7 brand helmet most expensive in the world - Reviews 2011

motorcycle is an alternative vehicle that we can use in emergencies and in our daily activities. But, when we use motorcycle, we must use helmet for our salvation. a helmet that can protect us is a helmet that is strong, not easily destroyed, and pleasant to use. helmet with such characteristics may be expensive, but try to see 7 brand helmet is the most expensive in the world as the following article.

Arai Helmet Ltd

Arai Helmet Ltd. is a Japan based company which manufactures helmets for motorcycles and other motosport.
Established in 1926 by Hirotake Arai.
Every Arai helmet is produced handmade.
Arai helmets sold in the United States has met or exceeded the safety standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation.
Price Range = $250 - $850

Type Of Arai Helmet


Full Face Helmet

Off Road Helmet


Car Helmet

 

AGV SpA Helmet

AGV SpA. (Amisano Gino Valenza) is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded by Gino Amisano (1920-2009), which began in 1946 making leather seats and motorcycle saddles.
A year later, in 1947, he started making motorcycles.
In 2007, the company was acquired by Dainese.
Price Range = $40 - $800

Type Of AGV Helmet


Racing Helmet


offroad helmet


Full Face Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet

Shoei Helmet

Shoei is a Japanese company that produces motorcycle helmets since 1958.
Founder Shoei, Eitaro Kamata, began producing helmets for motorcycle racing sector in 1960.
Despite their success is quite satisfactory, Shoei remain a relatively small company, with employees under 500 people worldwide.
All Shoei helmets have been designed and
produced in Japan, although they are distributed and sold globally.
GRV Shoei helmet is the first helmet that uses carbon fiber and Kevlar.
Price Range = $90 - $760

Type Of Shoei Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Half Face Helmet


Retro Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet


offroad Helmet

Nolan Helmets SpA

Nolan Helmets SpA is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded in 1973 by Lander Nocchi, a businessman in the sector, motorcycle and car accessories.
Using advanced materials to obtain optimum performance to motorcycle riders.
Today, Nolan helmets scattered in almost all European markets
Price Range = $50 - $460

Type Of Nolan Helmet


Retro



Half Face Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Full-Half Face Helmet

Shark Helmet

Shark promote helmet safety and quality produced.
This helmet is more easily damaged than the other brand helmets.
This is because they give priority to production helmet rider safety.
Another characteristic of his helmet visor Shark is a thick, measuring 3 mm.
Price Range = $90 - $540

Type Of Shark Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Half Face Helmet


Flip-up Helmet


Offroad Helmet


Car Helmet

Schuberth Helmet

Schuberth GmbH is a manufacturer of helmets that come from Germany.
The company was founded in 1922 in Braunschweig, in Lower Saxony, and has been producing helmets for 90 years.
Currently based in Magdeburg and employs approximately 300 employees, produces 1.5 million helmets per year.
Schuberth produce protective headgear for Formula One, motorcycles and industrial workers.
Price Range = $300 - $710

Type Of Schuberth Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Flip-Up Helmet


Full face For Women Helmet

 

 

Ruby Helmet

The name is likely to be unfamiliar or perhaps never sounded compared to other brands of helmets.
Ruby was born from Parisian designer Jerome Coste who is obsessed with
motorcycle safety accessories.
Ruby creation is triggered on a day in 2001 when he
read a motorcycle magazine in Japan and fell in love with the spirit
Tokyo biker gangs,
an expert in a mixture of street culture and vintage,
so that he noted the idea was to brand a helmet that will have a conventional design,
but uses the most modern technology.
Starting in 2004 Jérôme chose the name 'Ruby', and began work designing
"Pavillon".
Price Range = $600 - $1630

Type Of Ruby Helmet


Pavillion





Belvedere






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AGV AX-8 Dual Helmet Review

 

The AGV AX-8 Dual is based on the off-road AX-8 helmet. A different visor, face shield and vents make up the changes.

Adding a visor to a street bike helmet makes perfect sense, and adding a face shield to a dirt bike helmet has its place as well. Dual sport helmets are gaining popularity with riders from both spectrums and the style has become my personal favorite for anything other than hard-core dirt riding. AGV has entered the fray with the AX-8 Dual helmet. Its $400 pricetag puts it up in the high-end market to stack up against competition such as the Icon Variant helmet ($350) and Shoei Hornet DS helmet ($486). I’ve been riding with the AGV for several months now and am comfortable saying it belongs right in the mix for a variety of reasons.

