looking for a good helmet

vtxmoore · 12-28-2008, 10:35 PM

i have had the same old z1r helmet for about 5yrs . i have never bought a expensive helmet before please give your input on helmets in the 300.00 dollar range

Michaels12 · 12-29-2008, 02:19 AM

buy an Arai.....one of he very best. They used to have a helmet that hit a sign post @ 120mph. The guy had no head trama. Your results may differ :)

Rotty · 12-29-2008, 12:16 PM

I have an AGV Ti-Tech in size large. When I got mine it was the top of the line from AGV and was around $500; today you can pick one up for around $300 now that AGV introduced the GP-Tech. I used to wear Shoei but really like the snug fit the Ti-tech offers which keeps the helmet from moving at speed and trying to get sucked off my head. My old Shoei X8 (yeah, it's old but I still have it because it was never dropped and is a Kocinscki replica) lifts and buffets at speed--not a great feeling. I have a difficult time with Arai's because most of the models are for round heads and the select few that fit a long oval head are pretty dull looking and pricey.

Cogitoergozoom2 · 12-30-2008, 07:30 PM

I have a Shoei Z-II and X-11 but there's one thing that would tempt me to buy an Akuma helmet if I they had any paint schemes I liked. I don't know if the quality or the fit is good but there's a few of the helmets they sell that incorporate a photochromatic shield that darkens in sunlight and lightens in the shade. Now they're suppose to make a Tint-on-demand visor that allows you to control if it's dark or not but there's no date as to when they'll sell it. It's also been said they'll sell it for other helmets to but again, who know's when. Cool stuff though.

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**Connman** · 12-30-2008, 07:39 PM

I had an AGV V-flyer that was nice but didn't block out wind noise too well, then I got a Shoei RF1000 that is a much better fit for my head and much quieter as well.
Just make sure you try on a couple helmets from all the big manufacturers, they all have different "fits", one will fit your head better than the others.

jeremy_kokwk · 12-30-2008, 07:39 PM

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look at S1 Pro or S1 Carbon.super light!

thekaz · 01-02-2009, 09:43 AM

I just bought my second Shoei RF1000. Not bad noise at the high speed :D
Now I just have to transfer my speakers and BlueTooth.
Helmuts are ALOT about what fits your head the best. Some brands just don't fit well on my big gorrilla egg head.

vtxmoore · 01-06-2009, 01:04 AM

thanks every body for the input
i just got my new helmet in today i went with the icon infernal
very low wind noise with good air flow happy with it so for

bldragon · 01-06-2009, 08:43 AM

I recommend Scorpion EXO-1000 or 700....these helmets are very much high quality for the prices comparing to some expensive helmets. I have such huge head that I can only wear 3XL and only 2 or 3 companies make them. I now have Shoei RF-1000 which I love but only part of the pads will come out for cleaning unlike Scorpion helmets all the pads inside the helmet can be removed to wash. I had EXO-400 since they only offer 3XL.....but it was still too tight so I sold it. I dealt with Scorpion and Shoei folks, I highly recommend both companies, customer service from both companies are very much helpful.

Gunner · 01-06-2009, 09:13 AM

I wear nothing BUT Arai, BUT others that I have high opinions of like Shoei . It comes down to what fits your noodle the best. Shoei just don't feel right to me. I like my helmet tight on my cheeks and Arai does that best... You can't go wrong with either of these two. I know nothing about any other brands and I never price shop when it comes to my safety gear..



