Key takeaways 💡
Our heated motorcycle gloves share the same warmth and the same certification. They're not built for the same winter. Our verdict as riders, ride by ride:
- Daily commutes in town and on the road: the RIDER, supple and light.
- Long rides and extreme cold: the ALLROADS +, designed for feels-like temperatures down to -25 °C.
- Large hands: the RIDER, the only one of the two to go up to 3XL.
- Scooter in town: the RIDER, light and designed for daily trips.
Both gloves heat on three levels, with the same battery. The table below compares them criterion by criterion.
6:50 am, queuing at the toll booth. The dashboard thermometer reads -2 °C. You let out the clutch, and your fingertips are already not responding very well.
The body has made its choice: it keeps its heat for the torso and draws it away from the hands. With speed, the wind sweeps away the thin layer of air the skin had warmed, explains Météo-France, the French national weather service. Dawn doesn't help, since the day's minimum temperature arrives a few dozen minutes after sunrise, according to Météo-France.
Heated gloves change the rest of the ride. But which one should you choose this winter? You often read, in reviews and on forums, that all heated motorcycle gloves are the same: this comparison puts ours head to head.
Comparison of the 2 best heated motorcycle gloves 2026: RIDER vs ALLROADS +
Every value comes from the product page.
| Criterion | RIDER heated motorcycle gloves | ALLROADS + heated motorcycle gloves |
|---|---|---|
| Riding situation | Daily commutes | Long distances |
| Cold stated on the product page | Down to -15 °C | Down to -25 °C feels-like |
| Certification | EN 13594 (level 1KP) | EN 13594 (level 1KP) |
| Heated zones | Back of hand, top and tips of fingers | Back of hand, top and tips of fingers |
| On low | 5 to 6 h | 5 to 6 h |
| Insulation (1 to 5) | 4 | 4 |
| Weather | Windproof, water-repellent, waterproof | Windproof, water-repellent, waterproof |
| Materials | Sheepskin leather and textile | Leather and textile |
| Protection | Carbon shell, palm, finger and back reinforcements | Palm, knuckle and back reinforcements |
| Visor | Visor wiper blade | Visor wiper blade |
| Battery | BATG01 | BATG01 |
| Weight per glove (battery included) | 225 g | 245 g |
| Sizes | XS to 3XL | XS to 2XL |
On paper, the two best heated motorcycle gloves look alike. The difference lies in the cold they target, their construction and the time you spend in the saddle.
Choose by ride
Which winter motorcycle glove should you choose, for men or for women? The right gear is chosen on how you ride, not on the spec sheet. Here are three situations, and the model that suits each one best.
30 minutes morning and evening: the RIDER
The commute repeats every day, often in the dark. In a fall, a carbon shell protects the joints. In a downpour, a wiper blade clears the visor, and retroreflective inserts make you more visible.
Its reinforced palm keeps good contact with the handlebars. Do you ride every day, even in January? For an everyday winter motorcycle glove, it's the simplest choice.
A day on the road in extreme cold: the ALLROADS +
Mountain pass, motorway at dawn, a 200-kilometre ride: winter settles in for the long haul. The ALLROADS + answers with a leather and textile construction reinforced at the palm, knuckles and back of the hand.
Its wiper blade keeps the visor clear when the drizzle sets in. After three hours in the saddle, that detail matters.
Frozen fingers on the handlebars?
G-HEAT heated gear for winter riding
Leather and textile: two similar constructions
Both gloves combine leather and textile, over a polyester inner lining, for lasting thermal comfort. The leather takes the abrasion if you slide, and the textile keeps the folds of the fingers supple.
The RIDER pairs a supple sheepskin leather with its textile. Both reinforce the palm and the back of the hand, and the RIDER adds a carbon shell over the joints.
Rain, visor and controls: a tie
Both product pages list windproof, water-repellent and waterproof gloves, with the same wiper blade. In the rain, the gap comes from the target temperature, not from waterproofing. In any case, a wet glove insulates less well, as INRS, the French occupational safety institute, points out.
Do you often ride in the rain? Choose first according to the length of your rides.
Also read: Dry cold or damp cold: which hurts more, and how should you gear up?
Buying guide: certification, size and mistakes to avoid
Choosing the best winter motorcycle gloves comes down to checking three things: protection, fit and real-world use.
"On a motorcycle glove, I think first about the side the wind hits: the back of the hand and the fingertips. That's where we put the heat, on both our models. But I never compromise on protection: a heated glove is first and foremost a glove certified for the road."
Product engineer, G-HEAT
Before these three points, a misconception to clear up.
Same heat, same battery: are all motorcycle gloves the same?
No. Two heated motorcycle gloves can share their heat settings and their battery, and still not handle the same winter. What counts is the winter the model was built for and the length of your ride.
What they have in common
On a motorcycle, the wind hits the back of the hand first. Both models put their heat there, right down to the fingertips. They have the same insulation, rated 4 out of 5, and last 5 to 6 hours on low.
They are also certified EN 13594 (level 1KP). Before it heats, a motorcycle glove has to protect: in France, the law has required it since 2016, and wherever you ride, it's non-negotiable.
What separates the RIDER from the ALLROADS +
This comparison is neither a ranking nor a brand test: it puts our two winter motorcycle gloves against each other, criterion by criterion.
The RIDER is made for everyday rides. Its product page states it for riding down to -15 °C. Lighter, it stays nicely supple on the controls.
