Helmets

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Helmets

Got the SMK Stellar from the brand store in Jayanagar for Rs 3500. Must say I'm getting to feel all good things said about this helmet..

SMK is a genuinely worth competitor and gives a run for most of the similar or higher priced helmets. Wind noise is negligible and fit and finish is excellent for a helmet of this budget. Hope you have the clear visor with the pinlock on.

Cheers!
VJ

[arunsekhar1]

Re: Helmets

No i exchanged the clear visor for the mercury one as i seldom ride at night. Plus my office is 15 kms to the east and i ride towards the sun both morning and evening

[rachitkdogra]

Re: Helmets

SHOEI X-14 Brink TC-1

So finally after a wait and want of 4 years, I finally got the courage to upgrade to my dream helmet. I bought my CBR 4.5 years back, and my research on better helmets started then. I was using a Bell Vortex at that time which was a perfectly fine helmet, matched perfectly with my bike's color scheme too, but I wanted something nicer.

I think roughly this was the time when Shoei launched their new flagship in the form of X-14. I read the reviews and really liked it. About 4 years back, I got an opportunity to travel to US, which I used very well to buy some good riding gear for me. During that time, I got to try a Shoei X-14 in one of the shops and absolutely fell in love with how it felt. My wait for a possible discount or a price drop started then.

Over the years, I tried many helmets but for some reason or the other never felt as good as that Shoei had felt on my head. Being a Rossi fan, the desire for an AGV was always there, I have huge respect for ARAI and I absolutely loved the interiors of my Bell. Tried many helmets, some at shops, some with friends but that Shoei was bloody stuck in my head.

To make matters worse, Marc is the ambassador for Shoei and he starts wining championships left right and center. The net result, any dream of mine of seeing a discount or a price drop on this helmet went down the drain.

I check this helmets price every week on Revzilla. Rather than going down, it actually went up. To make matters worse, Dollar became stronger by 10 Rs as compared to Rupee in the last 4 years. What was a 40ish K helmet was a 60ish K helmet today.

Then is the challenge of bringing it from the US. Helmet is one of the toughest things to carry in flights if its not your own. You would be sacrificing relations/friendships by asking anyone to bring your helmet. I tracked prices in Singapore, UK and USA. But could never gather the courage to pull the trigger mostly because of price and then didn't want to screw anybody else travel because of my helmet.

This year my Bell was almost touching 7 years now, which is generally the recommended end of serviceable life of a helmet. I was quite bored of it and it was starting to become a bit loose too. This particular color them is named Bring TC-1. This color scheme I think came around a couple of years back and ever since I saw it, I was a complete fan. Although I dont like very bright colorful things, but this theme just stole my heart. This year the want of the helmet was really big. Most websites in US and Singapore had this color theme as sold out and I really feared that it might be on its way out. However most UK websites had it in stock still.

The savior came in the form of bikegear.in. They had this helmet listed at 65K, which was exactly equal to its US price. The added benefit was I would get it in its box properly packed and wouldn't have to sacrifice any relation for it. I could convert the charges into EMI as well. I pinged bikegear and their entire communication and service was top notch. They gave me a discount of 2K. I ordered the extra dark smoke visor as well, which had a discount of 1K. So total 63+6K for the helmet and the extra visor.

They had initially committed me 3 weeks of delivery time, but the helmet was in my hands in flat 8 days from ordering. I think they get it directly from Shoei in Japan and the day they got the helmet in Pune, I had it the very next day. Overall an excellent experience with them and would highly recommend these guys.

Now coming to the helmet:
Most reviews say it is one of the more comfortable and plush race helmets and I would agree. The quality of interior and feel on your cheeks is really likeable. I had become very fussy of how a helmet feels on your face maybe because my Bell was quite plush. It is tight fit helmet, but does not feel too tight. The quality of the thing is just top notch. You hold it and you know it is a premium helmet. The thickness of the shield, the tight indents that it goes through when opening and closing, the feel of the vents and switches is all very tight and well machined. In terms of features and headlines, I agree this helmet lacks a bit to the more modern competitors but in terms of fit and finish it is right up there.

I have only ridden in it 1 weekend, but the initial impressions are good. It feels snug and stable. The wind noise is fairly well controlled and the ventilation can really be felt. Fits true to size.

Some Pics:












If you have any questions regarding it, feel free to let me know.

CHEERS!!

Rachit

[intr650]

Re: Helmets

SHOEI X-14 Brink TC-1

So finally after a wait and want of 4 years, I finally got the courage to upgrade to my dream helmet. I bought my CBR 4.5 years back, and my research on better helmets started then. I was using a Bell Vortex at that time which was a perfectly fine helmet, matched perfectly with my bike's color scheme too, but I wanted something nicer.

