Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Oops,I forget it maybe around 45 cms IDK accurately

Guys suggest me a helmet size IDK , how much tightness should it be ??

I've checked studds ,they have sizes S,L,XL
which are 560,580,600 mm respectively !

I feel L is literally tightened up but XL feels little shaky when weared !!!

Any suggestions are welcomed!

Usually European helmets have a tigher fit than most Asian brand helmets for the same size. It's good to go for a helmet that fits a little snugger as opposed to on the looser side. Helmet pads overt time lose their thickness and eventually give you a perfect fit. When they're new they're would fit tighter than expected. Measure your head crown circumference with a measuring tape and cross check it with the size chart referenced with the brand helmet you're buying.

Most Indian heads fall in the L range depending on the brand. Make sure you take into account your cheeks, a flabbier cheek with a tigher helmet would mean a little difficulty till the helmet beds in with usage.

My personal suggestion would be to go for a slightly snugger fitting helmet as opposed a loose one.

From your measurement, you fall in the S to M range. Choose wisely.

https://www.motosport.com/blog/motorcycle-helmet-size-guide-how-to-measure-fit-the-right-helmet

Cheers!
VJ

[Shashank K R]

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Yeah accurately 55 cms ,I measured right now !! (21-22) inches

Whether I should go XL or stick with L ?

Check the size ranges of the helmet you've chosen. 55cms is usually S in most helmets, I think you've not measured the size correctly.

Check at the widest part of the skull, or search Google for how to check it correctly.

[saorabbh]

Helmets

These are a bit expensive here, any cheaper options?

All these are available below 10k mark online.
If searched locally in Mumbai you may get better deal.
These helmets are worth that money brother. Especially Bell Qualifier

https://www.highnoteperformance.com/collections/bell-helmets/products/bell-qualifier-blaze-helmet?variant=43443006160&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQA0ia7q3EH_EJ-Q8GhDYCiwAFAkFPVPn3gVuxHpmznuDHBcVdkz3OsaAnGCEALw_wcB

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Scorpion-Exo-490-Rok-Helmet/SubProducts/Scorpion-Exo-490-Rok-Helmet-0003&Currency=INR&Locale=en_IN&utm_source=Portalexport&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping_IN&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQANQdld5J0Dms6Y4QJAz3thhCoXn4NvsqNfD0T0z8H9yXYSL-hoUIsaAmlGEALw_wcB

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/AGV-K-1-Helmet/SubProducts/AGV-K-1-Helmet-0010&Currency=INR&Locale=en_IN&utm_source=Portalexport&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping_IN&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQAYL7aICOQaL1uE847VCmJaIpxsKlum_cYdsNL_MdhzH8CS2skr94saAlMyEALw_wcB

Fc-moto is great website. Prices here are really good. Before you ordered check the final price includes shipping.
Though you might have to pay extra custom duty. But if you're lucky then you'll get it at no extra cost.
My friends ordered Dainese full leather suit at no custom duty. Also HJC 50k helmet at no custom. It's all about luck. So give it a try.

Bell you can get at 8k from highnoteperformance which is great.

[saorabbh]

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Hello guys,

Please suggest a Safe helmet with low wind noise for weekend rides. I already have a Kranos helmet with my daily commute but its extremely noisy. Its so noisy at 90-100kmph that i cannot even hear a car honking right behind me. Earplugs are out of consideration as i don't want to compromise my situational awareness.

Considering i may upgrade to 600-900cc class in 6 months. New helmet should provide excellent protection and least wind noise.

Budget is 5-8k

Considering you're going to upgrade to 600-900 cc bike in future the 5-8k helmet won't be the good option. They all start to wobble/shake above 120 speed. You must get proper and aerodynamic helmet which can withstand speeds above 120kmph
Do not hurry up to buy a helmet. Up your budget till 20-25k and get Agv or ARAI etc.