12-28-2008, 10:35 PM	#1
vtxmoore Member From: marrero la Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 78	looking for a good helmet i have had the same old z1r helmet for about 5yrs . i have never bought a expensive helmet before please give your input on helmets in the 300.00 dollar range



01-06-2009, 08:43 AM	#9
bldragon Senior Member From: USA Joined: Jun 2004 I Ride: '04 Ninja ZX12R Posts: 1,323	I recommend Scorpion EXO-1000 or 700....these helmets are very much high quality for the prices comparing to some expensive helmets. I have such huge head that I can only wear 3XL and only 2 or 3 companies make them. I now have Shoei RF-1000 which I love but only part of the pads will come out for cleaning unlike Scorpion helmets all the pads inside the helmet can be removed to wash. I had EXO-400 since they only offer 3XL.....but it was still too tight so I sold it. I dealt with Scorpion and Shoei folks, I highly recommend both companies, customer service from both companies are very much helpful. Scorpion Sports © 2009

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12-29-2008, 02:19 AM	#2
Michaels12 Senior Member From: texas Joined: Sep 2008 I Ride: 05 ZX12R Posts: 700	buy an Arai.....one of he very best. They used to have a helmet that hit a sign post @ 120mph. The guy had no head trama. Your results may differ :)



12-29-2008, 12:16 PM	#3
Rotty Senior Member From: California, Napa Valley Joined: May 2005 I Ride: '02 ZX12R I Race: CR500 Posts: 279	I have an AGV Ti-Tech in size large. When I got mine it was the top of the line from AGV and was around $500; today you can pick one up for around $300 now that AGV introduced the GP-Tech. I used to wear Shoei but really like the snug fit the Ti-tech offers which keeps the helmet from moving at speed and trying to get sucked off my head. My old Shoei X8 (yeah, it's old but I still have it because it was never dropped and is a Kocinscki replica) lifts and buffets at speed--not a great feeling. I have a difficult time with Arai's because most of the models are for round heads and the select few that fit a long oval head are pretty dull looking and pricey.



12-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
Cogitoergozoom2 Member From: Southern Illinois Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 38	I have a Shoei Z-II and X-11 but there's one thing that would tempt me to buy an Akuma helmet if I they had any paint schemes I liked. I don't know if the quality or the fit is good but there's a few of the helmets they sell that incorporate a photochromatic shield that darkens in sunlight and lightens in the shade. Now they're suppose to make a Tint-on-demand visor that allows you to control if it's dark or not but there's no date as to when they'll sell it. It's also been said they'll sell it for other helmets to but again, who know's when. Cool stuff though. Akuma Helmets Official Website Akuma Gemini Visor - Akuma Aegis Visor - webBikeWorld



12-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#5
Connman Moderator From: Denver, CO Joined: Apr 2004 I Ride: 03 ZX-12r Posts: 3,569	I had an AGV V-flyer that was nice but didn't block out wind noise too well, then I got a Shoei RF1000 that is a much better fit for my head and much quieter as well. Just make sure you try on a couple helmets from all the big manufacturers, they all have different "fits", one will fit your head better than the others.



12-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#6
jeremy_kokwk Senior Member From: Singapore,SE Asia Joined: Jul 2005 I Ride: Kawasaki zx12r Posts: 197	Schuberth GmbH \| Home look at S1 Pro or S1 Carbon.super light!



01-02-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
thekaz Senior Member From: Canadian West Coast Joined: Jan 2006 I Ride: your mom Posts: 1,115	I just bought my second Shoei RF1000. Not bad noise at the high speed :D Now I just have to transfer my speakers and BlueTooth. Helmuts are ALOT about what fits your head the best. Some brands just don't fit well on my big gorrilla egg head.



01-06-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
vtxmoore Member From: marrero la Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 78	thanks every body for the input i just got my new helmet in today i went with the icon infernal very low wind noise with good air flow happy with it so for



01-06-2009, 09:13 AM	#10
Gunner Senior Member From: Lost Joined: Dec 2004 I Ride: 12R Posts: 3,681	I wear nothing BUT Arai, BUT others that I have high opinions of like Shoei . It comes down to what fits your noodle the best. Shoei just don't feel right to me. I like my helmet tight on my cheeks and Arai does that best... You can't go wrong with either of these two. I know nothing about any other brands and I never price shop when it comes to my safety gear..