Women Riders Now Guide to 12V Heated Motorcycle Gear

Power up, stay warm, and keep riding!

By Tricia Szulewski, Editor

Heated Motorcycle Gear

Being comfortable while riding a motorcycle means matching the perfect gear for the ride. When the temperature drops, electrified heated motorcycle gear can keep you on the road longer and more comfortably. Like an electric blanket, channels distributed throughout heated gear garments send heat to your core and extremities. Wearing these garments closely to your body allows you to feel the heat more effectively without having bulky layers of clothing.

heated motorcycle gear wires
12V heated motorcycle gear requires attaching an easy-to-install wired harness to your motorcycle’s battery and a temperature controller such as this one from California Heat.

While there is a plethora of heated gear available, we decided to include only quality gear by well known manufacturers that will keep you warm for long rides in really cold weather. 9V battery-powered gear uses a small rechargeable battery that usually sits in a pocket. This can be a good choice for some riders who want heat off the bike too, but it limits the amount of heat you get before a recharge is necessary.

Therefore, we have only included 12V wired selections of jackets, shirts, pants, liners, and gloves here. Please note that, with the exception of some of the gloves, this gear is meant to be worn under protective riding gear.

In keeping with WRN’s mission to be a resource for women riders, we list the gear made specifically for women first, with a separate section below to include gear that is offered in unisex sizing.

FirstGear

FirstGear Women’s Heated Layer Shirt

With a close-to-skin fit with moisture-wicking stretch fabric, this heated shirt from FirstGear optimizes heat transfer without the bulk you find in some heated jacket liners. Seven heat panels on the chest, arms, neck, and entire back deliver the heat in all the right places. Each zone can be adjusted to fit the rider’s body. The heat panels have soft flexible alloy/silicon for improved heat transfer.

FirstGear heated shirt
The FirstGear women’s heated layer shirt is durable, hand washable, and extremely lightweight. It packs into an included zippered pouch so it’s easy to store on the bike.

SPECS
48 Watts
3.5 Amps
Sizes S-XXL
$189.95
TuckerPowersports.com

FirstGear Women’s Gen4 Heated Jacket Liner

Like the shirt, FirstGear’s heated jacket liner features high tech, moisture wicking fabric with stretch side and back panels, keeps the garment tight against your body for optimal heat transfer. Seven heat panels cover the chest, abdomen, arms, collar and entire back. Action back flex panels give riders unrestricted movement while reaching forward in a riding position. The lightweight, non-coated windproof shell minimizes bulk and maximizes breathability and comes with a fleece inner collar for moisture-wicking comfort. Integrated coaxial glove plugs stow in their own zipped pockets when not in use.

FirstGear Gen 4 jacket
The FirstGear Gen4 heated jacket liner is durable, hand washable and extremely lightweight.

SPECS
106 Watts
7.7 Amps
Sizes S-2XL
$249.95
TuckerPowersports.com

FirstGear Women’s Gen4 Heated Pant Liner

FirstGear's Gen4 heated pant liner is designed to be worn under riding pants and are form-fitting, for optimum heat transfer to the body. Like the other FirstGear garments, the pant liners are durable, hand washable, and extremely lightweight. This version uses “Gelanots,” a breathable and waterproof stretch fabric in the front to block the wind, as well as a wicking effect when wearing jeans or other porous pants.

FirstGear pant liner
“Soft heat” heating panels that cover the thigh, knee, and upper butt have a soft and flexible carbon shape for maximum heat transfer. Add heated socks by using the integrated sock plugs which store in their own zippered pockets when not in use.

SPECS
48 Watts
3.5-Amps
Sizes XS-XL
$199.95
TuckerPowersports.com

FirstGear Women’s Heated Rider I-Touch Glove

FirstGear’s rider classic gloves feature I-Touch technology, allowing you to use touch screens with your gloves. Made from top grain, drum dyed cowhide, and a cold-resistant layer of Thinsulate designed to trap the air molecules between you and the elements. Reinforced palms and pre-curved fingers provide comfort and protection. The thumb has double heat that riders will appreciate.

FirstGear gloves
FirstGear’s Women’s Heated Rider I-Touch gloves are lined with heating coils throughout each glove to prevent cold hands during the harshest weather.

