Helmets

[soumya_digi]

Re: Helmets

Hi All,

I'm looking for a helmet within 7k with speaker pockets for BT Intercom. Any suggestions apart from MT Blade?

Avoiding Blade due to the internal visor, which tends to get loose over a period of time.

Thanks!

[motobiker]

Re: Helmets

Hi All,

I'm looking for a helmet within 7k with speaker pockets for BT Intercom. Any suggestions apart from MT Blade?

Avoiding Blade due to the internal visor, which tends to get loose over a period of time.

Thanks!

Smk helmets has speaker pockets for bluetooth connectivity. Also they are going to launch their dedicated bluetooth devices in near future.(maybe it has launched,i don't know) helmet cost is 4300 and approx bluetooth kit is cost is 3k as per information by smk official.It also comes with internal sun visor,but it can be easily detachable and kept aside. I've confirmed it at the time of buying they show that sun visor is removable. Helmet is Value for money,rtake a look at it.

I've just finding below problems.
1.Helmet is heavy, it is of 1450 gram.My previous studds helmet is just weighting 800 gram or so so it's heavy.But, after several days of usage, I assume that I will used to it.
2. Several sizes are available but only internal cushioning changes and external shell remains same.
3. Comes with pinlock visor but it prones to have scratches easily.

Take a look in stores and choose accordingly.

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[akshay]

Re: Helmets

There is a brand called NZI available at Bachoo Motors, Mumbai. You can check it out online

[soumya_digi]

Re: Helmets

Smk helmets has speaker pockets for bluetooth connectivity.

There is a brand called NZI available at Bachoo Motors, Mumbai. You can check it out online

Thanks guys!

I was not aware of these two brands. Have to search for these in Bangalore.

[LostRider]

Re: Helmets

Guys what are your views on steelbird air series (Steelbird Graphics Helmets) and the shifter from studds (Studds)

i haven't visited any store yet so i am supposing they will cost less than the price displayed online, any idea about the market price for these helmets?

Which one is better and anything else i should consider in the sub 2.5 range ?

Also, i had a helmet(aaron) earlier which had a black visor, though it looked very cool but visibility was shit when it got dark... i was just beginning at that time so was a bit ignorant.
Other brands' helmets with black visors are better off in dark or is it the same story for all black visors? or should i go for a white visor only.

[Kartik Shetty]

Re: Helmets

Guys what are your views on steelbird air series (Steelbird Graphics Helmets) and the shifter from studds (Studds)

i haven't visited any store yet so i am supposing they will cost less than the price displayed online, any idea about the market price for these helmets?

Which one is better and anything else i should consider in the sub 2.5 range ?

Also, i had a helmet(aaron) earlier which had a black visor, though it looked very cool but visibility was shit when it got dark... i was just beginning at that time so was a bit ignorant.
Other brands' helmets with black visors are better off in dark or is it the same story for all black visors? or should i go for a white visor only.

Even I'm confused between shifter vs axor vs steelbird

[Ajeet Padhi]

Re: Helmets

Guys what are your views on steelbird air series (Steelbird Graphics Helmets) and the shifter from studds (Studds)

i haven't visited any store yet so i am supposing they will cost less than the price displayed online, any idea about the market price for these helmets?

Which one is better and anything else i should consider in the sub 2.5 range ?

Also, i had a helmet(aaron) earlier which had a black visor, though it looked very cool but visibility was shit when it got dark... i was just beginning at that time so was a bit ignorant.
Other brands' helmets with black visors are better off in dark or is it the same story for all black visors? or should i go for a white visor only.

Even I have some interest in these Steelbird Air helmets. But if you are going to spend 2-2.5k, why not get a THH or MT that has better certification?

These lids don't mention Dot or Ece anywhere and are most probably the standard ISI marked products. But they do look good and the quality seems to be in another league, compared to their older ones.

Black visors are just like, you guessed it right, sunglasses. It is the same with any dark tinted glasses or visor. They are for day riding to cut back on the sunlight, glares and reflections. You should use a clear visor when it's dark, for obvious reasons. Get them both and change as required.

Cheers and regards,
Safe riding! ✌

[LostRider]

Re: Helmets

Even I have some interest in these Steelbird Air helmets. But if you are going to spend 2-2.5k, why not get a THH or MT that has better certification?

These lids don't mention Dot or Ece anywhere and are most probably the standard ISI marked products. But they do look good and the quality seems to be in another league, compared to their older ones.

