Arai Helmets

I have both Shoei TZ-R and Scorpion EXO-700 and 400. I am all for EXO - cost around $100 (solid colors around $ 50-80) never fogs, easy to clean with removable liners, nice air flow -I am in Florida and Shoei just not good enough for our 100% humidity and 90 plus heat. I can change them every year without braking my bank.
Gino

 

Dito, Gino. I'm a EX0-700 man and recently bought an EXO 1000. Lots of bang for not so much buck. Love the no fog and the great circulation. The 1000 is a tad heavier and noisier than the 700. 700 graphics need a little help but I think Scorpion's got it goin' on- at least for this head and bank account.

 

I've crash tested several Scorpion's on the track and have to agree you get a ton of bang for your dollar. The anti-fog on their visors is totally ninja. During a track day a few years back, it was literally raining on half the track at MMP and not the other half. The Scorpion's were the only helmet to not fog up.

 

Guys, guys, guys, when I owned a motorcycle accessory store I tried many, many different brands of helmets.
My favorite was the Arai F1 and also a Bell (Eddy Lawson model).
BUT, I have never had a helmet that fits really good, is easy to change lenses, flows air very well,
AND is the lightest helmet on the market!
The brand? . . . . . "OGK"
Haven't heard of it? You should have. Ask the guys here from Europe about them.
I bought mine from England and it is the lightest helmet on the market!
It passes all requirements including MotoGP, BUT it does not have a Snell sticker.
I don't race anymore so that is not a big deal for me. However, if you are going to ride on
a track here in the states you will probably need the Snell sticker.
There is an outlet in southern California that sells OGK helmets and they do have the Snell sticker.
My OGK ff4 helmet didn't fit perfect until I purchased some different size interior pads and then . . .
ta dah . . .fantastic fit!

Here is a write-up from webBikeWorld including the latest ff5 helmets (mine is the silver one in the middle) . .

OGK FF-5 - webBikeWorld

Here is where you can still buy the ff4 helmets on sale in southern California . . .

http://www.ogk-helmet.com/

Don't say Uncle Bob didn't help you out ~

 

I would love to try an OGK. I'm just afraid that it will not fit & I'll be stuck with a helmet. I had zero problem selling the Shoei but they are one of the most well known campanies out there. OGK? I don't know if I could unload that if it didn't fit me.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

KC,

You might try calling them and get their opinon. They seem to be very helpful
and know a lot about these helmets.

In case you get the urge, here is their phone number: (1-714) 374-9491

 

ill stick with my exo 400 i looked at an aria today at cycle gear for 975 i couldnt be live how much they costed

 

Me very imprresseded wif yu command of the Engish language.

KC-10 FE out...
lane: :usa2:

 

FE is finally out wearing his XXXXLarge helmet.

 

I love my shoei RF 1000 and picking up a new one this friday ! Great fit and Great price !