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Flip-up helmets tested: 14 motorcycle helmets / ECE standard ECE-R 22-0

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“Please don’t saw anything now, Hildegard.” Hildegard doesn’t have to either, the lavish range of flip-up helmets makes it unnecessary to use a saw. 14 motorcycle helmets to open and close in the laboratory and practical test by MOTORRAD.

Klaus Herder

March 31, 2011


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The generous range of flip-up helmets makes it unnecessary to use a saw.

Yes, MOTORRAD is totally unfair. Or what should you call it when a 120 euro helmet has to compete against a 500 euro model? On the other hand, in no other helmet category is there just one single claim as a reason for purchase: “It should be a flip-up helmet!” Potential buyers of motorcycle helmets often don’t ask for much more at the beginning. Practically all current flip-up helmets have been tested in accordance with the current ECE-R 22-05 helmet standard. Fold-out sun visor, removable interior fittings, one-handed operation of the chin section, practical ratchet lock – all of these offer this, with a few exceptions. Flip-up helmet buyers usually don’t have a particular (helmet) brand affinity – with the exception of BMW – and so the customer stands in front of the shelf, somewhat confused, and only understands flip-up helmets. Wearing it for five minutes is of little help.

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To bring some light into the darkness of the flip-up helmet, MOTORRAD ordered 14 current flip-up helmets. In addition to the extensive practical test (see box on page 75), the test candidates also had to endure an extensive laboratory program at TuV Rheinland in Cologne. MOTORRAD deviated from the previously usual ECE test procedure in a few points. The stripping test was carried out with all candidates with the chin section open. Of course, the helmet manufacturers, whose models are only ECE-approved as full-face helmets, expressly point out that these helmets may only be used when they are closed. But this is exactly what is not always taken to heart in practice; and that’s exactly why MOTORRAD chose the aforementioned test setup. The five models, also approved as jet helmets, were within the limit of 30 degrees; in some other models the values ​​were significantly higher, but were not included in the scoring; because as I said: the manufacturers prohibit open-top driving The shock absorption values ​​achieved were all in the green (ECE) range, but renowned accident researchers such as Florian Schueler from the University of Heidelberg, who advised MOTORRAD, set realistic limit values ​​that are just half as high – specifically HIC 1200 instead of 2400 In order to get there, some premium manufacturers in particular still have certain challenges ahead of them. There are already good, practical flip-up helmets, now you can finally build even safer ones!

Airoh Mathisse RS X


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Airoh Mathisse RS X.

Providers: Buse, Tel. 02471/12690, www.buese.com; Price: 199.95 euros; Sizes: XS to XL; Weight: 1500 ± 50/1592 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); Colour: Matt black; Helmet shell: Thermoplastic (unspecified); Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Italy; ECE approval mark: E 3 (Italy); Replacement visor: clear, 29.95 euros; Furnishing: Visor with pinlock preparation; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, helmet pouch.

plus

Comfortable putting on and taking off; comfortable lining; good suitability for glasses; very good shock absorption values; can be removed without opening the chin part if necessary; relatively easy.

minus

Chinstrap padding much too short; absolutely unsatisfactory fit: chin section too short, padding on the sides not strong enough, helmet sits much too high; from 80 km / h strong drafts, from 100 km / h unpleasant drafts, visor does not close tightly; high noise level; Visor change only possible with tools; Sun visor lever too small; Chin part lever is very hidden; no adjustable chin part ventilation; Head ventilation ineffective, lever much too small; very economical equipment; mediocre workmanship, very plastic appearance.

Conclusion

Equipment, fit, aerodynamics, acoustics, processing quality – the Airoh weakens at every nook and cranny. With one exception: the good shock absorption values ​​save it “satisfying”.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

BMW system helmet 6


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BMW system helmet 6.