[Shashank K R]

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All these are available below 10k mark online.
If searched locally in Mumbai you may get better deal.
These helmets are worth that money brother. Especially Bell Qualifier

I tried these at a store in Bengaluru. I'm quite apprehensive of going the online route. Any cheaper options?

[Jitu Badlani]

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Guys anyone using Scorpion Exo 710 Air or Exo R710?
Need to know about wind noise before ordering.

[saorabbh]

Helmets

I tried these at a store in Bengaluru. I'm quite apprehensive of going the online route. Any cheaper options?

If you've tried and liked the fit. Then don't worry just order online if you getting better deal.

What really matters is fit.

That's it.

I've updated my previous post

[Shashank K R]

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If you've tried and liked the fit. Then don't worry just order online if you getting better deal.

What really matters is fit.

That's it.

I've updated my previous post

Seems ok, I've to try the Scorpion sometime.

The AGV was loose on the sides like the SOLs.
Bell qualifier had a pressure point at the top of my head.

Any other options? Perhaps MT/SMK/AXOR?

[saorabbh]

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Seems ok, I've to try the Scorpion sometime.

The AGV was loose on the sides like the SOLs.
Bell qualifier had a pressure point at the top of my head.

Any other options? Perhaps MT/SMK/AXOR?

Well my friend have Axor Carbon fiber helmet worth 11k
but its extremely light weight that your head will get confused of whether you're wearing a helmet or not lol!! Jokes apart!

But you can give it a try actually. Build quality is not great and felt not worth the money we're paying. but its really light weight.

Can't say much about MT (never used any) but looking at users feedback its great!
Smk, is bang for buck but not really great in terms of durability. All my friends are just complaining about wind noise due to quality issue.

[Shashank K R]

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Well my friend have Axor Carbon fiber helmet worth 11k
but its extremely light weight that your head will get confused of whether you're wearing a helmet or not lol!! Jokes apart!

But you can give it a try actually. Build quality is not great and felt not worth the money we're paying. but its really light weight.

Can't say much about MT (never used any) but looking at users feedback its great!
Smk, is bang for buck but not really great in terms of durability. All my friends are just complaining about wind noise due to quality issue.

Cool thanks, I'll check some MT and scorpion helmets.

[saorabbh]

Helmets



Don't have the detailed pics but this is Axor carbon helmet

You see those Matt silver plastic vents and deflector on top. They have sharply designed.

That color was chipping out from the corners as i get out of the shop and ride merely 15kms

[Aswinlogi]

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Check the size ranges of the helmet you've chosen. 55cms is usually S in most helmets, I think you've not measured the size correctly.

Check at the widest part of the skull, or search Google for how to check it correctly.

As many helmet manufacturers have described how to measure the head size for choosing the Helmet size , I followed the same .
And found that's correct!

I double checked the measurement to found 57 cms .

*Actually the measuring tape should be placed rounding on the head .
( just above the ears )



So sticking with L is good ,I hope !!
Cheers [emoji1360]

[Shashank K R]

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Finally ended up buying MT Thunder3.


My head size is 59cm, but oddly I had to get the XL (61-62cm). L was too tight.

It was the only helmet which fit me correctly. To avoid the HJC scenario, I wore it for nearly 1.5 hours in the store.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Finally ended up buying MT Thunder3.


My head size is 59cm, but oddly I had to get the XL (61-62cm). L was too tight.

It was the only helmet which fit me correctly. To avoid the HJC scenario, I wore it for nearly 1.5 hours in the store.

A good purchase. Do pick a Pinlock 70 shield for this and complete the purchase
Ride safe, ATGATT.

[TheQuarterMile]

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Planning to upgrade my current MT Mugello helmet. Friend is coming from the US in the first week of November so have to decide quick.

Was considering the Scorpion EXO R420 (SNELL certified) or the AGV K3 SV. Any other recommendations around that price point?

There are some good closeout deals on the previous Scorpion EXO R410 also..

Want something with provision for bluetooth speaker pockets and good sound isolation. Preferably not a tuck down one.