Keis Heated V106 Dual Power Vest [X10]

Good but could be better ...

It needs an elasticated adjustable waist band to ensure it's close to the skin at all times. A foldable insulated collar would be useful. A longer back to the vest would help while riding the motorbike. The controller that hangs down works great on a motorbike but it looks a bit silly when not riding the bike - it should have a way to clip onto the vest to keep it out the way. The battery pocket has a velcro tab that sometimes starts to itch - easy to adjust if I wasn't in my motorcycle gear. It should have a standard battery connection - it annoys me that there are better batteries with more capacity out there but they won't fit their connection. It's not a bad heated vest and works fine after 5 years of use, it's worked fine in rain and snow, but if another manufacturer provided the above features then I'd swap.

Mike Robinson

09/03/2023 09:43

Great for riding below 10 degrees C

I spoke to a rider wearing one of these heated vests and bought one on the strength of their recommendation. I looked at all the rest and am glad that I read reviews and bought the Keis V106. I repeat what others say: Choose at least 1 or even 2 sizes down for a snug fit but not too snug. I'm a 42 inch chest and went 2 down and it fits with slight movement over a T-shirt and thin shirt. It's great to have freedom of movement and not be all bunched up in thick jumpers. Buy the controller unless you ride in zero C. Set at medium at 5C and I can ride all day at 70mph with a screen. Brilliant piece of kit but wish I'd gone for long sleeves for riding below 5C, which is not very often. Even with winter gloves, heated grips and brake lever covers, my fingers get cold at 5C but my toes are fine. This garment has extended my riding seasons to all year round and I now look forward to winter ride outs.

John Malcolm

01/01/2023 12:53

Excellent product but get the sizing right

I ride all year round and this Keis heated waistcoat is a replacement for another make which had broken. I wanted a waistcoat that I could power off the accessory socket of my BMW can bus equipped bike so it has to draw under 5 Amps and also wanted the option of battery power. This waistcoat is a great improvement on my previous one, really nice material, seems very well made and is a great fit. NOTE: on sizing as others have said get a smaller size. I am usually a Large with a 42 inch chest (Euro sizer 52) so dropped two sizes and bought a Euro size 48. Perfect over a thin base layer. You will need the optional power controller unless you want to bake to death, and with that fitted the garment works great. Just what I wanted.

Steve Potts

10/12/2022 12:58

Pairs well with the gloves

Got these and the G701 gloves wired to the bike, it’s great how the gloves wire into this, then this wires into the bike. Rode in 0 degrees at 70 and was nice and warm

Nathan

04/02/2021 17:22

good

I used the optional power socket which saved me connecting direct to the battery, it certainly warms you up fast and so far its been ideal. my only gripe is the heat is all around the middle and it appears the shoulder area is unheated, but saying that I was given a trial in the Infinity shop , they plugged me in and gave me a good explanation of the pros and cons of the body warmer. Overall I am happy enough with the thing and my battery is not suffering.

lewis

12/09/2017 14:05