Heated Motorcycle Gear Guide: The Full Gerbing Lineup

Riding season doesn't have to end when the leaves drop. The difference between parking the bike in October and riding into December is staying warm, and nothing does that like heated gear. Layers only trap the heat your body makes. Heated gear makes its own.

Gerbing has been building heated gear since the 1970s, and we just added their whole lineup to the shop: jacket liners, jackets, vests, gloves, pants, socks, and all the controllers, batteries and wiring that run them. Here's how it all works and what to grab.

12V, 7V or 5V: How Heated Gear Is Powered

• 12V – Plugs into your bike's electrical system. This is true motorcycle gear: unlimited run time while the bike is running, and the most heat. Needs a battery harness and a temperature controller.
• 7V – Runs off rechargeable lithium battery packs, so there are no wires to the bike. Great for riding, working in the garage, sitting at a cold bike night or standing on the sidelines. Depending on the battery and heat setting, you can get up to 8 hours of heat.
• 5V – USB-powered, so it runs off a power bank. Hats, balaclavas, gaiters and hand warmers live here.

If you're putting serious miles on in the cold, go 12V. If you want one jacket that works on and off the bike, go 7V.

12V Heated Jacket Liners and Jackets

The jacket liner is the heart of a 12V setup. It goes under your riding jacket with seven heat zones in the collar, chest, sleeves and back, and it's the "home base" that your heated gloves, pants and socks plug into. The heating elements on the 2.0 liner carry a lifetime warranty.

• 12V Heated Jacket Liner 2.0 - Black – XS–4XL – $279.99
• 12V Motorcycle Heated Jacket Liner - Black – XS–4XL plus long sizes – $249.99
• 12V EX Pro Heated Jacket - Black – S–3XL, a full riding jacket with the heat built in – $299.99

Heated Vests

A vest keeps your core warm and leaves your arms free. Wear a 12V liner under your jacket, or grab a 7V battery vest you can wear anywhere.

• 12V Heated Vest Liner - Motorcycle - Black – XS–3XL – $199.99
• 7V Battery Heated Vest Liner - Black – S/M–2XL/3XL – $129.99
• 7V Thermite Fleece Heated Vest 2.0 – S–2XL, Black or Gray – $199.99
• 7V Torrid Softshell Heated Vest 2.0 – S–2XL, Black or Navy – $199.99
• 7V Khione Puffer Heated Vest 2.0 - Black – S–2XL – $199.99

Heated Gloves

Cold hands are slow hands. Gerbing's Microwire heat runs all the way to the fingertips, top and bottom. The 12V gloves plug straight into the jacket liner sleeves; the 7V gloves run on their own batteries.

12V

• 12V Extreme Hard Knuckle Heated Gloves - Black – S–3XL – $189.99
• 12V Vanguard Heated Gloves - Black – S–3XL – $179.99
• GT5 12V Hybrid Heated Gloves - Black – S–3XL – $169.99
• 12V G4 Heated Gloves - Black – S–3XL – $159.99
• 12V Hero Heated Gloves - Black – S–XL – $149.99
• 12V Heated Glove Liners – S/M–2XL, wear under your own gloves – $99.99

7V Battery

• 7V Atlas Ultra-Flex Battery Heated Gloves - Black – S–2XL – $279.99
• 7V S7 Battery Heated Gloves - Black – S–2XL – $249.99
• 7V Hard Knuckle Battery Heated Black Gloves – XS–3XL – $199.99
• 7V Heated Glove Liners – S/M–2XL – $169.99

Heated Pants, Socks and Insoles

Your knees and feet take the brunt of the wind on a bike. The 12V pants and sock liners plug into the jacket liner so it all runs off one controller.

• 12V EX Pro Heated Pants - Black – XS–2XL – $249.99
• 12V Motorcycle Heated Pant Liner - Black – S–4XL plus tall sizes – $199.99
• 12V Heated Sock Liner – XS–2XL – $79.99
• 7V Battery Heated Sock Liner – S/M–2XL – $199.99
• 7V Wool Heated Socks – S/M–2XL – $189.99
• 3V Rechargeable Heated Insoles with Remote – S/M–L/XL – $139.99
• 7V Heated Base Layer Pants - Black – S–3XL – $169.99

Off the Bike: 7V Jackets, Shirts and Hoodies

Not everything has to be riding gear. These run on 7V batteries, so they're perfect for wrenching in a cold garage, bike nights, shows and everyday wear.