SPECS
18.14 Watts (per glove)
1.31 Amps
Sizes XS-L
$149.95
TuckerPowersports.com

Gerbing Heated Clothing

Gerbing 12V Women’s G4 Heated Gloves

Gerbing’s heated, insulated, and water-resistant women’s G4 gloves are made with 100% leather construction and with the basic protection you need for all types of riding. Gerbing’s Microwire sends the heat throughout the glove, including the top and bottom of each finger all the way to the tip. AQUATEX is a breathable water-resistant membrane and Thinsulate offers extra insulation.

The gloves can be plugged directly into a Gerbing heated jacket or liner or powered by a battery harness and Y-harness with a temp controller or on/off switch.

Gerbing gloves
Gel pads at the palm and reflective piping offers protection and safety. Other features include a touchscreen-compatible index finger and adjustable Velcro wrist closure.

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
13W Each
1.1 Amp Each
Sizes: XS-XL
$159.99
Gerbing.com

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson 12V Programmable Heated Women’s Jacket Liner

Harley’s Programmable Heated Women’s Jacket Liner is constructed with a durable mix of materials and a mobile warming heating system. Fast, evenly-distributed comfort is achieved with five Carbon nano fiber heating panels—chest (2), back (1), and top of each sleeve (2). Additional features include a full-length zipper front, ribbed collar, reflective graphic logo.

Harley-Davidson heated gear
The incorporated temperature controller included with the Programmable Heated Women’s Jacket Liner offers three heat settings and controls both the liner and Harley’s 12V Programmable Heated Gloves (97138-22VM, sold separately).

SPECS
Max Temp: 135 F
3 Amp
Sizes XS-2XL
$250
Harley-Davidson.com

Harley-Davidson 12V Programable Heated Women’s Bottoms

Harley’s 12V Programmable Heated Women’s Bottoms are made from a durable mix of materials including Carbon nano fibers for fast, evenly distributed comfort through three heating panels—one on each leg and one back of waist.

Harley heated pant
The bottoms feature a temperature controller with three heat settings that is sewn into the interior waist area. Harley calls this its “Mobile Warming heating system.”

The bottoms can be connected to one of Harley’s 12V heated jacket liners as well as Harley’s heated sock liners. Additional features include a reflective graphic logo, two hand pockets, and a partially elasticized snap front waist and zipper fly. 

SPECS
Max temp: 135 F
2.5 Amp
Sizes: XS-2XL (inseam is 30 inches)
$230
Harley-Davidson.com

Warm & Safe

Warm & Safe Women’s 12V Heat Layer Shirt

This heated shirt features high-tech, moisture wicking stretch fabric designed to keep the garment tight against your body for optimal heat transfer while reducing bulk. The shirt is durable, hand washable, and extremely lightweight. Seven heat panels have soft and flexible alloy/silicon shaped for maximum heat transfer.

Warm & Safe heated jacket
Warm & Safe’s Heat Layer Shirt has glove plugs built in and requires either the single ($99.95) or dual ($149.95) remote Heat-troller.

SPECS
38 Watts
2.8 Amps
Sizes: XS-XXL
$199.95
WarmNSafe.com

Warm & Safe Generation 4 Women’s Heated Jacket Liner

This Women’s Heated Jacket Liner’s high-tech, moisture wicking fabric with stretch side and back panels is designed to keep the garment tight against your body for optimal heat transfer while reducing bulk. The liner is durable, hand washable, and extremely lightweight. It delivers heat via seven heat panels in the chest, lower front, arms, collar, upper and lower back. These “Generation 4” liner heat panels have soft and flexible carbon shaped for efficient heat transfer.

Warm and Safe heated jacket liner
The Generation 4 Women's Heated Jacket Liner has two panels in the chest, one in each arm, a heated collar, one panel on the upper back and one on the lower back. It also has connections at the end of the sleeves for gloves or glove liners.

SPECS
96 Watts
7 Amps
Sizes: XS-XXL
$249.95
WarmNSafe.com

Warm & Safe Generation Windblock Women’s Heated Pants Liner

The Women’s WindBlock Heated Pants Liner warms you in seconds with its form-fitting close fit. The liner garment is durable, hand washable, and extremely lightweight. This “Windblock” version uses “Gelanots,” a breathable, waterproof, stretch fabric in the front to block the wind and an anti-bacterial, wicking fabric in the back for wearing over jeans and porous pants. Both materials allow a full range of movement for any activity and fit easily under outer garments.

Warm and Safe heated pants
The Warm & Safe Generation Windblock Heated Pants Liner uses heated zones in the thigh, knee, and upper butt. They feature the same flexible carbon as the jacket, providing efficient maximum heat transfer and less need for bulky insulation.

