Riding a motorcycle in winter: these are the most important tips to keep you warm

Motorcycling is a popular hobby for many people. Especially in spring and summer, many motorcycle enthusiasts speed through the curves and enjoy the freedom of riding their motorcycles. If you want to ride during the colder season, there are a few things you should consider.

In this article, we summarize why the right clothing is so important in fall and winter. We also introduce you to our heated products that can help you stay warm effectively. We also give you some other tips to keep in mind when riding your motorcycle in winter.

Riding a motorcycle in winter: adapt your clothing to the route

Motorcyclists should pay particular attention to wearing the right clothing in the fall and winter. It's easy to underestimate how cold the temperatures really are while riding and how much the wind will affect you. If you're freezing on your bike, it can negatively impact your riding enjoyment and safety.

Therefore, you should definitely adjust your clothing to the temperature and the planned route before your ride. Long rides on the highway in autumn and winter are particularly challenging. You're often sitting immobile on your motorcycle, with strong winds blowing against you. If you plan to ride on the highway for an extended period, appropriate clothing is essential.

If you're going to be riding on winding roads, you'll want to wear a little lighter clothing to avoid overheating. Be sure to check the weather forecast before your ride and find out the expected temperatures.

Wear waterproof motorcycle clothing in autumn and winter

But how do you recognize suitable motorcycle clothing for winter? Not all materials are able to keep you warm. Two criteria are particularly important when buying motorcycle clothing for winter.

Firstly, the materials must be waterproof. In autumn and winter, rain or even snow is expected, so your clothing should be waterproof.

Bikers should also make sure to choose windproof clothing. When riding a motorcycle in winter, the wind can quickly chill you. This is very uncomfortable and could also negatively impact your safety.

Before you can ride your motorcycle in winter, you need the right clothing. With heated products from Lenz Products, you'll stay warm on your bike even in low temperatures.

Keep your upper body warm with our Heat Jackets

Are you planning to ride your motorcycle in winter and looking for the right clothing? We offer a wide selection of heated products. They keep the cold out and the heat out. At the same time, our specially designed heat pads ensure sensitive areas of the body are warmed. They're also windproof and waterproof.

For motorcycle riding in winter, our Heat Vests are ideal. These are heated vests. You can attach four heat pads variably using Velcro fasteners. The vest provides warmth where it's needed: on the shoulders, neck, and upper and lower back. This makes it perfect for motorcycle riding in winter. We offer the Heat Vest 2.0 Men and Heat Vest 2.0 Women .

Alternatively, you can also opt for our heated jacket, the Heat Jacket Primaloft. With our Primaloft Gold insulation, this jacket offers exceptional insulation: it keeps the cold out and the warmth in. You can also attach two heat pads to the jacket. For motorcycle riding, we especially recommend attaching the heat pads to the windscreen near the kidney area to warm this sensitive area.

Additionally, the jacket has a wind- and water-repellent finish and a hood. You can choose between the Heat Jacket Primaloft Men or the Heat Jacket Primaloft Women .

Especially in winter, your legs can quickly cool down due to the wind. You can simply wear our Heat Pants 1.0 under your motorcycle trousers. Thanks to their flexible stretch material, they offer a perfect fit. Their extra-wide cuffs are used to secure the battery: there's a large heating zone in the front thigh area.

Heated gloves and socks: Strong protection for your hands and feet

In ice and snow, your body cools down quickly on your bike. This is especially true for your particularly sensitive hands and feet. They are exposed to strong winds and cool down the fastest when riding a motorcycle in winter. We also offer heated products for these that will keep you warm.

These include our heated Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap gloves. The glove features heated elements on each finger – top and bottom. This keeps your fingers warm while riding, even in low temperatures. The gloves are also touchscreen compatible and feature an integrated lens cleaning element for your visor. Choose between the Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Men and the Heat Glove 6.0 Finger Cap Women .

With our heated products, you can warm not only your hands but also your feet. We recommend our heated socks, which we offer in a variety of designs. The Heat Sock 5.1 Toe Cap Regular Fit is particularly suitable for motorcycle riding in winter. Our toe cap heating element heats your toes from above and below. They also feel particularly comfortable against the skin, as they are made from our non-itchy Merino SOFTTEC material blend.

We also offer the Heat Sock 6.1 Toe Cap Compression socks, the Heat Sock 5.1 Toe Cap Slim Fit and other models.

Tips for motorcycling in winter: winter tires & anticipatory driving

To ensure you can ride your motorcycle safely in the winter, you should give it a thorough check before winter sets in. Check the brakes and tires. It's important that you have sufficient grip.

By the way, there's no legal requirement to use winter tires on motorcycles. To ensure you have sufficient grip when braking, you should make sure your tires still have enough tread before winter. It's also a good idea to check the tire pressure and brake fluid level.

Also, make sure your headlights and turn signals are working so you can be seen in the dark.

Conclusion: Riding a motorcycle in winter? No problem with our heated clothing!

Riding a motorcycle in winter requires more preparation than in spring or summer. In addition to the necessary safety precautions, your clothing is also crucial. It must keep you warm so you can ride safely even in low temperatures.

We recommend our heated products: Our jackets, gloves, and socks are equipped with clever heat pads that keep sensitive body areas warm even in cold winds. Take a look at our range and find the right heated products for your next motorcycle trip!