At the end of the day as long as it’s not a ruroc and it fits, that’s what matters. Just not the pista rrrrrrr as well 😂 that thing sucks for the price feature wise compared to the others
@@Unmethicated Pista R seems super overrated and overkill for the road. I get it, it looks super dope, but I’m not going to spend $2g’s on a helmet just to flex.
@@melvinlopez9248 it’s just typical Italian overpriced things. Like come on agv, make a visor mechanism that actually stays up in multiple positions… if 100$ can no reason a 2k helmet can’t. And why do people still need to use butt plugs for the vents? Shoei, arai, hjc etc etc top of the line helmets actually have designed vents. From memory non comms compatible as well
@@Unmethicated that's because is not made for road use, that helmet is a racing replica whitch means is made only for the track. Just because an helmet is beautiful and expensive doesn't mean that is good for every scenario. When you are on the track you don't use your helmet with the open visor, if you open the visor you are not racing and that is the reason for that visor mechanism. For road use go with the K6 S which was made for that purpose. Believe me you won't see any italian using a Pista GP RR on regular streets.
I have an AGV K6 and I’ve been eyeing the KYT TT Course. How does yours fit? Tight or comfortable? I bite my cheeks with the size S but the size M wiggles. My AGV K6 used to fit just right. It after washing the pads 5+ times it started to wiggle.
@azureenterprises4070 based on reviews, I sized up from small to medium for the KYT and it was the right decision. It's snug, and I did bite my cheeks the first couple times wearing it but it's worn in now and that's no longer an issue
Honestly my favourite brand has to be Alpinestars even though they only have one road helmet. It's just so damn sleek, FIM certified, comfortable and safe. Can't go wrong with it. Arai being a close second with Shoei in third. AGV is a great brand too I have the K1-S which was my second helmet.
@@bernardoberner4 no but some years ago a friend of mine had them, they were the worst of the top tier helmets, not that bad, just strange to see them in MotoGp
Around 2010, KYT bought Suomy, and now they manufacture all of Suomy's helmets and share their marketing, design, and development out of the office in Italy. So, all the manufacturing is done in Indonesia for Suomy and KYT.
I also love my Hayden Reset Arai Corsair X helmets. One of the best looking graphics on a helmet of any manufacturer!! My 2nd favorite helmet of all time is my Shoei Rich Oliver replica!! Beautiful graphic with the P51 Mustang fighter plane. My Shoei Multitec came in handy during Summer rides in Arizona when I lived there. Easy to operate during gas stops and red light traffic stops.
Shoei gt air 2 here. Had an hjc for years and the difference is night and day! Comfort, quality and aerodynamics are sooo much better! I can turn my head at speed and not feel like I’m going to fly off the bike!
So far i've owned the x14, x15, pista, and the r10. To me the R10 is a better fit version of the x15 but the vision and weight of the pista. It's also been quieter than the x15 and i can listen to music more clearly. And it kinda feels like a fishbowl feeling when you put it on from the pressure since it wants to cup under your jaw. But when it's actually on, it does remind me of the x15 but more comfortable. So far my favorite daily riding helmet thus far
Just got my shark race r pro gp, absolutely love it for the street and still have yet to take it on the track. It is SUPER quiet and is really light, with great stability from the spoiler, highly recommend
Yep ..Transitions lens why I got a Bell Star Carbon 10yrs ago... year 8 the photochrome started going brown and less active....but yes - total game changer. If the current Bell Helmets had DETENTS in the lens like everyone else id stay Bell. If AGV Pista would get Photochrome lens Id go AGV. Prolly gonna go white SR10 for street with photochrome lens and black big spoiler.
Riding without ear plugs is wild 😳 Rode from RI to NJ 2 weeks ago. IMPOSSIBLE to do without ear plugs. Too much wind noise and loud exhaust for a 5hr ride. Idc if I can barely hear my music. I rather save my hearing.
The Pista is popular for a reason. It’s light, it’s effortless in the wind, disappears, you can tailor fit the interior to your head. It arguably looks the best competing w the R10. It’s only negative is that it’s noisy, but most are and it’s a race helmet. People also complain the visor doesn’t stay open. But it’s a race helmet, you don’t race w a visor up and it stays open up to about 25mph then you can shut it without using your hands which for me is a huge plus. I like the Shoie X15 as well. Nice vid.
Nop in fact pista popular bicause rossi wear it, but now its different story.I mean if u compare it side by side with KX 1 in detail, u will realized that pista wasnt worth the money anymore, except it has rossi replica on it, their technology is geting old 😉
@@imortal458 You missed my point, Rossi hasnt raced for several years. It's not getting old yet, the Pista was so far ahead, others had to catch up. What special technology does the X15 or R10 have that make the Pista less safe or obsolete in a racing helmet. Peeple don't buy a $1500 helmet because someone wears it. Peco is wearing a Suomy and Marc wears Shoei and most people dgaf...they buy the Pista because it really is a great helmet and really does look good. You don't think it's worth the price or that it looks good, don't buy it, get an Icon or KYT, but the sales don't lie and it's popularity speaks for itself, not your comparison to a KX1... I got two Pistas and love it when I buy another helmet this year, I'll consider another Pista in the mix.
