Macna Centre heated jacket review 

I've been a Warm'n'Safe liner user for a while now and it's a must in winter. It draws to much current for a 12v plug, but even on my 1250GSA it's easy to plug into the battery and run the fly lead up the inside of the frame and just below the seat. Things like the heat-rollers from warm'n'safe do look and feel a little industrial I guess, but you can't argue with the heat output. Collar, arms, chest, back including kidney area are super toasty, I just ride in a base layer, and my warm'n'safe. This Macna does look like its a really convenient and easy to use bit of kit, and I for one would not be without my heated gear in winter, and I'm a rufty tufty ex squaddie :). Also for the first time ever I tried the Motolegends price beat service, on some Klim Adventure boots and they came up trumps, they beat the deal I had by a full 10%. So far I've found motolegends to be one of the most trustworthy retailers out there when it comes to bike gear, and when tested, they come good on the promises. Fantastic service.

Love your reviews..with that humour thrown in.

Looks a nice bit of kit for those wanting a heated jacket. I use Merino wool base layers and my rukka gear. Job done. I've got heated grips though..as you get older you need these little extras. 👍

Many thanks for the great review. I'm looking forward to my chunky blokes 4XL arriving.👍

Having spent the last 50yrs trying to keep warm and dry on a motorbike, (stopping at service stations trying to warm and dry gloves under the hand dryers etc on winter rides 🥶) I’m a total convert to heated gear. I wear a Keis jacket (plus plug in liner gloves in winter) it acts as a smart casual jacket under my BMW GS jacket for when I’m off the bike and I don’t have to wear jumpers etc to keep warm, just click to the appropriate heat setting on my ‘electric blanket’ as required 😊…. I also agree totally with you on the safety aspect of being warm and dry. I can ride across the country in warm comfort whatever the weather and remain focussed on my riding 👍

Top notch. Listen to these words. Well done and bravo.

It’s end of Jan 24, it’s sunny, it’s 6.5 degrees and it’s dry. I don’t have a heated jacket so I’m popping toast and sipping coffee 😢

Thanks for the video, if you want the full benefit of Macna heated clothing, firstly the fit should be snug, secondly use protection to compress the heated clothing against the body, so essentially instead of using back and chest protection inserts, use for example a full length backprotector and chest protector with straps and belt. Aplinestars makes such a combination. When worn this provides compression and you will really feel the heat, even at level one, I cant imagine level four likelt to burn your skin. Finally using a jacket or touring suit with compression buttons or straps and a snug fitting neck gaiter.

All for heated gear; heated seat, heated grips, heated gloves & now heated jackets too… just don’t forget to sprinkle yourself with grated cheese. Magnifique!

Macna is releasing a new heated jacket with some insulation. I think that's a really good idea honestly. I have this Macna Centre jacket and I love how much it heats but it's not very comfortable to wear under a motorcycle jacket because of the non slippery soft shell material. If you ride in winter you will also need another insulating layer over it as well to be really comfortable. The material they choose for this imo is not good and way too bulky and non slippery, so it ends up feeling restrictive, too me at least. The new jacket should solve that hopefully.

You’re just too good Chris Chap in a Cap!

Excellent stuff Chris apart from perpetuating the myth that a warm core keeps extremities warm.

If you were to supply a fitting service, at a charge of say £40 or whatever is financially viable for you I think more people would buy heated gear. I think the main barrier of entry into heated gear for any riser who rides all year round is the installation of the wires and all. Its a tremendously impactful barrier of entry. Also make sure there are less options available... The same way that almost everyone who has non OEM heater grips uses Oxford heated grips... Give customers one or two heated brands and no more.

Gr8 vid. Ride safe, god bless u.

Between the Warm & Safe and this Macna Centre jacket, which would you say is thinner and easier to wear under a motorcycle jacket without creating too much bulk? How about warmth when the electric panels are switched off, are the two jackets comparable?

do you have to pick 1 size smaller than usual, so it fits snuggly under your jacket?

Hi , can you show us where the heated panels are placed. Do they have any on arms? Also, how does it compare to the competition? Also, when you say thin, will it fit under another jacket . Demo?

Macna is a great brand, sadly doesn't get the recognition they deserve, in my opinion they are better than Revit. I am not much into heated gear, but it would be awesome to see more products from Macna in the in the shop!

Instead of connecting to the bike´s battery one should simply be able to connect to a long lasting power bank sitting in the jacket´s pocket... - - does that work?

Warm and Safe for me, I can adjust on the fly, toasty warm, never uncomfortable to wear despite the cables. Looks like the Macna is a set once when you set off, but difficult to adjust with an App while riding I guess.

Are bike battery powered gear Warmer

Holy shit ... Italian coffee and/or proper tea ... and all these good products ... nearly considering coming from Switzerland

I wish one of these brands you plug into your bike also had battery adapters for use off the bike

Phone app, no no no, just give me a little twirling control (knob). And, contrary to opinion I’m quite confident on a modern bike, thanks for the info. It’s a great looking jacket.

Is jacket weatherproof? wind, rain? Thanks

Can you do a giveaway for that CRF pls

Been wearing heated gear for 20years. WnS for 15. I cant imagine dealing with an app. Talk about a faff. And, i know, without fail, ill zip my jacket up, then remember i have to unzip to push the magic button on my chest. No thanks. This is a practical nightmare

[Stuffs newspaper down trousers] 'ard, me ;-)

Heated gear, WHY would you not love it?

5 minutes into the video and I lost interest. Looks a nice jacket and I was thinking about moving on from my Warm & Safe, but then you talk about the controller. Not for me. When I am out my phone is away out of reach. and definitely not on my handlebars. Having a discrete controller works, no unlocking of the phone with gloves required, or menus / screens to scroll through.