Black visors are just like, you guessed it right, sunglasses. It is the same with any dark tinted glasses or visor. They are for day riding to cut back on the sunlight, glares and reflections. You should use a clear visor when it's dark, for obvious reasons. Get them both and change as required.

Cheers and regards,
Safe riding! ✌

Are THH/MT helmets available for around 2.5k?

[Ajeet Padhi]

Re: Helmets

Are THH/MT helmets available for around 2.5k?

Thh is available in that range. Also check out Kyt, they are around 3k.

Spartan Pro Gear have Kranos that starts from 3k and in MT you can have the Mugello which is 4k.

[LostRider]

Re: Helmets

Thh is available in that range. Also check out Kyt, they are around 3k.

Spartan Pro Gear have Kranos that starts from 3k and in MT you can have the Mugello which is 4k.

Thanks mate...had no idea about availability of THH,KYT,Kranos in this price range...

[motobiker]

Re: Helmets

Guys what are your views on steelbird air series (Steelbird Graphics Helmets) and the shifter from studds (Studds)

i haven't visited any store yet so i am supposing they will cost less than the price displayed online, any idea about the market price for these helmets?

Which one is better and anything else i should consider in the sub 2.5 range ?

Also, i had a helmet(aaron) earlier which had a black visor, though it looked very cool but visibility was shit when it got dark... i was just beginning at that time so was a bit ignorant.
Other brands' helmets with black visors are better off in dark or is it the same story for all black visors? or should i go for a white visor only.

Go for studds shifter,it has sunglasses so you can use clear visor with sunglasses combination.Also there are various designs available.Also extra visor cost only 200-220 rs so you can buy extra smoke/mercury visor if you want too.

[zodiac]

LS2 Vector(FF397) retails for 9000/- but on imported for 2200/- !!!

I am currently looking for a helmet to buy. I have chosen the LS2 vector (FF397) costing about 8500/- to 9500/- on various sites.
While searching I came across the import/export of LS2 vector on https://www.zauba.com/import-ff397/h...0-hs-code.html.
It shows the cost of 1 unit as 2190/- when importing 60 units and I am paying 9000/- for that!!!. Is that for real!!!
Can you please help me justify this or am I understanding something wrong.
Thanks

[Chandan92]

Re: LS2 Vector(FF397) retails for 9000/- but on imported for 2200/- !!!

I am currently looking for a helmet to buy. I have chosen the LS2 vector (FF397) costing about
Thanks

My advice would be stay away from LS2, many helmets are there in this range like MT Matrix, HJC TR-1, HJC-CL-17.

[zodiac]

Re: LS2 Vector(FF397) retails for 9000/- but on imported for 2200/- !!!

My advice would be stay away from LS2, many helmets are there in this range like MT Matrix, HJC TR-1, HJC-CL-17.

Thanks for the reply.

1. Why do you say that about LS2? I thought it was one of the good brands and moreover the LS2 vector(FF397) is a fiberglass shelled helmet (same as the MT Matrix).

2. I have another problem and that is with sizing. My head size is about 57cm and that translates to 'M' on the LS2 sizing scale. I had a chat with one of the dealers and he said that in India they imported only the 'L' size and this seems true as a majority of the websites only deal with 'L' size including Official LS2 Website

Oh, and for anyone who wants to check out the SHARP rating of their helmets click here. There is a very cool video about this too on youtube.

Edit -
My current thought process is similar to what the rider has laid out in the riderzone article.

And in this article, there is a story of a journalist who was fired for writing this article against the SNELL rating method.

Thanks.

[prateek2210]

Re: LS2 Vector(FF397) retails for 9000/- but on imported for 2200/- !!!

Thanks for the reply.

1. Why do you say that about LS2? I thought it was one of the good brands and moreover the LS2 vector(FF397) is a fiberglass shelled helmet (same as the MT Matrix).

2. I have another problem and that is with sizing. My head size is about 57cm and that translates to 'M' on the LS2 sizing scale. I had a chat with one of the dealers and he said that in India they imported only the 'L' size and this seems true as a majority of the websites only deal with 'L' size including Official LS2 Website

Oh, and for anyone who wants to check out the SHARP rating of their helmets click here. There is a very cool video about this too on youtube.

Thanks.

The same dealer you quoted could not verify the genuineness of the LS2 he has got. Read the full thread on LS2 helmets on xbhp.