Bought a k6s carbon, helmet was in the box with zero additional packing to keep it protected, it was in a much larger box with thinner walls than the helmet box itself, just bouncing around. Helmet was extremely tight and uncomfortable even though I measured several times with the help of a few different people. Looked nice and felt decent but high price for mid quality. Bought another agv, an AX9 carbon and it was also packed poorly, didn't have emergency cheek tabs and felt very flimsy, also found out not made in italy so it was returned(not an easy process emailing agv/dianese) caved and bought and Arai XD5 and absolutely love it. The helmet is phenomenal and checks every box. Even the packaging is infinitely better than agv and others. Couldn't be more pleased with Arai
My favourite helmets are 1. AGV K-5S (buttery smooth and quiet) 2. Scorpion R1 Air (best fit for me, super light, have both carbon and regular) 3. Sheoi RF-1400 ( great all round quality experience). 4. Sena Momentum Evo 2 (underated, best built in comms.). Not yet had an Arai - plan to get one still and expect it to be competitive. Middleweight Sport Bike Rider on street. Icon helmets are fun if noisy. Shark and HJC solid entry to mid range - slight edge to Shark for me. Biggest disappointment for me has been Nolan.
As someone who’s went through all the training on helmets and how they are made the k6 Shoei and arai are the best. Anything below the k6 is pretty much a plastic shell meaning they Will bounce. You want a fiberglass shell to deflect the impact. As far as the pain in helmets don’t break in asap. My helmet was extra tight to begin with but after breaking in it’s was PERFECT. Shoei by far is the most quiet helmet on the market. Next would be arai. They have more ventilation which means louder. Sedici also a happy medium. Track capable but not the best. But it’s a fiberglass shell so still better than plastic.
I have KYT RACE Z, SHOEI X15, SHARK AERON GP KYT is light but air flow is super bad, feel 0 air on head, used 2 times then sold. creek is usually sweating. Shoei is a bit heavy, after wearing my neck got pain. the air flow is just ok, material is comfortable, noise control is excellent. Shark is light, air flow is strong, feel very cold on head, material is good. The vision is utmost wide. If only 1 helmet to choose, Shark AERON GP.
I have AGV Pista GPrr , Shark race pro , Scorpion BS energy , AGV K6 , Axor Carbon , SMK and few more - 12 helmets collection, Best I like AGV Pista GP RR Carbon to wear ❤
I’m a big AGV fan. It’s from experience, I unfortunately crash tested an AGV Pista and I’m convinced it saved my life. Would the other brands had worked, probably. But at the end of the day the AGV fits my head and I know it works. So, unless something dramatic happens with their quality, I’ll be buying their helmets for the foreseeable future. Could care less about the influencer hype. I also wear the K6S as well. It’s a great helmet. If you’re riding a sport bike, the K6S is great. I wear the Pista when I ride a super naked and I’ll be on the highway. It flows great.
It's crazy to me to see that the X-Fifteen is more expensive than the price in Japan, for that MARQUEZ MOTEGI 4 helmet, with tax in Japan costs 96,800 Yen which is about $621.71 (as of June 4th 2024) I guess it kinda makes sense, seeing as Shoei is manufactured in Japan so they probably don't charge an additional fee for distributers that are local vs the rest of the world. When i saw the prices of the KX 1 in Japan, they were significantly more than the X-Fifteen
That whole line up, EXPENSIVE.. first thing I said before you guys got into to it .. been riding for 20 yrs .. I know these brands , cycle world ads ,dealership visits... Not gonna HJC make great helmets. Im rocking a Icon airflite .. super comfy ..
My first helmet was a Shark, I crashed my first bike and sold that helmet (no damage to the helmet for those wondering.) When I went to buy my second helmet, I was going to buy another Shark but the guy at the store was like "those are crap...get an Arai!". I never knew the reason why Arai was shaped the way they are. I ended up buying a Arai Profile-V. It was a super comfortable helmet. I crashed in it twice, the second time my head slid along the ground. It did its job! =D. Then I bought a Pista GP RR 'Iridium' and I got the Red visor. It looked great and I got ALOT of positive comments. When I first got it though, it pinched the side of my head/ear, so I compressed the foam. Probably not meant to do that but it worked! Haha. If I had my time again, my advice to any new rider is to save and get a top of the line helmet. You only get one brain.