You can connect Warm & Safe heated socks with the integrated sock plugs. Control the temperature of the pants and socks with either a single or dual Warm & Safe Heat-troller.

SPECS
48 Watts
Sizes: XS-XL
$224.95
WarmNSafe.com

Warm & Safe Rider Classic Style Women’s Heated Gloves with I-Touch

Warm & Safe’s Women's Classic Style Rider 12v Heated Gloves now have i-Touch, allowing you to use touch screens without taking the gloves off. Made from Grade A top grain drum dyed cowhide, they include a thin layer of Thinsulate. The unique microfibers trap air molecules between you and the outside, creating insulation without bulk.

Warm and Safe gloves
The Warm & Safe Rider Classic Glove’s interior materials feature a breathable waterproof membrane. Heat is distributed to the fingertips, on top and both sides, with twice as much heat going to the thumbs.

The palms have reinforced protection. The fingers are pre-curved providing comfort the first you put them on. The women’s version of this glove has shorter fingers than the men’s. But Warm & Safe suggests ordering several sizes and return the ones that don’t fit well for a full refund.

SPECS
Sizes: XS-L
$169.95
WarmNSafe.com

Gear In Unisex Sizes

California Heat

California Heat 12V Heated Liner

California Heat’s heated liner is designed to be worn as a thin base layer and uses advanced heating technology to maintain a constant level of thermal comfort at high speeds or altitude. The Microwire heating elements are located on the chest, back, collar, and sleeves. Made from wind resistant, water repellent ripstop nylon, the lightweight garment is highly compressible for easy storage.

California heat jacket liner wrn
Plugs in the sleeves allow you to plug into California Heat’s heated gloves and can be tucked into a pocket on the sleeve when not in use. Accessory plugs also can connect to heated pants. Check out our review of California Heat heated gear on WRN here .

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
77 Watts
6.4 Amps
Sizes: 2XS to 5XL (regular and tall)
$230
California-Heat.com

California Heat 12V Pant Liners

California Heat’s wind resistant, water repellent ripstop nylon heated pant liners are designed to be worn snug to your body under protective riding pants. There is no heat shield sewn in, so it’s important to keep the liners from making contact with hot exhaust pipes.

California heat pant liners
The pant liner’s heating elements are located down the entire front of the legs and wrap around to the hips.

The lightweight, highly compressible garment stores away easily. Sock plug pockets at the bottom of the pant legs can connect heated sock liners or insoles. A male plug in the top left pocket connects directly to a controller or a heated jacket.

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
55 Watts
4.6 Amps
Sizes: 2XS to 3XL
$190
California-Heat.com

California Heat 12V SportFlexx Gloves

The thin and lightweight heated SportFlexx gloves provide warmth and protection without extra bulk. They are made with Thinsulate insulation and wind- and waterproof breathable HiPora. The heating elements are located on both sides of the hand, from the wrist to the fingertips.

California heat SportFlexx gloves WRN
SportFlexx gloves are made with soft synthetic suede on the palm side and quality polyester fabric on the back side. An adjustable Velcro wrist strap secures them.

The SportFlexx gloves include touchscreen-compatible index fingers and a rubber lens wiper on the thumb. California Heat recommends these gloves for riding in temperatures above 35 F. A Y-harness is included for using without a heated liner or jacket.

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
27 Watts
2.4 Amps
Sizes: 2XS to 3XL
$135
California-Heat.com

Gerbing Heated Clothing

Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner 2.0

One of the most well-known and respected names in heated motorcycle gear, Gerbing’s 12V heated jacket liner 2.0 is based on the original heated jacket that started the heated clothing revolution. Built on a durable, wind- and water- resistant nylon shell, this liner comes with 7 Microwire-powered heat zones; collar (1), chest (2), sleeves (2), and back (2). The jacket liner provides pre-wired glove connections at end of sleeves.

 It is designed to be worn close to the body, under your outer jacket, and over a thin polyester base layer. This configuration will provide the fastest and warmest heat transfer. The Microwire-powered heat zones come to full temperature in seconds, reaching a maximum temperature of 135 F.

Gerbing heated jacket liner
The Gerbing 12V heated jacket liner’s premium features include a two-way main zipper, hemmed cuffs, interconnected power pocket for attachments, interior snow skirt, removable hood, and a packable pocket.

Gerbing offers a lifetime warranty on its garments’ heating elements—an industry leading warranty. 

