Team-BHP - Which Helmet? Tips on buying a good helmet

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Originally Posted by vkochar (Post 4831248)

So I spoke to the person at motocentral who was extremely knowledgeable and he said to measure my head with a measuring tape at 2 exact points and he came out with the Conclusion that I need a L and not an XL which I thought would be apt.

I did some good speed and the helmet proved to be exactly what the reviews on the internet said. Fantastic Value !

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I have been looking at this helmet for quite a while. How is the wind noise at speeds over 100? My MT stinger starts howling at highway speeds.

Also I prefer wind not hitting and drying up my eyes on highways. Is there a provision to let only minimal or no air inside the helmet towards the face area?

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Originally Posted by RiderZone (Post 4947401)

Any specific reason for Snell certification? As far as I know, that's only required for racing in the US. ECE certification would be the one to get in my opinion, and you can also look at the SHARP rating if you like.

If I was in Delhi, I would've checked the available models online, and then gone to the shop after shortlisting, to try. Bell would be my choice: https://www.highnoteperformance.com/...s/bell-helmets

Hi Riderzone , Yes snell is actually for race track or very fast riders but then I thought that that would be the safest product to buy ( but not DOT ... it’s like ISI).

Thanks .. looks like high note performance have some good collection .. I will visit them today or next Sunday and share my opinion on collection.

Post more reading on this subject my conclusion is ECE + Sharp (>3) + composite fibre + multi EPS density is perfect combination.

Getting only ECE+Sharp helmet is easy due to many brand and models are available in market ( still limited options in india ) however shell construction in most such helmets are made of plastic ( whatever fancy or chemical name you want give like ABS , polycarbonate , thermoplastic .. etc )

Since My personal preference is modular helmet hence what I observed that it become more rare to find . Some handful of such helmets are available like shoei neotec 2 , schuberth c3 / c4 , bell SRT ( srt is not sharp tested ).

Getting hands on to test fiting before buying is a limitation hence I am afraid to buy online since right fiting is a must after all . Also , Getting these helmets from a reliable source is major concern I have in mind. After all no one wants to land up in counterfeit product after spending good amount of money .

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Originally Posted by mohit_a (Post 4959647)

What is your review regarding comfort, noise levels, and overall experience?

I have now used it for around 1000 Kms and I am quite happy with the purchase. Its comfortable, noise levels are acceptable and looks nice. My earlier one was a basic Studds so no bar as such to compare.

My bike being a naked sportster, wind drag is imminent. For whatever safe speeds we can do as per our surroundings, it's definitely a thumbs up.

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Originally Posted by roy_libran (Post 4934525)

After a lot of research into available options at a decent price point, ended up picking the Caberg Tourmax to complement my noisy Bell and ageing LS2. Hope it turns out to be a good one. Fingers crossed.

Howz the Caberg on comfort and noise? I have been looking at one of the modular models - it has a Sharp 5 rating.

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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious (Post 4959795)

Howz the Caberg on comfort and noise? I have been looking at one of the modular models - it has a Sharp 5 rating.

Completely contrary to my expectations it is actually orders of magnitude quieter on my versys 650, than my Bell qualifier which is noisy as hell. I have yet to ride without the sun peak and I guess that should make it even better. Wind noise and Buffeting starts getting moderately high after 130 kmph with the windshield set to highest position.
For now, I'm happy as punch with this purchase. But be advised of one minor irritant that the space in front of your chin is less so if you use a Bluetooth comms system then the mic might be touching your chin.
That said Sharp 5, modular, sun peak, super quiet, excellent optical quality visors and comfortable.. All at 22k is super value for money.

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Originally Posted by Arjun Bharadwaj (Post 4905375)

My previous helmet was an LS2 which was scarily quiet!

A personal recommendation at this stage would be to do your research on wind noise levels before purchasing any helmet and more specifically avoid MT Stinger from spartan pro gear.

Which LS2 model did you have? Is it still available from a trustable source?

Also, were you able to fix your noise levels on the stinger?

I'm considering to choose among the two — LS2 and MT.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to riding, and am planning to buy my first bike. I am looking for a helmet in the 2.5-4k range. It should be full-face and I would very much prefer an internal sun visor. I need suggestions about good helmets and good shops in Kolkata.