• 7V Khione Insulated Heated Jacket 2.0 - Black – S–2XL – $249.99
• 7V Thermite Fleece Heated Jacket 2.0 – S–3XL, Black or Gray – $249.95
• 7V Torrid Softshell Heated Jacket 2.0 - Black – S–3XL – $229.99
• 7V Battery Heated Flannel Shirt – S–3XL, Gray/Black or Red/Black – $249.99
• 7V Battery Heated Hoodie – S–3XL – $199.99
• 7V Heated Base Layer Shirt – S–3XL – $169.99
• Heated 5V Rain Coat – S–3XL, Black or Mallard Blue – $229.99

Heated Gear for Women

Gerbing makes a full women's lineup too:

• Women's 12V G4 Heated Gloves - Black – XS–XL – $159.99
• Women's 7V Atlas Ultra-Flex Battery Heated Gloves - Black – XS–XL – $279.99
• Women's 7V S7 Battery Heated Gloves - Black – XS–XL – $249.99
• Women's 7V Heated Glove Liners – S/M–L/XL – $169.99
• Women's 7V Khione Insulated Heated Puffer Jacket 2.0 – XS–XL – $249.99
• Women's 7V Torrid Softshell Heated Jacket 2.0 – S–2XL – $229.99
• Women's 7V Thermite Fleece Heated Jacket 2.0 – XS–2XL, Black or Gray – $199.99
• Women's 7V Thermite Heated Fleece Vest 2.0 – XS–XL, Black or Gray – $199.99
• Women's 7V Torrid Softshell Heated Vest 2.0 – XS–XL, Black or Navy – $199.99
• Women's 7V Khione Puffer Heated Vest 2.0 - Black – XS–XL – $199.99
• Women's 7V Battery Heated Pants - Black – XS–2XL – $169.99
• Women's 7V Heated Base Layer Shirt – S–2XL – $169.99
• Women's Heated 5V Rain Coat – XS–2XL, Black or Mallard Blue – $229.99

Hats, Balaclavas and Hand Warmers

• 5V Heated Balaclava - Black – one size – $109.99
• 5V Heated Fleece Neck Gaiter - Black – one size – $79.99
• 5V Waffle Knit Heated Hat – Gray or Red – $99.99
• 5V Heated Knitted Hat – Black or Gray – $89.99
• 5V Dual Magnetic Electric Heated Hand Warmer - Black – $69.99
• 5V Electric Heated Hand Warmer - Gray – $49.99

Controllers, Batteries and Wiring

This is the part people forget. Every 12V setup needs a battery harness and a temperature controller, and both are sold separately. The harness connects to your bike's battery, and the controller lets you dial in the heat. A dual-zone controller runs two items, like your jacket and pants, at different settings.

• Battery Harness for Heated Clothing - 12V – required for every 12V setup – $11.99
• Dual-Zone Permanent Temperature Controller – mounts on the bike – $119.99
• Portable Dual-Zone Temperature Controller - 12V – clips to your jacket – $69.99
• Temperature Controller - 12V - Portable – single zone – $49.99
• Wireless Temp Controller Remote - 12V – add-on remote – $34.99
• Y-Harness - 12V – run two items off one connection – $14.99
• 12V to 7V/USB Temperature Controller – run 7V gear off the bike – $49.99

For 7V gear, it's all about batteries and chargers:

• 7V Rechargeable Battery for Vests & Jackets - 2600 mAh – 2600 mAh – $39.99
• 7V Rechargeable Battery - 3400 mAh – longer run time – $49.99
• 7V Rechargeable Battery - Extended-Life - 7000 mAh – 7000 mAh – $129.99
• 7V Rechargeable Battery for Heated Gloves - 2600 mAh – 2600 mAh – $29.99
• Dual Wall Charger - 7V Battery – charge two at once – $19.99
• Battery and Charger Kit - 12V – 12V – $129.99

Quick Sizing Tips

Heated gear works best when it's snug. The heating elements need to sit close to your body to do their job, so a liner or vest should fit like a base layer, not like a jacket. Check Gerbing's size chart before you order, and remember liners go under your riding jacket, so make sure there's room in there. Not sure on a size? Ask us.

Stay on the Bike Longer

Shop all of our Gerbing heated gear and stretch your riding season into the cold months. Not sure what you need to wire it up? Call us at (978) 710-4913 or email sales@deadbeatcustoms.com and we'll help you build the right setup for your bike.