Helmets

[Sunnyside_up!]

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I'm not sure what you meant by a commuter helmet ?

But again I also do not know if they share the same shell. Chances are they do since they aren't providing any great deal of difference in terms of protection.

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Ride Safe
Krishna

The AXXIS and REVENGE are tapered, aerodynamically contoured and sport oriented helmets suitable for both track and street. Style-wise they are edgy and aimed at a younger audience. The BLADE is an all-round helmet and the SV version (with sun visor) has the added convenience of a retractable internal sun visor. It's more rounded and plush than the first two models and therefore preferred by tourers and highway riders. The MATRIX is again an all-rounder whose focus is on weight. While MT's are not generally considered heavy, the MATRIX takes the weight factor to a new standard, almost competing with the lightness of carbon fibre but at a fraction of the cost. The OPTIMUS is a modular/flip-up helmet aimed at tourers and cruiser bikes. None of the models listed above share the same shell or interiors and are all unique in their construction.

All the MT's sold in India are dual certified. Both ECE R22.05 and DOT. The REVENGE has the additional distinction of being the only 5 Star SHARP rated helmet being sold in India.

[Tanmay26]

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So finally no one seems to be much concered about fake LS2s. Thats a good sign
Anyone knows how to identify a real one?

And How are vemar lids?

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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The AXXIS and REVENGE are tapered, aerodynamically contoured and sport oriented helmets suitable for both track and street. Style-wise they are edgy and aimed at a younger audience. The BLADE is an all-round helmet and the SV version (with sun visor) has the added convenience of a retractable internal sun visor. It's more rounded and plush than the first two models and therefore preferred by tourers and highway riders. The MATRIX is again an all-rounder whose focus is on weight. While MT's are not generally considered heavy, the MATRIX takes the weight factor to a new standard, almost competing with the lightness of carbon fibre but at a fraction of the cost. The OPTIMUS is a modular/flip-up helmet aimed at tourers and cruiser bikes. None of the models listed above share the same shell or interiors and are all unique in their construction.

All the MT's sold in India are dual certified. Both ECE R22.05 and DOT. The REVENGE has the additional distinction of being the only 5 Star SHARP rated helmet being sold in India.

So, revenge and blade do not have the same shell right..? I actually liked the sun visor but since it doesn't have the SHARP rating,I'm a bit thinking twice.. any idea about anti fogging since we spend about 5k + on these helmets..

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[Siddharth Shekhar]

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Hello Everyone ,
Am rookie to this forum . just booked my first bike . Suzuki Gixxer 155 . I want to buy a good helmet . Researched a bit . I wanted to know if I can go with KYT Rc7 provent . http://www.planetdsg.com/kyt-seven-p...ed-p-1799.html . or is there any better available at this range of 3.5k . I am based in Mumbai

[Siddharth Shekhar]

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Hello Everyone ,
Am rookie to this forum . just booked my first bike . Suzuki Gixxer 155 . I want to buy a good helmet . Researched a bit . I wanted to know if I can go with KYT Rc7 provent . http://www.planetdsg.com/kyt-seven-p...ed-p-1799.html . or is there any better available at this range of 3.5k . I am based in Mumbai

No help ? [emoji31]

[theironhorse99]

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No help ? [emoji31]

in same range you have LS2 , THH and MT axis/blade... MT is getting good reviews..
check out all of them and take a call. in mumbai you can check with local FM's about shops and give all models try. pick the one that fits and suits you well..

[Siddharth Shekhar]

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in same range you have LS2 , THH and MT axis/blade... MT is getting good reviews..
check out all of them and take a call. in mumbai you can check with local FM's about shops and give all models try. pick the one that fits and suits you well..

Thanks theironhorse for your reply .
I am new to forum . I don't know what exactly FM's mean . Sorry for this noobness . [emoji20]
FMs stands for ?

[theironhorse99]

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Thanks theironhorse for your reply .
I am new to forum . I don't know what exactly FM's mean . Sorry for this noobness . [emoji20]
FMs stands for ?

np bud.. FM means forum members. check out the mubai offline meet thread. you'd find most of the folks from mumbai. they will be able to assist you with the helmet shops lcoally. also i assume there should be an official FB page for xbhp mumbai. join it.


and welcome to the pack have a good stay.

[Siddharth Shekhar]

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np bud.. FM means forum members. check out the mubai offline meet thread. you'd find most of the folks from mumbai. they will be able to assist you with the helmet shops lcoally. also i assume there should be an official FB page for xbhp mumbai. join it.


and welcome to the pack have a good stay.

Thanks Man !! Feels like home already

[chaosaddict]

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Hello Everyone ,
Am rookie to this forum . just booked my first bike . Suzuki Gixxer 155 . I want to buy a good helmet . Researched a bit . I wanted to know if I can go with KYT Rc7 provent . KYT RC Seven Provent Helmet: Carbon Red - 3,500.00Rs . or is there any better available at this range of 3.5k . I am based in Mumbai

MT is slightly higher at 4100/- but is good for the price; I would suggest you to try one as they are extremely snug. You can try the MT variants at moto 101 in Mumbai. Other lids at that range are THH and LS2. Personally, all the three share a lot of similarities - check'em out.

[aadilnaik]

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Hello Everyone ,
Am rookie to this forum . just booked my first bike . Suzuki Gixxer 155 . I want to buy a good helmet . Researched a bit . I wanted to know if I can go with KYT Rc7 provent . KYT RC Seven Provent Helmet: Carbon Red - 3,500.00Rs . or is there any better available at this range of 3.5k . I am based in Mumbai

Hey Siddharth,
welcome to the family!
most people have already responded to ur queries, so agreeing with all said above ill just add this.
The MT and LS2s are really decent helmets in that price range. One thing to bear in mind is that there are people reporting FAKE LS2s being in the market, so please research what a fake one is so you don't buy those. Ive used an Rjays GP2, then an Airoh Speedfire and currently use a HJC FG-17. In my experience, what matters is two main things, Fit and Ventilation. It should fit you snugly. When its on, you should not be able to comfortably push ur pinky finger between the helmet and ur forehead. It should be snug on the cheeks. Don't worry, it will loosen a bit after use.

