Motard Helmets

[minime]

In terms of comfort and value. Which of these helmet will you get?

[ryanC]

try both... different helmet have different type of shell to fit different heads.

 

just google on "how to choose a motorcycle helmet" and you will learn a lot.

[Demon]

Originally posted by minime@January 08, 2007 12:50 pm

In terms of comfort and value. Which of these helmet will you get?

Both are top notch helmet, qualities would be close.

 

I would prefer Arai because the peak is removable.

 

[depeche77]

I have always been an Arai fan, but over the past few years, I'm beginning to have my doubts.

 

After trying both helmets, i have to honestly say that the shoei Hornet wins hands down... this is due to several KEY differences...

 

1) Secureness of peak - the Arai has an extremely weird design flaw... the peak does not have a nut to secure it in the middle section (top part), this causes the peak to shift and makes the helmet tilt at all sorts of angles that strains your neck at speeds of 90+kmh. I really don't understand how a $600++ helmet could have such a ridiculous flaw...

 

2) Quality of built - shoei has made efforts in improving its quality even though it is already an established brand... whereas arai still suffers from the old problems that it always has (all arai helmet wearers should know about the rubber lining around the helmet coming unglued ). This will never happen to any modern shoei.

 

3) P R I C E --- Shoei Hornet $340 (solid colour) Enough said...

 

 

But don't take my word for it, I've also read up a lot about both helmets before i bought the hornet... and everything i've read that compares these two... the shoei wins (in practically every department)...

 

Anyway, whatever your choice, I hope you enjoy your riding... cheers!

[Benguin46]

maybe arai budget not enuff to buy a small nut to secure the peak.. hehh

[winner]

hi care 2 show pic of ur shoei ..

thanks..

[depeche77]

here it is in the background... sorry the pic is blur...

 

Here's a clearer pic from the net:

 

http://www.shoeihelmet.co.jp/hellineup/off...h_horpulse.html

[winner]

Originally posted by depeche77@January 12, 2007 09:07 pm

here it is in the background... sorry the pic is blur...

 

Here's a clearer pic from the net:

 

http://www.shoeihelmet.co.jp/hellineup/off...h_horpulse.html

thanks bro nice bike u have.

[MIGHTY MAX]

bro where to get the shoei helmet wz that design..i thinking to get 1..(issit approved by Lta@ Tx mortard is not apporoved from what i know)..$ cost?

[MIGHTY MAX]

bro where to get the shoei helmet wz that design..i thinking to get 1..(issit approved by Lta@ Tx mortard is not apporoved from what i know)..$ cost?

[winner]

Originally posted by depeche77@January 12, 2007 09:07 pm

here it is in the background... sorry the pic is blur...

 

Here's a clearer pic from the net:

 

http://www.shoeihelmet.co.jp/hellineup/off...h_horpulse.html

bro where you brought ur helment from?

thanks

[depeche77]

Originally posted by winner@January 13, 2007 07:23 pm

bro where you brought ur helment from?

thanks

I bought mine from Ah Boy, but they may bot have this particular design anymore... most other common colors are available though...

 

Designed ones are about $430... Solid colour about $340

[depeche77]

Originally posted by MIGHTY MAX@January 13, 2007 02:05 pm

bro where to get the shoei helmet wz that design..i thinking to get 1..(issit approved by Lta@ Tx mortard is not apporoved from what i know)..$ cost?

Eh, haha... dunno leh... my whole 14 years of riding i've never worn an LTA approved helmet before... don't know how to tell

[mazinkaiser]

saw the plus one at ah boy when i got my glide months ago

i got my glide black one from ah boy for 400+

 

any diff between glide n plus other than the design?

[depeche77]

Originally posted by mazinkaiser@January 14, 2007 04:03 pm

saw the plus one at ah boy when i got my glide months ago

i got my glide black one from ah boy for 400+

 

any diff between glide n plus other than the design?

Exact same thing bro... just design difference...

[minime]

Thanks Depeche77 for your brief review. I've gotten the shoei despite the poll decision over here. You are spot on on the design of the TX Motard's peak. I'm glad that I didn't pay so much for a flaw. No doubts on both brands. Just value for the money i guess.

[depeche77]

Originally posted by minime@January 15, 2007 12:31 pm

Thanks Depeche77 for your brief review. I've gotten the shoei despite the poll decision over here. You are spot on on the design of the TX Motard's peak. I'm glad that I didn't pay so much for a flaw. No doubts on both brands. Just value for the money i guess.

Cheers dude... Happy riding!

[new_surfer]

i have a small size arai mx3 for sale...need to change cheek pad...cheek pads cost $55.Color is gun metal gray.selling at $200 with slight neg.interested.pls PM with contacts.

[adrianslacker]

is the peak for the shoei hornet removable?

[mazinkaiser]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@January 18, 2007 11:32 pm

is the peak for the shoei hornet removable?

yes it has screws on 3 points left rite n top..... after unfasten the screw u can remove the top

[adrianslacker]

Originally posted by mazinkaiser@January 21, 2007 10:50 pm

yes it has screws on 3 points left rite n top..... after unfasten the screw u can remove the top

thanks for the info man.

 

but i read somewhere that u can't put the visor on without the peak. Is this true? Basically I want a motard helmet with visor, without the peak, like the TourX. The Shoei Hornet sounds like a good deal.

[depeche77]

Originally posted by adrianslacker@January 21, 2007 10:54 pm

Basically I want a motard helmet with visor, without the peak, like the TourX.

Yup, it's true, you can't put the visor without the peak... also, even if you could, it looks dumb... haha... i've tried (to see what it would look like).

 

If that's what you want, even the TX is not an ideal choice. You should be looking for the one and only...

 

Arai OW...

[andrei]

According to this review, Airoh S4 can also be converted. They even have pictures.

 

But the shell is from thermoplastic, not from composite.

[binkaz]

how about the Marushin X-Moto Helmet? heard that it is more silent than the Shoei Hornet... anyone here using it?

[MIGHTY MAX]

Hei, depeche77..tks alot man...i have jz bought shoei hornet...gd price..gd helmet also..