Lightweight dual sport helmet - any recommendations?

[Gaz]

My new Shoei Hornet DS is 1430g and after 5 days continuous serious offroad use is starting to give me grief at the top of the back of my neck.

Does anyone know of a helmet of the same category that is significantly lighter? It must have a visor and peak and not be a goggles-only job.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

My new Shoei Hornet DS is 1430g and after 5 days continuous serious offroad use is starting to give me grief at the top of the back of my neck.

Does anyone know of a helmet of the same category that is significantly lighter? It must have a visor and peak and not be a goggles-only job.

Airoh S4??

 

[Schtum]

I suspect the lightest is the Uvex Carbon Enduro Helmet or the similar BMW one - if you can find either of those.

 

[Packer]

Airoh S4??

+ 1 Used mine for 300 -500 miles per day almost every day for a month. No problem.

 

[Mav]

BMW Enduro helmet - 1200g IIRC

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Bit obvious but.........Arai Tour X ?

 

[Arsey]

Bit obvious but.........Arai Tour X ?

Probably not obvious as the Tour x is heavier than the DS ( 1550g) so if the latter is too heavy at 1430g...........


I've had both and the DS felt much lighter and more comfy

 

[mark71]

Ah not so obvious.......you should try the Xlite with integral sun visor, it's fantastic

 

[Gaz]

Ah not so obvious.......you should try the Xlite with integral sun visor, it's fantastic

Is that the 551? Any idea of it's weight? Their spec sheet doesn't list it.

I think I just need to pack in doing 50 mile rock tracks on an XChallenge ...

 

[mark71]

Hi Gaz

Yes its the 551, I had a enduro 3 before that and the Xlite beets it hands down, but as the say horses for courses.

I will have a look if the weight is listed on mine in the morning.

Regards

Mark

 

[earthmover]

I agree the X-lite is a superb bit of kit, but not a clue on the weight. Not very scientific, but it doesn't feel heavy.
Mark

 

[earthmover]

Oops! Just found the spec on t'interweb, sorry Gaz it's 1500g.
Still the best helmet I've had though.
Mark