The ALLROADS + targets long winter rides, down to -25 °C feels-like. It weighs 20 g more per glove.
Note that the two product pages don't express this cold in the same way. With heat, insulation and battery identical, the main thing to remember is that the ALLROADS + is stated for the harshest winter. Do you ride more for half an hour or half a day?
1KP or 2KP: what the label says
In France, wearing certified gloves has been compulsory on motorcycles and scooters since 20 November 2016. Elsewhere in Europe, the rules vary: check with your national road safety authority. Among its tips, Sécurité routière, the French road safety agency, recommends looking for the CE marking and the motorcyclist pictogram on the label.
The EN 13594 standard sets the protection requirements for motorcycle gloves, as AFNOR, the French standardisation body, points out. According to Sécurité routière, the number 1 or 2 indicates the level of protection, and "KP" means knuckle protection. Both our models are level 1KP.
The right size, two fingers on the lever
Too big, gloves let air in around the fingers and float on the controls. Too tight, they hinder your movements. The fit varies from one model to another: measure your hand with the size guide before ordering.
Cold hands off the bike too?
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The mistakes that spoil a ride
- Using ski gloves on the motorcycle: without EN 13594 certification, they don't offer motorcycle protection, and in France they don't meet the legal requirement.
- Setting off with a half-charged battery: the stated battery life assumes a full charge.
- Leaving the cuff under the sleeve: cold air rises through the wrist.
An hour on the road, then the toll booth: the battery decides
Back at the toll booth. The thermometer still reads -2 °C, and there's an hour of motorway left. With the heat on medium, your fingers can still feel the lever when the barrier lifts.
On the road, the battery decides how the ride ends. In this video, a content creator tests G-HEAT heated motorcycle gloves and gives his opinion on comfort, heating performance and battery life.
How long is your longest ride of the week? Both models run on the BATG01 battery, weighing about 72 g and recharged in 4 to 5 hours. Count on 5 to 6 hours on low, 3 to 4 hours on medium and 1.5 to 2.5 hours on high.
Cold also reduces the energy a battery delivers: keep it warm until you leave. For a full day, a second pair, chosen from our batteries and chargers, saves you from choosing between warmth and getting home. Lighter, the 1,100 mAh battery for gloves weighs 46 g.
Find out more: What battery life can you expect from heated clothing?
Heated gloves, heated grips and the rest of your gear
Heated gloves don't work alone. The rest of your gear also decides how much warmth reaches your hands.
"When a rider asks us which one to choose, I first ask how long they spend in the saddle in one go. For half an hour morning and evening, the RIDER does the job very well. For a long day on the road when the thermometer plunges, I point them towards the ALLROADS +."
G-HEAT Communication & Brand team
Heated grips and handlebar muffs
Heated grips warm the palm, not the back of the hand exposed to the wind. Handlebar muffs block the wind, but limit access to the controls. Heated gloves cover the side that both leave to the cold.
A warm torso keeps your hands warm
When the torso cools, the body cuts the heat sent to the extremities even further. A jacket closed up under the helmet, a neck warmer and waterproof boots therefore complete your motorcycle gloves.
A must-read: How to dress for motorcycling in winter? The essential outfits!
Conclusion
Back at the toll booth. It's still -2 °C and dawn is barely breaking. But your fingers find the clutch without thinking, and the road goes on.
The best heated motorcycle gloves are the ones that fit your ride: the RIDER for everyday riding, the ALLROADS + for long rides in the cold season.
Whatever the weather. G-HEAT.
FAQ
Which are the warmest heated motorcycle gloves in the G-HEAT range?
Both models have the same insulation, rated 4 out of 5, and the same three heat settings. The ALLROADS + is the one its product page dedicates to the harshest cold, down to -25 °C feels-like, compared with -15 °C for the RIDER.
Can you plug heated gloves into the motorcycle's battery?
According to their product pages, the RIDER and the ALLROADS + run on their BATG01 rechargeable batteries, slipped into a pocket at the wrist. That's the intended setup, with no wire between your hand and the bike. For a long ride, bring a second pair of charged batteries, kept warm in an inside pocket.
Are there heated motorcycle gloves for women?
Yes. The RIDER and the ALLROADS + are unisex models, for men and women, available from size XS. The choice therefore comes down to your hand measurement, using the size guide on the product page. The RIDER goes up to 3XL, the ALLROADS + up to 2XL.
Can you use heated motorcycle gloves on a scooter?
Yes. In France, the requirement to wear certified gloves also applies on scooters, and the RIDER, certified EN 13594, meets it. Elsewhere, a certified glove remains the safe choice. At 225 g per glove, battery included, it stays light on an urban commute.
Is a heated glove better than a classic winter motorcycle glove?
For a short ride in cool weather, a good insulated winter glove is often enough. As soon as the ride gets longer, the speed goes up or the thermometer drops below zero, the heating takes over where insulation alone reaches its limit. Both G-HEAT models keep their insulation even with the heating off.
Sources and references
[1] "Deux-roues motorisés : je m'équipe", Sécurité routière (in French)
[2] "Gants de moto : une norme pour une sécurité optimale", AFNOR (in French)
[3] "Travailler dans une ambiance thermique froide", INRS (in French)
[4] "Travail au froid. Prévenir les risques", INRS (in French)
[5] "Qu'est-ce que la température ressentie ?", Météo-France (in French)
[6] "Températures : pourquoi un tel écart entre le matin et l'après-midi ?", Météo-France (in French)