These are nice but I really like my Shark Spartan GT Pro for 499. Somewhat light, fits nice and snug but comfortable, has good ventilation and an awesome visor mechanism.
I can not stress this enough… Shoei X15 saved my head and life. Genuinely feel like my Arai Regent-X, Shoei RF-1200, or Sedici Strada II would have worked anywhere near as good in my wreck. Sucks I wrecked but I’m glad I was wearing my X15… but that’s just from my experience
Honestly all those on the table have the credentials to save your head. If they use it in MotoGP, you know it’s been tested, because those dudes are always falling plus the requirements for safety are much higher.
I got gifted once I purchased my H2 the same glossy carbon as your kyt but with Suomy SR-GP there super light and the vision on this helmets are on point
Shoei always best honestly. I love my HJC and AGV but shoei has the best fitment and hardly wind noise. HJC is best for first timers not too pricey for overall but shoei is bit pricey but man they best overall. AGV best looking helmet ever. ARAI best safety not matter what. Also with Arai to add on and shoei they have different factories to double check the helmet so they don't get complacent with just throwing out helmets to the public. They have 2 different people to sign the helmets to check them which is awesome.
💯 Best helmet review i've ever seen!🔥Thank you ! 👏 My favorite helmets is for many years Arai 💪But next moto season I got a plan to buy KYT NZ-RACE 😎✌️
Arai No.1 and then Shoei, Pista best looking heltems and Shark good allround helmets. I have Scorpion R1 and old X lite X802 which i like way more, but R1 is cheaper.
I own 3 icon helmets, on one it protected me on a fall i had years ago after that i trusted icon or else i wouldnt be alive. Being that helmets have an expiration date on them which its usually 5 years i changed to NEXX helmets. I love mine alot of people dont know about NEXX helmets they are really comfortable helmets with low noise an i like their chin straps. I just bought fabio quartararo helmet series from Scorpion which their adapting air pump chin adjustment is different. I cant do AGV or alphinestar not because of social media but by doing research their is better helmets at a better price with better safety standards.
For a shop to stock that many top tier helmets is simply AWESOME!!!! I have never been in a shop in years that has that many in stock of the top helmets!!! I gotta get down there to try on all brands!! What are the main differences between a "Race" or "Street" helmet?? I have worn Arai Corsair (RX7RR) for the last 30 years....have a LARGE collection of them due to the 4-5 year replacement rules...but everytime I try a different helmet, the interiors just seem cheap in comparison...except for Shoei...I did have an X-9 Russell that I LOVED but unfortunately crashed in.
For me for starters, the helmet has to be made in its own manufacturing plant, and if I can help it likely not Chinese. Exception would be LS2 for the price point. however, I still mostly go to my shoei
No love for Nolan/X-Lite probably because no US distributors, but I love my new X804RR. The A-Stars R10 will take the crown as the new influencer lid lol.
My first helmet was a HJC didn’t like it. went and got myself a shoei rf-sr great helmet quiet. Just bought a scorpion today took it for a ride today, lighter than my shoei and just barely slightly more loud than my shoei but, the fit is actually better. My face got fatter over the winter so I had to look for a new helmet cause pads for my shoei were on back order and I got the scorpion for 130 😊
Ruroc for sure is not ur bet. I knew the. For ski and snowboard helmets but its cuz they looked so cool. Never looking into the saftey. For ski and snowboard they say wearing one is better than not. Knowing what i know now, i would never put something on to protect myself if i cant trust it will do its job.
This is a great chat. Thanks for sharing. I’ve purchased like 7 helmets and was never offered to measure my head. I want to know my head shape and size so I’ll be visiting a store again soon. Can you ask Chris where he gets his personal leathers for the track? I’d also like to know which helmet is the closest to air conditioning when it comes with cooling? I’ll deal with the noise. Thanks FLD 🤙
All my helmets are, Arai or Shoei ... i just went out on a limb and tried a KYT nz race cause of the I ❤Salva rep. And how much praise and irresistible price Im going to try a Suomy Bagnaia as i have this thing for collecting rep. helmets
Helmet comfort is so dependant on head shape and pressure points. I tried a bunch of different brands at a local shop (shoutout to 613motorsports) and HJC was the only lid that didn’t cause discomfort after 5 minutes ( when wearing the proper size). I went in looking at a Shoei or AGV but not matter what HJC was the only comfortable helmet. The Rpha 11 met my price point and had some cool colourways and colabs. Have someone measure your head correctly, try out a few brands and try moving your head up/down and left/right once fitted. You shouldn’t be able to slide around. Your only have one noggin so if you’re going to splurge on gear, this is the one.
Yep it is mandatory! AGV Pista would sell alot more if they made one for it...not just the K6. ONLY thing that sucks about the R10 is the orange clips for lens re-install after cleanjng.
