Suggest a helmet for this budget?

Hi, if you were a pretty new rider, had just bought an sv650 and had to choose a helmet...

My primary concern is obviously safety, but I dont have THAT much cash (after the bike, insurance, DA course etc- all sorting this week).

So, as always I know I will have to compromise.

Just wondered if I could benefit from others experience with this one...

I am looking for a decent level of protection... lightweight as poss.

Full face, and budget is around ?100. Am I being realistic? - oh... and most importantly, it has to be Black!!!

Hey, why when I type the pound sign does it turn to a ? when i submit the post???

[fizzwheel]

One that fits your head... a Hundred pound lid that fits you properly is going to give better protection than a five hundred pound Arai that doesnt.

Get down your local bike shop and try a few on and see which fits best etc etc, then have a look on line and try and find a better price.

Personally I dont know what is available for your budget, if you can find a bit more cash then have a look at the Shoei Raid II, always gets good reviews that one does.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

One that fits your head... a Hundred pound lid that fits you properly is going to give better protection than a five hundred pound Arai that doesnt.

Get down your local bike shop and try a few on and see which fits best etc etc, then have a look on line and try and find a better price.

Personally I dont know what is available for your budget, if you can find a bit more cash then have a look at the Shoei Raid II, always gets good reviews that one does.

Yer, i will make sure i get a good fit.

Ta!

Just wondered what people have tried, and what they liked around that budget...

GBP90 will get you a Caberg V2 or AGV, or HJC.

Remember to dress for the crash, not for the ride.

HJC if it fits, I got an AC-11 a few years ago for GBP99 and is still going strong, came 2nd in the Ride helmet test a few years ago.

I'm with Tim. I've only had the helmet a few months but my HJC is the most comfortable I've ever tried, although it was GBP140. It's an FG-14, if you're wondering.

Just bought a Shark S800. If it fits your head, I'd recommend it.

But you'll know which one if the right one when you try it on!

C

Cheers everyone. I just got myself a new lid... Arai. Cheapest they do, but still good. Fits lke a dream too

Originally Posted by mikeSV

Cheers everyone. I just got myself a new lid... Arai. Cheapest they do, but still good. Fits lke a dream too

which one?

i thought they started at just under 200 quid..... good choice