There is a reason why Arai and Shoei command such a high premium, they have years’ worth of accident and crash data, including fatalities, to come up with products that keep a rider safe.
BHPian no_fear recently shared this with other enthusiasts
Last year, someone I knew in our riding circle used to wear a very basic helmet, touting the ECE 22.06 certification. I had told him to upgrade, and if possible to get an Arai or Shoei. A few weeks later he bought an Arai, and went riding to Shimla on his Ninja 1000.
Had a head-on collision with a HP Roadways bus. He broke his ribs, and a few bones, but was saved because of the helmet. His head and body were wedged into the front of the bus. The doctor attending to him at the ER told him point blank that his life was spared because of the helmet.
Yes – Arai is costly, but the cost is justified when this can make a difference. There is a reason why Arai and Shoei command such a high premium, they have years’ worth of accident and crash data, including fatalities, to come up with products that keep a rider safe.
Attached are the pics of my friend’s crashed bike – he kept the helmet at home as a reminder.
Here’s what BHPian PrasannaDhana
I am alive today because of a 4.5k Axor helmet.
I had a motorcycle crash at 120 kmph and am lucky enough to tell about it. Note the half portion of helmet cam mount scratched and gone on the top of the helmet. If I wasn’t wearing one, It would have been my scalp and face. It was rated ECE and DOT. I am not sure if it’s legit, but it did work where it mattered.
Before buying a motorcycle, budget atleast 10k on a very good helmet.
Buying the right helmet doesn’t stop with choosing the brand, but also with choosing how snug it fits your head and how it is restrained. Many people wear helmets that are too loose.
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