I currently have a agv dark ducati helmet. And it gets quite hot , its a great helmet but dont think a very good air circulation. I'm looking to purchase another helmet,some advice from the people who have had real world experience would be awesome.
Also, I have been getting mixed reviews on flip up helments, anyone out there wearing them can shed some of their experiences.
Following are things I am looking for in next helmet.
1. Safety
2. Air ventaltion system ( agv dark gets hot!!!! )
3. Light weight
I have an Arai Vector that I really like. It has a 3-position mouth vent, closing vents on each side at the top of the visor, and a vent on the top front and top rear. I can't remember if the top vents are 2-position or 3. I haven't felt overheated in it yet and it's very comfortable overall. I imagine a black helmet would tend to absorb more heat than white or silver, as well.
So one of the biggest/most important things with helmets is to get on that fits well. Web Bike World has a lot of info on helmet shapes.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-shapes.htm (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmet-shapes.htm)
- So if your AGV fits well, then you'll want to cross reference with the info above.
Then, take a look at the full length review:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm)
One that they review, like and say flows a ton of air is the Caberg Ego... problem is that it's not DOT approved yet. A DOT version is expected sometime soon... but it's still TBD
Thanks for the suggestions.
Sad Panda I poked around webbike .. I found one .. looks good , have to dig in futher .
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/givi/x-01/ (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/givi/x-01/)
http://www.designerhelmets.com/proddetail.php?art_no=GIVHX01FWHRB&prod=X.01&cat=Givi&info=3&sale=0 (http://www.designerhelmets.com/proddetail.php?art_no=GIVHX01FWHRB&prod=X.01&cat=Givi&info=3&sale=0)
The Bell Star has amazing airflow - probably the coolest street helmet I've worn. I can literally feel wind rushing though my hair. Safety should be as good as any and better than many - composit/laminate shell like all the high end stuff uses (imho its best to avoid polycarb shells). Weight seems good to me, I think its lighter than my previous arais and shoeis - probably on par with the new stuff from those companies I'd guess - haven't weight directly.