A name that refers to a tropical storm with wind speeds exceeding the hurricane threshold, wind force 12, creates certain expectations. The Dutch manufacturer REV’IT! may not be active in tropical regions but the flat lands at the North Sea are familiar with the forces of rain and wind.
Linking rain, wind and decent motorcycle clothing to a tight budget and a certain level of comfort brings us the Cyclone 4 H2O. Will this guide you through all the monsoons, typhoons and hurricanes? Not a chance. However, for this price, you do get a lot less shiny (read: plastic) materials, less noise and rustling, more comfort and a generally better experience than we are used to with rain clothing. All in a pretty no-nonsense straight-forward version without a lot of frill.
No lining, no pockets, just a very pleasant pair of Hydratex® |Lite rain jacket with taped seams, that don’t feel like that at all. Limited adjustment options at the sleeves and sleeve ends are enough to keep the wide fit in check on the road, while laminated accents and logos deliver sufficiently visible reflective panels.
You keep the Cyclone 4 H2O close by and you wear it to arrive at your next shelter dry or to not have to camp under a bridge for too long. This a motorcycle rain jacket like they should be.
For the full experience and without one of both looking out of place or standing out: the Acid 4 H2O rain trousers are the ideal combination option.
