04-16-2015, 04:41 AM
I mentioned a little while back that I was looking at buying a new helmet, and I just got it the other day: a Shoei NXR!
Since perhaps 20 years I have always had Arai helmets. Their shape always fit my head perfectly, and I have always appreciated the quality, look and comfort of their various helmets. The most recent was the RX7 GP Nakano replica, and it has been a favorite now for 6 years. But 6 years is a long time, and I felt I should get something new to go with the CB11.
I went to have a look at the most recent Arai helmets available, but was attracted by the look of the NXR Terminus. It was not the first time I tried a Shoei, but in the past they have never really fit my head. Well, this one felt great! Trying it on in the shop I was pleasantly surprised by how light it felt, and it was really comfortable. So, I bought it!
After riding two days with it, I can say I am really pleased with my purchase. It really feels much lighter than the Arais I have had in the past, and on my first ride I was happy to find that the opening was much bigger than on the Arai. My peripheral vision is much better. It is also very silent even when going fast.
I tried putting on the chin curtain, but ended up removing as I didn't feel any real improvement, and it became a bit of a pain to put on and take off the helmet. The nose guard is perfect though. I do find that the material on the inside is perhaps not as soft as in the Arai, perhaps a bit on the abrasive side. My ears are a bit tender from pulling it on, but I am sure this will work itself out soon.
So, for me, very good purchase! It was also a lot cheaper than another Arai!!
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Since perhaps 20 years I have always had Arai helmets. Their shape always fit my head perfectly, and I have always appreciated the quality, look and comfort of their various helmets. The most recent was the RX7 GP Nakano replica, and it has been a favorite now for 6 years. But 6 years is a long time, and I felt I should get something new to go with the CB11.
I went to have a look at the most recent Arai helmets available, but was attracted by the look of the NXR Terminus. It was not the first time I tried a Shoei, but in the past they have never really fit my head. Well, this one felt great! Trying it on in the shop I was pleasantly surprised by how light it felt, and it was really comfortable. So, I bought it!
After riding two days with it, I can say I am really pleased with my purchase. It really feels much lighter than the Arais I have had in the past, and on my first ride I was happy to find that the opening was much bigger than on the Arai. My peripheral vision is much better. It is also very silent even when going fast.
I tried putting on the chin curtain, but ended up removing as I didn't feel any real improvement, and it became a bit of a pain to put on and take off the helmet. The nose guard is perfect though. I do find that the material on the inside is perhaps not as soft as in the Arai, perhaps a bit on the abrasive side. My ears are a bit tender from pulling it on, but I am sure this will work itself out soon.
So, for me, very good purchase! It was also a lot cheaper than another Arai!!
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