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 for improved stability.
The Vision Protection System has a small tinted shell on top of the main visor, which you can retract depending on your shade preference. Interior pads are fully removable and washable (shall we expect anything less?), and comes with an extra neck roll for noise reduction.
So, how’s it?
The N42 has one vent on top—not that ventilation is as important on a 3/4, but we found the vent easily accessible (open/close) even with gloves. One more thing you’d notice different from a full-face is how much wider your peripheral vision becomes—quite important for longer trips and/or older riders.
At speed, the N42 seems very stable even if plenty of air came under the face shield. The visor is really clear, and can open up to full, just make sure you have some form of eye protection like sunglasses when you do this. The smaller sunshield can only be lowered if the main visor is closed all the way.
The clasp is not the standard latch we see on helmets, it is this sort of grooved tongue that slides and clicks as you tighten it—quite innovative and easy to use we should add.
We recommend you use this helmet only if the weather is too hot for a full-face to bear, other than that a full-face should be the only way to go. By the way, we haven’t tested the communication system on it, we know, bummer, but we haven’t gotten our hands on the additional N-Com system.
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. For a helmet priced as such, we did not expect to run into problems as basic as we did. Some helmets, well, let’s just say we’ve had the same qualms, but they’re priced hundreds less. It is a very gorgeous and sleek looking helmet though.
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 comfort liner system. It has an upper and lower air intake for maximum cooling, and a face shield defogging vent—all of which exits out the neck outlet vent. It has an aerodynamic wing spoiler, and uses a CX-1V shield. The RF-1000, naturally, complies with DOT and Snell standards.
The RF-1000 is offered in 8 sizes—XXS through XXXL.
Shown below is the gorgeous Miguel Duhamel Replica designed by Troy Lee Designs.
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 fiber called S.T.R.O.N.G. Fiber, made of reinforced Duroplast matrix. For ventilation, it has 3 head ventilation ducts, 1 in/out chin ventilation system, and 2 ventilation output ducts at the neck area which also serves as protection. It also features Schuberth’s A.R.O.S. (Anti-roll-off-system) which guarantees that the helmet cannot pivot off the head from behind.
Shark helmets incorporate the latest in helmet building technology and sleek flowing design with field research done by top riders around the world. Shark has produced just that and more for MotoGP rider, Randy de Puniet. The end product—a Shark helmet that is strong, lightweight, comfortable, that will make you look fast and feel like Randy even if you just an average weekend rider. It sports Randy’s racing #14 and the LCR Honda team’s colors.
Below are the complete specifications for the Shark RSI Randy de Puniet.
Aggressive design with all the comfort and features found on helmets that cost much more Ultra-lightweight; bag-molded Structurally Enhanced Composite (S.E.C.) fiber weave helmet shell Two shell sizes for optimal fit; helmet weighs just 1250g Dynamically Variable Resistance Crumple zones and Advanced Channel EPS provide amazing air flow and impact energy absorption Sound-absorbing polymers offer a quiet ride Reversible upper “antennae“ intake/exhaust ports on the front and dual “aero spike“ exhaust ports on the back for the ultimate in ventilation Removable and washable 3D comfort liner and cheek pads; liner is hypo-allergenic; anti-bacterial and is made of special anti-nap fabric that will not fray Clear; high optics; anti-scratch; anti-fog shield; no side cover for easy removal and replacement with shield fully open Oversized sponge cervical neck roll Breath deflector Photo`s are for reference only. Please read item title carefully.
19 vents for “state of the art venting.” 9 intake vents and 10 large exhaust vents to get the hot air out. Max air flow is achieved thru shell/styro comfort liner vents Plush, removable, washable Coolmax interior Interior designed for noise reduction with noise reduction cheek pads,vented chin curtain and rear neck roll Anti-scratch optically corrected shield with easy tool-less removal. Comes with a free platinum tint shield and a deluxe helmet bag with shield pocket. The GM68 also features GMAX’s Patented L.E.D. light on the rear of the helmet, which is incorporated into rear vent and has different easy to use light settings.
Meets or exceeds Snell & DOT standards. Removable liner/cheek pads. Relaxed round-oval fit. Dry-Cool liner material, with a rich color and perforated satin feel, utilizes water cells to improve moisture and heat transfer from your head into the airflow around Arai’s unique space frame liner. Leaves your head dryer and cooler at the end of a long or hot ride and allows the liner to dry much faster in between rides.
Lightweight Shell Design
Lightweight, fiberglass and Spectra composite weave shell with an ABS / polycarbonate alloy chin bar
Large eyeport opening for greater visibility
Dual-density lightweight EPS liner
Flip-up Chin and Face Shield
Single-button release allows chin bar/ face shield to be opened with one hand
Central locking mechanism can easily be operated with either hand
Flip-up chin bar makes communicating with your helmet on easier, and wearing glasses more comfortable
ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System
Multi stage intake vents combine with rear exit vents to provide flowthrough ventilation
Chin bar intake vent provides airflow across the shield interior to help eliminate shield fogging
Removable, Washable Interior
Removable, washable, Silvercool anti-bacterial, moisture wicking comfort liner
Nylon Strap-Retention Band
Neatly secures padded chin strap
SunShield Visor System
One-touch integrated smoke-tinted SunShield deploys and retracts quickly and easily
HJ-S2 multi-stage shield closure mechanism compresses the shield into the eyeport gasket, providing an extremely secure seal
Technical Information
Standards: DOT-218
Construction: Fiberglass and Spectra shell with
ABS / Polycarbonate Alloy chin bar
Weight: 3.8 lbs / 1740 grams (approx,
based on Size Medium Solid Color)
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