7 brand helmet most expensive in the world - Reviews 2011

motorcycle is an alternative vehicle that we can use in emergencies and in our daily activities. But, when we use motorcycle, we must use helmet for our salvation. a helmet that can protect us is a helmet that is strong, not easily destroyed, and pleasant to use. helmet with such characteristics may be expensive, but try to see 7 brand helmet is the most expensive in the world as the following article.

Arai Helmet Ltd

Arai Helmet Ltd. is a Japan based company which manufactures helmets for motorcycles and other motosport.
Established in 1926 by Hirotake Arai.
Every Arai helmet is produced handmade.
Arai helmets sold in the United States has met or exceeded the safety standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation.
Price Range = $250 - $850

Type Of Arai Helmet


Full Face Helmet

Off Road Helmet


Car Helmet

 

AGV SpA Helmet

AGV SpA. (Amisano Gino Valenza) is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded by Gino Amisano (1920-2009), which began in 1946 making leather seats and motorcycle saddles.
A year later, in 1947, he started making motorcycles.
In 2007, the company was acquired by Dainese.
Price Range = $40 - $800

Type Of AGV Helmet


Racing Helmet


offroad helmet


Full Face Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet

Shoei Helmet

Shoei is a Japanese company that produces motorcycle helmets since 1958.
Founder Shoei, Eitaro Kamata, began producing helmets for motorcycle racing sector in 1960.
Despite their success is quite satisfactory, Shoei remain a relatively small company, with employees under 500 people worldwide.
All Shoei helmets have been designed and
produced in Japan, although they are distributed and sold globally.
GRV Shoei helmet is the first helmet that uses carbon fiber and Kevlar.
Price Range = $90 - $760

Type Of Shoei Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Half Face Helmet


Retro Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet


offroad Helmet

Nolan Helmets SpA

Nolan Helmets SpA is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded in 1973 by Lander Nocchi, a businessman in the sector, motorcycle and car accessories.
Using advanced materials to obtain optimum performance to motorcycle riders.
Today, Nolan helmets scattered in almost all European markets
Price Range = $50 - $460

Type Of Nolan Helmet


Retro



Half Face Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Full-Half Face Helmet

Shark Helmet

Shark promote helmet safety and quality produced.
This helmet is more easily damaged than the other brand helmets.
This is because they give priority to production helmet rider safety.
Another characteristic of his helmet visor Shark is a thick, measuring 3 mm.
Price Range = $90 - $540

Type Of Shark Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Half Face Helmet


Flip-up Helmet


Offroad Helmet


Car Helmet

Schuberth Helmet

Schuberth GmbH is a manufacturer of helmets that come from Germany.
The company was founded in 1922 in Braunschweig, in Lower Saxony, and has been producing helmets for 90 years.
Currently based in Magdeburg and employs approximately 300 employees, produces 1.5 million helmets per year.
Schuberth produce protective headgear for Formula One, motorcycles and industrial workers.
Price Range = $300 - $710

Type Of Schuberth Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Flip-Up Helmet


Full face For Women Helmet

 

 

Ruby Helmet

The name is likely to be unfamiliar or perhaps never sounded compared to other brands of helmets.
Ruby was born from Parisian designer Jerome Coste who is obsessed with
motorcycle safety accessories.
Ruby creation is triggered on a day in 2001 when he
read a motorcycle magazine in Japan and fell in love with the spirit
Tokyo biker gangs,
an expert in a mixture of street culture and vintage,
so that he noted the idea was to brand a helmet that will have a conventional design,
but uses the most modern technology.
Starting in 2004 Jérôme chose the name 'Ruby', and began work designing
"Pavillon".
Price Range = $600 - $1630

Type Of Ruby Helmet


Pavillion





Belvedere






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Spy Optic Klutch Goggle Review

Spy makes some of the coolest looking goggles in the business. Thw quality and performance is top-notch as well.

I am obsessed with goggles, even more so than the gear I wear. I know what I like and what I don’t when it comes to protecting my better-than-perfect 20/15 vision. My eye protection needs to be clear, have nothing obstructing my peripheral, and fit well on my face. I’m also a stickler when it comes to style, no Plain-Jane black for me.

