05-09-2008, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Helmet weights
Hey,I was looking at getting another helmet, Shark RSX Holyang,and looked up the weight situation. I was kinda surprised by what I found. Figures are from Helmet Harbor so if you want to argue about it contact them. Note the weights are for mediums except Schubert.
Sorted by Weight (1) Shark RSR2 3lbs 0.8oz (2) Shark RSX 3lbs 2.0oz (3) Shark RSI 3lbs 3.0oz (4) HJC AC-12 Carbon 3lbs 4.4oz (5) SparX S-07 3lbs 5.3oz (6) Shoei RF-1000 3lbs 5.4oz (7) Shoei TZ-R 3lbs 6.4oz (7) Suomy Spec1R 3lbs 6.4oz (8) Suomy Spec1R Extreme 3lbs 6.6oz (8) Arai Corsair RX7-RR 3lbs 6.6oz (9) Shoei X-Eleven 3lbs 7.2oz (10) KBC VR-2 3lbs 7.4oz (11) Arai Quantum II 3lbs 7.6oz (12) Arai Profile 3lbs 7.8oz (13) Arai XD 3lbs 8.0oz (14) AGV Stealth (Large) 3lbs 8.6oz (15) AGV TiTech 3lbs 8.8oz (16) HJC CS-12 3lbs 9.0oz (17) Akuma Ghostrider 3lbs 9.8oz (18) HJC CL-15 3lbs 10.2oz (19) Scorpion EXO-400 3lbs 10.8oz (20) Icon Domain 3lbs 11.4oz (20) Bell Sprint 3lbs 11.4oz (21) Scorpion EXO-700 3lbs 11.6oz (22) KBC Force RR 3lbs 12.oz (23) Schuberth S1 (Small) 3lbs 13.4oz (24) Icon Mainframe 3lbs 13.8oz Just thought I'd throw alittle info out there... oh here's a pic of my newest lid if I get it.. I found it for just over $300. |
05-09-2008, 12:01 PM | #2 | |
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Fit has always been most important to me over weight. It is interesting to see shark top the list though.
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05-09-2008, 12:11 PM | #3 | |
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As far as weight,if I get the Shark,I'll have number 3,4,and 5 on the list. I'll never have 1 or 2 'cause I've never been crazy with the design of those helmets. Last edited by Amber Lamps; 05-09-2008 at 12:15 PM.. |
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05-09-2008, 12:13 PM | #4 | |
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Nice to see my RF-1000 is on the lighter side. I always thought HJC/KBC were heavier.
As always though, fit is the most important factor
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05-09-2008, 12:40 PM | #5 |
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I thought the Suomys were supposed to be 1250 grams (2 lbs 12 oz)
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05-09-2008, 01:03 PM | #6 |
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Hey yea,what the fuck? Hmmmm who's bullshitting us? Although,that light of a helmet sounds a little far fetched.... I wonder if they're weighing the the extra smalls. Remember the weights on HH are for MEDIUMS!
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05-09-2008, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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I'm sure every manufacturer fudges on weight a little just like the bike manufacturers do. HH is independent so I have to assume those weights are correct. However I picked one up and it felt quite a bit lighter than my Shoei TZ-R
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05-09-2008, 02:05 PM | #8 |
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One thing I've noticed is I think it has something to do with the center of gravity or how the helmet "carries" the weight. I agree that I can't see any reason for HH to lie about the figures considering they carry all of the different helmets for sale except Shark which is on closeout with them I think.
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