My bike came with heated grips and yes they're lovely, but in real cold the problem is the outside of the fingers facing the road. Hand guards certainly help but heated gloves sound awfully nice and correct this. I had to use my bike in February on the m4 for a 2 hour trip. It was -2 which with wind chill factor more like -15. I never ever want to do that again, even with my hand guards and gloves. When your fingers stop working you're in danger territory.

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'