Scorpion EXO Tempest II Motorcycle Gloves Review

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Scorpion EXO Tempest II Motorcycle Gloves Review 

There is usually a brief period of time in a typical New Jersey spring or fall when the weather is not quite cold enough for heated gear but not quite warm enough to ditch the insulated gear. It was mainly under such conditions – call it 40-65 degrees – that I tested Scorpion's EXO Tempest II motorcycle gloves, which promise foul-weather performance at a relatively low price point for the features offered. 

Construction of the exterior shell is a mix of nylon (80%), polyurethane (6%), and polyester (3%). The balance of 11% is full-grain goat leather on the sealed palm side. A Hypora breathable waterproof lining protects against the elements, and a 100-gram layer of Thinsulate insulation keeps things toasty on the inside. (Notably, the palm area isn't insulated so that the warmth from heated grips can penetrate the glove interior.) There are pronounced silicone grip pads on the palm and all fingers except the index and thumb. The index and thumb maintain capacitive touch for touchscreen operation. Finally, there's an integrated squeegee on the index finger of both left and right gloves. The exterior shell covers a secondary nylon sublayer, which has an elastic gauntlet to help further seal the interior.  

On the protection side, these gloves feature a floating TPU knuckle armor fortification, along with TPR and impact foam on all fingers and the base of the palm. A subtle 3M reflective strip on the wrist aids in nighttime conspicuity. A large hook-and-loop flap on the gauntlet seals things up, with an additional smaller cinch strap on the wrist for good measure.  

Out on the road, the Tempest II gloves are an ideal companion on your ride in the aforementioned temperature range. Below 40 degrees, even with heated grips, I was reaching for my heated gloves instead. Likewise, they're too insulated for prolonged rides much above 65 degrees. I found that the oversized wrist strap held things firmly in place, adding to a sense of safety. The pre-curved fingers and generous stretch panels equal minimal break-in time. The tactile feel is quite good for winter gear, with no bunching material as the hands travel through their range of motion – although the nylon "inner gauntlet" can be finicky when first donning the gloves, especially if your hands are wet. I experimented with iPhone capacitive touchscreen operation and found periodic success, so long as the finger pad touching the screen was through leather and not on a seam. I am normally comfortable in a size 9.5/Large, but the XL variant fit me better than the L, so try before you buy.  

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Scorpion's Tempest II motorcycle gloves offer a compelling value in the non-heated insulated glove segment, offering functionality, safety, and much cherished warmth! The Tempest II gloves tested here have an MSRP of $109.95 and are available in sizes S-3XL.  

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