No aftermarket hassle, no DIY wiring—just pure, factory-installed warmth. Let’s talk bikes that treat your fingers right.
I’ve spent winters cursing numb fingers and fumbling with aftermarket grip kits. Let’s just say I’ve learned the hard way: factory-installed heated grips are gold. No glue disasters, no wiring puzzles—just turn the key and thaw out. After digging into forums, specs, and my own icy misadventures, here are the 7 motorcycles that nail heated grips straight from the showroom.
7 Motorcycles with Heated Grips
1. 2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra
2025 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra
Harley’s Street Glide Ultra is the king of boulevard cruising, and its heated grips are as no-nonsense as its Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine. Three heat levels (High/Med/Low) are controlled through the touchscreen—no button hunting while riding.
Riders rave about the 2-minute warm-up time. On a 40°F highway blast, the grips held up fine, but toss on handlebar muffs if you’re pushing 70 mph. Windchill’s a sneaky thief.
2. 2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour
2025 Honda Gold Wing Tour dash
The Gold Wing Tour is the Cadillac of motorcycles, and its heated grips are pure luxury. Five heat settings crank up to 170°F— riders call them “hand saunas.” Pair them with Grip Puppies (foam covers) unless you enjoy palm blisters. The 21 Ah battery laughs at the power drain, even on max heat.
I tested it on a 25°F morning commute: bare hands toasted in 90 seconds, gloved hands in five. And that “walking mode”? Lifesaver when maneuvering its 787-pound bulk in icy parking lots. Just don’t forget the grip covers. “Cozy” and “crispy” are a fine line.
3. BMW F 800 GS
2025 BMW F 800 GS dash
The F 800 GS is a winter warrior. Its five-level heated grips sync with ride modes—rain, off-road, whatever. Alaskan riders swear they punch heat through thick ADV gloves, and I believe it. During a -10°F ride in Colorado, my fingertips stayed functional (a miracle).
But here’s the catch: the throttle-side grip wears faster. A yearly dab of dielectric grease on the connectors keeps corrosion at bay. Oh, and those rainproof switches? Survived a monsoon-level downpour in Oregon. If you ride dirty, this bike’s your frostproof sidekick.
4. BMW R1300 GS
2025 BMW R1300 GS dash
The R1300 GS is tech heaven. Adaptive heated grips adjust to speed and temperature—set it once and forget it. BMW’s app even lets you tweak warmth wirelessly. “Max heat feels like gripping a soldering iron,” warned one team rider. Solution? Foam handlebar wraps.
The 660W alternator shrugs off battery drain, even on cross-country hauls. I pushed it to 80 mph on I-90 in 15°F weather—hands stayed toasty, focus stayed sharp. Just don’t skip the foam unless you’re into blister therapy.
5. BMW F900 GS Adventure
BMW F900 GS Adventure dash
The F900 GS Adventure is the midweight hero for frosty backroads. Three heat levels pair with optional heated seats, and the 10W power draw means all-day warmth without killing the battery.
But dial back the heat on technical trails—max setting can dull throttle response. Learned that the hard way in Utah’s desert cold. Twelve hours in, my hands were warm, but my patience wore thin when the throttle lagged. Still, for $20, a relay kit boosts low-end heat if you’re a freeze-prone rider.
6. Yamaha Niken GT
Yamaha Niken GT
The Niken GT’s Hyper Grips heat faster than a gas station burrito, and its three-wheel stability laughs at black ice. But handlebar space is tight—my DIY install turned into a cuss-filled afternoon until I swapped in angled connectors.
Once sorted, it dominated a sleet-covered backroad. Thumb-operated buttons keep controls simple, and the leaning trike design? Pure confidence in icy curves. Just don’t skip the connectors. Trust me.
7. BMW F900 XR
2025 BMW F900 XR dash
The F900 XR blends city slicker style with frost-fighting grit. Its slim heated grips have four levels, and the USB port charges your phone while your palms stay warm. But the low setting struggles below freezing—my 28°F commute had me wishing for more oomph.
Riders fix? A $20 relay kit. Post-install, heat improved, but fingertip numbness lingered. Pair with heated gloves if you’re picky. Still, for urban ice warriors, it’s a sharp-looking savior.
Pro Tips to Level Up Your Grip Game
- Grip Puppies: Ugly but magical. A Gold Wing owner called them “mittens over a campfire.”
- Handlebar Muffs: Wunderlich’s neoprene ones block wind like a brick wall.
- Battery Upgrades: Lithium handles cold better. If your grips flicker, it’s time.
Heated Grips vs. Gloves
Grips win for simplicity and throttle control. Gloves win for fingertip warmth. Below 20°F? Use both. Otherwise, grips + muffs = winter zen.
2025 Tech to Geek Out On
- Phone Control: Adjust heat via App (BMW’s already there).
- Inductive Heating: Ducati’s patenting it—no more hot spots.
- Smart Sensors: Grips that auto-adjust to your shivering? Yes, please.
Wrap-Up
Frozen fingers aren’t a badge of honor. These 2025 bikes prove heated grips should be standard. Ditch the glue, skip the wiring meltdowns, and ride like winter’s your playground. Now go thaw out—and maybe buy some Grip Puppies.