The AX-8 Dual is visually stunning. It has styling that is sharp, aggressive and sleek all at the same time. It looks, and is, very similar to AGV’s pure dirt helmet, the AX-8, which is the helmet of choice for known concussion artist, Travis Pastrana. The difference is that the Dual gets closeable vents, a different visor and the face shield along with its mounting structure. The Dual only comes in solid colors.

AGV offers three different shell sizes which are utilized to cover a spectrum of internal head sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL. I ordered a Medium and it fit well with no break-in required. The shell uses what AGV calls “SSL layering” which is a stratification process of carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass for light weight and increased strength. The helmet weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces. One thing I like about the outer layer is that the air ducts are integrated into the shell. This gives the shell contours which are attractive, and more importantly, eliminate bits of plastic glued to the outside which are prone to breaking. There will be nothing more than scratches if the AGV falls off the seat at a lunch stop.

The AX-8 Dual lives up to its name. Transforming from a street/motard helmet into an off-road helmet is difficult for some other hybrid helmets. Full-size motocross goggles fit inside the eye port without issue.

There is no distortion from the front shield which is made from anti-fog polycarbonate. I have only ridden in warm temps so no problems with fogging. A thumb tab on the left side helps with opening and closing. I’d appreciate one on the right also since I usually have the clutch pulled in as I coast to a stop light, leaving only my throttle hand free. I swapped the clear shield for a tinted version. The darker lens is great for summertime riding and performing the exchange was simple, just two aluminum screws. I prefer this over “quick release” systems which usually lead to frustration and a shield covered in fingerprints.

The same cannot be said for the visor. It attaches with four plastic screws that do not come out easily, and I managed to snap one off while tightening. The visor cuts through wind efficiently with a peaked and channeled design, and only starts vibrating at triple digits - even with the broken screw. There was never a time that I wanted to take it off. Once accustomed to dipping the visor against the sun, it’s extremely annoying to ride without one.

I'm very happy that the AX-8 Dual is actually functional in different configurations. Despite PR claims, some crossover/dual sport helmets are not designed to be used with goggles. The AGV lens easily removes and the eye port is shaped to accept motocross-style goggles. With the roost guard in place (it’s removable), I could easily wear this on my dirt bike.

The AX-8 Dual has four hand-operated vents and they are all very easy to open or close while riding. The problem is it doesn’t make much difference. Airflow to the rider's face and accross the head is very minimal. Mesh screens on the intake and exhaust vents are a nice styling cue, but a closer inspection reveals only small holes drilled through the EPS foam liner behind the mesh. The exhaust vents are particularly constricted and I believe this is what keeps the helmet from cooling as it cannot draw warm air away from the head. The chin vent pops out by hand and is interchangeable with the AX-8, which is a full mesh screen. This is one way to get more air to the face. Another way is to remove the chin curtain. Though the Dual doesn’t vent well, my brain hasn't been cooking despite riding in temps above 90 degrees. If I ever do sweat, like a trip to the motocross track, the sanitized “Dry-lex” liner and cheek pads are removable and washable.

Even though the venting could improve, we haven't had issues with overheating despite high temps.

Noise is another concern for the AGV Dual. Even with the chin curtain installed there is quite a racket inside during freeway riding. Music ear buds can be drowned out, and as much as I like the company of tunes on a long ride, I’ve conceded that regular earplugs are necessary.

Overall the AGV AX-8 Dual has been an impressive helmet. It’s lightweight and I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like the way it looks. It has quality liners, comfortable shell/foam design, perfectly sized visor and quality face shield. It’s also a bit noisy and vents poorly, but perhaps the most important feature of the AGV is that it’s the first “dual sport” helmet that I would actually wear comfortably in different configurations.

I have not ridden the same conditions in these helmets back-to-back, but generally speaking I find the AGV superior to the Icon Variant. Personally I enjoy the Variant’s styling but many do not. The AX-8 Dual has a unique look without being over the top, fits better and has simple, effective components. I consider it pretty even with the Shoei Hornet DS. The Shoei is a more secure fit on my head shape, vents better and is quieter, but the styling is dated and the cheek pads are rough on beard stubble. Also, it cannot realistically, or easily, be used in multiple configurations. The AGV interior is more comfortable; it’s lighter, looks better and is less expensive.

The AGV AX-8 DS Helmet is available from Motorcycle-Superstore.com. See the sidebar for a list of other dual sport helmets.

        

MSRP: $399.95
Source : motorcycle-usa.com