Helmets

[Ballistic Rider]

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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]

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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]

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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!!!

[Ijs]

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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!!!

Try and see the fit , mugello again doesn't have inner sun visor that's why picked up smk twister. But mugello is slightly more quieter than smk.
Thing with smk is that , studds is making these so parts like cheek pads and visor are available easily here. These are are things i considered while making my purchase.

[Ballistic Rider]

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Try and see the fit , mugello again doesn't have inner sun visor that's why picked up smk twister. But mugello is slightly more quieter than smk.
Thing with smk is that , studds is making these so parts like cheek pads and visor are available easily here. These are are things i considered while making my purchase.

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

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Get the SMK. Goodluck mate.

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

[Ballistic Rider]

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Get the SMK. Goodluck mate.

Sure mate. Going to get the SMK

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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Why are you wasting money on smk, it's abs plastic, better would be to wait and increase your budget and then get Mt or some other good brand.

If budget is actually an issue then get studds for the time being and get good one later on. (btw you'll be disappointed hugely)

[Ijs]

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Why are you wasting money on smk, it's abs plastic, better would be to wait and increase your budget and then get Mt or some other good brand.

If budget is actually an issue then get studds for the time being and get good one later on. (btw you'll be disappointed hugely)

I guess thermoplastic the polycarbonate are at same level. Both brands have multi density inner eps. Better Stuff is carbon fiber. And mt carbon fiber starts at 19k.
Smk provides good protection and same does mt. Safety certificate is also same ece and ece is better than dot. Plus with Mt is the sharp rating.

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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Polycarbonate is stronger, more flexible and has higher tensile stenght, etc, etc compared to abs. Polycarbonate and abs both are thermoplastics, both have similar properties but polycarbonate is better which justifies its cost.
I think Carbon fiber, Kevlar or any ballistic material is not under consideration, otherwise options are unlimited just for the sake of argument.

[Abhishekilke]

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This is not a which helmet question, but this is a question regarding the RE helmets.
When i was browsing their online apparel store, I thought of looking at their helmet collection out of curiosity and glanced on the descriptions of the helmet. In the description some of the helmets had ABS Shell but helmets which cost over 3000/- have a fiberglass shell which is better than ABS and Polycarbonate. My question is, is it true that these are Fibreglass helmets? I have an idea an of helmets but i was baffled when i saw that some RE helmets have fibreglass shells.

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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Here are my 2 cents

Helmet shells are usually termed thermoplastic as they are made from a combination of both these thermoplastics. If you go on to check MT helmet catalogue of websites of foreign sellers, they all mention ABS shell. Which for once makes it even tough to find out the shell material.

Similarly, SMK is somewhere written as ABS too, but mostly it is EIRT polycarbonate (EIRT is SMK gimmick, just note polycarbonate)

Fibreglass is the defining choice if you want safety.

Carbon fibre is not necessarily the safest option, it's meant to reduce weight, but is fairly durable.

SHARP rating is for UK and SMK helmets not having SHARP is just because they are not tested by sharp. They might fail, they might hold good.

Also SHARP rating is not do it all.

Buy a helmet which fits you well and has ample padding for those long rides without causing any discomfort.

PS i have been using SMK, MT and Shiro for quite sometime. I would either pick a SMK or invest in a HJC/Scorpion.

[Ballistic Rider]

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Here are my 2 cents

Helmet shells are usually termed thermoplastic as they are made from a combination of both these thermoplastics. If you go on to check MT helmet catalogue of websites of foreign sellers, they all mention ABS shell. Which for once makes it even tough to find out the shell material.

Similarly, SMK is somewhere written as ABS too, but mostly it is EIRT polycarbonate (EIRT is SMK gimmick, just note polycarbonate)

Fibreglass is the defining choice if you want safety.

Carbon fibre is not necessarily the safest option, it's meant to reduce weight, but is fairly durable.

SHARP rating is for UK and SMK helmets not having SHARP is just because they are not tested by sharp. They might fail, they might hold good.

Also SHARP rating is not do it all.

Buy a helmet which fits you well and has ample padding for those long rides without causing any discomfort.

PS i have been using SMK, MT and Shiro for quite sometime. I would either pick a SMK or invest in a HJC/Scorpion.

Dear Midnight Evil

Thanks a lot for the inputs I have finalized SMK Twister. Will be buying it in July or August. The details you shared throws a lot of light over the material of construction and has enhanced my knowledge too

Cheers buddy!!!

[MidnightEvil Parth]

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You're welcome mate.

Goodluck.

Dear Midnight Evil

Thanks a lot for the inputs I have finalized SMK Twister. Will be buying it in July or August. The details you shared throws a lot of light over the material of construction and has enhanced my knowledge too [emoji3]

Cheers buddy!!!

[VivekRj.Dieselhead]

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Safety for the riders is the only motive of this video.

No link for this product, Going to the shop and then purchasing after checking the size is recommended.

Hopefully this video would be helpful for all the automobile enthusiasts.