Also, as I wear spectacles, should I go for a flip-up type helmet(safety has the most priority)? If yes, please suggest those too.

Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by ayan59dutta (Post 4966168)

Internal sun visor would be difficult at that price point, I do not know of any options. In fact the cheapest MT helmets start at 5200 bucks, and it's difficult to recommend anything below that.

At this price point, your best hope would be buy a straightforward full face helmet, flip up and internal sunvisor will add to the cost. If you do find anything that's 4k with those features, it'll most likely be useless for safety.

Cheap internal sunvisors are not optically correct, very difficult to ride with them. Cheap flip up mechanisms can fail easily.

I can see quite a few stores in Kolkata for MT helmets here: https://www.spartanprogear.com/pages/mt-helmet-dealers

Helmet options: https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/mt-helmets

Choose the options online, try in store, and then get it.

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Originally Posted by RiderZone (Post 4966229)

In fact the cheapest MT helmets start at 5200 bucks, and it's difficult to recommend anything below that.

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, MT is going way beyond my budget.
I was looking at some options from SMK, Steelbird Air and Vega. What are your opinions on those?

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Originally Posted by RiderZone (Post 4966229)

Choose the options online, try in store, and then get it.

Yes, I'll always try the helmet before buying.

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Originally Posted by ayan59dutta (Post 4966438)

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, MT is going way beyond my budget.
I was looking at some options from SMK, Steelbird Air and Vega. What are your opinions on those?

I guess we all start with Vegas and Steelbirds, but I wish I hadn't :D In my experience they are absolutely terrible in all departments, comfort/fit/safety.

These AXXIS ones look alright: https://www.spartanprogear.com/colle...-dekers-helmet

Shiro ones seem to be in budget as well: https://letsgearup.in/collections/he...s-fluro-yellow

SMK looks similar to the options above.

I have no personal experience with any of these brands though, unlike MT. May be best to go to some reliable shop around you directly and ask them for opinion, because no point looking up stuff online if you can't try it.

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Originally Posted by ayan59dutta (Post 4966168)

I am looking for a helmet in the 2.5-4k range. It should be full-face and I would very much prefer an internal sun visor.

Also, as I wear spectacles, should I go for a flip-up type helmet(safety has the most priority)? If yes, please suggest those too.

In the 4k range you should get a decent full face helmet from Axxis or Aspida. Though I have no personal experience with them, their helmets appear to be ECE R-22.05 certified and should offer decent protection.

I wear prescription glasses as well and while a flip up helmet is super convenient, within 4k I doubt you'll get anything that I would consider safe. Till recently, I used an MT revenge full face helmet - had no issues with my glasses.

Please get the best possible helmet even if you have to go over your budget by 1k or 2k. A good helmet can make a lot of difference in the event of an unfortunate incident.

In his 20s, my father met with an accident while riding a scooter. He was wearing a helmet - but 40 years back I can only imagine the quality of helmets available. Anyway, long story short even though he was wearing a helmet, he was unconscious for 2 days in the MH. He had lost both short term and long-term memory when he woke up. Thankfully, after a couple of days he was better and the memory started coming back.

You're right. I wear prescription glasses too, and find my MT 'flip up' the best. Cost me Rs 9,500, but that's money well spent. The other helmet under consideration was the Caberg (Lightweight Fiber, Rs 18,500)

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Originally Posted by JoeTheWanderer (Post 4966551)

I wear prescription glasses as well and while a flip up helmet is super convenient, within 4k I doubt you'll get anything that I would consider safe. Till recently, I used an MT revenge full face helmet - had no issues with my glasses.

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Originally Posted by Sebring (Post 4966560)

I upgraded to the Duke 2 last weekend. :D

I was considering the MT Atom as well - but Spartan didn't have the stock in their store.

The only other modular helmet in stock was from Aspida (around 6,000 INR I think). However, after wearing the Duke 2 for a few minutes, the Aspida just didn't feel right - felt a little, ummm, "claustrophobic".

Did a weekend ride on Sunday (~170 KMs) and the Duke 2 was super comfy throughout. It felt so good that I didn't have to take the helmet off while filling fuel or drinking water.

The only down side is that I can't use my ASG bluetooth device (the basic 1200 INR one) with it. :disappointed It seems only those Bluetooth devices fit the Duke 2 where the mic isn't directly attached to the ear piece.