Marushin - any good?

[Gemaroo]

Spotted one of these helmets today, can't recall the exact model but it was apparently made of 'stone fibre' and was really light. Cost £180. Anyone have any knowledge of this brand and if so what are your thoughts?

Cheers

G

[cja]

Hi

I think it might be the Marushin RS1 Carbon at that price. SHARP have reviewed 6 Marushin helmets and all the full face ones have scored 4 or 5 out of 5 (the flip front only got 2 out of 5).

I got a Marushin Kintaro last May and have used it through winter and summer. The helmet's comfortable and I found it a much better fit than other brands I tried. The vents seem sturdy and the visor can be changed in seconds if you wanted to change it.

Minor problem : The strap fastens using a double D ring and then the excess strap clips to a tab near the D rings using a plastic press stud - unfortunately the tab it clips to snapped off mine. I couldn't be bothered to see if the shop would exchange it but it does mean I hear the strap whipping the helmet as the speeds increase (I keep thinking about shortening the strap to stop this).

Unfortunately I can't compare it to other helmets as it's the only one I've owned.

Craig

[Gemaroo]

Thanks Craig. I did get it, it's a 999 RS evotech. I'm very happy with it, esp as I got it a bit cheaper on a promo day at a local bike shop. It's so light and as I opted for the bright yellow one (love it or hate it I know) I have noticed that loads less people seem to pull out on me. It's also quieter than my old Lazer and my other half's HJC.

Gem

[L3nny]

Is it this fella? Where did you buy it from?

http://www.marushin-helmets.jp/helmets/Marushin-999RS-StartUp_yellow-L.jpg

I've seen the Marushin Shivan online for £70 but need to find a shop that sells them so I can try one on

[Gemaroo]

I can't see the pic for some reason but it's pretty much fluoro yellow with little black bits and writing. Got it from Motorserv, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes.

[L3nny]

Perfect distance away for a rideout. Cheers.

Here is the link to the pic

http://www.marushin-helmets.jp/helmets/Marushin-999RS-StartUp_yellow-L.jpg

[no_akira]

Got a "Marushin Shivan Dragon Helmet" at Excel show in Feb ( £60 show price. )

I really liked the design, reminds me of the tins that loose tea used to come in ( at me granny's) in the 70's !

Pros +
The fit is good and trim is good quality.
Nice design, bright colours.

Cons -
The visor isn't that good a quality, flexes easy, feels a bit tacky. Doesn't click nicely into place.
I do find this helmet noisy, there are lots of air holes dotted all over and also a bit cold on long non sunny rides. More of a summer helmet.
The pointy / angular chin piece seems to get caught in the wind at speed.
The chin strap is a loop type which I know is the modern way (safer) but its a bit annoying. I prefer the old seat belt type straps.