[HTC]

Originally Posted by BikeDevil44

I’m planning on asking my friend who’s returning from the US to get the Scorpoion Exo-T1200 for me. Any reviews or feedback on that particular model or any suggestion for a better one that would cost under $200. I was basically scrolling through stuffs on Revzilla.
Thank you.

See if you get any closeout or last chance bargains on
Motorcyclegear.com

This is a good website too.

[lark63]

Hi guys.
I was checking for modular helmets and HJC modular is not in stock anywhere. Biking spirit is offering Scorpion 920 at 16K. Is it worth the price and how is the quality ?

[surjaonwheelz]

Originally Posted by lark63

Hi guys.
I was checking for modular helmets and HJC modular is not in stock anywhere. Biking spirit is offering Scorpion 920 at 16K. Is it worth the price and how is the quality ?

Yes, HJC helmets stocks are not replenished this year it seems. Some stores say they'll get new stock only in 2021.
Scorpion 920 at 16K, is worth considering but do check the date of manufacture/import. In addition, consider the Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet if available in that range.

Ride safe,
surjaonwheelz

[setuniket]

Hi,

Planning to visit either Karol Bagh or Spartanpro gear this weekend to shop for lids.

The budget for now is 5k(each), looking for a safe, bright full face lid for two of us, DOT+ECE min.

Secondary requirements: multiple vents, Bluetooth headset, removable liner.

Axxis Draken and MT revenge comes up after briefly reading the thread.

Any recommendations, I can stretch my budget a bit, can’t compromise on safety.

TIA

[nishkamm]

Try Axor RR3 helmets if your budget is around 3k.I bought one recently, and it's good.

[Schneller]

Originally Posted by setuniket

Hi,

Planning to visit either Karol Bagh or Spartanpro gear this weekend to shop for lids.

The budget for now is 5k(each), looking for a safe, bright full face lid for two of us, DOT+ECE min.

Secondary requirements: multiple vents, Bluetooth headset, removable liner.

Axxis Draken and MT revenge comes up after briefly reading the thread.

Any recommendations, I can stretch my budget a bit, can’t compromise on safety.

TIA

Get the MT Helmet’s Targo Range. I got mine for around 6.5k. They offer excellent fit and quality levels are food. It ticks everything you want except the bluetooth function. That you have to purchase. Bluetooth + safe helmets are not cheap and you usually need to fit a bluetooth yourself. For Bluetooth, you can look at SENA Bluetooth.

For shops, you can go to Riderz Planet (MG Road) and High Note performance Chattarpur. Riderz planet is also there in Karol Bagh but that store is very minuscule and doesn’t have a lot of options. Better visit the MG road place, that store is huge. Best of luck and do check the size well.

[setuniket]

Thanks nishkamm and Schneller for the response. I will keep the recos in mind while checking the options out.

For bluetooth connection, I actually meant that the Helmet inner lining/padding should have space for accommodating bluetooth headset. Thanks

Originally Posted by Schneller

Get the MT Helmet’s Targo Range. I got mine for around 6.5k. They offer excellent fit and quality levels are food.

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by setuniket

Hi,

Planning to visit either Karol Bagh or Spartanpro gear this weekend to shop for lids.

The budget for now is 5k(each), looking for a safe, bright full face lid for two of us, DOT+ECE min.

Secondary requirements: multiple vents, Bluetooth headset, removable liner.

Axxis Draken and MT revenge comes up after briefly reading the thread.

Any recommendations, I can stretch my budget a bit, can’t compromise on safety.

TIA

From a price to safety quotient the MT is great value for money in that price segment. Revenge is one of the best models you can pick. At the next price segment I would say scorpion provides tremendous value for the kind of safety standard it has.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by alphadog

Here are some pictures. The helmet looks superb in person. It has a Matt finish , with a stylish paint scheme.

Thanks to your review I found this was available in India and I also picked the same helmet this week. It is very vfm product, I always wanted a modular Adv helmet and this ticked all the boxes. Modular, sun visor, pin lock, provision for headset and last but not least the safety rating. Checked with Spartan over phone and they suggested I try it at one of the stores in Bangalore. Went to Motonation HSR tried it on and I loved it, paid the MRP of 21500 INR and lid is mine.

