People have been asking for a review of the Suomy Ventura—a mid-end simple-looking closed helmet that was sold originally for $224.95. Tips say that currently this helmet can be had for sub $110, which makes it a popular option to consider for those looking for a backup helmet or a daily. The Ventura uses ultra-light [...]
The Phil Reed replica model from Arai is basically an Arai Vector with a black and white racing theme and a Union Jack on the temple. It is a simple but elegant design, which can match bike and jacket colors blue, red, black and white. It is available in four sizes: small, medium, large, and [...]
For those looking for replacement cheek pads for their Arai Astral, here are some information you might need. Arai offers original cheek pads for the Astral; it sells for $40.95 retail and is available as a set in four sizes—15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm and 35mm. These cheek pads also fit the following helmets: Astral-X, Profile, [...]
So, which Nolan helmet does Casey Stoner use? The obvious answer would be, the absolute top of the line. But wait, did you know that Nolan and X-Lite are basically the same? They are made by the same company, Nolangroup, or Nolan of Italy. Which means, Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo basically wear the same [...]
The Nolan N100 “classic,” now replaced by the N100E, is an injection molded Lexan-shelled helmet with an outer clear coat. This means two things—toughness and lightness. It is a modular (flip-up style) helmet, which makes it perfect for long rides with frequent stops, as a hard a task (with a helmet) such as drinking is [...]
The AGV A5047 is a full face modular helmet that was sold in late 2006. Its retail price was at $130; DOT and SNELL approved and came in matte black, black with stripes and silver with blue graphics among others. It is said that the ventilation on this model was quite adequate. Note We are [...]
The Nolan N42 is what others consider a 3/4 helmet. It’s an open-face that has a full-face visor. Such helmets are often used for touring and/or on big scooters. Primarily, Nolan designed this series for use with its N-Com communication system. It is made out of polycarbonate and has a small spoiler at the back [...]
Review in a nutshell The Schuberth S1 is far from being the “ultimate helmet.” Don’t get us wrong, it is very well-made, technologically advanced and all, but not all the features make sense. For starters, the S1 is quite bulky and heavy. Also, the noise levels are quite high for a helmet of this caliber. [...]
The Shoei RF-1000, although now replaced by the RF-1100, is still one of the most advanced and best-looking motorcycle helmets on the market. At less than $400 retail, it becomes relatively cheap, especially when compared to other manufacturers’ top offerings. It features Shoei’s proprietary Quick Release Base Plate System, dual EPS ventilation system and 3D [...]
The Schuberth S1 Pro is a step up from Schuberth’s S1. It has zero-lift aerodynamics and an 85 dB noise rating at 100 km/h. It features Schuberth’s The Pinlock visor technology which has finger tabs for easy visor movement, removal and installation, and is guaranteed condensation-free. The helmet’s shell is made of a special glass [...]