Helmets

[Samyaza]

@ Samyaza - Only a couple of companies actually do the R&D themselves. Rest of the companies actually buy the helmets from manufactures and brand it under them. Ex- the new Vega/studds/Cross etc etc. Basically all these helmets are manufactured in China. Even HJC,Scorpion and KBC Lids are manufactured only in China. Now how good is that to hear.

I have very little clue about the economics of helmet manufacturers but I don't want to assume that all Chinese made helmets will be of poor quality. I believe higher quality of materials used will produce better helmets. That is upto the manufacturers to decide how much money they wanna pour in. As such they are saving a lot in labour costs by setting up their factories in China. I've been hearing in international forums about the falling standards of KBC lids due to cost cutting measures. So its clear you can't trust a brand blindly(Akuma/OGK are exceptions :P).

In the end the only assurance for us is, if it passes these Snell/ECE/DOT tests. Hearing about these DOT "stickers" has made me think twice.

[GP_freak]

I have very little clue about the economics of helmet manufacturers but I don't want to assume that all Chinese made helmets will be of poor quality. I believe higher quality of materials used will produce better helmets. That is upto the manufacturers to decide how much money they wanna pour in. As such they are saving a lot in labour costs by setting up their factories in China. I've been hearing in international forums about the falling standards of KBC lids due to cost cutting measures. So its clear you can't trust a brand blindly(Akuma/OGK are exceptions :P).

In the end the only assurance for us is, if it passes these Snell/ECE/DOT tests. Hearing about these DOT "stickers" has made me think twice.

I really never heard of Akuma/Ogk. Pardon my ignorance.If you really wanna know where each lids stand, check this helmet test report by Sharp. This help only if uou buy from international range.

SHARP - The Helmet Safety Scheme

@ all-This is one of the best web site you have to surf to know the most about various models and the ratings of each helmet.

[Samyaza]

^^

Thanks for that link. Cool site. OGK is a family-owned helmet co. in Japan. Guess all their lids are hand made. Exceptional quality but not easily available outside Japan. Same with Akuma.

[spiderweb]

hey howz this helmet???
performance racing store quated me 11000rs for this helmet..in mumbai??
and in ebay i am gettin it for like 120$ wid shipping
should i go for it??

Joel, if you are getting this Helmet, lemme know, we'll order together.
And yes KBC Helmets are excellent if not as good as Arais or Sharks

[GP_freak]

Joel, if you are getting this Helmet, lemme know, we'll order together.
And yes KBC Helmets are excellent if not as good as Arais or Sharks

Mostof the KBC lids are rated very low by sharp(mostly just 1/5)

Just have a look at the link i have provided above and then proceed.

[bluevolt]

Man, today I saw a ARAI (GP spec) helmet in Tokyo today. Full CF. And how much?
Yen 500,000 (More than INR 2.5 lakhs!) That makes regular Arai's and Shoeis at $500 look like closeouts!

[lijok]

Let me know when youre heading to AQ next week. Ill be in town for the weekend & am planning to go find out whats the status of the AGVs that are supposed to be coming in & also on the tyres available there.

Neil, I'll be in cochin on friday and probably on saturday too. Planning on visiting AQ on Friday afternoon...

Man, today I saw a ARAI (GP spec) helmet in Tokyo today. Full CF. And how much?
Yen 500,000 (More than INR 2.5 lakhs!) That makes regular Arai's and Shoeis at $500 look like closeouts!

wow... 2.5lakh lid!

[kaus07]

Man, today I saw a ARAI (GP spec) helmet in Tokyo today. Full CF. And how much?
Yen 500,000 (More than INR 2.5 lakhs!) That makes regular Arai's and Shoeis at $500 look like closeouts!

you clicked any picture?

[d@rk nemesis]

Post a pic of that helmet if possible.

2.5lacs

[bluevolt]

you clicked any picture?

Post a pic of that helmet if possible.

2.5lacs

Nope, I wasn't carrying my camera. But the model is ARAI GP-6RC and here's the link to the brochure and pic from yahoo.co.jp:

http://www.arai.co.jp/jpn/topics/gp-6rc.pdf

[haxor]

Nope, I wasn't carrying my camera. But the model is ARAI GP-6RC and here's the link to the brochure and pic from yahoo.co.jp:

http://www.arai.co.jp/jpn/topics/gp-6rc.pdf

I have seen this Helmet on Ebay once..its made up of pure carbon fiber and nothing else!

[sheelpriye]

M
Yen 500,000 (More than INR 2.5 lakhs!)

small premium to pay for someone who can afford one and knows how important head-gear is

^^checked the link and how do we change the visor? screw-driver?

[bluevolt]

small premium to pay for someone who can afford one and knows how important head-gear is

^^checked the link and how do we change the visor? screw-driver?

The visor comes off using a small coin or a screwdriver. This helmet is so expensive because this is GP ready and FIA approved. I believe it would offer only marginal extra protection than a $600 Arai, only much lighter, which means less fatigue for the pro rider when doing lap after lap.

Regular Carbon fibre Arai's (RX-7's) go here for around $500 or so, which is 1/10 the price. So if anyone is into CF stuff, they should go for the RX-7 CF's and not the GP spec $5000 helmet!

[krUnIzZlE]

Hello Guys... I am thinking of gettin a helmet and i saw this one:
It has "Zing" written on the side wihch you can see in this picture... The guy is asing 1100 RS. you think its worth it???? please post your replies' thnx...

Here are the pix. Also, the plastic cover is black tinted. Should i get a clear one or leave it tinted the way it is???






I want a sporty helmet like the one above.. so thanx... Also, i never heard of this company, is it worth it?

[spiderweb]

Looks pretty CHEAP in quality. Try getting MC1, looks are same n better & quality wont suffer either.
Cost: Rs.1300

Hello Guys... I am thinking of gettin a helmet and i saw this one:
It has "Zing" written on the side wihch you can see in this picture... The guy is asing 1100 RS. you think its worth it???? please post your replies' thnx...

Here are the pix. Also, the plastic cover is black tinted. Should i get a clear one or leave it tinted the way it is???






I want a sporty helmet like the one above.. so thanx... Also, i never heard of this company, is it worth it?