Ducati Helmets - Post Pics and Provide Opinions!

Capt CF · Feb 12, 2013

MUNDMAN said:
i got one last month and I love it but i've always been an Arai fan.

I'm a Shoei guy, but I am going to go try one of these on if I can find one and might give it a go. I was set on an AGV, but am second guessing that now.

EDIT: Which model Arai is this? I won't be able to find the Ducati version locally so will have to try on a regular one and then order it if I like it.

MUNDMAN · Feb 12, 2013

I like Shoei ever since my GRV days but this latest rf1100 I hate. only had it for a year and the pads wont stay in and Shoei letters coming off. I like my Scorpion better than that RF1100. very dissapointed

mark419ny · Feb 12, 2013

im fighting getting a scorpion. for whatever reason i want one. i think the gimmicks hooked me. inflatable cheek pads . military style drop down dark screen. pretty cool graphics anti fog shield (everyone says that and they all fog). The reason i didnt get a scorpion is simple its on sale for 299. but its like a 400 helmet i got the bell star carbon which was a 700 helmet for 329. i have 3 helmets 1 head so i am fighting getting another one.

MUNDMAN · Feb 12, 2013

The Scorpion is heavy with all the systems in it. The fog free shield does work though

mark419ny · Feb 12, 2013

thanks mudman i mean the bells and the suomy i have are really light i dont want a heavy helmet. things i will not look into for a while 1 exhaust. i dont care if you add 3 more hp or whatever i got termi i am living with it. 2 helmets have 3 but looking at cool graphics will make me get another.

MUNDMAN · Feb 12, 2013

Capt CF said:
EDIT: Which model Arai is this? I won't be able to find the Ducati version locally so will have to try on a regular one and then order it if I like it.

Corsair V
Top of the line baby!

Capt CF · Feb 12, 2013

MUNDMAN said:
Corsair V
Top of the line baby!

Thanks. I'll try a Corsair V and if it works out maybe I'll order one of these.

lsberrios1 · Feb 12, 2013

CaliDuc said:
Yes it is indeed.

The manufacturer can not put the custom logo (as advertised) on the back of the it for $65 bucks due to USA DOT regulations. In essence you can not have a logo on the back that is over the USA DOT label. This of cause means that I can and will have a skillful artist put a logo on it - especially for track use and above the DOT label for road use. It is what it is, the helmet still looks the same as in the picture I posted.

I believe it is the helmet that some professional GP riders wear and it is the only pure carbon helmet out there other than the stock Arai Carbon helmet (source: Revzilla review, Ducati and Arai). There are not many of them available and I have been advised that the ones that have been produced are also used by folks intending to participate in the Isle of Man TT.

I should have it shortly and as I said if folks are interested in pictures and a review then I will share.

Hope you never have to put it to the test! Forget about the hospital bills! Id ride and leave it in a glass case at home.

ScrapperX · Feb 12, 2013

CaliDuc said:
For pure Ducati Helmets only ..

I have the Ducati AGV Dark Rider helmet along with the Ducati TWINNS Bluetooth Intercom headset. I really like the built in visor and design of this helmet.

I recently ordered the cash up front, no-return Arai Ducati Corse RXV Carbon Helmet. It has a 2 month lead time and due to DOT regulations in the USA I am not permitted to have the custom names, logo, etc put on the back. This will be my first Arai and based on what I heard it should be a very good helmet.

Nice one. I actually looked at Arai corsair V carbon and it's sweet. You will enjoy the Arai Cosair V (Arai Ducati Corse RXV Carbon) . I only use my Cosair V on the track because I dont want it to get dinged around. It has great air flow, very stable at high speeds and while doing head checks I don't find myself fighting the wind. I have the NEXX XR1R Carbon very good and light that I ride in the streets but I find myself grabbing my Cosair V more often now. I just might have to by another Cosair V.

Denver Rick · Feb 21, 2013

Anybody have pictures of the arai tricolore with other shields? Dark, smoke or gold?

Capt CF · Feb 21, 2013

Denver Rick said:
Anybody have pictures of the arai tricolore with other shields? Dark, smoke or gold?

I will soon. I ordered it last weekend.

Trauma · Feb 21, 2013

Capt CF said:
I will soon. I ordered it last weekend.

Capt ordered a CF shield - I told him he won't be able to see through, but at least it's matte.

Capt CF · Feb 21, 2013

Trauma said:
Capt ordered a CF shield - I told him he won't be able to see through, but at least it's matte.

Vision limits my natural skills. Kinda like Luke practicing with the lightsaber. I can shave seconds off lap times if I block out distractions and just rely on the force.

Denver Rick · Feb 21, 2013

But I hear the carbon fiber shields fog up too much.

Trauma · Feb 21, 2013

Denver Rick said:
But I hear the carbon fiber shields fog up too much.

According to WSBK regs, gloss shields are illegal, their reflection distracts other riders and causes accidents.

Capt CF · Feb 21, 2013

Trauma said:
According to WSBK regs, gloss shields are illegal, their reflection distracts other riders and causes accidents.

I think common sense and good taste pretty much makes gloss carbon fiber illegal on anything other than that CBR with the tribal graphics.

Denver Rick · Feb 21, 2013

I don't know, these glossy CF coffee mug holders look nice and I'm sure are available at Starbucks.

falco · Feb 22, 2013

I just got this Arai, seems light and the price is reasonable for an Aria (about $600)

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