The arai is the only helmet that fits my stupidly round head, and bonus points it's safe. I wanna try out KYT but I'm afraid it's gonna squeeze my head too much on the sides and the closest dealer to me is 3 hours away
Suomy have been around forever but never fit me well. I wear a Schubert’s SR1 for the last 2 years but will probably get a X-fifteen. The Arai shape unfortunately doesn’t work for me which is too bad.
Remember riders if u get into a accident with a cadge vehicle and it’s there fault u can claim all ur riding gear under there insurance so keep the receipts from ur gear that u buy and and take pics of it. Ride safe yall❤️
As someone with a gigantic noggin, I would truly appreciate some insight on full face helmets that are actually big. I've tried many 3xl and 4xl that are a joke.
can never go wrong with ARAI or SHOEI
Those are my two favorites!
Arai is shit
best cheap helmet thats just as good as those?🤔
@@jayy24195 ICON has comfortable/fair helmets but IMO yer head is worth spending a few bucks on....
@@jayy24195 HJC do some good value ones, same with Scorpion
AGV K6 S owner here. I didn’t wanted to get it because of the social media influencers hype, but it’s the only helmet that fits right.
At the end of the day as long as it’s not a ruroc and it fits, that’s what matters. Just not the pista rrrrrrr as well 😂 that thing sucks for the price feature wise compared to the others
Who cares about social media hype. Get what you like.
@@Unmethicated Pista R seems super overrated and overkill for the road. I get it, it looks super dope, but I’m not going to spend $2g’s on a helmet just to flex.
@@melvinlopez9248 it’s just typical Italian overpriced things. Like come on agv, make a visor mechanism that actually stays up in multiple positions… if 100$ can no reason a 2k helmet can’t. And why do people still need to use butt plugs for the vents? Shoei, arai, hjc etc etc top of the line helmets actually have designed vents. From memory non comms compatible as well
@@Unmethicated that's because is not made for road use, that helmet is a racing replica whitch means is made only for the track. Just because an helmet is beautiful and expensive doesn't mean that is good for every scenario. When you are on the track you don't use your helmet with the open visor, if you open the visor you are not racing and that is the reason for that visor mechanism. For road use go with the K6 S which was made for that purpose. Believe me you won't see any italian using a Pista GP RR on regular streets.
I have the KYT TT Course, and even as their cheapest helmet, im blown away at how nice it is. Comfortable and lightweight
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I have an AGV K6 and I’ve been eyeing the KYT TT Course. How does yours fit? Tight or comfortable? I bite my cheeks with the size S but the size M wiggles. My AGV K6 used to fit just right. It after washing the pads 5+ times it started to wiggle.
@azureenterprises4070 based on reviews, I sized up from small to medium for the KYT and it was the right decision. It's snug, and I did bite my cheeks the first couple times wearing it but it's worn in now and that's no longer an issue
those kyt TT are hardly used in asia racing underbone from 125 to 200cc circuit bike
I’ve only wore aria helmets. I’ve only bought aria helmets. I only wear aria helmets. I only trust Aria
Honestly my favourite brand has to be Alpinestars even though they only have one road helmet. It's just so damn sleek, FIM certified, comfortable and safe. Can't go wrong with it. Arai being a close second with Shoei in third. AGV is a great brand too I have the K1-S which was my second helmet.
For anyone curious about who wears what on the current MotoGP grid:
Ducati: Bagnaia - Suomy, Bastianini - KYT
Pramac: Martin - Alpinestars, Morbidelli - AGV
VR46: Bezecchi - AGV, Diggianantonio - Shoei
Gresini: M.Marquez - Shoei, A.Marquez - Shoei
KTM: Binder - HJC,
Miller - Alpinestars
GasGas: Acosta - Alpinestars, A.Fernandez - KYT
Yamaha: Quartararo - HJC,
Rins - Scorpion
Aprilia: Viñales - Arai
Espargaró - Kabuto
Trackhouse: Oliveira - Shark
R.Fernandez - Shark
Honda: Mir - AGV
Marini - AGV
LCR: Zarco - Shark
Nakagami - Arai
Poor the one with Kabuto
@@fqeagles21 have ever used one? Im genuinely curious
@@bernardoberner4 no but some years ago a friend of mine had them, they were the worst of the top tier helmets, not that bad, just strange to see them in MotoGp
Sad to see no one using MT and Bell as of now in MotoGP
Around 2010, KYT bought Suomy, and now they manufacture all of Suomy's helmets and share their marketing, design, and development out of the office in Italy. So, all the manufacturing is done in Indonesia for Suomy and KYT.
I also love my Hayden Reset Arai Corsair X helmets.
One of the best looking graphics on a helmet of any manufacturer!!
My 2nd favorite helmet of all time is my Shoei Rich Oliver replica!! Beautiful graphic with the P51 Mustang fighter plane.
