Heated clothing is currently becoming more and more popular. Sometimes, putting on a winter jacket is not enough to keep you warm when traveling on a motorcycle. The body can still cool down quickly. Heated jackets and vests therefore constitute an effective weapon for motorcyclists in the face of the winter cold.

Principle of heated motorcycle clothing

As the name implies, heated jackets and vests are simply clothing that heats up. The principle is simple. They work thanks to a battery integrated into one of the pockets of the vest or jacket . Which allows the wearer to feel warm or warm up. It is adjustable to the right temperature. You will be ready to face the cold even if the temperature is around 0 degrees, or even negative.

Generally made of non-metallic carbon fiber , this high-tech solution offers effective protection against the cold. In addition, heated clothing is in no way harmful to your health. By activating the carbon fibers of your clothing, it only serves to fulfill its primary function, that of keeping you warm.

As light as a traditional motorcycle jacket

Contrary to popular belief, heated jackets and vests do not weigh more than a classic jacket . In fact, their heat transmission is done via infrared rays. These heated clothing work using a rechargeable battery or connection to your scooter's battery. You will therefore not be bothered throughout your driving . In addition to heated jackets and vests, you can combine them with motorcycle gloves and motorcycle boots, heated or not.

For maximum protection, you can also use heated pants . By combining everything with a full-face helmet, you will not fear the extreme cold for your outdoor activities. Thanks to its lightness, your heated vest can also be worn during your sports sessions or hikes.

Easy to use equipment

Like any other heated clothing, jackets and vests are easy to use. To activate the heat in your vest, simply press a button. Then you have to wait a few minutes to feel the heat , because the garment is never hot instantly. 5 minutes is enough for the jacket to heat up. In addition, the temperature adjustment is also easily done using a button. The latter is located inside or outside the jacket.

Finally, your heated vest is charged using an electric heating resistance system . But of course, you won't have to stand near an outlet and plug it in to heat yourself. Powered by rechargeable batteries, a heated jacket can be sold with or without a battery.

No risk of danger

It is normal to wonder whether heated clothing presents any danger, since it incorporates an electrical circuit. The answer is no, a heated motorcycle jacket does not present any danger . Its electrical circuit is not live, so there is no risk of being electrocuted. What's more, the voltage of the batteries used for power is always sufficiently low .

This voltage is around 5 volts and can go up to 12 or 18 volts for models from major brands like Yamaha or Harley-Davidson. Likewise, even if you wear your heated motorcycle jacket in the rain, the danger remains non-existent. Certainly, the outer fabric is waterproof and the resistances are not installed directly under this outer fabric . These are not the same products as electrical appliances.

Criteria for choosing the right heated motorcycle vest

Before purchasing your heated vest, try it on first and pay attention to some details . You must indeed take into account several criteria to choose well, namely:

• The collar must be raised and possibly doubled to warm your motorcycle neck warmer, but without hindering the wearing of the helmet obviously.
• Closures for ventilation must also be impermeable to water and air.
• Zip closures must be equipped with an external or internal flap to prevent the cold from penetrating inside.
• The end of the sleeves must allow the cuffs of the motorcycle gloves to pass through.
• The lining must cover all of the arms and if possible have elastic at the wrists.

This type of equipment is suitable for both women and men.