lightest weight helmet?

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Nevada Sixx

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who makes the lightest weight helmet? i think axo makes one about 3 pounds.. any others to look at?

 

truespode

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For under $200 I think the M2R Revelation X is the lightest. I have one and I really like it.

Ivan

 

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dpdiehl

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The AXO MMZero Carbon is 1200 grams. Really light. AXO isn't bringing them into the US. I got mine from a European dealer. THe M2R Revelation X seems like a great deal and is light as well (1300 g I think). It is the "import" version of the made-in-USA Revelation. The USA version Revelation is only 1000 grams, but retails for around $600.

 

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I recently purchased the M2R RevX and love it. Very light like reported and the amenities are very good. I preferred the Shoei brand before but after my last one came apart prematurely, I went for a cheaper helmet and am not disappointed. Plus the "Team" series has some seriously cool metalflake, dude :cool:

 

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The fox pilot is light, are you having problems with your neck getting sore after riding?

 

jeb

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I don't think the Axo CF helmet is approved by DOT or Snell but I could be wrong. Make sure you ask as, IMO, it's important to get a helmet that at least meets those standards.

 

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Fly Carbon Fiber Lite - $199 also

 

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MXP1MP

I have the Fox Pilot as well and I bought it because my neck was always sore after riding. My old helmet (a JT ALS2 full face) was heavy and that has helped to some extent, but it's still sore once in a while.

Any tips as to how to eliminate the soreness?

Thanks,
Ed

 

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MXP1MP

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well I also wear a fox airframe chest protector but I put on an ECS neck brace the normal 1.5" size my helmet doesn't get knocked back n forth as much with it and my neck is alot less sore now in fact I've actually stopped complaining about it ever since I started wearing it months ago. they are on $40 I suggest springing for the cover it will last longer.

 

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tchamberlain

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I just ordered a Fly Racing Lite II and it's supposed to weigh 2.75 lbs.
Under 200 bucks and snell2000 / dot approved. It should be here tomorrow.
Check it out at www.flyracingproducts.com.

 

CR Swade

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My carbpn fiber AXO comes in under two pounds and you can feel a difference on your nugget. It is both DOT and Snell approved. Unfortunately they have been discontinued.

 

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dpdiehl

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They are still being produced by AXO, just not brought into the US.

 

Okiewan

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What did the CF AXO retail for? If I recall nearly $700 ? If it's the one I remember, no wonder it was discontinued, lol!!

M2R is sending a Rev X for us to beat-up, will post the review asap. Based on the info received, looks to be a great buy; the best I've seen (on paper anyway). Don't expect a crash test though, the crash test dummy (AJ) can't ride yet. :p

 

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The only thing I can say about the M2R RevX 'Team Yellow' that is not praise, is that the graphics aren't real tough. My last dez race I duct taped my helmet mark sticker to the top of my helmet and when I removed the tape just a few days later some of the clear coat came with the tape. No big deal really unless the sweet metalflake starts to come off. I am interested to hear what you guys think, Okiewan.

 

WoodsRider

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I know a guy that rides with one of those beanie helmets that all the Harley riders wear. I'm sure it doesn't weigh very much, but you will sacrifice some protection. :eek:

 

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I like the HJC AC-X1 helmet for around 240.00

 

CR Swade

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Originally posted by Okiewan
What did the CF AXO retail for? If I recall nearly $700 ? If it's the one I remember, no wonder it was discontinued, lol!!

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They were running about $500-550, although I got mine for $330 new.

 

jaguar

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also these are carbon/kevlar helmets (2.75-2.9 lbs)...
Thor SVR at $188 from www.motorcycle-superstore.com
THH T-632 at $171 from same place
Anyone have experience with these?

 

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Anyone know the weight of the Arai windham ?

 

Okiewan

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My super scientific helmet/postage meter sez 3.35 lbs or 1250 grams.

 

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tchamberlain

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I just got my Fly Racing Lite I helmet. Its great. Really light weight. Retails for $199. I paid $89.95 at egracing.com - talk to Andy. Much lighter than my oneal. Snell and Dot approved.