My Shoei Multitec came in handy during Summer rides in Arizona when I lived there. Easy to operate during gas stops and red light traffic stops.
Arai cardbord box they ship in is more comfortable than anyone else's helmet.
What's Aria?
@@dwainmcarthur2565 thank you. Corrected
Pinlock is the best solutions against fog inside the visor. Have that for 20 years now. 🎉❤
ONLY USE MICROFIBER CLOTH to clean the pinlock!! paper towels & pretty much everything else scratches the pinlock from what i found
I have the Nolan xlite x803rs , but personally the new alpinestars r10 is the best on the market, they look amazing.
I am a Shoei and Icon guy!! All the Helmets i have ae Icon. I never bought one over 700. Both Icons was around 600
I just got the SR10 and its stunning.
Shoei gt air 2 here. Had an hjc for years and the difference is night and day! Comfort, quality and aerodynamics are sooo much better! I can turn my head at speed and not feel like I’m going to fly off the bike!
Love the internal tint shield on the GT2.
Arai just fit funny. Quality is incredible though. Shoei is the best in MY experience!
Shoei fit my head funny, and arai felt perfect. All comes down to individual head size and shape
They got different shaped helmets
So far i've owned the x14, x15, pista, and the r10. To me the R10 is a better fit version of the x15 but the vision and weight of the pista. It's also been quieter than the x15 and i can listen to music more clearly. And it kinda feels like a fishbowl feeling when you put it on from the pressure since it wants to cup under your jaw. But when it's actually on, it does remind me of the x15 but more comfortable. So far my favorite daily riding helmet thus far
You're missing HJC the Rpha 1n is great
Arai Corsair X! Fits my head perfectly!
My Alpinestars R10 I've been happy with. Found it to be really quiet as well.
Just got my shark race r pro gp, absolutely love it for the street and still have yet to take it on the track. It is SUPER quiet and is really light, with great stability from the spoiler, highly recommend
Bell DLX and Scorpion R1 owner here 10/10 recommend both. Heads up once u use a photchromic lense u will not want anything else
Yep ..Transitions lens why I got a Bell Star Carbon 10yrs ago... year 8 the photochrome started going brown and less active....but yes - total game changer.
If the current Bell Helmets had DETENTS in the lens like everyone else id stay Bell.
If AGV Pista would get Photochrome lens Id go AGV.
Prolly gonna go white SR10 for street with photochrome lens and black big spoiler.
Got to be Shoei or Arai
Astars this year for me
Shoei for me. Grew up with them.. fits my mellon perfectly.... AVG good also
Neotec3 in Australia $1450.00
Riding without ear plugs is wild 😳
Rode from RI to NJ 2 weeks ago. IMPOSSIBLE to do without ear plugs. Too much wind noise and loud exhaust for a 5hr ride. Idc if I can barely hear my music. I rather save my hearing.
The Pista is popular for a reason. It’s light, it’s effortless in the wind, disappears, you can tailor fit the interior to your head. It arguably looks the best competing w the R10. It’s only negative is that it’s noisy, but most are and it’s a race helmet.
People also complain the visor doesn’t stay open. But it’s a race helmet, you don’t race w a visor up and it stays open up to about 25mph then you can shut it without using your hands which for me is a huge plus.
I like the Shoie X15 as well. Nice vid.
Nop in fact pista popular bicause rossi wear it, but now its different story.I mean if u compare it side by side with KX 1 in detail, u will realized that pista wasnt worth the money anymore, except it has rossi replica on it, their technology is geting old 😉
Yup spot on@@imortal458
@@imortal458 You missed my point, Rossi hasnt raced for several years. It's not getting old yet, the Pista was so far ahead, others had to catch up. What special technology does the X15 or R10 have that make the Pista less safe or obsolete in a racing helmet.
Peeple don't buy a $1500 helmet because someone wears it. Peco is wearing a Suomy and Marc wears Shoei and most people dgaf...they buy the Pista because it really is a great helmet and really does look good. You don't think it's worth the price or that it looks good, don't buy it, get an Icon or KYT, but the sales don't lie and it's popularity speaks for itself, not your comparison to a KX1...
I got two Pistas and love it when I buy another helmet this year, I'll consider another Pista in the mix.
@@j.taveras8447nop you wrong again, do research bro. It'll help tho 😁😉
I got last November the HJC RPHA 11 Pro. I paid $320. It works well for me.