I think roughly this was the time when Shoei launched their new flagship in the form of X-14. I read the reviews and really liked it. About 4 years back, I got an opportunity to travel to US, which I used very well to buy some good riding gear for me. During that time, I got to try a Shoei X-14 in one of the shops and absolutely fell in love with how it felt. My wait for a possible discount or a price drop started then.

Over the years, I tried many helmets but for some reason or the other never felt as good as that Shoei had felt on my head. Being a Rossi fan, the desire for an AGV was always there, I have huge respect for ARAI and I absolutely loved the interiors of my Bell. Tried many helmets, some at shops, some with friends but that Shoei was bloody stuck in my head.

To make matters worse, Marc is the ambassador for Shoei and he starts wining championships left right and center. The net result, any dream of mine of seeing a discount or a price drop on this helmet went down the drain.

I check this helmets price every week on Revzilla. Rather than going down, it actually went up. To make matters worse, Dollar became stronger by 10 Rs as compared to Rupee in the last 4 years. What was a 40ish K helmet was a 60ish K helmet today.

Then is the challenge of bringing it from the US. Helmet is one of the toughest things to carry in flights if its not your own. You would be sacrificing relations/friendships by asking anyone to bring your helmet. I tracked prices in Singapore, UK and USA. But could never gather the courage to pull the trigger mostly because of price and then didn't want to screw anybody else travel because of my helmet.

This year my Bell was almost touching 7 years now, which is generally the recommended end of serviceable life of a helmet. I was quite bored of it and it was starting to become a bit loose too. This particular color them is named Bring TC-1. This color scheme I think came around a couple of years back and ever since I saw it, I was a complete fan. Although I dont like very bright colorful things, but this theme just stole my heart. This year the want of the helmet was really big. Most websites in US and Singapore had this color theme as sold out and I really feared that it might be on its way out. However most UK websites had it in stock still.

The savior came in the form of bikegear.in. They had this helmet listed at 65K, which was exactly equal to its US price. The added benefit was I would get it in its box properly packed and wouldn't have to sacrifice any relation for it. I could convert the charges into EMI as well. I pinged bikegear and their entire communication and service was top notch. They gave me a discount of 2K. I ordered the extra dark smoke visor as well, which had a discount of 1K. So total 63+6K for the helmet and the extra visor.

They had initially committed me 3 weeks of delivery time, but the helmet was in my hands in flat 8 days from ordering. I think they get it directly from Shoei in Japan and the day they got the helmet in Pune, I had it the very next day. Overall an excellent experience with them and would highly recommend these guys.

Now coming to the helmet:
Most reviews say it is one of the more comfortable and plush race helmets and I would agree. The quality of interior and feel on your cheeks is really likeable. I had become very fussy of how a helmet feels on your face maybe because my Bell was quite plush. It is tight fit helmet, but does not feel too tight. The quality of the thing is just top notch. You hold it and you know it is a premium helmet. The thickness of the shield, the tight indents that it goes through when opening and closing, the feel of the vents and switches is all very tight and well machined. In terms of features and headlines, I agree this helmet lacks a bit to the more modern competitors but in terms of fit and finish it is right up there.

I have only ridden in it 1 weekend, but the initial impressions are good. It feels snug and stable. The wind noise is fairly well controlled and the ventilation can really be felt. Fits true to size.

Some Pics:
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If you have any questions regarding it, feel free to let me know.

CHEERS!!

Rachit

Thank you, looks super cool

[sanjeet286]

Re: Helmets

Beautiful writeup Rachit! Didn't you have to face any customs issues since this was coming from outside India?

Also, its generally recommended to try the helmets out before buying to ensure the size fits perfectly. How did you get around that?

SHOEI X-14 Brink TC-1

So finally after a wait and want of 4 years, I finally got the courage to upgrade to my dream helmet. I bought my CBR 4.5 years back, and my research on better helmets started then. I was using a Bell Vortex at that time which was a perfectly fine helmet, matched perfectly with my bike's color scheme too, but I wanted something nicer.

I think roughly this was the time when Shoei launched their new flagship in the form of X-14. I read the reviews and really liked it. About 4 years back, I got an opportunity to travel to US, which I used very well to buy some good riding gear for me. During that time, I got to try a Shoei X-14 in one of the shops and absolutely fell in love with how it felt. My wait for a possible discount or a price drop started then.

Over the years, I tried many helmets but for some reason or the other never felt as good as that Shoei had felt on my head. Being a Rossi fan, the desire for an AGV was always there, I have huge respect for ARAI and I absolutely loved the interiors of my Bell. Tried many helmets, some at shops, some with friends but that Shoei was bloody stuck in my head.

