A while back i asked a lot of people for a lot of advice on a new helmet. I read tons of reviews here and on lots of places. I asked on ST Facebook page and had tons of help there too! This is the helmet i chose and figured i would share my initial reviw so everone could see it here. I had an accident at work so my miles on the bike for the last 3 weeks have been basically nothing, BUT, Last weekend I did finally go for a spin with the new lid. I am impressed! I have been wearing a hjc modular, entry level, so it is a lot different on fit to start with, BUT....
The Kabuto fit is exactly as measured. So, no need in going bigger or smaller, for me the large was just right.
Features: Revzilla vid had a few small complaints, so I took them to heart and tested them b4 trying helmet out on the road.
Complaint 1 was the seal around the shield, it is not a huge seal, but it ain't tiny like the hjc one either. I put lid on and leaned over the sink, with direct spray from sink wand I had 2-3 drops get in, this was from under the lower part of shield, so, you would have to ride with head back and rain going UNDER bottom for this to be issue while riding, so, not likely to be an issue. I ride in the rain, I ain't worrying about it after that test!
Complaint 2, sun shield length. To me, no issue, lid fits fine and with slight tilt down on front of lid it is plenty low enough. No complaints from me on this! It is dark enough and closes/opens kind of rigid, not wimpy like my Gmax 3/4 is.
As for noise, with same set up I always wear, lg Bluetooth earbuds under lid it is NOT loud! It is not annoying at all, it is a decent level that I believe would be considered quiet. Now, flip visor up and it gets even quieter! I had sunshine down and visor up, almost no cold air on face and it was quiet!
This is my first time using or trying a pin lock visor, man, I have been missing out! Worked wonderful! It was perfect condition for it to fog, it did before I put pin lock on, I then put it on and it didn't fog at all
Unfortunately I didn't get many miles with it yet, but, this is a fine lid that I would recommend anyone looking into them on next go around! Fit, features and visible quality are there! Price for this lid in hi viz was $249 I think, worth every penny!
Due to this stupid accident and another set back it will be a few weeks before I can put any more miles in this lid, but, I CAN'T WAIT!
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The Kabuto fit is exactly as measured. So, no need in going bigger or smaller, for me the large was just right.
Features: Revzilla vid had a few small complaints, so I took them to heart and tested them b4 trying helmet out on the road.
Complaint 1 was the seal around the shield, it is not a huge seal, but it ain't tiny like the hjc one either. I put lid on and leaned over the sink, with direct spray from sink wand I had 2-3 drops get in, this was from under the lower part of shield, so, you would have to ride with head back and rain going UNDER bottom for this to be issue while riding, so, not likely to be an issue. I ride in the rain, I ain't worrying about it after that test!
Complaint 2, sun shield length. To me, no issue, lid fits fine and with slight tilt down on front of lid it is plenty low enough. No complaints from me on this! It is dark enough and closes/opens kind of rigid, not wimpy like my Gmax 3/4 is.
As for noise, with same set up I always wear, lg Bluetooth earbuds under lid it is NOT loud! It is not annoying at all, it is a decent level that I believe would be considered quiet. Now, flip visor up and it gets even quieter! I had sunshine down and visor up, almost no cold air on face and it was quiet!
This is my first time using or trying a pin lock visor, man, I have been missing out! Worked wonderful! It was perfect condition for it to fog, it did before I put pin lock on, I then put it on and it didn't fog at all
Unfortunately I didn't get many miles with it yet, but, this is a fine lid that I would recommend anyone looking into them on next go around! Fit, features and visible quality are there! Price for this lid in hi viz was $249 I think, worth every penny!
Due to this stupid accident and another set back it will be a few weeks before I can put any more miles in this lid, but, I CAN'T WAIT!
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