Helmets

[Astrix]

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?

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.

[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.

[Chakrapani]

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?

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.

[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.

[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

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

[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.

[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....

Ride hard ride safe

[Ballistic Rider]

Re: Helmets

Thanks for acknowledging.

What good is knowledge and experience if not shared in time with those who will benefit the most from it. All of us motorcycling enthusiasts go through this cycle in our growth as motorcyclists. Here is my journey beyond Twister.

Having used Twister for two years I felt the need for a good modular helmet for use during touring especially in our hot and humid climate. My dream modular remains Shoei Neotec 2 but then practical constraints of budget always apply. So I researched a bit and found MT Atom series to be a good alternative. I personally like high visibility flourescent colours for reasons of safety. That is when I came across MT Atom Divergence series on MT Europe website. I tried to find if the Flourescent Orange colour was available in India. The Indian importers for MT Helmets M/s Spartanprogear indicated that this particular model is not available as they do not import it. Hence I requested a colleague of mine who went to Spain to pick up one for me. Sizing and trials had already been done by me on the MT Atom helmets here in India at Spartanprogear outlets. So I was very clear on the size fit and other aspects. It is not the very best out there but it suits my requirements including budget. Sharing a link of what I have... Hope it helps you

https://www.mcmreviews.co.uk/mt-atom-sv-divergence-review/

Ride hard stay safe.

Dear Chakrapani

Thanks a lot for the review but my mind is fixed on getting the SMK Twister due to budget constraints and it simply is the best helmet within my financial reach. MT maybe in the future.

Cheers!!!

[Chakrapani]

Re: Helmets

Hey Parth

This would definitely help a few (including me).

Cheers!!!

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Dear Chakrapani

Thanks a lot for the review. Definitely helps when you are getting reassured by several friends.

Cheers!!!

Thanks for acknowledging.

What good is knowledge and experience if not shared in time with those who will benefit the most from it. All of us motorcycling enthusiasts go through this cycle in our growth as motorcyclists. Here is my journey beyond Twister.

Having used Twister for two years I felt the need for a good modular helmet for use during touring especially in our hot and humid climate. My dream modular remains Shoei Neotec 2 but then practical constraints of budget always apply. So I researched a bit and found MT Atom series to be a good alternative. I personally like high visibility flourescent colours for reasons of safety. That is when I came across MT Atom Divergence series on MT Europe website. I tried to find if the Flourescent Orange colour was available in India. The Indian importers for MT Helmets M/s Spartanprogear indicated that this particular model is not available as they do not import it. Hence I requested a colleague of mine who went to Spain to pick up one for me. Sizing and trials had already been done by me on the MT Atom helmets here in India at Spartanprogear outlets. So I was very clear on the size fit and other aspects. It is not the very best out there but it suits my requirements including budget. Sharing a link of what I have... Hope it helps you

https://www.mcmreviews.co.uk/mt-atom-sv-divergence-review/

Ride hard stay safe.

[Ballistic Rider]

Re: Helmets

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/spada-rp-one/

3 stars on Sharp test. Very good for a helmet with internal sunvisor IMHO.

This is a Spada RP one, sold as SMK Twister in the Indian market. This is manufactured for Spada by Studds in India.

Basically Spada rp one and SMK Twister are same helmets.

Hope this helps someone. Comes from my own site search and work.

Hey Parth

This would definitely help a few (including me).

Cheers!!!

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I own the SMK Twister with the built in Bluetooth system. The helmet is phenomenal VFM. There are better Bluetooth systems though. It has now Sharp ratings as well. It is a solid helmet for the price that it comes for.

I have two helmets SMK Twister and MT Atom Divergence which I have been using for three years and one year respectively. During online research I stumbled across Bennett's UK reviews of both the helmets. I find them to be absolutely accurate in terms of analysis of smaller details.
I am sharing a link of the Spada RP One helmet review which is a rebranded SMK Twister. Hope it helps your cause and gives a good understanding of the real value of this Indian built helmet.

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/helmets/tested-spada-rp-one-motorcycle-helmet-review

Ride safe and stay safe.

Dear Chakrapani

Thanks a lot for the review. Definitely helps when you are getting reassured by several friends.

Cheers!!!

[MidnightEvil Parth]

Re: Helmets

Sir,how did you find out both are the same? I had always wondered why smks were not tested by sharp even though they seem to be selling in UK. I had even requested the site for testing of SMK through the request option in their site. I find SMK helmets to be trustworthy in their ece certifications as all the shells are made in a single location and there is no huge price disparity for same models across different countries and the model name and model range across countries seems to be same, unlike some 'other' brands sold here.

If you see the Spada RP1 very carefully, you will see SMK written on the chin curtain and the breath deflector vent.
Also some internals have SMK etched on them from what I have known.

[Thamps]

Re: Helmets

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/spada-rp-one/

3 stars on Sharp test. Very good for a helmet with internal sunvisor IMHO.

This is a Spada RP one, sold as SMK Twister in the Indian market. This is manufactured for Spada by Studds in India.

Basically Spada rp one and SMK Twister are same helmets.

Hope this helps someone. Comes from my own site search and work.

Sir,how did you find out both are the same? I had always wondered why smks were not tested by sharp even though they seem to be selling in UK. I had even requested the site for testing of SMK through the request option in their site. I find SMK helmets to be trustworthy in their ece certifications as all the shells are made in a single location and there is no huge price disparity for same models across different countries and the model name and model range across countries seems to be same, unlike some 'other' brands sold here.

[Chakrapani]

Re: Helmets

https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/spada-rp-one/

3 stars on Sharp test. Very good for a helmet with internal sunvisor IMHO.

This is a Spada RP one, sold as SMK Twister in the Indian market. This is manufactured for Spada by Studds in India.

Basically Spada rp one and SMK Twister are same helmets.

Hope this helps someone. Comes from my own site search and work.

Excellent work sir. This was the only thing that was missing as far as Twister was concerned..

[Chakrapani]

Re: Helmets

Dear IJS

I might go with the SMK Twister then. I simply cannot afford to change another helmet for the next 7 years in case of shortage of spares. Maybe I can afford MT helmets in 2028

I own the SMK Twister with the built in Bluetooth system. The helmet is phenomenal VFM. There are better Bluetooth systems though. It has now Sharp ratings as well. It is a solid helmet for the price that it comes for.

I have two helmets SMK Twister and MT Atom Divergence which I have been using for three years and one year respectively. During online research I stumbled across Bennett's UK reviews of both the helmets. I find them to be absolutely accurate in terms of analysis of smaller details.
I am sharing a link of the Spada RP One helmet review which is a rebranded SMK Twister. Hope it helps your cause and gives a good understanding of the real value of this Indian built helmet.

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/helmets/tested-spada-rp-one-motorcycle-helmet-review

Ride safe and stay safe.