To make matters worse, Marc is the ambassador for Shoei and he starts wining championships left right and center. The net result, any dream of mine of seeing a discount or a price drop on this helmet went down the drain.

I check this helmets price every week on Revzilla. Rather than going down, it actually went up. To make matters worse, Dollar became stronger by 10 Rs as compared to Rupee in the last 4 years. What was a 40ish K helmet was a 60ish K helmet today.

Then is the challenge of bringing it from the US. Helmet is one of the toughest things to carry in flights if its not your own. You would be sacrificing relations/friendships by asking anyone to bring your helmet. I tracked prices in Singapore, UK and USA. But could never gather the courage to pull the trigger mostly because of price and then didn't want to screw anybody else travel because of my helmet.

This year my Bell was almost touching 7 years now, which is generally the recommended end of serviceable life of a helmet. I was quite bored of it and it was starting to become a bit loose too. This particular color them is named Bring TC-1. This color scheme I think came around a couple of years back and ever since I saw it, I was a complete fan. Although I dont like very bright colorful things, but this theme just stole my heart. This year the want of the helmet was really big. Most websites in US and Singapore had this color theme as sold out and I really feared that it might be on its way out. However most UK websites had it in stock still.

The savior came in the form of bikegear.in. They had this helmet listed at 65K, which was exactly equal to its US price. The added benefit was I would get it in its box properly packed and wouldn't have to sacrifice any relation for it. I could convert the charges into EMI as well. I pinged bikegear and their entire communication and service was top notch. They gave me a discount of 2K. I ordered the extra dark smoke visor as well, which had a discount of 1K. So total 63+6K for the helmet and the extra visor.

They had initially committed me 3 weeks of delivery time, but the helmet was in my hands in flat 8 days from ordering. I think they get it directly from Shoei in Japan and the day they got the helmet in Pune, I had it the very next day. Overall an excellent experience with them and would highly recommend these guys.

Now coming to the helmet:
Most reviews say it is one of the more comfortable and plush race helmets and I would agree. The quality of interior and feel on your cheeks is really likeable. I had become very fussy of how a helmet feels on your face maybe because my Bell was quite plush. It is tight fit helmet, but does not feel too tight. The quality of the thing is just top notch. You hold it and you know it is a premium helmet. The thickness of the shield, the tight indents that it goes through when opening and closing, the feel of the vents and switches is all very tight and well machined. In terms of features and headlines, I agree this helmet lacks a bit to the more modern competitors but in terms of fit and finish it is right up there.

I have only ridden in it 1 weekend, but the initial impressions are good. It feels snug and stable. The wind noise is fairly well controlled and the ventilation can really be felt. Fits true to size.

Some Pics:
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If you have any questions regarding it, feel free to let me know.

CHEERS!!

Rachit

[rachitkdogra]

Re: Helmets

Beautiful writeup Rachit! Didn't you have to face any customs issues since this was coming from outside India?

Also, its generally recommended to try the helmets out before buying to ensure the size fits perfectly. How did you get around that?

Thank you brother!!
So customs shipping everything was taken care by bikegear.in and it was all included in the 63K that I paid.

So I had seen many reviews of this helmet and all of which said it fits true. I wore a Size M in Bell and ordered an M.
I actually also had tried this helmet in the US in Size M, some 4 years back.

CHEERS!!

Rachit

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[Ballistic Rider]

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Thank you brother!!
So customs shipping everything was taken care by bikegear.in and it was all included in the 63K that I paid.

So I had seen many reviews of this helmet and all of which said it fits true. I wore a Size M in Bell and ordered an M.
I actually also had tried this helmet in the US in Size M, some 4 years back.

CHEERS!!

Rachit

Dear Rachit

Congrats on your helmet. I own an Avenger 220 cruise and having a Studds Ninja 3G model. Its around 5 years old and I want to purchase a new helmet so that I can get used to it before my Leh trip in 2021.

My budget is around 4k and I saw the Shiro 821 model which is good but I still need suggestions from experts. Kindly do give your opinion.

I don't mind having dual visors. I prefer the visors to be scratch resistant and if it has pinlock it would be a real boon. Will I get one in the 4k range? Please guide.

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

Dear Rachit

Congrats on your helmet. I own an Avenger 220 cruise and having a Studds Ninja 3G model. Its around 5 years old and I want to purchase a new helmet so that I can get used to it before my Leh trip in 2021.

My budget is around 4k and I saw the Shiro 821 model which is good but I still need suggestions from experts. Kindly do give your opinion.

I don't mind having dual visors. I prefer the visors to be scratch resistant and if it has pinlock it would be a real boon. Will I get one in the 4k range? Please guide.