Providers: BMW, Tel. 0180/5001972, www.bmw-motorrad.de; Price: 495/530 euros (black / plain colors; decor 570 euros); Sizes: 48/49 to 64/65; Weight: 1585 ± 50/1574 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt gray; White, silver metallic; Fluor yellow, two decors; Helmet shell: GRP; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Germany; ECE approval mark: E 13 (Luxembourg); Replacement visor: clear, 55 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin (mounted) plus “Chin spoiler extension” (attached); Visor with anti-fog double lens (like Pinlock); Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch.

plus

Very good fit, head well integrated; very comfortable lining; lies very quietly even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight, with practical ventilation position and opening tabs on both sides; very easy visor change; low noise level; perfect sun visor operation; good suitability for glasses; very large, effective ventilation slides; practical chin part lever; high quality workmanship; relatively easy.

minus

Slightly difficult to put on and take off due to the tight fit; Impact absorption values ​​for side impact only average; unfolded very “top heavy”.

Conclusion

A lot of quality for a lot of money – the sporty, crisp-fitting BMW system helmet is rightly a bestseller: quiet, perfectly ventilated, top-quality workmanship. Shock absorption? Still okay, but there could be more.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Caberg Justissimo GT


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Caberg Justissimo GT.

Providers: Germot, Tel. 06103/459100, www.germot.de; Price: 249.90 euros (decor 269.90 euros); Sizes: XS to XXL; Weight: 1700 ± 50/1724 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; White; Silver; Black decor; Helmet shell: Polycarbonate; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Italy; ECE approval mark: E 3 (Italy); Replacement visor: clear, 43.20 euros; Furnishing: Air deflector; Wind deflector on chin (mounted); anti-fog visor; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch; Bluetooth preparation.

plus

Very easy to put on and take off; good to very good fit; comfortable lining; lies quietly even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight, with practical ventilation position; easy change of visor (but relatively many individual parts); very simple sun visor operation; very good suitability for glasses; sufficiently large and effective ventilation slides.

minus

Chin part lever a bit stiff and can only be operated with a lot of pressure on the chin (pulling would be more comfortable); Visor not completely fog-free under extreme conditions (continuous rain); from 80 km / h stronger wind noise; relatively difficult.

Conclusion

Decent quality at a fair price. The Caberg does not have any real weaknesses. The difference to the top league is made by the somewhat coarse mechanics, but it may just be a matter of getting used to.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Germot GM 910


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Germot GM 910.

Providers: Germot, Tel. 06103/459100, www.germot.de; Price: 149.90 euros (decor 159.90 euros); Sizes: XS to XXL; Weight: 1780 ± 50/1802 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Silver; Matt black, white decor; Helmet shell: ABS / polycarbonate; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: China; ECE approval mark: E 13 (Luxembourg); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 24.90 / 24.90 / 29.90 euros; Furnishing: Air deflector; Wind deflector on chin (mounted); anti-fog visor; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch.

plus

Very easy to put on and take off; Visor always fog-free even under difficult conditions; easy change of visor; is largely neutral in the wind; Chinstrap padding long and wide; Head ventilation slider sufficiently large; can be removed without opening the chin part if necessary.

minus

Visor ventilation position too far; Visor does not close very tightly; from 80 km / h high, from 100 km / h extremely high noise level; Sun visor actuation hooked; Chin ventilation slider very hidden and without function; Chin part lever not marked and z. B. not recognizable for first aiders; relatively difficult.

Conclusion

The price is really cheap, the fit and shock absorption are not that bad, but many flaws in detail spoil the fun of the flip-up helmet. At least if you drive over 100 km / h more often.

MOTORRAD verdict: sufficient

HJC IS-MAX BT


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HJC IS-MAX BT.

Providers: HJC, Tel. 02131/523560; www.hjc-germany.de; Price: 189.99 euros (decor 199.99 euros); Sizes: XS to XXL; Weight: 1800/1796 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matte black, white; Anthracite, silver metallic, a decor; Helmet shell: Polycarbonate composite; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: South Korea; ECE approval mark: E 9 (Spain); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 39.95 / 39.95 / 44.95 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin; anti-fog visor; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch; Bluetooth preparation.

plus

Comfortable putting on and taking off; good fit; comfortable lining; lies quietly even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight; extremely easy visor change; unusual but practical sun visor operation (on top of the head); very good suitability for glasses; very large and sufficiently effective ventilation slides; practical chin part lever, smooth-running mechanics; decent build quality.

minus

Pad in the cheek area a little too short; The sun visor may be very close to the nose; Visor ventilation position too far; chinstrap padding a little too short; Shock absorption values ​​only average; relatively difficult.

