Helmets

[tomk]

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Raise your budget by some more if possible. Else Kranos helmets are your friend. Vega helmets may look good, but they're not strong enough.
Plus, these motocross helmets are unsafe. They won't protect your lower face during a fall.

Okay Divya, let budget be put aside could you let me know which helmets are good and will look cool on Duke 200 I can spend up to 6-7K as well. But that is the highest I could spend at this point of time.

Thank you!

[Deathmate.Zed]

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Okay Divya, let budget be put aside could you let me know which helmets are good and will look cool on Duke 200 I can spend up to 6-7K as well. But that is the highest I could spend at this point of time.

Thank you!

If you are okay with the tight fit, then go for MT Revenge. It's the only 5 star SHARP rated helmet available in India within 7k. I believe it is available in some orange graphic options too. I was going for that too but opted out as the tight fit would be bit uncomfortable for me for daily use of 50+ kms in city traffic.

[AngadV]

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Okay Divya, let budget be put aside could you let me know which helmets are good and will look cool on Duke 200 I can spend up to 6-7K as well. But that is the highest I could spend at this point of time.

Thank you!

Firstly, the type you had chosen is a motocross type, which are off roading helmets. Avoid those as they don't protect you too well.
Seeing you're giving a 6-7k budget, you do have a lot more options.
1. In 2k range, Studds Shifter is very well known.
2. MT: Check out Spartan ProGear, and note the authorised sellers in your city and buy only from there.
MT Axxis INR 4750
MT Blade INR 6250
MT Revenge INR 6750
For sun protection you can even get an iridium/smoke visor .
3. Kranos: These too are available via SPG, and come in the 3k range.

Avoid Vega and LS2, LS2 especially as there are lot of problems with fake helmets.

I would suggest something in MT as those are the best value for money helmets you get in this range. I've used Axxis and Revenge, and I would go for either blade(More comfort) or revenge(Additional 5 Star SHARP safety rating).

[Divya Sharan]

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Okay Divya, let budget be put aside could you let me know which helmets are good and will look cool on Duke 200 I can spend up to 6-7K as well. But that is the highest I could spend at this point of time.

Thank you!

MT Revenge, Blade etc.

If you are okay with the tight fit, then go for MT Revenge. It's the only 5 star SHARP rated helmet available in India within 7k. I believe it is available in some orange graphic options too. I was going for that too but opted out as the tight fit would be bit uncomfortable for me for daily use of 50+ kms in city traffic.

Tight as in tight, or snug?

[Deathmate.Zed]

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MT Revenge, Blade etc.



Tight as in tight, or snug?

Tight bhai. Proper tight with ear pain over long durations. It's good for track use but daily commuting k liye bit too much.

[Divya Sharan]

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Tight bhai. Proper tight with ear pain over long durations. It's good for track use but daily commuting k liye bit too much.

Agree. There are certain helmets whose shell won't fit you no matter what. Replacing ear and cheek padding (with other sizes) doesn't help either.
But like bikes; most helmets need a run in period. Say, about a week of usage. The pads take the shape of your face. That's why we buy absolutely snug fit helmets because 10 days down the line, they would have thinned out by an mm or more, leaving enough breathing space yet remaining snug fit.

[RiderRaj]

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So first time in my life I have a friend of friend coming from USA who's ready to bring something. (Still dicey [emoji26])

And on Revzilla HJC Mamba is around 9k (under my budget). It is around 17-18k in India.

Any idea how much the clear / iridium or other coated visors costs in India for HJC mamba ?

Amazon and other websites shows different prices.

Performance Racing Mumbai, stocks/imports them

the clear / iridium visors cost around 2.5K-3K i had called them and checked. Google them and call their number.

I would suggest you to get the extra spare visors from US as well. I did the same for myself.
Cheers.

[Deathmate.Zed]

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Agree. There are certain helmets whose shell won't fit you no matter what. Replacing ear and cheek padding (with other sizes) doesn't help either.
But like bikes; most helmets need a run in period. Say, about a week of usage. The pads take the shape of your face. That's why we buy absolutely snug fit helmets because 10 days down the line, they would have thinned out by an mm or more, leaving enough breathing space yet remaining snug fit.

I understand that. That's why I took the decision after consulting with Revenge users and dealers. All suggested a more comfortable option for daily use. The blade didn't cut it for me as it has SHARP 3 stars only. Best option was the MT Matrix. Lightweight, and it also comes with an Air pump so if the padding thins out, it can be firmed up suitably

[tomk]

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MT Revenge, Blade etc.



Tight as in tight, or snug?

Hi Divya,

The helmet we discussed are not available on Snapdeal. I need to buy from Snapdeal.

I seem to like this one: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/ls2...Helmet%20FF352

But I am not sure whether it has clear visor or mercury visor. The description says plain visor but the photo is of tinted visor. Are these helmets have tinted visors or do I have to accept them as they come?

Still confused

[prateek2210]

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Hi Divya,

The helmet we discussed are not available on Snapdeal. I need to buy from Snapdeal.

I seem to like this one: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/ls2...Helmet%20FF352

But I am not sure whether it has clear visor or mercury visor. The description says plain visor but the photo is of tinted visor. Are these helmets have tinted visors or do I have to accept them as they come?

Still confused

Please go through my signature. And someone just replied to avoid LS2 against your first post

[Divya Sharan]

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Hi Divya,

The helmet we discussed are not available on Snapdeal. I need to buy from Snapdeal.

I seem to like this one: https://www.snapdeal.com/product/ls2...Helmet%20FF352

But I am not sure whether it has clear visor or mercury visor. The description says plain visor but the photo is of tinted visor. Are these helmets have tinted visors or do I have to accept them as they come?

Still confused

Well, you can see the helmets we mentioned here - https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets

Also, avoid LS2 for now. Because we have documented proof that LS2 sold in India are just Chinese/local copies; replica helmets.

[paradoxx]

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Though it's kinda off topic, seemed like a good place to post it,

[tomk]

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Well, you can see the helmets we mentioned here - https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets

Also, avoid LS2 for now. Because we have documented proof that LS2 sold in India are just Chinese/local copies; replica helmets.

Thanks Divya! Will buy from this site.

[prateek2210]

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I didnt want to share this but changed my mind so that members here understand why we urge everyone to buy good riding gears and good certified helmet.

Jacket : Generic Motowear jacket which did its work of saving my upper part of body in very good way. Not a single scratch on my upper body.

Helmet : Now before I go further, let me make you all aware that my LS2 is the first helmet that was imported and had DOT certification. Its the heaviest LS2 in the market and also the certification is not stickered, its embossed. This is why I know why the LS2s that are there in the market are fake as I can clearly see where the current LS2 screams of "bring fake".

Gloves : This was my mistake, I was wearing Pro Biker, they could not take the impsct very well. Resulting in right pinky finger fractured and left thumb join dislocation> i assume TRG2 being leather and better protection could have taken it in better way.

If you see the video closely, you can see my head hitting Car's A pillar and then almost hitting the pavement slab. I very well know that this could have been fatal, but glad I was wearing enough riding gears.

I request you all to take this as an example and invest in some good riding gears and helmet.

Ride safe.

[Deathwing]

Re: Balaclava & Helmets

Guys theres this company called daijya from Japan, not able to find their helmets anymore, had one but was stolen , I think they have stopped production of it..ATM using a friend's Sol dot 68s white but in need of a another helmet for long distance tours, I'm looking at a few options, kyt, mt,Sol(again but different model), Arai(this is the most expensive and it might be given to me as a gift) can anyone else add a few long lasting reliable helmets to my list?