Helmets

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

Hello guys
I had a budget of 8k and recently picked up my revenge binomy but I really expected wind noise to drop as compared to my previous studds Shifter but to my shock there isn't much difference and furthermore apart from windnoise there is a very irritating whistling sound from speed as low as 60 if there are crosswinds and 70 if not. Please consider I ride a naked bike i.e dominar. If there is something wrong with my helmet or any solution to my problem

There is no such thing as a silent helmet a more aerodynamic helmet will have more wind nosie due to the direction of wind but it will be more stable. Even the Arai , agv and likes do have some amount of wind noise. Best option is to use earplugs.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Helmets

Hello guys
I had a budget of 8k and recently picked up my revenge binomy but I really expected wind noise to drop as compared to my previous studds Shifter but to my shock there isn't much difference and furthermore apart from windnoise there is a very irritating whistling sound from speed as low as 60 if there are crosswinds and 70 if not. Please consider I ride a naked bike i.e dominar. If there is something wrong with my helmet or any solution to my problem

Wind noise inside the helmet depends on a lot of factors like helmet fit, helmet shape, riding position, height of windshield, direction and intensity of wind.
With that being said, helmets can be silent compared to one another, isolating more or less of the wind noise, but there can not be a saloon like silent helmet.

As Somesh said, I would recommend using good quality earplugs from Pinlock or NoNoise.
Even 3m ones will do the job, just buy the ones with a lot of cone flaps, they seal better.

[Ave2592]

Re: Helmets

No getting away from this no matter how many air vents u have in this weather you will be sweating like hell. I am using 580mm studds rhyno in city and smk twister 550mm on highway. Best way to beat the sweat is to open all vents and crack open the visor whenever you can.
For city you can try studds shifter it is very well ventilated helmet.

True. But is there any other option too? I have a budget of 10k max.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Helmets

Hello everyone. Just wanted your opinion to buy a nice ventilated helmet for summer use. I am currently using a LS2 FF386 which is a modular helmet and summer time wearing this helmet is killing me.

I would recommend the Bell Qualifier or ScorpionEXO 390. Try them both, great ventilation ! Also HJC helmets have great ventilation.

[Ave2592]

Re: Helmets

I would recommend the Bell Qualifier or ScorpionEXO 390. Try them both, great ventilation ! Also HJC helmets have great ventilation.

Thank you for your quick input. But where do I get scorpion helmets from? And are they available for my price range? I have a range of 10k for now.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Thank you for your quick input. But where do I get scorpion helmets from? And are they available for my price range? I have a range of 10k for now.

Only Exo390 is available under 10k. They are available at teamdriven as well as motocentral.

[Ave2592]

Re: Helmets

Only Exo390 is available under 10k. They are available at teamdriven as well as motocentral.

Will check them out soon. Thank you

[Anand1983]

Re: Helmets

Hi all,

Looking for a helmet for my wife.

Vehicle used – Jupiter (daily use) / RTR 200 (rarely)
Daily distance traveled : 15 km x 2

Preferences :

1. Full face helmet (must)
2. Must fit into the storage space of scooter
3. Less weight is favored
4. Price < 3000 INR

Shortlisted ones :
Studds shifter, steelbird air , studds downtown.

Please help me to finalize one. Also welcoming some additional suggestions before buying the lid.

Planning to go for on shop trials this weekend

Anand

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Helmets

Hi all,

Looking for a helmet for my wife.

Vehicle used – Jupiter (daily use) / RTR 200 (rarely)
Daily distance traveled : 15 km x 2

Preferences :

1. Full face helmet (must)
2. Must fit into the storage space of scooter
3. Less weight is favored
4. Price < 3000 INR

Shortlisted ones :
Studds shifter, steelbird air , studds downtown.

Please help me to finalize one. Also welcoming some additional suggestions before buying the lid.

Planning to go for on shop trials this weekend

Anand

I would recommend Studds shifter, much better than others.

Also, Axor has a helmet around 3500 if you can stretch the budget that much.

[kedar3223]

Re: Helmets

For a price range or 3k to 4.5k which is better among smk and axor? Are there any better alternatives? How much better are these compared to studd shifter. If it matters, usage will be daily city commute and occasional highway rides between 70 to 90kmph.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Helmets

For a price range or 3k to 4.5k which is better among smk and axor? Are there any better alternatives? How much better are these compared to studd shifter. If it matters, usage will be daily city commute and occasional highway rides between 70 to 90kmph.

I would highly recommend SMK as it is much more value for money, since it comes with a Pinlock 30 shield pre-installed.

It is much better compared to Studds shifter. I have both of them.

[lasky]

Re: Helmets

For a price range or 3k to 4.5k which is better among smk and axor? Are there any better alternatives? How much better are these compared to studd shifter. If it matters, usage will be daily city commute and occasional highway rides between 70 to 90kmph.

buy original LS2,4.5k value for money and new models have been improved for better fit/comfort

[prateek2210]

Re: Helmets

For a price range or 3k to 4.5k which is better among smk and axor? Are there any better alternatives? How much better are these compared to studd shifter. If it matters, usage will be daily city commute and occasional highway rides between 70 to 90kmph.

SMK anyday better if compared to Axor.
Avoid helmets that are still questionable and are famous for having fakes in the market.

[rreneav1987]

Re: Helmets

For a price range or 3k to 4.5k which is better among smk and axor? Are there any better alternatives? How much better are these compared to studd shifter. If it matters, usage will be daily city commute and occasional highway rides between 70 to 90kmph.

Studds Shifter is a great helmet but if can afford the SMK! Please fo for it

[pinkesh2703]

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I'm planning to buy Bell qualifier helmet & XDI X1 Hydraseal jacket. Would this be a good choice ?