Conclusion

HJC finished the last two MOTORCYCLE helmet tests as the test winner; this time it’s enough “only” to a place in the (good) midfield. When it comes to price-performance, the comfortable IS-MAX is right at the top.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

NEXO Touring III


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NEXO Touring III.

Providers: Polo, Tel. 0180/5225785, www.polo-motorrad.de; Price: 159.95 euros (signal yellow 199.95 euros); Sizes: XS to XL; Weight: 1550 ± 50/1712 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Matt black; Signal yellow; Helmet shell: Polycarbonate; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: China; ECE approval mark: E 9 (Spain); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 19.95 / 24.95 / 24.95 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin (mounted), visor with pinlock preparation, sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, additional pads included; Helmet pouch.

plus

Very easy to put on and take off; The visor remains tight even at higher speeds; easy change of visor; very good suitability for glasses; long and wide chin strap padding; practical chin part lever; decent shock absorption values.

minus

Inhomogeneous fit: upholstery a little “fissured”, presses lightly on the forehead; Visor fogges up very easily in rain, visor ventilation position too far; Chin and head ventilation ineffective; relatively loud over 80 km / h; Sun visor operation a bit fiddly and just “digital” possible (completely or not at all) to grasp levers poorly; Sun visor always something in the field of vision even when retracted.

Conclusion

Decent shock absorption values, moderate fit and weaknesses in practicality – there it is again, the problem of many discount offers. But it’s worth a (fit) self-test.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Nolan N90 Classic N-COM


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Nolan N90 Classic N-COM.

Providers: Nolangroup, Tel. 07159/93160, www.nolangroup.de; Price: 284.95 euros; Sizes: XXS to XXL; Weight: 1765/1788 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; Silver; Light gray; Dark gray; Metallic-white; Dull brown; Helmet shell: Lexan; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Italy; ECE approval mark: E 3 (Italy); Replacement visors: clear / mirrored, 36.95 / 50.95 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin (mounted), visor with Pinlock inner visor, sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, helmet pouch; Bluetooth preparation.

plus

Approval also as jet helmet; easy to put on and take off; good to very good fit; comfortable lining; lies neutral even at high speeds, the visor remains absolutely tight; extremely easy visor change; good to very good suitability for glasses; effective chin and head ventilation, ventilation flaps easy to use; good build quality; can be removed without opening the chin part if necessary.

minus

Wind deflector on chin fitted a little too loosely; Upholstery slightly scratchy; Chin part operation for the driver is very practical, for z. B. first responders but almost impossible; relatively difficult.

Conclusion

An all-round well-made helmet with no real weaknesses, the one “very good” just missed. The high-quality design, the proper fit and the fair price make the Nolan a “Buying tip”.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Probiker KX 4


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Probiker KX 4.

Providers: Louis, Tel. 040/63419360, www.louis.de; Price: 119.95 euros (decor 139.95 euros); Sizes: XS to XL; Weight: 1780 ± 50/1816 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Matt black; White; Black, blue, burgundy, anthracite, brown metallic; two decors; Helmet shell: SECTION; Closure: ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Taiwan; ECE approval mark: E 13 (Luxembourg); Replacement visor: clear, 24.95 euros; Furnishing: Air deflector; Wind deflector on chin (mounted); Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch; additional ear inserts for noise reduction included.

plus

Approval also as a jet helmet (complete conversion kit 39.90 euros); comfortable lining; Chinstrap padding sufficiently long; Changing the visor is relatively easy.

minus

Unsatisfactory fit, upholstery and shell sizes do not match, upholstery can only be felt at certain points; Chin part too close to chin; Visor fogges up very easily in rain, visor ventilation position too far; Chin and head ventilation ineffective, helmet nonetheless and permanently very drafty; over 80 km / h booming; Sun visor lever difficult to grasp; Moderate workmanship (e.g. cheek pad press stud torn off during the first attempt to unbutton).

Conclusion

Sorry, dear hamburgers – that was probably nothing. This helmet isn’t cheap, it’s cheap. After all, the shock absorption values ​​are absolutely okay, but unfortunately it is not practical.