A couple of weeks ago Spy Optics sent over a box of goodies that included a pair of Klutch goggles in the Hollyweird color way. Right of the bat I snagged them as they were for sure my style – bright, loud and funky. However, I wasn’t sure how they would fair on the track and the trail, as they looked pretty basic in the design department. There was no outrigger strap mount or nose guard and they looked like the eye port might be a little small. I would give them a go, but wasn’t expecting to like them.

The Hollyweird Klutch Goggle comes with a greenish-purple mirrored lens that adds to the rock star look. Tear off posts are attached to the lens, but Spy does not supply any with the goggles like some other manufacturers. They are available separately for $10.95 for a 10-pack or $13.95 for 20, but it would be cool to have some in the box. Included with the goggles are an additional clear lens and a soft white bag to wipe down and protect your $64.95 investment.

First off, the Triple Layer Isotron foam was very comfortable on my face and the sealing was solid with no gaps to let in dust to attach my precious eyeballs. The strap was just long enough to fit snug around my medium Shoei VFX-W helmet, and I would like to have seen a bit more material for larger lids. A silicon band holds the strap in place with the perfect amount of grip.

Looking trough the green-mirrored lens, the difference between bright and shadowed parts of the track was reduced. This would be helpful in high contrast situations such as the early morning or the late afternoon when shadows are long and plentiful. I wouldn’t recommend this lens for middle of the day use when the sun is directly overhead as the lack of contrast makes seeing some details difficult. No a big deal though, changing the lens is quick and easy as most goggles are these days. The clarity of the Spy Optic lenses is excellent, and they resist scratching very well even when wiping big chucks of dried mud away without any water.

The Spy Optic Klutch worked great at wicking moisture when the temps rose and the sweat was flowing.

In addition to having great eyesight, I was also blessed with above average peripheral vision, and smaller goggle frames can be distracting. The Klutch frame is a little small for my liking, but the encroachment on my field of view was not as much as the Alloy or Oakley O-frame. The amount of the frame I can see if acceptable and not a bother in any way, and many people would have no problems whatsoever.

After pounding out a few motos and a trail ride on the hot summer days we’ve been experiencing lately, I have to give the face foam a big thumbs up in sweat absorption. The Isotron foam wicked the moisture away quickly and kept it sealed into the 2nd and 3rd layer. There is nothing worse than sweat dripping down your lens and then into your eyes. Not an issue with the Klutch.

My only real gripe with these goggles is the pressure on the bridge if my nose after 20 to 30 minutes of riding. It is not painful just annoying. I have a bit of a bump on my schnoz after breaking it numerous times, so wouldn’t see this as much of an issue for most riders.

After spending a solid five to six hours with the Spy Optic Klutch Goggle, I would recommend that you should add them to your short list to consider when shopping for new eye protection. The quality is top notch, the sweat absorption is excellent, the clarity is amazing and there are dozens of colors and graphics to choose from. Like I said I know what I like, and I like these goggles.
Source : motorcycle-usa.com

AGV AX-8 Dual Helmet Review

 

The AGV AX-8 Dual is based on the off-road AX-8 helmet. A different visor, face shield and vents make up the changes.

Adding a visor to a street bike helmet makes perfect sense, and adding a face shield to a dirt bike helmet has its place as well. Dual sport helmets are gaining popularity with riders from both spectrums and the style has become my personal favorite for anything other than hard-core dirt riding. AGV has entered the fray with the AX-8 Dual helmet. Its $400 pricetag puts it up in the high-end market to stack up against competition such as the Icon Variant helmet ($350) and Shoei Hornet DS helmet ($486). I’ve been riding with the AGV for several months now and am comfortable saying it belongs right in the mix for a variety of reasons.

The AX-8 Dual is visually stunning. It has styling that is sharp, aggressive and sleek all at the same time. It looks, and is, very similar to AGV’s pure dirt helmet, the AX-8, which is the helmet of choice for known concussion artist, Travis Pastrana. The difference is that the Dual gets closeable vents, a different visor and the face shield along with its mounting structure. The Dual only comes in solid colors.

