I wouldn't know about the heated part as it hits 110 degrees here in the summer and doesn't snow, but I bought my first Corbin recently, had to send it back once because of problems, but when I finally got to use it WOW!!. I have always felt that I was riding on top of my FJR until I put this seat on. It seems to lower my center of gravity on the bike and changed the whole feel of my fjr riding experience. The seat felt like a rock at first, but with the change in feedback on the bike I didn't really care. I finally took it on the road recently (just day trip) and with the addition of my sheepskin cover, was very comfy, and had a blast with the cornering difference in the bike. I liked my FJR before, but now, WOW!! I LOVE my bike. :yahoo: :clapping: