Helmets

[Chakrapani]

Re: Helmets

https://www.motorbeam.com/revised-helmet-norms-promote-sale-imported-helmets/

Interesting development. May promote production of helmets by reputed foreign companies in India. But what happens to those of us who already have non ISI imported helmets. Also will brands like AGV, Arai, Shoei, Schuberth go in for ISI certification....

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[aashishjoshi]

Re: Helmets

The move to remove the maximum weight cap on helmets is certainly welcome but my understanding is that all helmets sold in India will need to comply with ISI standards. This means that all the imported helmets sold after a certain point will also need to be ISI certified in order to be legal in India.

Quoting from the article

...will permit the sale of imported helmets, though they will still have to comply with the mandatory ISI standards.

Before the 1.2 KG weight restriction was added it wasn't particularly difficult for these companies to get their helmets ISI certified (I understand that it is more of a self certification anyway). My guess is that it impacts their bottom line so they never bothered with it (except LS2 I think which had 2 ISI certified models).

I think companies that have budget friendly models like LS2, MT, etc will probably get the ISI certification since they have decent volumes. Whether Arai, Shoei and others (whose volumes are lower in India) bother with the ISI certification would be interesting to see. I hope they do.

[aswinrulez]

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which one to buy?
AXXIS Draken /MT Stinger /MT Targo Rigel?

Anyone know the difference between the MT variants. I would mostly be using it for daily commute. Once in a while, might use it for a long ride of 2 or 3 hours

Links if interested:

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/axxis-draken-dekers-gloss-red-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-stinger-spike-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-targo-rigel-matt-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/axxis-draken-forza-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-stinger-acero-helmet?variant=31401981804633

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-stinger-brave-helmet

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

which one to buy?
AXXIS Draken /MT Stinger /MT Targo Rigel?

Anyone know the difference between the MT variants. I would mostly be using it for daily commute. Once in a while, might use it for a long ride of 2 or 3 hours

Links if interested:

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/axxis-draken-dekers-gloss-red-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-stinger-spike-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-targo-rigel-matt-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/axxis-draken-forza-helmet

https://www.spartanprogear.com/collections/helmets/products/mt-stinger-acero-helmet?variant=31401981804633

https://www.spartanprogear.com/colle...r-brave-helmet

Chose as per your budget all are good Targo has additional sharp rating in safety terms.

[aswinrulez]

Re: Helmets

Thanks for your reply.I have an older Mt helmet that makes a lot of noise after I changed the visor.
Is there any model among the lot I mentioned which doesn't make a lot of noise?

Chose as per your budget all are good Targo has additional sharp rating in safety terms.

[Chakrapani]

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Thanks for your reply.I have an older Mt helmet that makes a lot of noise after I changed the visor.
Is there any model among the lot I mentioned which doesn't make a lot of noise?

All helmets will make certain amount of noise and this is caused by visors, vents and in general some design elements of the helmet. There is no helmet that is super quiet. If at all there were one like the Schuberths which is the gold standard in quiet helmets the ventilation would be sub optimal which is not best suited for our hot and humid conditions.
Here is what I recommend. Go for the helmet which has the best safety rating amongst all those that are in your budget. Also look for the best ventilating one that has maximum number of vents. Plz try out the helmet physically before buying. Spend some time wearing it in the shop.

And as far as quiet riding experience is concerned plz use earplugs. This is the best solution. Everything else would be a compromise.

Hope this helps.

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

Thanks for your reply.I have an older Mt helmet that makes a lot of noise after I changed the visor.
Is there any model among the lot I mentioned which doesn't make a lot of noise?

Targo would be the best choice here and make sure to buy a snug fit one not the comfort fit. And all helmets have wind noise some more and some less.
Buy the one with good padding and proper snug fit you will feel less wind noise.
Use earplugs normal foam type 3m plugs also works , I am using same in my smk.

[Astrix]

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Thanks for your reply.I have an older Mt helmet that makes a lot of noise after I changed the visor.
Is there any model among the lot I mentioned which doesn't make a lot of noise?

Have you considered SMK, Axor and Bilmola ? I would recommend SMK as it’s manufactured in India and also exported to foreign countries. SMK is ECE too just like MT. So it is as safe.

I would recommend Scorpion or Lazer (they have an Asia collection which is there by the Indian importer). These options are expensive than the MT, but if it’s a long term usage, it’s like an investment.

Hope this helps you invest your money in the right product.

[phoenix_falling]

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Hi i went for the FlyRacing Revolt F-S which is a Snell Certified helmet, got it for 140$ which is less than 10k but it costs 13500/- in India i have posted a short first impression on Tbhp.

Hi,

I was thinking about a FLY Helmet.. particularly the Fly Sentinel.. Are you happy with your helmet ? Any pros cons ?

[slevynhawk]

Re: Helmets

Hi
Can any user provide the feedback for AGV K-1 helmet..

Thanks

[Abhishekilke]

Re: Helmets

Hi,

I was thinking about a FLY Helmet.. particularly the Fly Sentinel.. Are you happy with your helmet ? Any pros cons ?

I am happy with my purchase but it is a bit noisier, I use earplugs now. Good thing is you don’t sweat as much.

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Hi,

I was thinking about a FLY Helmet.. particularly the Fly Sentinel.. Are you happy with your helmet ? Any pros cons ?

I am happy with my purchase but it is a bit noisier, I use earplugs now. Good thing is you don’t sweat as much.

[krishna77]

Hi everyone, I have shortlisted the following helmets as my next purchase. Budget is 5K. Requirement is Dual visor and Pinlock.
SMK Twister(Pinlock pre-fitted but the sun visor's positioning is awkward)
Axor Apex(Pinlock needs to be purchased separately)
Shiro SH881(No sun visor)

Issue is that none of the helmets are ISI certified although all of those have certifications which are much above ISI benchmark. But, due to some strange logic in India, non-ISI helmets are illegal - ECE/DOT certifications do not matter. So, if they cops are out there to make some quick bucks, I will be a sitting duck!
Can anyone advise whether I can legally wear a helmet which has international certifications - without worrying about fines. In that case, I have no other option but to look for lesser priced and inferior alternatives.

[sanjeet286]

Can anyone advise whether I can legally wear a helmet which has international certifications - without worrying about fines. In that case, I have no other option but to look for lesser priced and inferior alternatives.

There's no guarantee that's cops won't stop you for wearing a non ISI helmet... I think the focus for these rules is more on the cheaper helmets which are worn by most on the roads. The ones that can mostly be crushed with bare hands. Having said that, both my helmets, Mt Revenge and SOL SF5 don't have ISI markings on them, but I haven't been stopped by cops till date. Even if they do, I guess you can try and explain why you bought the helmet with a higher safety rating/marking or pay the small fine and move on and feel safe in your helmet, rather than buy something that doesn't make you feel safe.

[krishna77]

There's no guarantee that's cops won't stop you for wearing a non ISI helmet... I think the focus for these rules is more on the cheaper helmets which are worn by most on the roads. The ones that can mostly be crushed with bare hands. Having said that, both my helmets, Mt Revenge and SOL SF5 don't have ISI markings on them, but I haven't been stopped by cops till date. Even if they do, I guess you can try and explain why you bought the helmet with a higher safety rating/marking or pay the small fine and move on and feel safe in your helmet, rather than buy something that doesn't make you feel safe.

Thanks for the reply.

Got a THH T-76(Blue) today. Replaced the visor with a clear one. Also, put Pinlock 30. Cost me Rs. 3550/-.

[sanjeet286]

Thanks for the reply.

Got a THH T-76(Blue) today. Replaced the visor with a clear one. Also, put Pinlock 30. Cost me Rs. 3550/-.

Ride safe