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
77 Watts
6.4 Amps
Sizes: XS-4X
$279.99
Gerbing.com

Gerbing 12V Heated Pant Liners

Constructed of windproof, durable, ripstop fabric, Gerbing’s heated pant liner fits closely so you can wear it comfortably under your favorite riding pants.

Gerbing pants
The liner has four Microwire heating zones in the leg (2) and hip (2).

The pant liner can connect to a Gerbing EX Pro jacket or jacket liner for full-body warmth. Connections at the hem of each pant leg also allow the connection of heated socks and insoles. 

SPECS
Max Heat: 135 F
44 Watts
3.6 Amp
Sizes: S-4X
$199.99
Gerbing.com

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Glove Liners

Harley’s glove liners work in conjunction with its carbon nano fiber heated gear listed above. They are constructed from a polyester-spandex blend with a Mobile Warming heating system for fast, evenly-distributed warmth as a first layer directly against your skin between the fingers and the back of the hand.

Harley-Davidson heated glove liners
Harley’s glove liners are powered only by connecting to Harley’s 12V Programmable Heated Jacket Liner and should be worn under protective riding gloves.

SPECS
Max Temp: 145 F
1.5 Amp
Sizes: S-2XL (Men’s)
$100
Harley-Davidson.com

Mosko Moto

Ecotherm Insulated 12v Heated Jacket

Unlike conventional heated liners, Mosko Moto’s Ectotherm is a fully functional stand-alone synthetic insulation layer. By combining the functionality of a technical puffy and heated liner, there’s even more performance and versatility in a layer that we rarely leave home without. Enjoy the comfort of onboard 12V heat without over-burdening your pack space.

mosko moto
The Ecotherm is insulated with100g body-mapped synthetic PrimaLoft Gold insulation with Cross Core Technology and 6 panels of carbon-fiber heat channels.

SPECS
42 Watts
3.5 Amps
Sizes S-XXL (Men’s), 2 color options: Woodland and Wild Curry
$325
MoskoMoto.com

TourMaster

TourMaster Synergy BT Pro-Plus 12V Heated Jacket

The Tour Master Synergy BT Pro-Plus heated jacket is unique in that it can be heated with either your motorcycle’s battery or an optional 12V lithium battery. There are seven flexible carbon fiber heating elements in the chest, sleeves, back, and collar. A dual control heat option includes a built-in 3-setting LED smart soft touch controller or a Bluetooth-controlled app.

TourMaster Jacket
The soft shell of the jacket is made from wind- and water-resistant Polyester, while the interior uses a Nylon liner. Comfort and fit is achieved with a microfleece collar, rib knit cuffs, and Lycra side stretch panels. It is machine washable and dryer safe.

SPECS
Max heat: 126 F
42 Watts
3.5 Amps
Sizes: XS-3X
$249.99
HelmetHouse.com

TourMaster Synergy BT Pro-Plus 12V Heated Pants

Like the Synergy Jacket, the Synergy heated pants also offer the option of using the motorcycle’s battery or the optional 12V lithium battery for power. Flexible carbon fiber heating elements are located from the thigh to the shin. The dual control option includes a built-in 3-setting LED smart soft touch controller or Bluetooth controlled app.

tour master pants
The wind- and water-resistant soft-shell fabric front panel is 100% Polyester. The rear uses a Nylon/spandex compression panel for flexibility. The pant’s liner is 100% Polyester/microfleece. The pants are machine washable and dryer safe.

The pants include an integrated and concealed battery harness and insole/sock connectors. A battery harness and safety fuse is included.

SPECS
Max temp: 126 F
38.4 Watts
3.2 Amps
Sizes: XS-3X
$199.99
HelmetHouse.com

TourMaster Synergy Pro-Plus 12V Heated Glove Liners

The Synergy heated glove liners are made from 100% Polyester wind- and water-resistant soft-shell fabric on the top of the hand with Spandex in the fingers and palm. A Polyester microfleece liner offers comfort and a hook and loop closure with Lycra gusset secures them well.

tour master gloves
The glove liners use flexible carbon fiber heating elements which extend across the back of hand up to each fingertip. The heating elements are connected using thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) wire for added safety and efficiency.

A built-in waterproof 3-setting LED smart soft touch controller is located on the cuff. Fixed power jacks offer easy connection to a TourMaster jacket or battery harness (not included). 

SPECS
Max heat: 126 F
13.2 Watts (both gloves)
1.2 Amps
Sizes: XS-2X
$119.99
HelmetHouse.com

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