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One of the new entrants in their lineup is the MT KRE. Glad to be the first owner of a MT Kre Helmet in India. Picked up the lid from their Authorized Distributor M/s Spartan Pro Gear, Chennai. The helmet is officially sold at Rs.12500/- in India.
Link to the Helmet : MT KRE SHOCK UNCLE SAM
Have done about 2500kms after the purchase. This review would pre dominantly based in comparison with the helmets I have personally owned in the past, for better clarity on the topic.
Helmets Owned in the past :
LS2 Diamond
LS2 Moby
SOL ACME
MT Blade
First Impression:
Having owned MT helmets in the past, this was sort of an upgrade.
*The overall lightness in weight of the helmet.
*The helmet has premium written all over it.
*Branding is very Prominent, compared to any other model of MT. Be it with respect to the packing or warranty card or Straps.
Warranty Card
Instruction Manual
A Freebie with the helmet
The new 3D logo
Significant branding all over the helmet.
I would like to break up the review into 5 prominent sections:
1.Shell Construction and Styling
The helmet is equipped with a Tri composite Fiberglass Shell for strength . As a result of which Light weight characteristic is very much evident.
The Helmet meets or exceeds the following certifications for safety :
- CE 22.05(EU)
- DOT FMVSS218(USA)
- NBR7471-BRS(Brazil)
- NTC 4533(Columbia)
Though the Helmet weighs about 100gms more than the Matrix, doesn't feel that great a difference.
The Shell is has got a spherical shape, no protruding Jaw area or any edges.
The KRE comes in 5 different Graphics
- Momentum : Neon Yellow
- Momentum : Matt Black
- Momentum : Matt Orange
- Low Key
- Uncle sam
2. Comfort and Padding
- Ventilation is good, with three inlet and 2 Exhaust vents.
- Wind Noise does exist. The magnitude of the wind noise is almost the same as my Old MT Blade, if not better.P.S: There were complaints about the recent batches of MT blade being more prone to Wind Noise. The comparison is between the first model, which I feel is pretty much bearable.
3.Visor
- Visibility is almost the Same as the SOL Acme and MT Matrix, undisturbed and wide
- The helmet comes with Pin Lock Ready Visors.
- The visors are thicker than the ones on my 2 year old blade.
- Without the Anti fog Insert, the helmet tends to fog faster than the Blade.
- Water seepage protection is much better in case of heavy rains. Since the helmet fogs up faster, tend to open up the visor a bit to clear the fog which creates room for the water to get in.
- The visor removal mechanism, can be tricky for first 3-4 times. Once you figure out, it is very easy
4.Fastening Straps
A simple Double D Ring straps to secure the helmet in its place.
5.Additional Features
Speaker Pockets : A primary aspect which I, personally look out for in these new age Helmets. Comes in handy when you are using a Helmet Intercom /Bluetooth headset Like The SENA. Please do note that if you are using Sena, it might a be lot hindrance using the sun visor as the lever is right next to the clamp.
Internal Sun visor: Though there are mixed opinions about incorporation of an internal visor in a Helmet, I personally like it for a fact that you don't have to carry an additional visor which would occupy some decent space if stored properly.
Reflectiveness : The bottom side of the liners are lined with reflectors, which has been carry forward from the Matrix. Very effective for night riding.
Accessories(Available separately) :
Helmet Padding
Visor
Pin Lock Visor
Summary :
Construction *****
Comfort ****
Visibility *****
Wind Noise ***
Value for Money ****
Safety ****
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