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"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner) 01/26/2017 at 13:02 • Filed to: Two Wheels Good, Riding Gear., Helmets

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Mrs. Something-Clever-Here, President has decreed that I shall be given a new motorcycle helmet for my birthday. I can finally stop wearing my AGV Horizon. Pro-tip, don’t buy that helmet.

I am debating between a Scorpion Exo-R2000, a version of it is supposedly worn in MotoGP, and a Shoei RF-1200.

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I’ve had a Scorpion before, and actually went down in it at the salt flats. It held up well and was dirt cheap. It fit well and I still use it occasionally when riding two up. yes, I know this is a terrible idea but two up happens so seldom, I can’t justify a new second helmet for that purpose alone. It may not be perfect but it still beats riding without a lid.

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I have no experience with Shoei but everyone raves about them and Sean (of former Lanesplitter glory) recommends it.

Is the Shoei worth the price bump (~200)?

I ride in traffic(unfortunately) mostly followed by canyons with a couple track days sprinkled in during the course of a year. I ride a Daytona 675, so performance in the 3/4 and tuck positions is preferred over upright riding.

I haven’t tried either one on yet. Fit will take precedent over everything else. I’m open to other suggestions but they must be Snell 2010 or 2015. I want to spend no more than ~450 after tax, I’m already stretching the budget for the Shoei.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 13:03

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If the links get all kinja’d

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-rf-1200-helmet-solid

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/scorpion-exo-r2000-launch-helmet

Manny05x > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 14:15

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If you dont mind the graphics this is a screaming deal for this helmet. I have the same.

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/street/closeouts/helmets/shoei/rf_1200_indy_marquez_helmet.html

Future next gen S2000 owner > Manny05x 01/26/2017 at 14:19

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A wrap can fix that.

ceanderson920 > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 15:40

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I have an Arai which I love. They are super comfortable and I thought the air flow was pretty good. The Only problem is they are pretty spendy, but I thought If I am going to spend money on a Helmet I am going to buy a good one. I also had a Daytona 675 and they will but a British bulldog on the back.

nermal > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 16:53

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One big factor in the Shoei’s favor is lower weight. All else being equal, a lower weight helmet will put less force on your neck when you’re flopping around at high speeds in a crash.

Also, be careful with closeout models, especially for track usage. Some orgs will require helmets to have a manufacture date that is < 5 yrs old. The idea is that the protective stuff degrades over time. Buying a closeout model could have a manufacture date that is 1-2 yrs old before you even get it.

Damage to your head does not heal, and can parlyze you or worse. Other bones will heal eventually. Don’t skimp on a helmet.

Manny05x > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 18:18

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Its the cheapest ive seen a rf1200 i have the iridiun blue shiel on mine and it looks decent.

Manny05x > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/26/2017 at 18:18

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Its the cheapest ive seen a rf1200 i have the iridiun blue shiel on mine and it looks decent.

Sergie > Future next gen S2000 owner 05/25/2018 at 19:01

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I found the same ones at cheaper price here:

https://helmetstore.ca/collections/motorcycle-helmets