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

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Originally Posted by BullettuPaandi (Post 5964524)

With such VFM in fibreglass helmets, it seems to me that there's every reason to skip the 25k segment and save-up for a 35k+ one. Or is there such an exceptionally good 25k helmet that offers better/similar value than/to the 35k+ ones?

You are right.25k for a thermoplastic helmet seems like robbery when there are similar helmets from LS2 and MT at less than half the price.
Even Airohs own Connor series retails for around 13k.

I remember saying here that KYTs R2R pro at 18k seemed to be an overpriced thermoplastic helmet when it was released.déjà vu☺️

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Originally Posted by anurag344 (Post 5964422)

With a long ride approaching, I decided to buy the LS2 FF805 for around 30K. I feel it is a significant improvement in noise levels compared to my previous helmet. @night_eagle has the same helmet and we realized that the BluArmor issues at high speeds have drastically reduced. We credit it to the better sound insulation leading to lesser noise being picked up by the microphone.

This makes the decision easy for me. Thanks for sharing!
Experience wise, I don't have a problem with wind noise since I use ear plugs. I am hoping the new helmet would improve mic audio.

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Originally Posted by doomketu (Post 5963552)

Just a few days back on the same thread, i was harping on about how the LS2 storm 2 FF8* series is the best value for money and i will keep it until the Airoh bug bites me and here you are with a product that is somewhat just outside a price range, that most of us would be somewhat comfortable with. Which retailer did you go to ?

As someone who has been using the original LS2 Storm for 3 years now, I also believe that it is the best helmet for rupee that we can get in India right now.

I found this Airoh helmet in Autoqueen, Cochin. Other retailers that have tied up with HighNotePerformance should also have it in stock.

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Originally Posted by neil.jericho (Post 5964873)

As someone who has been using the original LS2 Storm for 3 years now, I also believe that it is the best helmet for rupee that we can get in India right now.

Glad to know that. The ultra light weight shell and rather small overall size is what drew me in.

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Originally Posted by neil.jericho (Post 5964873)

I found this Airoh helmet in Autoqueen, Cochin. Other retailers that have tied up with HighNotePerformance should also have it in stock.

Got it, let me see if any of my local folks in Bangalore have it, not that I need it , but a Diwali purchase is always nice :uncontrol.

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Originally Posted by neil.jericho (Post 5964873)

As someone who has been using the original LS2 Storm for 3 years now, I also believe that it is the best helmet for rupee that we can get in India right now.

Ditto experience. I have an old LS2 Storm that has held up exceptionally well (yes I know the plastic lids have an expiry date)and I still use it for local rides when I am not using a helmet liner.
I recently picked up a FF805 Carbon, after inputs from esteemed forum members and have now ridden about 4000 kms with it on my Street Triple. It is extremely light-weight, comfortable, plush, balanced, aerodynamic and quiet. And I am saying that this is the case for a Naked bike, well known for the wind blast.
The only minor complaint I have is with the button for releasing the visor which tends to accumulate dust and needs to be kept clean. No other issues. And spares availability with LS2 has always been a very big plus.
In fact whenever I put on one of my other lids (Caberg and Bell) I can immediately notice the difference in Drag and Noise.
This is 32K very well spent, I'd say.

There is a brand that caught my eye thanks to its ad being spammed in my feed, TIIVRA. Is anyone familiar with this or used any of their products ? The decals on the helmet put me off and i really did not pay any attention, but would still love to know if its a worthy alternative in this market. We are spoilt for choices already with affordable entry level SMK , AXOR and semi premium MT and LS2.

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Originally Posted by doomketu (Post 5967836)

There is a brand that caught my eye thanks to its ad being spammed in my feed, TIIVRA.

I don't have any personal experience with this brand. But I remember reading about a sham this particular brand did with their helmets a while ago.

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Originally Posted by doomketu (Post 5967836)

There is a brand that caught my eye thanks to its ad being spammed in my feed, TIIVRA.

This brand has no certification for their helmets, have heard it’s in process, no confirmation on that either. I would hold off any helmet purchase from them.

Cheers