Keep your butt toasty-comfy with KEIS heated cushion
Warm bum, happy heart. That seems to be the philosophy behind this reasonably priced accessory from KEIS.
If you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle with a heated seat you’ll already be aware that keeping your cheeks warm is surprisingly effective when it comes to overall winter-riding comfort.
Now KEIS, much loved by year-round riders for offering everything from heated vests to heated socks, has developed the perfect product for turning your bike into a winter-ready machine without sinking in the money necessary for an OEM heated seat (if such a thing is even available for your bike).
The new KEIS Heated Seat Cushion provides a “simple, cost-effective upgrade,” says KEIS - one that “delivers genuine cold-weather luxury without the expense of a custom heated seat.”
Founded in the UK more than 20 years ago, KEIS is an established and trusted name when it comes to winter gear. It’s a brand that gets particular love from moto-journalists - people who ride for a living, year ‘round.
A built-in heating element spans a wide coverage area of the KEIS Heated Seat Cushion. Heat is controlled via a “discreet, integrated button” that offers three settings: low, medium, and high. KEIS says the buttons are accessible and easy to operate with gloves on.
The cushion comes with a standard KEIS 12V power lead that plugs into your bike’s electrical system. And it's here where the cushion stands out as having an advantage over other heated gear. With things like a heated vest, you are ‘plugged in’ to your bike and can sometimes forget to unplug at stops.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve stopped with my mind focused on a toilet break, hopped off the bike, and suddenly realised I’m tethered to my ride. No such worries with the Heated Seat Cushion.
And, of course, it shuts itself off when the bike is off.
“Comfort is further improved by a unique, specially developed dual bladder cushion, which adapts to the rider’s shape to reduce pressure points, minimise numbness, and prevent saddle soreness,” says KEIS. “Breathable mesh padding allows air to circulate, reducing moisture build-up and helping regulate body temperature.”
The KEIS Heated Seat Cushion is priced at £100 and fits most motorcycle seats. It is available for purchase now.
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Chris Cope is a fourth-generation journalist, originally from Texas. He has lived in the UK for roughly two decades and has been writing about motorcycles for most of that time. He has written for dozens of publications and websites in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.
