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Old 05-09-2008, 12:58 PM   #1
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Hey,I was looking at getting another helmet, Shark RSX Holyang,and looked up the weight situation. I was kinda surprised by what I found. Figures are from Helmet Harbor so if you want to argue about it contact them. Note the weights are for mediums except Schubert.


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(1) Shark RSR2 3lbs 0.8oz
(2) Shark RSX 3lbs 2.0oz
(3) Shark RSI 3lbs 3.0oz
(4) HJC AC-12 Carbon 3lbs 4.4oz
(5) SparX S-07 3lbs 5.3oz
(6) Shoei RF-1000 3lbs 5.4oz
(7) Shoei TZ-R 3lbs 6.4oz
(7) Suomy Spec1R 3lbs 6.4oz
(8) Suomy Spec1R Extreme 3lbs 6.6oz
(8) Arai Corsair RX7-RR 3lbs 6.6oz
(9) Shoei X-Eleven 3lbs 7.2oz
(10) KBC VR-2 3lbs 7.4oz
(11) Arai Quantum II 3lbs 7.6oz
(12) Arai Profile 3lbs 7.8oz
(13) Arai XD 3lbs 8.0oz
(14) AGV Stealth (Large) 3lbs 8.6oz
(15) AGV TiTech 3lbs 8.8oz
(16) HJC CS-12 3lbs 9.0oz
(17) Akuma Ghostrider 3lbs 9.8oz
(18) HJC CL-15 3lbs 10.2oz
(19) Scorpion EXO-400 3lbs 10.8oz
(20) Icon Domain 3lbs 11.4oz
(20) Bell Sprint 3lbs 11.4oz
(21) Scorpion EXO-700 3lbs 11.6oz
(22) KBC Force RR 3lbs 12.oz
(23) Schuberth S1 (Small) 3lbs 13.4oz
(24) Icon Mainframe 3lbs 13.8oz

Just thought I'd throw alittle info out there... oh here's a pic of my newest lid if I get it.. I found it for just over $300.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:01 PM   #2
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Fit has always been most important to me over weight. It is interesting to see shark top the list though.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:11 PM   #3
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Fit has always been most important to me over weight. It is interesting to see shark top the list though.
I'm getting old and function is my most important point as well. Does the damn thing fit and can I get the shields changed without swearing? Most important to me is,can I turn my head at speed without lift or the visor flying open?!? GOD I HATE THAT!!! Oh and can I get my speaker system in it without problems!

As far as weight,if I get the Shark,I'll have number 3,4,and 5 on the list. I'll never have 1 or 2 'cause I've never been crazy with the design of those helmets.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:13 PM   #4
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Nice to see my RF-1000 is on the lighter side. I always thought HJC/KBC were heavier.

As always though, fit is the most important factor
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:40 PM   #5
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I thought the Suomys were supposed to be 1250 grams (2 lbs 12 oz)
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I thought the Suomys were supposed to be 1250 grams (2 lbs 12 oz)
Hey yea,what the fuck? Hmmmm who's bullshitting us? Although,that light of a helmet sounds a little far fetched.... I wonder if they're weighing the the extra smalls. Remember the weights on HH are for MEDIUMS!
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Hey yea,what the fuck? Hmmmm who's bullshitting us? Although,that light of a helmet sounds a little far fetched.... I wonder if they're weighing the the extra smalls. Remember the weights on HH are for MEDIUMS!
I'm sure every manufacturer fudges on weight a little just like the bike manufacturers do. HH is independent so I have to assume those weights are correct. However I picked one up and it felt quite a bit lighter than my Shoei TZ-R
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I'm sure every manufacturer fudges on weight a little just like the bike manufacturers do. HH is independent so I have to assume those weights are correct. However I picked one up and it felt quite a bit lighter than my Shoei TZ-R
One thing I've noticed is I think it has something to do with the center of gravity or how the helmet "carries" the weight. I agree that I can't see any reason for HH to lie about the figures considering they carry all of the different helmets for sale except Shark which is on closeout with them I think.
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(1) Shark RSR2 3lbs 0.8oz
(2) Shark RSX 3lbs 2.0oz
(3) Shark RSI 3lbs 3.0oz
(4) HJC AC-12 Carbon 3lbs 4.4oz
(5) SparX S-07 3lbs 5.3oz
(6) Shoei RF-1000 3lbs 5.4oz
(7) Shoei TZ-R 3lbs 6.4oz
(7) Suomy Spec1R 3lbs 6.4oz
(8) Suomy Spec1R Extreme 3lbs 6.6oz
(8) Arai Corsair RX7-RR 3lbs 6.6oz
(9) Shoei X-Eleven 3lbs 7.2oz
(10) KBC VR-2 3lbs 7.4oz
(11) Arai Quantum II 3lbs 7.6oz
(12) Arai Profile 3lbs 7.8oz
(13) Arai XD 3lbs 8.0oz
(14) AGV Stealth (Large) 3lbs 8.6oz
(15) AGV TiTech 3lbs 8.8oz
(16) HJC CS-12 3lbs 9.0oz
(17) Akuma Ghostrider 3lbs 9.8oz
(18) HJC CL-15 3lbs 10.2oz
(19) Scorpion EXO-400 3lbs 10.8oz
(20) Icon Domain 3lbs 11.4oz
(20) Bell Sprint 3lbs 11.4oz
(21) Scorpion EXO-700 3lbs 11.6oz
(22) KBC Force RR 3lbs 12.oz
(23) Schuberth S1 (Small) 3lbs 13.4oz
(24) Icon Mainframe 3lbs 13.8oz
Yeah that's one of the things I love about my helmet... very light.
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Yeah that's one of the things I love about my helmet... very light.
Wait YOU have a HJC AC-12 Carbon?.........
For sale: Hjc AC12 carbon size large,no reasonable offer refused!
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