I need some help deciding on a helmet. I was going to order the KBC Zombie thats in my avatar, but the local dealer said that they aren't a very good helmet. I have an HJC right now but it doesn't fit all that good, so he suggested to get an Icon. I looked around and found the Scorpion helmets and they seem to be an awesome deal but I haven't really heard anything about them, but the anti fog system that they have seems like it would be worth the money. I would like to stay under $300 and I found the Scorpions for $200 or less and the Icons for $280 and down from there. I can get the KBC for $205, but I would have to wait until March and I don't really want to wait that long.

Heres what the helmets look like-








I'm thinking about getting a plain helmet and getting some custom stickers, but let me know.

Look in my photo gallery for a pic of my bike if you need it. Right now I like the Scorpion Raider in Red/Black. If you like one the helmets but don't like the colors just suggest a different color.
Thanks in advance

-Jesse-

 

The ICON skull helmet is flat black, a little like what you have in your avatar.



EDIT: I didnt realize there was a poll. The ICON has my vote. It looks badass.[sm=crossbonesgif.gif]

 

Yeah I like that one too. The only thing is the flat black, is it harder to clean or does it have a coating so it won't rub off? That one was my second favorite. It does look badass though.

BTW I ride with a black Icon Timax jacket. And I'm trying to stay with some universal colors that I can use with any color bike just in case something else catches my eye lol, but I love my F4i so I think its gonna stay for a while.

-Jesse-

 

dpnt buy icon how can u be an icon if your not even a pro racer ?

 

??? Whats that have to do with anything?? I'm not saying that I'm an icon or a pro racer, its just a brand name. And there are more choices besides Icon. What do you suggest??

Besides me not being an icon what do you have against their gear? I haven't heard anything bad about them, well not any worse than any other company out there. The one thing that I have heard is that they are too "bling" but its better than wearing a t-shirt and shorts out there and they are getting people that wouldn't really wear any gear to wear it plus they sell their stuff at a reasonable cost that most people can afford. Just my .02

-Jesse-

 

I have a lot of faith in ICON gear and so does my riding partners. I have an ICON Mainframe Halo and a Scorpion 700 I prefer the Scorpion over the ICON regarding fit, ventilation and fog free visor.

Please check out www.streetbikerview.com and check out the ICON reviews. I am working on the Scorpion review now.

 

I haven't found any bad press about Icon -- don't know what wood83 was talking about.

From the selection you posted all are nice helmets. For me the main thing with a helmet is that it fits well. Sux when it's either too loose or too tight. My suggestion is to go to a motorcycle show near you and try on as many as you can find and buy what ya like that fits good.

 

Not heard much about the other manufacturers either, me personally like chain said it`s all about fit. I only get Shoei or Arai though. Better build in my opinion, but i suppose if they pass the tests there the same standard eh.

 

I had a flat black Caberg Justissimo I got in Germany. I just cleaned it with a wet wash rag, like you would do to get bugs and things off. The flat paint doesnt come off, oil from your fingers can make a shiney spot but you can wipe it off no problem.

 

I have the Scorpoin EX-700 series and absolutely love it. Like callkid said the fog-free visor is very nice, but the main reason is I haven't found a better helmet that fits my head. Whether it's a$200 Scorpion or a $700 SHOEI. I agree with ChainStretcher, find a shop that has a lot of selections and find the one that best fits you. Have fun!