Helmets: Akuma helmets

ND4SPD · 04-23-2008, 03:16 AM

Anybody know anything about these guys?

They don't seem to have a large selection but I like their designs.

Also, this bit is interesting; off their "About Us" page:

Quote:

The I.P.S.™ (Integrated Power System) used in our helmet line is a patented system invented and developed by Kerry Harris and is a product of IHT Technology, Inc. The I.P.S.™ system is a total product philosophy which can, will, and is allowing products to be integrated and upgraded with the latest electronic features and customizations. Akuma helmets, the next step in helmet evolution.

Electrochromatic visor. Way cool

YouTube - Akuma Electrochromatic Visor

:: Akuma Helmets ::

ReaperAZ · 04-23-2008, 08:22 AM

Whoa, now that's pretty cool.

asiliat · 04-23-2008, 12:52 PM

Very cool. wonder how much, interested.

ND4SPD · 04-23-2008, 01:24 PM

Lazy bastid.

Akuma Helmets Official Website

SheepOfBlue · 04-23-2008, 02:00 PM

Auto tint visor with UV is OK but I don't need any blinking lights. Also auto tint stuff that I have had is affected by temperature and altitude also so was a bit spotty.

seamus · 04-23-2008, 08:36 PM

It's not auto tint. It's user controlled.

Definitely thinking in different directions. Like the ingenuity.

Repeater · 04-23-2008, 08:57 PM

Cool shield ugly helmet though. Whats the deal with slapping all the plastic on top of helmets seems like companies are going overboard with that nowadays

SheepOfBlue · 04-23-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

It's not auto tint. It's user controlled.

Definitely thinking in different directions. Like the ingenuity.

Actually they have both. Now price on the powered on though. I saw one at Indy that did that and it was $$$$$$$$

f1_hurricane · 04-27-2008, 08:20 PM

Looked on their site and all they said was that they were DOT approved, I didn't see anything about SNELL

SheepOfBlue · 04-27-2008, 08:45 PM

Also what do they weigh? On long rides a helmet lighter by a small amount matters.

slickwill · 04-28-2008, 11:30 AM

How about this thing: GMax GM68 Crusader Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore webbikeworld named it helmet of the year for 2007. They had nothing bad to say about it. Said the visor sealed way better than most, that it flows way more air than most, that the visor was so perfect that it was like it wasn't there, and that it was quieter than average. All for $107 and includes the blinky LED's, and TWO shields, and deluxe bag with shield pocket.

GMAX GM68S Helmet - webBikeWorld

Here are more very positive reviews:
Review of the Gmax GM68 | The Streetfighter Blog

ONEvcs · 04-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickwill

How about this thing: GMax GM68 Crusader Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore webbikeworld named it helmet of the year for 2007. They had nothing bad to say about it. Said the visor sealed way better than most, that it flows way more air than most, that the visor was so perfect that it was like it wasn't there, and that it was quieter than average. All for $107 and includes the blinky LED's, and TWO shields, and deluxe bag with shield pocket.

GMAX GM68S Helmet - webBikeWorld

Here are more very positive reviews:
Review of the Gmax GM68 | The Streetfighter Blog

They look really nice for the price.

Hammer · 04-30-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f1_hurricane

Looked on their site and all they said was that they were DOT approved, I didn't see anything about SNELL

Not snell, but they are ECE 22-05 Certified which is the UK equivalent

DrHall · 04-30-2008, 07:51 AM

Yeah, yeah, yeah, they're ok...but this is going to be MY next helmet: Rockhard Lynyrd Skynyrd Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore

ONEvcs · 04-30-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHall

Yeah, yeah, yeah, they're ok...but this is going to be MY next helmet: Rockhard Lynyrd Skynyrd Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore

I've always known you were the feathery type...

SomeStrangeGuy · 07-21-2008, 09:02 AM

Interesting...Costco has em..299.99$

Costco - Akuma R2 Specter Motorcycle Helmets

http://www.costco.com/Common/Search....rch&lang=en-US

sickchuck · 12-02-2008, 09:05 PM

Tried them on before. Too bad my they don't fit my head all that well.

04-23-2008, 08:22 AM	#2
ReaperAZ I'm baaaaack. Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Tucson Age: 31 Bike(s): '06 1000RR Posts: 150	Whoa, now that's pretty cool. __________________ Dan

04-23-2008, 01:24 PM	#4
ND4SPD Join Date: 12-12-2006 Location: Central SC Bike(s): '99 F4 Posts: 9,638 Images: 28	Lazy bastid. Akuma Helmets Official Website __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X The Motorcycle Addict's Magazine - MCADXmag

04-23-2008, 02:00 PM	#5
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	Auto tint visor with UV is OK but I don't need any blinking lights. Also auto tint stuff that I have had is affected by temperature and altitude also so was a bit spotty. __________________ Not a crop circle creator

04-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 6,457	It's not auto tint. It's user controlled. Definitely thinking in different directions. Like the ingenuity. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ---Leonardo Da Vinci

04-27-2008, 08:20 PM	#9
f1_hurricane Trust me, I'm a ninja Join Date: 01-06-2007 Age: 21 Bike(s): 1998 GSXR 750 Posts: 828	Looked on their site and all they said was that they were DOT approved, I didn't see anything about SNELL __________________ A Kawasaki is like a tampon, every pussy's got one.

04-23-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
asiliat Join Date: 01-10-2007 Bike(s): 2K 929 Posts: 565	Very cool. wonder how much, interested.

04-23-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Location: Santa Monica, CA Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 605	Cool shield ugly helmet though. Whats the deal with slapping all the plastic on top of helmets seems like companies are going overboard with that nowadays

04-27-2008, 08:45 PM	#10
SheepOfBlue Ewe need to know braking do ewe? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 47 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 8,734	Also what do they weigh? On long rides a helmet lighter by a small amount matters. __________________ Not a crop circle creator

04-28-2008, 11:30 AM	#11
slickwill 'lil buckaroo Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 30 Bike(s): 'tarded Posts: 3,577	How about this thing: GMax GM68 Crusader Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore webbikeworld named it helmet of the year for 2007. They had nothing bad to say about it. Said the visor sealed way better than most, that it flows way more air than most, that the visor was so perfect that it was like it wasn't there, and that it was quieter than average. All for $107 and includes the blinky LED's, and TWO shields, and deluxe bag with shield pocket. GMAX GM68S Helmet - webBikeWorld Here are more very positive reviews: Review of the Gmax GM68 \| The Streetfighter Blog __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

04-30-2008, 07:51 AM	#14
DrHall Travelin'... Join Date: 08-21-2007 Location: SW Florida Age: 50 Bike(s): DUC MTS 1000sDS, RC51 Posts: 1,130	Yeah, yeah, yeah, they're ok...but this is going to be MY next helmet: Rockhard Lynyrd Skynyrd Helmet - Motorcycle Superstore __________________ The sun's not yellow, it's chicken.

07-21-2008, 09:02 AM	#16
SomeStrangeGuy Former KLR owner. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS Posts: 5,164 Images: 5	Interesting...Costco has em..299.99$ Costco - Akuma R2 Specter Motorcycle Helmets http://www.costco.com/Common/Search....rch&lang=en-US __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

12-02-2008, 09:05 PM	#17
sickchuck Join Date: 09-27-2008 Age: 29 Bike(s): Busa Posts: 3	Tried them on before. Too bad my they don't fit my head all that well.

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