How To Stay Warm On A Motorcycle

If you're struggling to stay warm on your motorcycle this winter we've got you covered.

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00:00 INTRO
01:32 BASE LAYERS
04:32 MID LAYERS
05:22 OUTER LAYERS
06:05 TOP LAYER
06:55 HEATED CLOTHING

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[ramiretz]

i also use heated grips and heated gloves together... nothing better then that... oh yes and heated socks too... love it !

[woodyamsterdam]

As an old biker living of a pension, I am on a budget so I have to be creative. Layering is the key and in my case it looks like this:
Thermo legging, Revvit riding jeans, Nordic woolen socks, insulated boots.
Upper body: short sleeve t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, light sweater, thick fleece sweater, Dianese hoody, a winter jacket, and to make it complete, long insulated gloves. It’s a bit bulky but it does the job.🙂
Did 25 miles last week in a temperature of 5 degrees without any issues. BTW, I only ride when it’s dry.

[wesleybritt]

For the hands, one of the best ways to keep them warm is to keep the wind off them entirely. Brush guards work well, which you can see throughout the video. There are also textile options that offer a semi-universal fit. Same principle, just something that blocks the wind from hitting your hands. Works especially well with heated grips, so you can wear thinner gloves while keeping just as warm if not warmer than if you were wearing massive winter gloves

[KristianKumpula]

I keep layering pretty simple. My riding suit is pretty good at shielding me from rain, wind and cold until the temperature goes below freezing, so until then I always just wear that and occasionally the detachable extra layer that comes with the suit. When it gets colder than that, I put on snowmobile riding gear while using my normal riding suit as the inner layer. I don't always need the latter for warmth but it provides protection.

[rcraven]

when I was younger, so much younger than today we didn't have any of these things to keep us warm. If needed we took or bought a newspaper, the thicker the better. a Sunday paper was best. and placed it under our outer jacket and across the chest and that acted as an insulation against cold and wet weather. That still works today but it doesn't cover the arms. If the weather changes and you are caught out in it then a newspaper or similar can help keep your core temperature warmer. Also for cold hands then under the gloves wear a pair of see through diesel gloves. They do help to keep ones hand a little warmer and a plastic bag worn above ones socks and obviously under the boots will help with ones feet.

I noticed that the gloves shown all were worn above the jacket sleeve . The problem with that is that if ones arms are above the gloves wrist fastenings then when wet in rain it will run down the arm and into the glove. That is not recommended. So buy and wear two types of gloves, one that fits above the wrist and over the jacke5t sleeve and another pair that will fit around the wrist and be worn under the jacket sleeve. ok.

Finally at 6.29 we are shown the fitting of over trousers at the lower leg above the feet but we are shown wearing a pair of what can only be described as summer fashion shoes or trainers. They are not to be recommended at all for any form of motorcycling or scooter riding.

I live on the coast but some 10 miles away are the Pennines and there is a difference in temperature and weather summer and winter alike between those two areas. The temp on those hills can be as much as 5/6 deg. colder than at sea level so bear that in mind as to where you will be riding too. or through. Its one thing setting off with an ambient temp of say 15/6 deg. but an hour later you are in single figures. So Bear that in mind and safe riding.

PS. if you do suffer in poor weather conditions don't suffer for too long. Don't try to ride through it. Don' delay and allow yourself to get too cold. Hypothermia, the cooling of the core of the body and brain can kill you or someone else so if you are too cold. Stop regularly and warm up with some food but not over facing the stomach and drink warming drinks but absolutely no alcohol. .

[RoadRashHD]

Year around rider here on the West Coast of Canada. Like the guy below me says, hand guards, which you should have touched on. Heated gloves will not keep your hands that warm, but hand guards help a little bit. Snow pants/snow boarding pants are a god send at keeping your legs warm, and put rain gear over that and you are nice and warm.

[smudgemo]

IMO, handlebar muffs are a much better investment before you buy heated gloves. They can't run out of power or burn out heating elements, and you'll never have wet hands in any rain.

[justinblue]

Heated gear makes a huge difference. Im from Texas so our riding season is usually longer than the rest of the US. After I got my heated gear I tested it out when it was 32F/0C outside and I was just fine. It is an investment in your comfort which leads to better concentration on the road and a better ride all around. My gear is the Hotwire brand. Boot inserts, pants, jacket, and glove inserts, and they plug into one another and then into the SAE plug on my bike that I use to charge the battery.

[den_]

My personal tip... Uniqlo ultra warm long johns and long sleeve.

[marton_horvath]

Great example - i've been wearing ducks as midlayer for years now, it's the perfect insulation!

[pd]

Well thought out, thank you. Be and ride safe

[ChrisMason-qw]

In the 70, s i discovered bar muffs, they keep the wind chill off your hands and are waterproof.Yes they look hideous but they really work.I still use bar muffs today as they are simple to take off on milder days.

[ZeroKitsunei]

Heated gloves are a game changer. There's a point(usually normal highway speeds in the us) where they chill, and no matter how thick your gloves are they are cold AF. I do wish they would make a cheaper nicer option, or have replaceable heating elements tho. Even my $400 pair of AStars didn't hold up to a winter season of riding, and the rest of the year in storage. Stopped heating on the last 3 fingers of my right hand. Pretty sure they would warranty them out, but then I'd be without gloves for a week or 2. So I guess i'll deal till it warms back up.

[baronvonchickenpants]

Youll never stay warm on a bike without a screen some kind of leg shields, hand guards, electric grips and or gloves, i never got cold feet because i rode a BMW flat twin with foot flaps, you don't need special layers if you keep out of the wind, remember if you're riding to work youll have to work in them or Ponce about getting changed which will put you off and youll end up taking the car, i rode most winters for 20years did an unbroken run of 12 years commuting, bike rallies, camping, riding in appalling conditions, i loved it, all on my trusty BMW 1000cc R45, too old now the reflexes and running at the world have wained, some VERY good advice here, great video

[dvdh]

After years of winterriding and getting cold after a while I started using a heated jacket (warm&safe) in 1999. What a difference. Heated grips in combination with muffs are top and I can ride all winter with midseason gloves this way. I never have cold feet and for my legs I wear my downpants under the Rukka.
I never leave on holiday or a day of touring without the heated innerjacket. Keeping the just in case rule in my mind brought me warmth when needed 😊

[Tommatthews]

Great video and whilet i appreciate you have sponsors etc. I would love to see a budget version as majority of people i know commute on a bike purely for cost efficiency just an idea though!

[Whatreally]

Ive ridden extensively in the himalayas at altitudes above 17000 ft and 95% of cold issues happen due to cold wind on the palms. Heated gloves and wind avoidance is key. Rest of th3 body I use a base layer, mid layer and the top riding jacket and if too cold then a waterproof liner over that.

[manylch]

Try Uniqlo Heattech extra warm or ultra warm undershirt and trousers. It's great stuff. Keeps you warm and dry. Not expensive at all and superwarm and practical. I use the roll neck shirt ultra warm for skiing, winter hiking and biking when temp drops to 6C or less.

[Wheelchair-Andy]

Im in a wheelchair and i use these same tips layers and layers

[DerpEye]

In winter, if i use the bike, i do it for leasure. So i simply wear full Dainese winter gear, which integrates both mid and top laters, and it's water resistant. Obviously if you need to get to work, wearing different layers with a lower layer usable as a stand alone clothing, is more useful. I would consider putting heated grips on any new bike i will own.