The best heated motorcycle jacket liner for most riders is the Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner: it runs off your bike’s battery, so it heats for as long as you ride, and slips under any jacket with room for a layer. The Hotwired 12V Bluetooth liner lets you control the heat from your phone, and a Gerbing heated pant liner completes the set.
Heated gear is the biggest comfort upgrade for cold-weather riding. We picked current 2026 heated liners and layers and replaced discontinued models from our older list. Pair your liner with a good winter motorcycle jacket.
Quick picks
- Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner: best overall
- Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Heated Jacket Liner: best app control
- Firstgear Heated Layer Shirt: best slim layer
- Gerbing 12V Heated Pant Liner: best heated pants
- Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Heated Pant Liner: best app-controlled pants
Heated liners compared
| Liner | Power | Control | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerbing 12V Jacket Liner | Bike 12V | Gerbing controller | $$ |
| Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Jacket Liner | Bike 12V | Phone app | $$ |
| Firstgear Heated Layer Shirt | Bike 12V | Controller | $$ |
| Gerbing 12V Pant Liner | Bike 12V | Gerbing controller | $$ |
| Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Pant Liner | Bike 12V | Phone app | $$ |
The best heated motorcycle jacket liners for 2026
1. Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner: best overall
Gerbing invented heated motorcycle clothing, and its 12V liner is still the benchmark. It heats your chest, back and arms and connects to Gerbing heated gloves.
Pros
- Heat all day from the bike
- Connects to heated gloves
- Slim under a jacket
Cons
- Needs wiring
- Controller may be extra
2. Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Heated Jacket Liner: best app control
The Hotwired liner lets you adjust the heat from your phone over Bluetooth, which is handy if you don’t want a controller on your bike.
Pros
- Phone app control
- Runs off the bike
- Good value
Cons
- Needs wiring
- App use while riding is limited
3. Firstgear Heated Layer Shirt: best slim layer
A slim heated shirt that fits under snugger jackets where a full liner won’t.
Pros
- Slim fit
- Fits under sport jackets
- Warm
Cons
- Less coverage than a full liner
4. Gerbing 12V Heated Pant Liner: best heated pants
Cold legs can ruin a winter ride. Gerbing’s pant liner goes under your riding pants and plugs into the jacket liner.
Pros
- Warm legs
- Plugs into the jacket liner
- Runs off the bike
Cons
- Riding pants need room for it
5. Hotwired 12V Bluetooth Heated Pant Liner: best app-controlled pants
Hotwired’s matching pant liner with Bluetooth app control.
Pros
- App control
- Matches the Hotwired jacket
- Good value
Cons
- Needs wiring
How to choose a heated liner
12V or battery?
12V liners run off your bike and heat all day. Battery liners need no wiring but run for much less time. Check your bike’s spare charging output before adding several heated items.
Fit
The liner should be snug against your body to transfer heat. Make sure your jacket has room for it.
Controls
Use a controller or app to set the heat. Too much heat leads to sweat, which then makes you cold.
FAQ
Are heated jacket liners safe?
Yes, when wired correctly with a fuse. Follow the maker’s wiring guide.
Can my motorcycle power a heated liner?
Most bikes can power a liner and gloves. Check your bike’s charging capacity, especially on smaller bikes.
Do I need heated gloves too?
Hands get cold first. See our heated motorcycle gloves.
What else keeps me warm?
Windproof outer layers and good overpants.
Verdict
Buy the Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner for all-day heat, or the Hotwired Bluetooth liner if you want app control. Add a pant liner and heated gloves and winter riding becomes genuinely comfortable.
