Scorpion Helmet

[Vettezuki]

So I'll be getting my first bike and I need a brain bucket. I kind of like the way this (http://www.motosport.com/street/product/SCORPION-EXO700-BURST-HELMET/?catalogId=112370&refine=1&refineType=2&refineName=Price&refineValue=200|399.99&srchHistoryURL=z1r3rvee||parentCategoryID~3^superP arentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~S port^categoryID~419^categoryName~Helmets@56xk1uju| |refineType~2^sub_attr_name~Price^refineValue~200| 399.99)helmet and the price fits my budget, but are Scorpion helmets worth dooky?

[94cobra69ss396]

So I'll be getting my first bike and I need a brain bucket. I kind of like the way this (http://www.motosport.com/street/product/SCORPION-EXO700-BURST-HELMET/?catalogId=112370&refine=1&refineType=2&refineName=Price&refineValue=200|399.99&srchHistoryURL=z1r3rvee||parentCategoryID~3^superP arentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~S port^categoryID~419^categoryName~Helmets@56xk1uju| |refineType~2^sub_attr_name~Price^refineValue~200| 399.99)helmet and the price fits my budget, but are Scorpion helmets worth dooky?

What's the Snell rating on it? As long as it is 2005 it's good.

[Vettezuki]

I thought motorcycle helmets really only went by DOT ratings, and only a few have the additional Snell cert. :huh:

[94cobra69ss396]

I thought motorcycle helmets really only went by DOT ratings, and only a few have the additional Snell cert. :huh:

Eric has been looking to buy a new helmet and all that he looked at Snell 2005 or M2005. I know that one of my helmets that I bought a couple years ago from a Yamaha dealer is M2000 which is what they currently require to race at CSW. I heard next year though that they are going to reguire the 2005 rating.

[Vettezuki]

Eric has been looking to buy a new helmet and all that he looked at Snell 2005 or M2005. I know that one of my helmets that I bought a couple years ago from a Yamaha dealer is M2000 which is what they currently require to race at CSW. I heard next year though that they are going to reguire the 2005 rating.

Mm, does that mean My Snell 2005 HJC I bought for the car is legit for the bike? I'll have to check the field of vision. I thought maybe the bike helmets were lighter (don't need as much fire protection) and were more ventilated (same reason) and had broader field of vision, critical for bikes. :huh:

I don't mind buying a new helmet for the bike, but by the same token, if the one I have is appropriate, no need to spend additional money.

[94cobra69ss396]

I have two helmets, the one that I bought at the Yamaha dealer and then one that I bought at LACR because I forgot to take my other helmet. Both have the same amount of vents and both are Snell/M2000. However, the one I bought at the track has a little wide field of vision then the one I bought at the Yamaha dealer.

[Vettezuki]

This is the helmet I have and I rather like it. It has a SA-2005 rating, but seems to be classified as an Auto Racing Helmet and no mention of being legit for Motorcycles. The only thing I can think of why it's not maybe so ideal is rather modest ventillation.

HJC AR10 (http://www.soloracer.com/hjcar10.html)

[94cobra69ss396]

I got this info off of the Snell web site.

What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?
The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:
The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi impact test while M standard does not.

Looks like you need an M2005 rated helmet.

[Vettezuki]

I got this info off of the Snell web site.

What are the differences between the SA, M and K standards?
The SA standard was designed for competitive auto racing while M standard was for motorcycling and other motorsports. The K standard was released to accommodate helmets used in karting. There are three major differences between them:
The SA standard requires flammability test while the M and K standards do not.
The SA and K standards allow for a narrower visual field than M standard (Some SA and K certified helmets may not be street legal).
The SA and K standards include a rollbar multi impact test while M standard does not.

Looks like you need an M2005 rated helmet.


Thanks man. Even the MSF guide was a little ambiguous. This is not. Just gonna get an M helmet. Which brand is Eric going with?