AVG AX-8 EVO Helmets ?

rm2092

2015-04-23 11:24:00 UTC

Hello I figured a bike as unique looking as a 1290 deserves a unique helmet so I have been looking at the AVG AX-8 EVO Naked and there Dual EVO line, any one out there sporting on of these helmets and which model did you choose ? I have read a few mixed reviews on both helmets and I would love to try one on but none of my local dealers stock any of these. Anyways heres a link from AGV http://store.agv.com/c/off-road_ax-8-dual-evo

2014_SDR

2015-04-23 11:39:00 UTC

I have used a very similar helmet design the Arai TourX for the last 9 years (1No. X2, 2No.X3 and 1No.X4 design) and find it very practical and comfortable too. Never had an AVG of any style but it may not be the only option.

http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/site/c ... n/tour-x4/

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sunofnun

2015-04-23 19:42:00 UTC

I'm rocking the "naked" version of that helmet.. I love it. HUGE screen.. almost like having an open face.

sunofnun

2015-04-23 19:44:00 UTC

OH.. and I ride supermoto and dirt a ton..

I have several dirt, and dualsport helmets.. The visors are no fun at speeds over 90mph.

Unless you like to automatically pop your neck when you look left/right? lol

AGRO!

2015-04-23 23:20:00 UTC

Man I don't know about that helmet? From the pic it seems to leave a lot of your forehead exposed.....

sunofnun

2015-04-24 03:47:00 UTC

Post missing.

AGRO!

2015-04-24 03:58:00 UTC

Hanging your head in shame Stupid cops they suck!

Nukem

2015-04-24 04:20:00 UTC

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sunofnun

2015-04-24 15:42:00 UTC

Noise isn't bad at all.. I'd put it on par with my arai's
I have some less expensive helmets (afx dual sport, and a bluetooth oneal) This one is quieter.

When Im commuting, I ride with noise canceling ear buds, so it's not a main concern for me.

sunofnun

2015-04-24 17:06:00 UTC

Suno, what brand was that, Arai or AGV?

rm2092

2015-04-24 17:49:00 UTC

Post missing.

Mr_Trecolareco

2015-04-25 12:26:00 UTC

Thanks for the replays guys, I was also looking at the Bell MX-9 also but I'm still undecided because all my friends and were I work tell me that I would look foolish wearing a Dual Sport but I'm not going to listen to them.

sunofnun

2015-04-25 12:40:00 UTC

Why would you like a visor/lid on a helmet that's going to be used with a 1290?

I remember how lousy it was over 100km/h my dirt helmet. Always looking down and forcing my neck back around