Bought a k6s carbon, helmet was in the box with zero additional packing to keep it protected, it was in a much larger box with thinner walls than the helmet box itself, just bouncing around. Helmet was extremely tight and uncomfortable even though I measured several times with the help of a few different people. Looked nice and felt decent but high price for mid quality. Bought another agv, an AX9 carbon and it was also packed poorly, didn't have emergency cheek tabs and felt very flimsy, also found out not made in italy so it was returned(not an easy process emailing agv/dianese) caved and bought and Arai XD5 and absolutely love it. The helmet is phenomenal and checks every box. Even the packaging is infinitely better than agv and others. Couldn't be more pleased with Arai
My favourite helmets are 1. AGV K-5S (buttery smooth and quiet) 2. Scorpion R1 Air (best fit for me, super light, have both carbon and regular) 3. Sheoi RF-1400 ( great all round quality experience). 4. Sena Momentum Evo 2 (underated, best built in comms.). Not yet had an Arai - plan to get one still and expect it to be competitive. Middleweight Sport Bike Rider on street. Icon helmets are fun if noisy. Shark and HJC solid entry to mid range - slight edge to Shark for me. Biggest disappointment for me has been Nolan.
As someone who’s went through all the training on helmets and how they are made the k6 Shoei and arai are the best. Anything below the k6 is pretty much a plastic shell meaning they Will bounce. You want a fiberglass shell to deflect the impact. As far as the pain in helmets don’t break in asap. My helmet was extra tight to begin with but after breaking in it’s was PERFECT. Shoei by far is the most quiet helmet on the market. Next would be arai. They have more ventilation which means louder. Sedici also a happy medium. Track capable but not the best. But it’s a fiberglass shell so still better than plastic.
I have KYT RACE Z, SHOEI X15, SHARK AERON GP
KYT is light but air flow is super bad, feel 0 air on head, used 2 times then sold. creek is usually sweating.
Shoei is a bit heavy, after wearing my neck got pain. the air flow is just ok, material is comfortable, noise control is excellent.
Shark is light, air flow is strong, feel very cold on head, material is good. The vision is utmost wide.
If only 1 helmet to choose, Shark AERON GP.
“Big track rider”. Pun?
I’m going to check your page out. Finally a RUclips page in the US doing these. Cheers fellas.
I have AGV Pista GPrr , Shark race pro , Scorpion BS energy , AGV K6 , Axor Carbon , SMK and few more - 12 helmets collection, Best I like AGV Pista GP RR Carbon to wear ❤
What about Nolan/Xlite ultra carbon helmets?
I’m a big AGV fan. It’s from experience, I unfortunately crash tested an AGV Pista and I’m convinced it saved my life. Would the other brands had worked, probably. But at the end of the day the AGV fits my head and I know it works. So, unless something dramatic happens with their quality, I’ll be buying their helmets for the foreseeable future. Could care less about the influencer hype. I also wear the K6S as well. It’s a great helmet. If you’re riding a sport bike, the K6S is great. I wear the Pista when I ride a super naked and I’ll be on the highway. It flows great.
alpinestars supertech r10
It's crazy to me to see that the X-Fifteen is more expensive than the price in Japan, for that MARQUEZ MOTEGI 4 helmet, with tax in Japan costs 96,800 Yen which is about $621.71 (as of June 4th 2024) I guess it kinda makes sense, seeing as Shoei is manufactured in Japan so they probably don't charge an additional fee for distributers that are local vs the rest of the world. When i saw the prices of the KX 1 in Japan, they were significantly more than the X-Fifteen
That whole line up, EXPENSIVE.. first thing I said before you guys got into to it .. been riding for 20 yrs .. I know these brands , cycle world ads ,dealership visits... Not gonna HJC make great helmets. Im rocking a Icon airflite .. super comfy ..
They would never promote a cheaper model
@@512460 sad aint it
AGV Pista GP RR
My first helmet was a Shark, I crashed my first bike and sold that helmet (no damage to the helmet for those wondering.) When I went to buy my second helmet, I was going to buy another Shark but the guy at the store was like "those are crap...get an Arai!". I never knew the reason why Arai was shaped the way they are. I ended up buying a Arai Profile-V. It was a super comfortable helmet. I crashed in it twice, the second time my head slid along the ground. It did its job! =D. Then I bought a Pista GP RR 'Iridium' and I got the Red visor. It looked great and I got ALOT of positive comments. When I first got it though, it pinched the side of my head/ear, so I compressed the foam. Probably not meant to do that but it worked! Haha. If I had my time again, my advice to any new rider is to save and get a top of the line helmet. You only get one brain.
No love for the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air?! Love my Fabio Quartararo Monster Replica EXO-R1 Air!
Best bang for the buck race helmets.
These are nice but I really like my Shark Spartan GT Pro for 499. Somewhat light, fits nice and snug but comfortable, has good ventilation and an awesome visor mechanism.
Bell Qualifier DLX with MIPS tech is a great helmet.
W vid especially for new riders, thank you
I'd go with HJC RPHA 1. Price/performance ratio is beyond great, its also a MotoGP helmet as well.
