Anybody tried(ridden with)new BMW GS helmet?

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Interested to know how it performs on road. Noise, aerodynamic performance, comfort.

Great fan of System 6 flip front but would really like a peak for those low sun occasions.

(posted here instead of clothing section because I want know how it performs specifically on GS LC)
 
matchbox said:
Interested to know how it performs on road. Noise, aerodynamic performance, comfort.

Great fan of System 6 flip front but would really like a peak for those low sun occasions.

(posted here instead of clothing section because I want know how it performs specifically on GS LC)
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Tried it on but not ridden with it on, I'm unsure what to get, a flip front appeals as does a peak, I think (well hope!) there may be more newer dual purpose designs still to be launched.

Attached review (Based on Nexx XD-1) is interesting reading, sorry for poor resolution, can send you the PDF direct if required.
 

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Its among the heaviest in the list - that would immediatly put me off.

I like the name of the X-lite - the second heaviest:rolleyes:
 
I tried one on and it is way lighter than a tour X


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I can't fault the Caberg Tourmax and at £179 it was a bargain.
It has pinlock,sunvisor,and even has fitting for Bluetooth such that the Scala G9x slotted right in with a microphone cut out and clip to hold it in place.
Having previously owned both Tour X and Hornets over the years I would say the Caberg has 85% of the comfort and yet costs less than half as much but comes with a great sunvisor and is a flip up so for me is much better.If it fits your head then it's a bargain.
 
tanneman said:
Wrong section. Needs to go here

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/381-Clothing-amp-Protective-Gear
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No, he's very specific...

matchbox said:
Interested to know how it performs on road. Noise, aerodynamic performance, comfort.

Great fan of System 6 flip front but would really like a peak for those low sun occasions.

(posted here instead of clothing section because I want know how it performs specifically on GS LC)
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One can only assume that he's checked if it fits his head comfortably, in anticipation of all those long rides into a low sun occasions... but you do sometimes wonder.
 
yankeedoodledandy said:
No sun visor, no sale. Its one of those features that is so useful, once you've ridden with one, its hard to go back.
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Which, whilst an interesting insight into your buying habits in New England, does nothing to answer the OP's one burning question.... Is the helmet great, mate, (Noise, aerodynamic performance, comfort) on the road on a 1200 GS WC?


The aerodynamic performance is an interesting one, given that most riders seem to raise the screen and add lips to the top (so they can raise their visor at 120 mph, natch) - not forgetting their essential 'presence enhancers' - panniers, top box and as many lights as can be fitted - rendering the bike even closer to a brick…. That of course excludes the blob of the average Tosser sat on the thing as it wobbles (or hoons) towards the setting sun.
 
My apologies for the blunt reply.

Not a BMW off road helmet but the Shoei Hornet gets a bit of a vibration when it is very windy or gusty because of the peak. Conditions gusts from the 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock position, wind 20 mph gusting I guess, very windy and as I can remember that was the forecast the day I bought the bike. Not too bad from the side. The peak helps nothing with a setting sun. Instead it keeps your face in the shade at midday but still have to apply sunscreen for long days out.

Rider 5'10'', bike 14 plate GSA, screen standard raised/lowered 1/4 ish of a turn from fully up.

In contrast my Shoei Neotech would be the preferred choice for riding in the low sun. You can get the pinlock inserts with a photochromic type reaction to sunlight.

I know this is not the answer to your question but hope it helps you to make a decision.
 
tanneman said:
My apologies for the blunt reply.

Not a BMW off road helmet but the Shoei Hornet gets a bit of a vibration when it is very windy or gusty because of the peak. Conditions gusts from the 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock position, wind 20 mph gusting I guess, very windy and as I can remember that was the forecast the day I bought the bike. Not too bad from the side. The peak helps nothing with a setting sun. Instead it keeps your face in the shade at midday but still have to apply sunscreen for long days out.

Rider 5'10'', bike 14 plate GSA, screen standard raised/lowered 1/4 ish of a turn from fully up.

In contrast my Shoei Neotech would be the preferred choice for riding in the low sun. You can get the pinlock inserts with a photochromic type reaction to sunlight.

I know this is not the answer to your question but hope it helps you to make a decision.
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Great reply Tanneman, very informative and I didn't realise you could get photochromic pinlock inserts! Cheers
 
Thanks for replies so far - actually did not expect so many so I guess this GS helmet has been of interest.

Re sun. I find riding into low sun difficult(problem is worse as you get older). A dark sun visor is of little help since pupils are already constricted by the bright light and then the road surface is so dark it is almost impossible to see where you are going! (my riding is mainly rural roads with ill defined edges). From past experience a peak enables one to dip ones head, effectively shading the eyes. It's a compromise. A sun visor is useful in bright sunlight, though I prefer polarising sunglasses.

Very difficult to find technical info about the GS helmet but I do believe it uses carbon fibre and is lighter than shown in the article.

I have tried one on and found it comfortable(though one I tried was a size too small), ergonomics seemed good, though not keen on double D fastener. A little worried about length of chin piece making lateral obsevations difficult. Trouble is with any helmet purchase you really need to road test it....
 
Arsey said:
I can't fault the Caberg Tourmax and at £179 it was a bargain.
It has pinlock,sunvisor,and even has fitting for Bluetooth such that the Scala G9x slotted right in with a microphone cut out and clip to hold it in place.
Having previously owned both Tour X and Hornets over the years I would say the Caberg has 85% of the comfort and yet costs less than half as much but comes with a great sunvisor and is a flip up so for me is much better.If it fits your head then it's a bargain.
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Yep, I have a Tourmax too and can't really fault it yet.
 
matchbox said:
Thanks for replies so far - actually did not expect so many so I guess this GS helmet has been of interest.

Re sun. I find riding into low sun difficult(problem is worse as you get older). A dark sun visor is of little help since pupils are already constricted by the bright light and then the road surface is so dark it is almost impossible to see where you are going! (my riding is mainly rural roads with ill defined edges). From past experience a peak enables one to dip ones head, effectively shading the eyes. It's a compromise. A sun visor is useful in bright sunlight, though I prefer polarising sunglasses.

Very difficult to find technical info about the GS helmet but I do believe it uses carbon fibre and is lighter than shown in the article.

I have tried one on and found it comfortable(though one I tried was a size too small), ergonomics seemed good, though not keen on double D fastener. A little worried about length of chin piece making lateral obsevations difficult. Trouble is with any helmet purchase you really need to road test it....
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Not that difficult to be honest..

http://bmw-motorrad-motorcycles.com/news/bmw-gs-helmet/

:beerjug:
 
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