Helmets: Arai, Shoei and Icon nab top spot

f1_hurricane · 06-20-2009, 07:14 PM

CBRVFR · 06-21-2009, 02:34 PM

http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...df/2009092.pdf

Link to the actual study. Harley-Davidson and Scorpion received 4 circles along with Icon and Shoei - Only Arai got 5.

Quote:

The study measures the overall satisfaction of motorcyclists with their new helmet in three key factors:
ventilation,
face shield, and
design and styling; which consist of 11 attributes:
- quietness;
- ventilation/air flow;
- de-fogging;
- face shield ability to keep wind out;
- face shield ability to resist scratching;
- ease of replacing face shield;
- scratch resistance of shell;
- color/graphic design; weight;
- ease of fastening the strap; and
- fit and comfort.

Quote:

With a score of 830 on a 1,000-point scale, Arai ranks highest and performs particularly well in the ventilation
and design and styling factors. Shoei follows with a score of 815 and performs well in face shield. Icon ranks
third overall with a score of 806.

I think some of these criteria are inconsequential bullshit, though I think Arai is a great company with great customer service.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-21-2009, 11:57 PM

Harley actually makes helmets?

f1_hurricane · 06-22-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Harley actually makes helmets?

Harley has their own brand of coffee...you're surprised they make helmets?

CBRVFR · 06-22-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm sure they have someone private-label them (didn't BMW have Schuberth helmets with their rondel on them?) - but those who buy them have slightly different criteria than JD Power -

Ease of removal as one crosses a state line in which helmets are not required.
Minimal coverage, easily covered with a "show us your tits DOT approved" do-rag to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, easily convertible to the wearer's hairpiece to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, yet not easily confused with one of 'them Jewish hats.'
Good adhering surface for amusing anarchistic stickers.
Good adhering surface for Viking horns or other 'Badass Invading Visigoth' or 'Wannabe Nazi' regalia.
Inexpensive, in order to maximize purchase of chrome implements.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-22-2009, 12:10 PM

That's what I was after, thanks for clarifying

Yeah I think BMW uses Schuberth or at least used to. I think they also have an Arai XD variant with the roundel as well.

HondaGalToo · 06-22-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I'm sure they have someone private-label them (didn't BMW have Schuberth helmets with their rondel on them?) - but those who buy them have slightly different criteria than JD Power -

Ease of removal as one crosses a state line in which helmets are not required.
Minimal coverage, easily covered with a "show us your tits DOT approved" do-rag to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, easily convertible to the wearer's hairpiece to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, yet not easily confused with one of 'them Jewish hats.'
Good adhering surface for amusing anarchistic stickers.
Good adhering surface for Viking horns or other 'Badass Invading Visigoth' or 'Wannabe Nazi' regalia.
Inexpensive, in order to maximize purchase of chrome implements.

Hysterical!!!

ONEvcs · 06-22-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

I'm sure they have someone private-label them (didn't BMW have Schuberth helmets with their rondel on them?) - but those who buy them have slightly different criteria than JD Power -

Ease of removal as one crosses a state line in which helmets are not required.
Minimal coverage, easily covered with a "show us your tits DOT approved" do-rag to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, easily convertible to the wearer's hairpiece to create the illusion of helmetless freedom.
Minimal coverage, yet not easily confused with one of 'them Jewish hats.'
Good adhering surface for amusing anarchistic stickers.
Good adhering surface for Viking horns or other 'Badass Invading Visigoth' or 'Wannabe Nazi' regalia.
Inexpensive, in order to maximize purchase of chrome implements.

Someone call Fox Channel news... They need to hire Dave & Rob.
I wish I had your wit...

nhfirefighter13 · 06-22-2009, 04:50 PM

I just saw an ad for Arai that said something like "Yes, it really does cost that much."

Thought it was a great approach.

luvtolean · 06-22-2009, 05:24 PM

Wow...

Is the Icon even SNELL rated?

By far the most relevant "article" I've seen rating helmets was a RRW article that compiled the results of concussions vs brand. Arai and Shoei were miles ahead back then, with IIRC AGV third.

Edit: Went and looked. Much of Icon's helmet line is SNELL M2005 certified.

06-20-2009, 07:14 PM	#1
f1_hurricane Four feet tall with three feet teeth Join Date: 01-06-2007 Age: 22 Bike(s): 1998 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,125	Arai, Shoei and Icon nab top spot Linky Linky

06-21-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Harley actually makes helmets? __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

06-22-2009, 10:34 AM	#5
CBRVFR Age of bike + rider = 78 !! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 57 Bike(s): VFR SV TZ250 RC30 Posts: 7,910	I'm sure they have someone private-label them (didn't BMW have Schuberth helmets with their rondel on them?) - but those who buy them have slightly different criteria than JD Power - Ease of removal as one crosses a state line in which helmets are not required. Minimal coverage, easily covered with a "show us your tits DOT approved" do-rag to create the illusion of helmetless freedom. Minimal coverage, easily convertible to the wearer's hairpiece to create the illusion of helmetless freedom. Minimal coverage, yet not easily confused with one of 'them Jewish hats.' Good adhering surface for amusing anarchistic stickers. Good adhering surface for Viking horns or other 'Badass Invading Visigoth' or 'Wannabe Nazi' regalia. Inexpensive, in order to maximize purchase of chrome implements. __________________ Eigoga Mothafucku - Hanashimaska? Godspeed, # 20 - Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

06-22-2009, 12:10 PM	#6
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	That's what I was after, thanks for clarifying Yeah I think BMW uses Schuberth or at least used to. I think they also have an Arai XD variant with the roundel as well. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

06-22-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
nhfirefighter13 P90X RAGE! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 34 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 4,497 Images: 58	I just saw an ad for Arai that said something like "Yes, it really does cost that much." Thought it was a great approach. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com http://www.kezerphotography.com/blog "Holy Jesus God. My teeth taste like street." -Unknown

06-22-2009, 05:24 PM	#10
luvtolean It's Who You Know That Counts Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Silicon Valley Bike(s): 08 BMW GS-A, 00 CBR929RR Posts: 11,266	Wow... Is the Icon even SNELL rated? By far the most relevant "article" I've seen rating helmets was a RRW article that compiled the results of concussions vs brand. Arai and Shoei were miles ahead back then, with IIRC AGV third. Edit: Went and looked. Much of Icon's helmet line is SNELL M2005 certified. __________________ The battle is fought and decided by the quartermasters before the shooting begins.—Erwin Rommel

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