[The Brutailer]

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Pictures of my MT Thunder 3 SV Turbine helmet that I received on 24/07.

Congrats! This helmet seems very popular.

Quick question: My size is 59 cm. What size do you suggest? M or L? Do note that trying out helmets in store for fit is not a possibility for me during these times.

[anjan_c2007]

Originally Posted by The Brutailer

Congrats! This helmet seems very popular.

Quick question: My size is 59 cm. What size do you suggest? M or L? Do note that trying out helmets in store for fit is not a possibility for me during these times.

Please follow this link wherein the corresponding sizes are listed:-

https://www.spartanprogear.com/pages/size-charts

Also you can go through this link for a better understanding of helmet sizes and fitting :-

https://www.motosport.com/blog/motor...e-right-helmet

[SrikarK]

This is my first post on Team-BHP. Sorry if it is a little long-winded.
It's time to replace my 4-year-old helmet. I am from Hyderabad so visiting stores that carry helmets may not be a suitable option. My head size is 59cm which puts me in large in most brands.

I use a T120 mostly on weekend rides but I want to take a few trips once the situation simmers down. I am comfortable cruizing at 110kmph and don't really feel the need to push past that most days.

My price range caps at 35K ish. I saw a few FIM homologated helmets at this range. Can't afford ARAIs or SHOEIs as they are way above 70K.

I went through this forum and figured out a few preferences:

• Safety goes first. Make, Color, Look secondary to that.
• I don't need an internal sun visor. I use prescription glasses.
• Wind noise is not really a big concern as I use fomies on long rides.
• Stability and comfort are important.
• Comm. system compatibility is a must.
• I would prefer lower weights but I can adapt.
• Lastly, I would prefer to have color options past black to be more visible.

That said I was fortunate enough to try an HJC F70 (L) and it fits well.

These were the options I was considering:

• Scorpion Exo R1 Air
• Airoh GP 550
• HJC RPHA 11
• HJC F70

I would love to get your inputs and pick something I can use for 3-5 years at the least. I don't even know if I am looking at the right kind of helmets for my application. Thanks.

[Axe77]

This was shared on my Mumbai R.A.T. group. I’m a big fan of Fort Nine videos in general and this was a brilliant video breaking down all things relevant on the Snell testing and safety standard.

Going forward, I’ll definitely draw a lot more comfort from ECE over all else (other than ISI of course, which is the definitive gold standard for helmets that can best protect elbows and bike mirrors of Indian two wheeler riders).

https://youtube.com/watch?v=76yu124i3Bo&feature=share

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by SrikarK

I use a T120 mostly on weekend rides but I want to take a few trips once the situation simmers down. I am comfortable cruizing at 110kmph and don't really feel the need to push past that most days.

My price range caps at 35K ish. I saw a few FIM homologated helmets at this range. Can't afford ARAIs or SHOEIs as they are way above 70K.

I went through this forum and figured out a few preferences:

• Safety goes first. Make, Color, Look secondary to that.
• I don't need an internal sun visor. I use prescription glasses.
• Wind noise is not really a big concern as I use fomies on long rides.
• Stability and comfort are important.
• Comm. system compatibility is a must.
• I would prefer lower weights but I can adapt.
• Lastly, I would prefer to have color options past black to be more visible.

That said I was fortunate enough to try an HJC F70 (L) and it fits well.

These were the options I was considering:

• Scorpion Exo R1 Air
• Airoh GP 550
• HJC RPHA 11
• HJC F70

For that budget, the shortlisted helmets are your best options. Some things to keep in mind are

• Scorpion Exo R1 Air - sporty helmet, FIM approved in small size, no SHARP rating
• Airoh GP 550 - sporty helmet, FIM approved in extra small size, no SHARP rating
• HJC RPHA 11 - sporty helmet, No FIM approval, 3 * SHARP rated
• HJC F70 - sports touring helmet so obviously no FIM approval, no SHARP rating

Im not a big fan of the top of the line HJCs like the RPHA 10 and the RPHA 11, only on account of their poor SHARP scores. Its ironic that their mid range helmets do very well on the same SHARP tests but their track helmets dont.