AGV offers three different shell sizes which are utilized to cover a spectrum of internal head sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL. I ordered a Medium and it fit well with no break-in required. The shell uses what AGV calls “SSL layering” which is a stratification process of carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass for light weight and increased strength. The helmet weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces. One thing I like about the outer layer is that the air ducts are integrated into the shell. This gives the shell contours which are attractive, and more importantly, eliminate bits of plastic glued to the outside which are prone to breaking. There will be nothing more than scratches if the AGV falls off the seat at a lunch stop.

The AX-8 Dual lives up to its name. Transforming from a street/motard helmet into an off-road helmet is difficult for some other hybrid helmets. Full-size motocross goggles fit inside the eye port without issue.

There is no distortion from the front shield which is made from anti-fog polycarbonate. I have only ridden in warm temps so no problems with fogging. A thumb tab on the left side helps with opening and closing. I’d appreciate one on the right also since I usually have the clutch pulled in as I coast to a stop light, leaving only my throttle hand free. I swapped the clear shield for a tinted version. The darker lens is great for summertime riding and performing the exchange was simple, just two aluminum screws. I prefer this over “quick release” systems which usually lead to frustration and a shield covered in fingerprints.

The same cannot be said for the visor. It attaches with four plastic screws that do not come out easily, and I managed to snap one off while tightening. The visor cuts through wind efficiently with a peaked and channeled design, and only starts vibrating at triple digits - even with the broken screw. There was never a time that I wanted to take it off. Once accustomed to dipping the visor against the sun, it’s extremely annoying to ride without one.

I'm very happy that the AX-8 Dual is actually functional in different configurations. Despite PR claims, some crossover/dual sport helmets are not designed to be used with goggles. The AGV lens easily removes and the eye port is shaped to accept motocross-style goggles. With the roost guard in place (it’s removable), I could easily wear this on my dirt bike.

The AX-8 Dual has four hand-operated vents and they are all very easy to open or close while riding. The problem is it doesn’t make much difference. Airflow to the rider's face and accross the head is very minimal. Mesh screens on the intake and exhaust vents are a nice styling cue, but a closer inspection reveals only small holes drilled through the EPS foam liner behind the mesh. The exhaust vents are particularly constricted and I believe this is what keeps the helmet from cooling as it cannot draw warm air away from the head. The chin vent pops out by hand and is interchangeable with the AX-8, which is a full mesh screen. This is one way to get more air to the face. Another way is to remove the chin curtain. Though the Dual doesn’t vent well, my brain hasn't been cooking despite riding in temps above 90 degrees. If I ever do sweat, like a trip to the motocross track, the sanitized “Dry-lex” liner and cheek pads are removable and washable.

Even though the venting could improve, we haven't had issues with overheating despite high temps.

Noise is another concern for the AGV Dual. Even with the chin curtain installed there is quite a racket inside during freeway riding. Music ear buds can be drowned out, and as much as I like the company of tunes on a long ride, I’ve conceded that regular earplugs are necessary.

Overall the AGV AX-8 Dual has been an impressive helmet. It’s lightweight and I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like the way it looks. It has quality liners, comfortable shell/foam design, perfectly sized visor and quality face shield. It’s also a bit noisy and vents poorly, but perhaps the most important feature of the AGV is that it’s the first “dual sport” helmet that I would actually wear comfortably in different configurations.

I have not ridden the same conditions in these helmets back-to-back, but generally speaking I find the AGV superior to the Icon Variant. Personally I enjoy the Variant’s styling but many do not. The AX-8 Dual has a unique look without being over the top, fits better and has simple, effective components. I consider it pretty even with the Shoei Hornet DS. The Shoei is a more secure fit on my head shape, vents better and is quieter, but the styling is dated and the cheek pads are rough on beard stubble. Also, it cannot realistically, or easily, be used in multiple configurations. The AGV interior is more comfortable; it’s lighter, looks better and is less expensive.

The AGV AX-8 DS Helmet is available from Motorcycle-Superstore.com. See the sidebar for a list of other dual sport helmets.

        

MSRP: $399.95
Source : motorcycle-usa.com