. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony

[@whattowatchmoviereviews]

Just some helful feed back. I went to the links of your site. I wanted to know if the gloves were in stock and they seem to be sold out everywhere, and somecompanies take orders and don't say they are waiting for shipments. There was no easy way to ask. Going though the contact there are a lot of question and I just know I will be subjected to a live time of spam once I sign up. So I really and looking for the Keis G60s, sold out everywhere, but I cant take a chance. I am referred to a US partner, and man. I have been down this road.

[@sportsbikeshop]

We don't have stock of some key sizes at the moment, but we're expecting some within days and this information is on the product listing on our site. You can buy from us with an expected delivery date in three days' time (December 9, and it's December 6 as I write this). If you contact our customer services through the chat function on screen (bottom right) or by email at [e-mail] then they will be able to help and it will not lead to any 'spam' from us. Cheers, Tony

[@nickfifield1]

Hi , I have the new gerbing xr extreme gloves . Very warm . However , in rain they become soaked . Do you have this issue ? Advice ?

[@sportsbikeshop]

It's the age-old issue with waterproof gloves... the waterproof liner sits inside the leather outer, so it keeps your hands dry rather than keeping the gloves dry. Best option is to use a proofing solution or spray to make the outer as water-repellent as possible and delay saturation of the outer. You also need to keep the glove's cuff inside your jacket sleeve to stop water running off the jacket and into the glove through the opening for your hand. Cheers, Tony

[@Stacy_Smith]

Infrared shows heat LOSS and doesn't show effectiveness. You should've put them in a freezer with a fan blowing on them. Have 5 temperature probes wrapped in wet paper towels and a rubber glove finger around that to duplicate finger thickness and heat transfer. Heat the fingers to about 80° F before the test. (Hands are not always the same temperature as your core body temperature and in a cold environment they can get much colder than 80° F) ALSO, you didn't mention that larger aftermarket batteries can be purchased for $30-$35 USD making battery life somewhat irrelevant.

[@sportsbikeshop]

I was trying to show where the heated areas are rather than conduct a full-on test. Thanks for the scientific tips that will come in handy if we ever change tack and go down a route of more investigative testing. I deliberately avoided mentioning aftermarket batteries as I wouldn't want to recommend something that may impact on a customer's warranty. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@Stacy_Smith]

@@sportsbikeshop You're welcome. Truth be told I recently purchased a pair of Day Wolf heated gloves and I was looking for a review to share with a friend. These gloves actually have a squeegee blade on the side of the index finger!

[@ceejays88]

Why do none of these gloves heat the outside of the little finger, Thats the part that gets cold for me Nightmare trying to find ones that do whst I need

[@charlesbarnett2724]

So true

[@ReggieChump]

Bought the last model of Gerbing Xr's and I never know if they're on, or not! Never any doubt that the heated-grips are on though, so don't blame my hand's. The RST (as you mentioned) sound warm. The new XR.... I've heard the hottest setting has to have the button held for 10 seconds to turn on.... That's ludicrous to me.

[@sportsbikeshop]

You do need to hold the button down for 10 seconds to get the hottest mode on the new gloves, but you only have to do that once and then the hottest mode is available to you for good. Cheers, Tony

[@ReggieChump]

Thank you. After the aforementioned model..... Probably best they're left on full-power anyway.

[@B0M0A0K]

You need to be aware that you might not be able to use heated gloves on a bike with a smaller battery. Something like a Royal Enfield 350 Classic has a significantly smaller battery to, say, a BMW F1200. While the bigger BMW battery will cope with the drain, the smaller RE battery may not.

[@eldarkarimov6717]

I use Keis: socks, trousers, jacket connected to my HONDA PCX 125cc scooter bike's battery for many hours as working delivery driver. For Keis gloves I prefer to use their own batteries as I often take off and put on them.

[@mrwhite2628]

Nice review. I've been using Gerbing for decades here in theUS. Never heard of Keis. Is that a UK brand? If there is one feature that is absolutely a no go for me. It is knuckle armor in a glove. Wouldn't wear any gloves that have it. I can't imagine anyone needing more heat than Gerbing offers. They can typically reach 135 degrees F. Most others only 115. Either way. You can't beat heated gear for cold weather riding.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Yes, Keis is designed and developed here in the UK. What's your objection to knuckle armour, that it causes discomfort? Cheers, Tony

[@mrwhite2628]

@sportsbikeshop Of all the gloves I've tried with knuckle armor in them. I haven't had one yet that doesn't kill my knuckles after about an hour. Plus most are too stiff and bulky. Dexterity is greatly reduced. If I were still racing, then yes. But not for pleasure riding. I'm 60, so comfort goes a long way.