MOTORRAD verdict: sufficient

Schuberth C3


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Schuberth C3.

Providers: Schuberth, Tel. 0391/81060, www.schuberth.com; Price: 499.99 euros (metallic 529.99 euros; decor 599.99 euros); Sizes: XS to XXXL; Weight: approx. 1570/1500 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; White; Red; Silver, anthracite metallic; six decors; Helmet shell: Fiberglass; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Germany; ECE approval mark: E 13 (Luxembourg); Replacement visor: clear, 84.90 euros (including Pinlock); Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin (mounted) plus “Anti-noise pad” (attached); Visor with pinlock preparation, double lens included; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch.

plus

Very easy to put on and take off; very good fit, head perfectly integrated; very comfortable lining; lies very quietly even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight, with practical ventilation position and opening tabs on both sides; very easy visor change; very low noise level; perfect sun visor operation; excellent suitability for glasses; large, very effective ventilation slides; model chin part lever; wide and long chin strap padding; high quality workmanship; very light for flip-up helmet conditions.

minus

Average shock absorption values ​​only.

Conclusion

It hardly gets more practical, the C3 scores the maximum number of points several times. If Schuberth were to improve the shock absorption a little, the test winner would be almost perfect.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Scorpion EXO-900 Air


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Scorpion EXO-900 Air.

Providers: Scorpion, Tel. 0721/1616790, www.scorpionsports.eu; Price: 269.90 / 279.90 euros (black / plain colors; decor 299.90 to 329.90 euros); Sizes: XS to XXXL; Weight: 1850 ± 50/1872 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; White; Silver; Matt anthracite; Matte blue; Neon red; four decors; Helmet shell: Polycarbonate; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: China; ECE approval mark: E 9 (Spain); Replacement visors: clear / mirrored, 43.90 / 54.90 euros; Furnishing: Air deflector; Wind deflector on the chin (mounted), button-in extension; Anti-fog visor; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, helmet pouch; Open face helmet; inflatable cheek pads; Bluetooth preparation.

plus

Approval also as jet helmet; easy to put on and take off; good fit; comfortable lining; lies quietly even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight, opening tabs on both sides; easy change of visor; low noise level; easy sun visor operation; very good suitability for glasses; easy chin rest operation.

minus

Pump function superfluous; Sun visor can bump into larger noses; Chin part relatively tight; Chin and head ventilation ineffective; only average shock absorption; heavy.

Conclusion

Good proof that helmets that are made quite well can come from China. The equipment is lavish, the practicality good. Scorpion has grown significantly compared to the last helmet test.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Shark Evoline Series 2


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Shark Evoline Series 2.

Providers: Shark, Tel. 04108/458000, www.shark-helme.com; Price: 389.95 euros (decor 399.95 euros; Lumi 419.95 euros); Sizes: XS to XL; Weight: 1900/1908 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; White; Silver; Anthracite; Matt anthracite; three decors; two Lumis (luminescent); Helmet shell: Polycarbonate; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Thailand or Portugal; ECE test mark E 11 (Great Britain); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 62.10 / 62.10 / 77.30 euros; Furnishing: Anti-fog visor; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, helmet pouch; Reflective foils (enclosed); removable inserts in the ear area (glasses).

plus

Approval also as jet helmet; easy to put on and take off (without glasses!); comfortable lining; lies relatively calm even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight and fog-free at all times, even without a pinlock; easy change of visor; rather low noise level; easy sun visor operation; good shock absorption.

minus

The fit may take getting used to, the cheek pads are too high; rather unsuitable for people who wear glasses (threading the temples practically impossible); Visor opening tab in an unfavorable position (at the upper edge of the visor); The chin section can only be opened when the visor is open, it can only be closed with additional horizontal pressure; heavy.
Conclusion

An unusual concept that you love or hate, nothing in between. It’s built elsewhere, but the Shark is a real French – with all its advantages and disadvantages. And good shock absorption.

MOTORRAD verdict: Good

Shoei Multitec


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Shoei Multitec.