The FIM rating is pretty stringent and a good qualifier to base your purchase on. Between the Scorpion and the Airoh, I will always suggest you try and buy. You cant go wrong with either one. Happy shopping.

[IshaanIan]

Originally Posted by SrikarK

I would love to get your inputs and pick something I can use for 3-5 years at the least. I don't even know if I am looking at the right kind of helmets for my application. Thanks.

I would also suggest looking at the Nolan/X-lite X-803R range; extremely light, extremely premium liner material and personally a good ownership experience as well as a crash test of its predecessor the X802R from my side

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by IshaanIan

I would also suggest looking at the Nolan/X-lite X-803R range; extremely light, extremely premium liner material and personally a good ownership experience as well as a crash test of its predecessor the X802R from my side

Is new stock of the Xlite X803 available in India?

I havent seen it pop up in any of the stores that I know and to my knowledge, Nolan / XLites were last imported years ago.

[IshaanIan]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Is new stock of the Xlite X803 available in India?

I havent seen it pop up in any of the stores that I know and to my knowledge, Nolan / XLites were last imported years ago.

I don't think so but I believe bikegear.in directly imports on order basis with shipping and customs included in the price that you pay to them. Ofcourse this would mean that one forgoes the ISI sticker requirement from their side.

[hiren.mistry]

Originally Posted by sukiwa

I chose i70 over CS-15 (no internal sun visor) and C70 (felt top vent closure cumbersome to operate). Spartan delivered it in 4 days.

snip....

Conclusion: Helmets are priceless. Getting a safer helmet is always costly and there is no upper price limit. I picked this due to constraints of my current budget and brand adaptivity. I don't know if I should directly jumped to HJC F70/F70 carbon, perhaps this was a less risky, slow & steady upgrade option.

Hi Sukiwa,
Came here to ask about the HJC helmet and saw your review on the HJC i70.
I am also upgrading from the SMK Twister. Tried on the CS-15, C70 and I70 at a local Spartar dealer/reseller.

The CS-15 feels pretty spartan (pun intended) compared to the C70 and I70. Everything about the I70 feels solid and well put together. The I70 comes with Pinlock (70, I think) visor in the box which the C70 does not. I was looking to get i70 Tas (the one you have) but its not in stock. However, i70 Elim looks brilliant in its matt blue with patches of red.

I was assuming this would be a quieter helmet compared to the SMK, as the SMK Twister is a pretty noisy helmet. Does that hamper in the daily rides or trips? I haven't invested in ear tips yet, perhaps now is the time.

I have a budget of 12-15K, any other suggestions?

Regards,
Hiren

[sukiwa]

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

The I70 comes with Pinlock (70, I think) visor in the box which the C70 does not.

Yes, i70 ships with Pinlock 70.

I was looking to get i70 Tas (the one you have) but its not in stock.

I have seen i70 Tas getting back in stock thrice so far, please hit 'notify me' button.

However, i70 Elim looks brilliant in its matt blue with patches of red.

For me, this is first time I have gone for a colourful helmet, it had been plain jane solid colours so far.

I was assuming this would be a quieter helmet compared to the SMK, as the SMK Twister is a pretty noisy helmet.

I am going to try i70 on another 2 bikes in coming days, wife's Avenger and surja's Interceptor (both bikes with add-on windscreen). Will report how's wind noise on those bikes.

I have a budget of 12-15K, any other suggestions?

Have you tried Scorpion helmets at LABs, Andheri?

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by IshaanIan

I don't think so but I believe bikegear.in directly imports on order basis with shipping and customs included in the price that you pay to them. Ofcourse this would mean that one forgoes the ISI sticker requirement from their side.