I can not stress this enough… Shoei X15 saved my head and life. Genuinely feel like my Arai Regent-X, Shoei RF-1200, or Sedici Strada II would have worked anywhere near as good in my wreck. Sucks I wrecked but I’m glad I was wearing my X15… but that’s just from my experience
Honestly all those on the table have the credentials to save your head. If they use it in MotoGP, you know it’s been tested, because those dudes are always falling plus the requirements for safety are much higher.
@@j.taveras8447 i wouldn’t doubt it but like I said, from my experience, X15 works. Didn’t mean to try it but stuff happens.
I got gifted once I purchased my H2 the same glossy carbon as your kyt but with Suomy SR-GP there super light and the vision on this helmets are on point
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Internal suspension system !
I personally love the look of the Arai, but it just doesn’t fit my head right. So I went with the Shoei X15, which I also love.
I'm planning on getting a top tier helmet soon, I'm thinking of hjc rpha 1 or shoei x15/xsrpro whatchu think? Thanks
Arai rx7v evo/corsair x or the alpinestars sr10 for me. Arai probably edges it as its hand made, but the sr10 is sweeeet.
Shoei always best honestly. I love my HJC and AGV but shoei has the best fitment and hardly wind noise. HJC is best for first timers not too pricey for overall but shoei is bit pricey but man they best overall. AGV best looking helmet ever. ARAI best safety not matter what. Also with Arai to add on and shoei they have different factories to double check the helmet so they don't get complacent with just throwing out helmets to the public. They have 2 different people to sign the helmets to check them which is awesome.
💯 Best helmet review i've ever seen!🔥Thank you ! 👏 My favorite helmets is for many years Arai 💪But next moto season I got a plan to buy KYT NZ-RACE 😎✌️
Scorpion r420 good budget option safe and stylish
I really like the kyt helmets
Now that I know it’s a rebadged Suomy it makes sense. They make great helmets.
@@j.taveras8447 Yes, the moment I found out that Suomy are basically rebranded KYTs I actually said "Oh wait, those helmets are actually good" LMAO
Best helmet I own is an Arai for anything hands down. AGV and Icon for around town and looks.
Now it’s astars probably
I have the Alpinestar R10 , I used to be a Shoei fan !
Arai No.1 and then Shoei, Pista best looking heltems and Shark good allround helmets. I have Scorpion R1 and old X lite X802 which i like way more, but R1 is cheaper.
Some people are sneakers heads and some are helmet geeks and we all blend perfectly together in this 2 wheel world I love it......
I own 3 icon helmets, on one it protected me on a fall i had years ago after that i trusted icon or else i wouldnt be alive. Being that helmets have an expiration date on them which its usually 5 years i changed to NEXX helmets. I love mine alot of people dont know about NEXX helmets they are really comfortable helmets with low noise an i like their chin straps. I just bought fabio quartararo helmet series from Scorpion which their adapting air pump chin adjustment is different. I cant do AGV or alphinestar not because of social media but by doing research their is better helmets at a better price with better safety standards.
For a shop to stock that many top tier helmets is simply AWESOME!!!! I have never been in a shop in years that has that many in stock of the top helmets!!! I gotta get down there to try on all brands!! What are the main differences between a "Race" or "Street" helmet?? I have worn Arai Corsair (RX7RR) for the last 30 years....have a LARGE collection of them due to the 4-5 year replacement rules...but everytime I try a different helmet, the interiors just seem cheap in comparison...except for Shoei...I did have an X-9 Russell that I LOVED but unfortunately crashed in.
Best bang for your buck…KYT TT Corse 💯 ICON is ok…overpriced and you can’t look at the visor without it getting scratched 🤷🏼♂️
❤1-SHOEI.
2-AVG.
3-BELL.
4-ARAI.
Is my fav.Helmets Ever.💓
I have the Alpinestars SR10 and love it!!!!
For me for starters, the helmet has to be made in its own manufacturing plant, and if I can help it likely not Chinese. Exception would be LS2 for the price point. however, I still mostly go to my shoei
Damn, I nvr been told I'm poor in helmet lol. How bout those 300-500 helmets? lol
I just got a icon on sale and said damn this is a good helmet straight out the box, now I don’t even wanna use it lol
i went down in icon, had no issues
Scorpion
@@evanvass5878 Man I love my scorpion helmets lol. Comfy af. That and my HJC RPHA 11
@@devilik3692 that’s good to hear, I I Been bike less all season I haven’t tested it out yet, how is the wind noise on the icon?
No love for Nolan/X-Lite probably because no US distributors, but I love my new X804RR. The A-Stars R10 will take the crown as the new influencer lid lol.
Just 1 JGP-R great little known helmet. On the FIM list carbon fiber. Great price point. Rivals the bigger brands and beats most of them.