Smk twister suits your needs it has entery level pinlock 30 sheet for antifog. Visor is scratch resistance. Best thing is parts are available easily. Another one is new axor apex with f180 antifog sheet(bit noisy)
Smk retails at 4300/-for graphics one matt plain version is priced lower.
Do give these two a try and make sure the one you choose is snug fit on your head.

And if you can stretch the budget then look for something from MT , MT is bit more quiet than smk and axor.

I am using smk twister and have no complaints.

Regards
Inderjeet Singh

[rachitkdogra]

Re: Helmets

Dear Rachit

Congrats on your helmet. I own an Avenger 220 cruise and having a Studds Ninja 3G model. Its around 5 years old and I want to purchase a new helmet so that I can get used to it before my Leh trip in 2021.

My budget is around 4k and I saw the Shiro 821 model which is good but I still need suggestions from experts. Kindly do give your opinion.

I don't mind having dual visors. I prefer the visors to be scratch resistant and if it has pinlock it would be a real boon. Will I get one in the 4k range? Please guide.

Hello brother,

My due apologies, not very aware of Shiro as a brand and this particular helmet.
Sorry

Rachit

[Ballistic Rider]

Re: Helmets

Smk twister suits your needs it has entery level pinlock 30 sheet for antifog. Visor is scratch resistance. Best thing is parts are available easily. Another one is new axor apex with f180 antifog sheet(bit noisy)
Smk retails at 4300/-for graphics one matt plain version is priced lower.
Do give these two a try and make sure the one you choose is snug fit on your head.

And if you can stretch the budget then look for something from MT , MT is bit more quiet than smk and axor.

I am using smk twister and have no complaints.

Regards
Inderjeet Singh

Dear Inderjeet

Thanks a lot for your timely reply. Yeah I might go with the SMK but there was one more model called SMK Stellar (very similar in features with the Twister). I might go for either the twister or the stellar.

I don't think I can go beyond 4k brother for the MT. Thanks a lot for the suggestions

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Hello brother,

My due apologies, not very aware of Shiro as a brand and this particular helmet.
Sorry

Rachit

Hi brother

No problems at all. Inderjeet has suggested SMK and I might go with it

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

Dear Inderjeet

Thanks a lot for your timely reply. Yeah I might go with the SMK but there was one more model called SMK Stellar (very similar in features with the Twister). I might go for either the twister or the stellar.

I don't think I can go beyond 4k brother for the MT. Thanks a lot for the suggestions

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Hi brother

No problems at all. Inderjeet has suggested SMK and I might go with it

Good but keep in mind stellar doesn't come with inner drop down sun visor which is present in twister.
And what ever u buy do not ever buy chrome visor stick with clear visor only.

[Ballistic Rider]

Re: Helmets

Smk twister suits your needs it has entery level pinlock 30 sheet for antifog. Visor is scratch resistance. Best thing is parts are available easily. Another one is new axor apex with f180 antifog sheet(bit noisy)
Smk retails at 4300/-for graphics one matt plain version is priced lower.
Do give these two a try and make sure the one you choose is snug fit on your head.

And if you can stretch the budget then look for something from MT , MT is bit more quiet than smk and axor.

I am using smk twister and have no complaints.

Regards
Inderjeet Singh

Dear Inderjeet

I guess I might go with MT helmets. Initially was a bit skeptic about the budget but I might be able to convince my wife .

Should we buy the antifog inserts separate? What would be the cost of the same?

I have shortlisted the following

MT Stinger Bogor
MT Mugello

Cheers!!!

[Ijs]

Re: Helmets

Dear Inderjeet

I guess I might go with MT helmets. Initially was a bit skeptic about the budget but I might be able to convince my wife .

Should we buy the antifog inserts separate? What would be the cost of the same?

I have shortlisted the following

MT Stinger Bogor
MT Mugello

Cheers!!!

Both are good choose as per you pocket. Pinlock you can wait till the requirement for antifog is there but point to note here is that these support the pinlock 70 max vision which cost around 1500 or little more in market . Pinlock 70 provides fog protection for the full visor.

[Ballistic Rider]

Re: Helmets

Both are good choose as per you pocket. Pinlock you can wait till the requirement for antifog is there but point to note here is that these support the pinlock 70 max vision which cost around 1500 or little more in market . Pinlock 70 provides fog protection for the full visor.

Dear IJS

Thanks a lot for your inputs. Will definitely get the clear visor only.

Regarding Stellar if it does not have the sun down visor will not get it then.

Since Pinlock 70 costs 1600 more this is my final shortlist

1. MT Mugello

2. SMK Twister

Cheers!!!