I thought as much. Im pretty certain that there are no new Nolan / XLite helmets in India in 2021. Without the option of trying and buying, personally, I find it hard to recommend these helmets.

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

I haven't invested in ear tips yet, perhaps now is the time.

Just get those inexpensive 3M orange earplugs. If you buy them as a pack, the per unit cost comes to between Rs 10 - 15. I always recommend that bikers use ear plugs to save their long term hearing.

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

I have a budget of 12-15K, any other suggestions?

The Airoh Valor is a solid choice in this price range. The 5* SHARP rating is the cherry on the cake. A friend picked up one recently.

[IshaanIan]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

I thought as much. Im pretty certain that there are no new Nolan / XLite helmets in India in 2021. Without the option of trying and buying, personally, I find it hard to recommend these helmets.

They say that they will ship from Europe to your address but I just saw that the included costs involved have notched the prices from around 40k to 70k honestly think it is better to buy these things in Europe and bring back or else have a friend/relative bring it down.

Trying and buying is definitely solid advice but these days you've got a plethora of not just reviews but videos as well on lots (granted not all) of these top of the line helmets I think one can easily make an educated guess based on ownership reviews of people with similarly shaped heads. It is key to understand whether you fit into the oval or circular or inbetween category and then asses but I feel there is enough information available on the net about these things. This may not be the case with most MTs or budget polycarb helmets especially ones with drop down sunvisors since they are a dime a dozen and a new one gets launched every now and then, but most popular expensive pieces of kit have enough reviews on them to form an informed opinion.

[neil.jericho]

Originally Posted by IshaanIan

They say that they will ship from Europe to your address but I just saw that the included costs involved have notched the prices from around 40k to 70k honestly think it is better to buy these things in Europe and bring back or else have a friend/relative bring it down.

Trying and buying is definitely solid advice but these days you've got a plethora of not just reviews but videos as well on lots (granted not all) of these top of the line helmets I think one can easily make an educated guess based on ownership reviews of people with similarly shaped heads. It is key to understand whether you fit into the oval or circular or inbetween category and then asses but I feel there is enough information available on the net about these things. This may not be the case with most MTs or budget polycarb helmets especially ones with drop down sunvisors since they are a dime a dozen and a new one gets launched every now and then, but most popular expensive pieces of kit have enough reviews on them to form an informed opinion.

We seem to be saying the same thing, but in different words. Going with an XLite helmet (or any other helmet that is not sold in India for that matter), will come down to an educated guess or an informed opinion.

If we didnt have any other options in the Indian market, then yes, a best guess is the way to go. But when we have FIM approved helmets, and SHARP rated helmets in India, that we can try and buy in authorized retailers, then surely, that has to be the way to go. Rolling the dice on a niche brand that doesnt have the brand value of its competition (I say this as former Nolan owner, so I know how the market perceives Nolan and XLite!),doesnt seem to be the best course of action.

Its a lot like saying I will buy a Rs 50K scooter without a test ride because someone else wrote on the internet that it is a good scooter. When we have other equally good scooters, for the same price, that we can test ride in dealerships situated in our neighbourhood, then isnt it better to try and ride?

[narula123]

Originally Posted by Odeen12

Have been an Aldo Drudi fan and more so i really really liked Simoncelli. Sad that we lost such a good rider so soon.
Having lost out on an opportunity to get the AGV "Wish you were here" Pista, i could not say NO to the Tatsuki... Will wear this proudly on the Zuki!!

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=pmJp5euTGiQ

Hope i get this soon though.

I drool on this helmet everytime I see it. Pity, Arais dont fit me otherwise I would have snatched this off you.

[cr4nkshaft]

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Pictures of my MT Thunder 3 SV Turbine helmet that I received on 24/07.

Hello! I am eyeing the MT T3SV as well, but not sure of the same because of the lack of ISI certification. Has MT done the certification or is it still with the (much better, but illegal for India) DOT/ECE/snell ceritifications?