My first helmet was a HJC didn’t like it. went and got myself a shoei rf-sr great helmet quiet. Just bought a scorpion today took it for a ride today, lighter than my shoei and just barely slightly more loud than my shoei but, the fit is actually better. My face got fatter over the winter so I had to look for a new helmet cause pads for my shoei were on back order and I got the scorpion for 130 😊
My profile pic is Scorpion...but AGV is my choice 🥇
Great informative video!
Great vid, thank you. Need more content like this.
Ruroc for sure is not ur bet. I knew the. For ski and snowboard helmets but its cuz they looked so cool. Never looking into the saftey. For ski and snowboard they say wearing one is better than not. Knowing what i know now, i would never put something on to protect myself if i cant trust it will do its job.
Arai for my street bike and 100% Aircraft carbon 3 for moto and DH mountain biking
My AGV K6 just fits wayyyyy too good. Would love to find a Shoei or Arai that fits great one day though
This is a great chat. Thanks for sharing. I’ve purchased like 7 helmets and was never offered to measure my head. I want to know my head shape and size so I’ll be visiting a store again soon. Can you ask Chris where he gets his personal leathers for the track? I’d also like to know which helmet is the closest to air conditioning when it comes with cooling? I’ll deal with the noise.
Thanks FLD 🤙
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Yea have one. Don’t buy. Whistles by the visor put your $800 towards a different helmet
Noisiest damn helmet I ever bought. Waste of money. Even with plugs in, once over 100, it's a wind tunnel. Replaced with hjc 70 and now an Arai 7.
Agv K1s is ece 2206. Plastic, cheap, looks great
So now that we understand the top of the line models can you showcase the best street helmets that are a bit more wallet friendly
All my helmets are, Arai or Shoei ... i just went out on a limb and tried a KYT nz race cause of the I ❤Salva rep. And how much praise and irresistible price Im going to try a Suomy Bagnaia as i have this thing for collecting rep. helmets
With my noggin, Arai best visibility in the tuck position over my pista rr. Pista is also loud AF
kyt kx-1 looks so nice.. they said mid may for the release so hopefully it’s soon 🥲
Bell is my daily and long ride helmet
KYT & SUOMY are made in same factory 🎉🎉🎉
Helmet comfort is so dependant on head shape and pressure points. I tried a bunch of different brands at a local shop (shoutout to 613motorsports) and HJC was the only lid that didn’t cause discomfort after 5 minutes ( when wearing the proper size). I went in looking at a Shoei or AGV but not matter what HJC was the only comfortable helmet. The Rpha 11 met my price point and had some cool colourways and colabs. Have someone measure your head correctly, try out a few brands and try moving your head up/down and left/right once fitted. You shouldn’t be able to slide around. Your only have one noggin so if you’re going to splurge on gear, this is the one.
I didn’t like the shoei x15 just felt like a chipmunk so agv k6s was perfect for me ☺️
Arai needs to get onboard with a transition visor! I ride day and night and hate switching visors, so I went with a Shoei!
Yep it is mandatory! AGV Pista would sell alot more if they made one for it...not just the K6.
ONLY thing that sucks about the R10 is the orange clips for lens re-install after cleanjng.
The arai is the only helmet that fits my stupidly round head, and bonus points it's safe. I wanna try out KYT but I'm afraid it's gonna squeeze my head too much on the sides and the closest dealer to me is 3 hours away
if you order agv or alpinestars from Europe they are cheaper; even with the shipping.
All of them on the table are excellent choices...
Suomy have been around forever but never fit me well. I wear a Schubert’s SR1 for the last 2 years but will probably get a X-fifteen. The Arai shape unfortunately doesn’t work for me which is too bad.
Excellent video... Please do more gear and parts videos 🤙
I ordered my kX 1 RACE while in Austin. The KYT rep said Bagnia and bastinini helmets are the same. One says soumy and one says KYT
Fitment is the worst for me. I've learned that weight is also an issue because I love going on long rides, over an hour.
Great video. Very informative especially for new riders. Love all the videos brother stay safe babe beeeeeeeee
Any word on Bell race star flex dlx? How does it compare?
Good stuff guys! Thanks for this!
Remember riders if u get into a accident with a cadge vehicle and it’s there fault u can claim all ur riding gear under there insurance so keep the receipts from ur gear that u buy and and take pics of it. Ride safe yall❤️
As someone with a gigantic noggin, I would truly appreciate some insight on full face helmets that are actually big. I've tried many 3xl and 4xl that are a joke.
So i have a sedici primo 2. Lookig to upgrade. My budget is $400 . What do yall recommend? Ive been looking at KYT brand.
hJC RPHA 70 solid Full Carbon
Should make a video going over helmet ratings
Best helmet
1. EVO
2. Spyder
3. Gille
4. LS2
5. Zebra
Great review of these premium helmets!💪🏾🔥😎