Then Ventilation is very imp. It will be the major comfort factor which will decide if u can use ur helmet for hot periods and for longer rides. Most people look for front vents but forget about rear extractors(also called rear vents). When you ride, a vacuum is created behind ur head, and through the rear extractors the hot humid wind is sucked out and cold wind enters from the front vents. The rear extractors will define how good ur ventilation really is. Make sure its not a cosmetic touch (some helmets have vents that are not real vents, just look like them).

Another imp thing is spare visor availability. Thats one thing that always happens, visors get scratched, and you HAVE to replace them or ur helmet is useless and potentially dangerous riding with a scratched visor that hampers vision, so go for a brand that has spare part availability or buy a spare visor with ur helmet.

So keeping all in mind, the MT helmets are really good. Do check them out. Moto 101 https://www.facebook.com/Moto101Mumbai has a good stock and very helpful people running it. You may have to push ur budget to perhaps 4-5k but its ur head, and thats something that deserves the investment.

Best of luck, and do lemme know if there is anyway we can help.

Ride Safe

[RTR996]

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+1 to that., Aadhil, Visors are like spare parts of a bike, without their availability its totally useless.BTW I have an MT Revenge Totally VFM., but here the dealer does'nt ship MT Visors, but he suggested me to go for Cross Helmet visors as it is a direct fit.!
So please enquire about a Helmet's visor before you buy one

Keep the Rubber Burning
Back To The 90's
1988 Yamaha RX-100

[Siddharth Shekhar]

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Hey Siddharth,
welcome to the family!
most people have already responded to ur queries, so agreeing with all said above ill just add this.
The MT and LS2s are really decent helmets in that price range. One thing to bear in mind is that there are people reporting FAKE LS2s being in the market, so please research what a fake one is so you don't buy those. Ive used an Rjays GP2, then an Airoh Speedfire and currently use a HJC FG-17. In my experience, what matters is two main things, Fit and Ventilation. It should fit you snugly. When its on, you should not be able to comfortably push ur pinky finger between the helmet and ur forehead. It should be snug on the cheeks. Don't worry, it will loosen a bit after use.

Then Ventilation is very imp. It will be the major comfort factor which will decide if u can use ur helmet for hot periods and for longer rides. Most people look for front vents but forget about rear extractors(also called rear vents). When you ride, a vacuum is created behind ur head, and through the rear extractors the hot humid wind is sucked out and cold wind enters from the front vents. The rear extractors will define how good ur ventilation really is. Make sure its not a cosmetic touch (some helmets have vents that are not real vents, just look like them).

Another imp thing is spare visor availability. Thats one thing that always happens, visors get scratched, and you HAVE to replace them or ur helmet is useless and potentially dangerous riding with a scratched visor that hampers vision, so go for a brand that has spare part availability or buy a spare visor with ur helmet.

So keeping all in mind, the MT helmets are really good. Do check them out. Moto 101 https://www.facebook.com/Moto101Mumbai has a good stock and very helpful people running it. You may have to push ur budget to perhaps 4-5k but its ur head, and thats something that deserves the investment.

Best of luck, and do lemme know if there is anyway we can help.

Ride Safe

Thanks for your detailed reply [emoji1] . I have narrowed my search and fixed it to MT revenge or MT Blade . Will be visiting Moto101 this weekend . Will buy the one which is comfortable . After all it its my head . Wont mind shelling another 1.5k for it . I hope spare visors are available for them . If available I will buy a spare with helmet only .

Thanks again !!

Thanks again .

[thunderRider]

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Hello all,

so i just booked the RE TB350. ETA, mid January. I want to buy the helmet before hand so that i can ride without any hassle. gloves and jacket planned down the line.

i already posted this in the universal gear thread, so please dont bash me, im just a bit over excited for my life's first bike [an RE at that] and a bit protective about my precious skull. :P

i am based in Pune now, and i would like to know about shops which have a good stock of good quality biking gear. i have my visions set on the likes of MT, KYT, SOL etc, and my budget is ~5K for the helmet only. i know about a couple of shops on MG Road/East St, though havent seen them. and i have noticed one on the road beside FC Rd. has a lot of helmets on the window, with LS2 being the most prominent.

also, I plan to pick up a balaclava coz i sweat a lot, and frequently do not shave. so suggestions about a good balaclava too will be welcome.

[Siddharth Shekhar]

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Hello all,

so i just booked the RE TB350. ETA, mid January. I want to buy the helmet before hand so that i can ride without any hassle. gloves and jacket planned down the line.

i already posted this in the universal gear thread, so please dont bash me, im just a bit over excited for my life's first bike [an RE at that] and a bit protective about my precious skull. :P

i am based in Pune now, and i would like to know about shops which have a good stock of good quality biking gear. i have my visions set on the likes of MT, KYT, SOL etc, and my budget is ~5K for the helmet only. i know about a couple of shops on MG Road/East St, though havent seen them. and i have noticed one on the road beside FC Rd. has a lot of helmets on the window, with LS2 being the most prominent.

also, I plan to pick up a balaclava coz i sweat a lot, and frequently do not shave. so suggestions about a good balaclava too will be welcome.

If Pune , try Moto101 . You can find their address at Spartan Pro Gear Website .