Super silent compared to my old Arai and good visibility also in comparison. If I were to crib, it would be tight gap at chin area and lack of colour choice in India. I would have wished for an all white or high visibility colour. But no regrets, quality is A+ and super convenient. I believe it would be slightly warmer in summer, but that is a good compromise for the excellent sound insulation and comfort otherwise.

[Arjun Bharadwaj]

Friends, I have a 6 month old MT Helmet with Stinger shell. For obvious reasons I could not "test ride" the helmet while purchasing. It's a very good looking helmet with a comfortable fit. Where the problem lies is the WIND NOISE! You can hear the wind howl at anything over 60 to 70 speeds and it goes up exponentially if there are cross winds. I have tried taping up all the vents but to no relief. 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.

I ride an fz25 just for perspective. I am still researching various means before giving up the helmet(used only twice). My next experiment will be riding with a balaclava - I am trying to avoid earbuds to avoid killing all ambient noise(other vehicles horn). I'll also try installing a lluvia windshield to reduce wind noise.

If any of you have found some solution to the above issue please do share information. Also I will soon start looking for quieter helmets in the 6 to 8k range - please share if you have any recommendation friends.

[kozhissery]

Originally Posted by Vasuki

I would like to go for Full face helmets, not modular. I believe modular carries additional weight.

Budget though not a constraint, but would not like to be extravagant. It would be my primary one so need a good safe, light & less noisy helmet.

That's why inclined towards Schuberth. But under current scenario don't know when & where, it is possible to procure it. Thanks for the information of store @ Andheri, Mumbai.

Vlogger Sriman Kotaru uses a Schuberth and he swears by its accoustics( less noisy). Also Mumbiker Nikhil, he has bought a Schuberth E1 from London. Both are modular, I believe.

I would suggest you to look into models which has passed FIM-homologation. Safer the better

[surjaonwheelz]

Originally Posted by Arjun Bharadwaj

I am trying to avoid earbuds to avoid killing all ambient noise(other vehicles horn).

This is not true, ear plugs don't kill ambient noise, they reduce them. Rides will become much more pleasant. Get familiar with a pair of ear plugs before riding out. Human brain is much more superior in adapting to the lower ambient noise. Without them the continuous air stream (noise) causes more damage to the ear. Wear balaclava for sweat management. A super quiet helmet will be very stuffy (hot) in our conditions unless you get a Schuberth! Try using cotton in your ears to start with but first thing you've get it out of your mind that you'll turn deaf using ear plugs!


/surjaonwheelz

[Arjun Bharadwaj]

Originally Posted by surjaonwheelz

This is not true, ear plugs don't kill ambient noise, they reduce them. Rides will become much more pleasant. Get familiar with a pair of ear plugs before riding out. Human brain is much more superior in adapting to the lower ambient noise. Without them the continuous air stream (noise) causes more damage to the ear. Wear balaclava for sweat management. A super quiet helmet will be very stuffy (hot) in our conditions unless you get a Schuberth! Try using cotton in your ears to start with but first thing you've get it out of your mind that you'll turn deaf using ear plugs!


/surjaonwheelz

Point taken on using the earbuds. Have ordered many pairs of 3m ones and will try them on my next ride! Having said that, if there are still options for quieter helmets around 6 to 8K range I would love to explore them at least for colder weather or when I need more peace

[neil.jericho]

I completely agree with surjaonwheelz when it comes to earbuds. I too am a big fan of the 3M earbuds and I always keep extra pairs in my riding jackets, riding pants, bags etc. One trick that I employ is to just put a little bit of water on the ear plugs before re-using them. This makes them soft and allows them to go inside your ear canal properly and completely. So essentially they slide into your ear and expand into it leaving no space for excess noise to filter in.

Without this technique, I used to find it reducing noise to a lesser extent, probably due to improperly sitting in the ear canal.

[Arjun Bharadwaj]

Originally Posted by neil.jericho

One trick that I employ is to just put a little bit of water on the ear plugs before re-using them. This makes them soft and allows them to go inside your ear canal properly and completely. So essentially they slide into your ear and expand into it leaving no space for excess noise to filter in.

Without this technique, I used to find it reducing noise to a lesser extent, probably due to improperly sitting in the ear canal.

Thank you for the pro tip sir! Will try with the plain earbuds and if I need to cut off more DB will moisten it a bit as advised. Many thanks