Providers: Shoei, Tel. 0211/1754360, www.shoei-europe.com; Price: 439 euros (metallic and matt 469 euros; decor 569 euros); Sizes: XXS to XXL; Weight: 1570-1650 / 1540 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; White; Silver; Wine red; Blue; Gray; Gray, anthracite metallic; three decors; Helmet shell: AIM (fiberglass / multifiber composite); Closure: Double-D; Country of Manufacture: Japan; ECE approval mark: E 6 (Belgium); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 49.95 / 49.95 / 89.95 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin (included); Visor with pinlock preparation, inner visor enclosed; tinted second visor with pinlock preparation; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch; “Whisper strip kit” (Noise dampening collar) enclosed.

plus

Comfortable putting on and taking off; excellent fit; very comfortable lining; Helmet is neutral even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight; extremely easy visor change; very good suitability for glasses; large, effective ventilation slides; easy chin rest operation, clearly marked slide; very high quality workmanship; lavish equipment package; good shock absorption values; relatively easy.

minus

No sun visor; without “Whisper Strip” not very low noise level.

Conclusion

The absolute slip-on-and-feel-good helmet. With a sun visor and a little less noise, the test victory would have been within reach. But even so, it is an absolute top helmet and worth every penny.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Suomy D20


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Suomy D20.

Providers: Helmets, Leather & More, Tel. 07175/309316, www.suomy.com; Price: 299 euros (decor 349 euros); Sizes: XS to XXL; Weight: 1700 ± 50/1938 grams (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Matt black; Matte white; Anthracite; Silver; White decor; Helmet shell: Lexan; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: Italy; ECE approval mark: E 3 (Italy); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 31.50 / 31.50 / 44 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin (mounted); Visor with pinlock preparation, inner visor enclosed; Sun visor; Removable cheek pads and lining; Helmet pouch; Bluetooth preparation.

plus

Approval also as jet helmet; easy to put on and take off; comfortable lining; Helmet is neutral even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight; good to very good suitability for glasses; large, sufficiently effective ventilation slides; good shock absorption values.

minus

Moderate fit: padding is pressing in the forehead area, too loose on the cheeks Chin part too tight; Visor change a bit cumbersome; Visor ventilation position too far; Chinstrap padding too short; The slightly hidden chin section button must also be pressed when closing (due to open face helmet approval); very difficult.
 
Conclusion

Very heavy, unsatisfactory fit – the air in such a well-filled test field becomes thin for the basically well-made Italian. But for the same money you can get more elsewhere.

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfying

Uvex GT 500


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Uvex GT 500.

Providers: Uvex, Tel. 0911/97740, www.uvex-sports.de; Price: 399.95 euros; Sizes: XS to XXL; Weight: 1520-1570 ± 50/1604 gram (manufacturer information / L weighed); To dye: Black; Black metallic; Silver; Anthracite; Helmet shell: Carbon / kevlar / fiberglass; Closure: Ratchet; Country of Manufacture: China; ECE approval mark: E 1 (Germany); Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 69.95 / 69.95 / 89.95 euros; Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin (mounted); slightly tinted anti-fog double lens visor; Removable cheek pads and lining, helmet pouch.

plus

Comfortable putting on and taking off; very good fit; very comfortable lining; Helmet is neutral even at high speeds; Visor absolutely tight and fog-free at all times, even in adverse conditions; noticeably large field of view; very easy visor change; still good suitability for glasses; large, effective ventilation slides; easy chin rest operation; Chinstrap padding long and wide; high quality workmanship; still relatively easy.

minus

No sun visor; weakest shock absorption values ​​in the test field.

Conclusion

German technology, “Made in china” – that works great. The snug fit is almost Shoei quality, everything is made very solid. The shock absorption is in the green area, but there is more.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good


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* 100 to 75 points = very good, 74 to 65 points = good, 64 to 55 points = satisfactory, 54 to 40 points = sufficient, 39 to 0 points = unsatisfactory.

Conclusion

That should hardly come as a surprise: The expensive top dogs are at the top of the final bill, the very cheap models are at the bottom. But if you take a closer look at the table, you might be a little surprised, because of all things with the criterion “security” (which results from the shock absorption values) the cheap homes often score better than the premium models. So that we don’t get ourselves wrong: none of the flip-up helmets tested is unsafe or even dangerous; All safe – the consequence for price-sensitive buyers can be to step up with the “Good” judged and affordable midfield look around.