[@BikingAdventuresandRoutesNI]

Good video and I’m just as confused now that I know more about them lol cheers

[@axelmurcielago8579]

XR or XRL? Do the XRL worth the extra cost?

[@sportsbikeshop]

If you want to run batteries then you'll need the XRL as they don't fit well in the XR. Otherwise, there's not much it in it. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@basilrathbone8517]

Are these as good as heated grips? Whilst easy to install, the wires are always hard to hide properly and swapping grips is tedious 😂

[@mattmattstravels9429]

Heated gloves in my experience are far better than heated grips. you need to remember that heated grips only heat the palms of the hands whereas the Keis gloves heat the whole hand and the fingers, I have only ever had to use the lowest setting as the hottest is to hot :) Yes the wiring can be a bit of a faff at first but you soon get used to it.

[@robbland6312]

Ive had heated grips but want gloves. The issue is your palms get warm with grips but I feel the backs of your hands feels like hot aches as they are still cold. I think battery gloves are the next option for me.

[@ReggieChump]

Definitely need heated-grips & gloves on a naked bike. Maybe other bikes deflect the wind off your hand's, but my naked bike doesn't! Hand-guards might be good enough on their own.... Good if there's enough room to fit them.

[@nickthinkpainting1978]

I’ve been looking for awhile to much $$$$ can’t justify spending unless riding all winter. I’ll tough it out.

[@davidmarsden8868]

Warmnsafe are far superior to any othe glove I’ve tried

[@joecater894]

one big big big problem ... and that is metal brake and gear levers... they are a huge problem... conduct loads of heat straight out of the glove. I wish they just stopped making them and just went for carbon fibre or very strong plastic .... or something... or just coated the metal... to be honest... dont really need heated gloves.. if someone could just make something that gives a little heat straight to finger tips that connects direct to the hand as a thin under-glove that with some very good winter gloves could turn an unbearable ride into an acceptable one...

[@sportsbikeshop]

There is a simpler way than replacing your levers with carbon-fibre or plastic - foam sleeves to isolate the cold metal... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/462544 Cheers, Tony

[@joecater894]

@@sportsbikeshop cheers Tony

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Very good point

[@radiocrash]

The G601s are no good. Don’t get hot and they fall apart quickly.

[@guyfawkes6050]

Very nice video! Really appreciate you mentioning which gloves don't have animal leather. It can be difficult to find vegan motorcycling gear.

[@wl660]

And also for those who want leather and not crappy alternatives

[@dougiequick1]

I am really concerned with reliabilty I cant find long term reviews on em....they could be awesome to test but if they fail after 3 uses? worthless BTW as opposed to other high end gear like helmets....plenty for sale on Amazon with great reviews on average which seems to kinda prove my point with expensive heated gloves being maybe too fragile to survive customer reviews and returns....which if 25% or more items are returned in first 30 days and the reviews are down there? Moto gear sellers simply will stop listing such items THERE

[@scottyd8900]

Stopped watching after the first 2 pairs were $200 .... Cmon now

[@nfinnigan]

It sounds better if you say its only £20 per finger. 🖕LOL. Yes its very expensive, like anything to do with motorcycles.

[@nfinnigan]

@@weko6273 Its funny you say Alibaba £20 buy, I am actually off my bike the now after 5 hour ride with temp range 5-2c and now back home with my Alibaba £20 vest on, it's quite good for £20, let's hope my new vest/gloves that cost 10x more is worth it, fingers crossed.

[@teamtls]

@@nfinnigan 🤣

[@andysg9355]

how do poor people keep their hands warm????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@davejohnson3474]

Sit on them

[@pcarts232]

I have the Furygan X Kevlar at £279.:99 you would think they would be waterproof, but they’re not after 1 1/2 hours ride today. They are absolutely soaking wet and they do not keep your hands warm whatsoever when they get wet they’re gonna take literally hours to dry out. they completely saturated inside and out my hands were freezing. !

[@sportsbikeshop]

Sorry to hear you're having issues. Those gloves are described as waterproof so a warranty claim may be in order. If water has penetrated the material and reached your hands on the inside then you should instigate a claim through your retailer. If you bought them from us then you can start this process at www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/returns

[@jbean530]

Also, d make sure to tuck the glove inside the jacket sleeve so water doesn’t creep inside. Don’t ask how I know.

[@pcarts232]

@@jbean530 👍👍

[@pcarts232]

@@jbean530 cheers 👌🏽yeah infinity bike shop said EXACTLY the same as you ! Wear the gloves inside the sleeve of the jacket not outside as water will run down the sleeve into the gloves 🧤! 👍