With the Tempest 3 D-Dry®motorcycle jacket, DAINESE offers one answer to the rising demand for decent, all-round and a little adventurous all-purpose jackets. Or more precise: this is now the third answer to that same question. Everybody benefits from it: besides the more adventurous riders, even the all-season riders and commuters will love this.
On the exterior, this Tempest 3 D-Dry® consists – almost obvious, we’d say – of the wear- and tear-resistant Cordura® (not unknown in this field) and the more sturdy D-Stone® for the critical areas. Below that, there’s the integrated D-Dry®membrane. Non-removable, it tells us that the Tempest 3 D-Dry® is probably at its best when it’s not high-summer, even though the ventilation openings with zipper on the chest and sleeves work just fine, just like the two outlet vents in the back.
The 130-gram heavy thermal jacket, however, gives away that the scales tip over slightly more to the colder periods. That jacket can be removed effortlessly and - thanks to a high-quality finishing – can be worn autonomously. So, without the actual motorcycle jacket and the protective material.
There are plenty of individual adjustment possibilities. On the upper-arms, DAINESE goes for a couple of pushbuttons, beside the Velcro strip at the sleeve ends. An adjustable belt with buckle in your waist allows for perfect centring of the Tempest 3 D-Dry® No luxury, given the slightly longer (touring) cut. A drawstring at the bottom gives some more adjustment options. You close the collar with (non-aggressive) Velcro; a collar hook in the shape of a pushbutton is a nice extra. A belt with buckle allows for another couple of centimetres of additional adjustment space.
A motorcycle jacket that clearly goes for the cut and style of the better touring jacket cannot lack proper storage space. Two outer pockets and two inner pockets, supplemented with a cargo bag on the back, is, however, not excessive.
Of course, there’s impact protection. You can fit an optional back protector. You can also add a (double) chest protector, if needed. The removable Pro-Armor-composite protectors on elbows and shoulders come standard. Individually certified as they are, they also contribute to the general CE-certification of the Tempest 3 D-Dry® as a whole.
The nicely finished pushbuttons, the thermal jacket, the integrated membrane… there are many assets, which in this case aren’t even that expensive. A jacket-pants fastening system, also known as the long connecting zipper, leaves many adjustment possibilities open. The Tempest 3 D-Dry®motorcycle trousers are the logical top contender.
Below you will find an overview per body length of the appropriate CE homologated Dainese back protector.
| body length | Pro-Armor 2.0 Level 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| <165 | => | Short |
| 170-185 | => | Long |
There is maintenance clothing and then there is clothing maintenance. Good, solid motorcycle clothing is an investment in comfort and personal safety. So invest in its maintenance after your purchase and enjoy your gear for longer. We put the best tips and tricks on this maintenance page.