The editors’ hit list


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Klaus Herder with his favorite helmet, the Schuberth C3.

Markus Biebricher (48)

1. Shoei Multitec
2. Uvex GT 500
3. Schuberth C3
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13. Scorpion EXO-900 Air
14. Germot GM 910

Klaus Herder (48)

1. Schuberth C3
2. Shoei Multitec
3. Uvex GT 500
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13. Airoh Mathisse RS X
14. Probiker KX4

Jorg Lohse (41)

1. BMW system helmet 6
2. Shoei Multitec
3. Nolan N90 Classic N-Com
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13. Probiker KX4
14. Germot GM 910


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* Surcharge on Sigma post, ** Surcharge on edge anvil.

Since the last MOTORRAD helmet test (background story in issue 14/2010), a tougher pace has been called for in the laboratory test, because now it is no longer just the helmet standard ECE-R 22-05 that is retested. At TuV Rheinland in Cologne, 42 brand new helmets in size M, three per helmet model, had to prove that they could do more. While in the ECE test six precisely defined (and thus “conforming to standards” test points that can be reinforced meet a standardized anvil, the entire side of the helmet slammed onto a Sigma post during the MOTORRAD test – not a standard test body, but the part that stands on the side of the road and holds a guardrail.

The TuV professionals Peter Schaudt and Sven Seidel dropped the helmets at 7.5 m / s and 5.5 m / s on the nasty post. According to ECE, the limit value for the maximum permissible acceleration is 275 g; the HIC value calculated from this and taking into account other parameters (duration of force action) (“Head Injury Criterion”, a measure for the expected traumatic brain injuries) may be a maximum of 2400 according to the ECE standard. A second helmet was hit hard on the chin at 7.5 m / s (ECE: only 5.5 m / s); according to ECE, the maximum acceleration value of 275 g also applies here. A HIC value can be calculated, but it says little because part of the force is passed on to the chinstrap. The third helmet in each case ended up in the stripping test: A maximum twist angle of 30 degrees applies as the ECE upper limit. A value that all helmets approved as open face helmets (Nolan, Probiker, Scorpion, Shark, Suomy) do not exceed.

Lidl flip-up helmet


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The Lidl Crivit flip-up helmet V210.

At the end of February 2011, exactly at the time of the MOTORRAD laboratory and practical tests, the discounter Lidl offered a flip-up helmet as a promotional item. MOTORRAD bought the 59.99 euro “Crivit flip-up helmet V210” and let it run out of competition in the test. With sun visor, ratchet lock and accessory package (replacement visor, “Winter comfort collar”, “Acoustic cushions”, second set of cheek pads) the equipment turned out to be lavish. In the practical test, however, it turned out to be thick: poor fit, scratchy lining, stiff visor, worn out sun visor slider, fiddly visor change, hooked chin part operation, loud and drafty when driving. In terms of shock absorption values, however, the cheap home-made company was able to convince and was well below the limit values. So it would have for a test verdict “sufficient” got.

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“Test center” Gemenos: For a week we went to the south of France with a sprinter, lots of equipment and three bikes.

February is not necessarily the most pleasant time to extensively test helmets and motorcycle clothing in Germany. It is now a good tradition for MOTORRAD to stay in Gemenos in the south of France (east of Marseille) for a week and thoroughly scrutinize the products with three editors and over many 100 kilometers. In 2011 the endurance testers Ducati Multistrada, Kawasaki Z 1000 and Yamaha Super Tenere served as mobile pedestals. It rained heavily on three out of four days of driving – the statements on the tendency to fogging up the visor are particularly well-founded. The driving was mainly on very winding country roads, some expressway stages allowed up to 180 km / h. The MOTORRAD team used the evenings for “Dry tests”, i.e. the detailed assessment of fit and user-friendliness – based on this, among other things. the “Editors’ hit lists”. Back in Germany, three new helmet test samples were sent to TuV Rheinland in Cologne, where they got a hard hat on during the shock absorption test.

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