What I shared previously were some experiences about cars. In fact, Ray himself is also a Cafe Racer fanatic, and he loves motorcycles as much as cars. Motorcycles are different from cars. In addition to vehicles that can be modified, personal equipment is also another essential element for motorcycle riding, including helmets, gloves, leather jackets, boots, sleeves, leather pants, bags, etc. This time I Let me share with you some of my collection of helmets for your reference.
▲Motorcycle peripheral equipment, in addition to riding clothes, there are also many wearing parts. Friends who like motorcycles should be cautious when entering.
Riding a motorcycle is not the same as driving a car. In addition to the various modifications that can be made to the motorcycle itself, the most basic "kit modification" is to install kits from various brands onto the body. Then I started playing with various types of "style modifications", such as Cafe Racer, Bobber, Tracker, Scrambler, Chopper, etc. If your conditions permit, you can eventually choose some "limited models" or go to the point of no return of "customized modifications."
▲ Regarding the modification of motorcycles, in addition to the common kit modifications, friends who like retro also have some styles to choose from
Regarding the different gameplay and styles of motorcycles, we will find out more in the future I have the opportunity to introduce to you. Today I will introduce to you the motorcycle helmet. It is also the helmet that I have collected over the years of riding motorcycles.
Classification of helmets
Motorcycle helmets are mainly divided into several categories: full-face helmets, 3/4 helmets, and scoop helmets.
Full-face helmet
Full-face helmet, the helmet body itself can provide complete coverage for the entire head, with the highest protection. Full-face helmets are divided into several different styles due to different functions, such as common racing helmets, rally helmets, retro full-face helmets, off-road helmets, and face-off helmets.
Racing Helmet｜Shark Race R Pro: The most common helmet style, the first choice for most people who just buy a motorcycle, it has good fluid mechanics design and ventilation effect, and protects the head The effect is the best. The disadvantage is that the front field of view is small. Some high-end racing helmets are equipped with spoilers, and wind noise is too high at high speeds. However, at high speeds, due to the hydrodynamic design and spoiler structure of the helmet, the helmet will not rise at high speeds. phenomenon, it does not affect the vision and control performance at high speeds.
Rally Helmet｜Arai Tour Cross 3: Suitable for long-distance motorcycle travel. It combines the two-way characteristics of a full-face helmet and an off-road helmet. It takes into account the harsh terrain and all-weather conditions that may be encountered while riding. The mirror has a large visual range and comes with a sunvisor brim. The ventilation effect is good, but it is not suitable for winter use! (This model later released a new generation of Tour? X-4 series).
▲I have owned two Arai?TC series helmets, the second generation and the third generation. They are worth investing in.
Retro full-face helmet｜Ruby?Castel: retro full-face helmet Helmets are mostly helmets that focus on the shape of the helmet body rather than functionality. I personally classify it as a "look" product, which is not to say that it is not good, because it is handsome enough, but it is not practical! There is no fluid mechanics at high speeds, and after the vehicle speed exceeds 80 kilometers per hour, the wind noise is extremely loud! However, when riding in urban areas at slow speeds, retro full-face helmets can not only take into account safety, but also be more stylish.
▲Ruby’s original optional goggles were of average quality and the elastic straps came loose within a year! Bad review
Off-road helmet | Bell? Moto3: For those who like to play outdoor off-road vehicles, they are definitely familiar with off-road helmets. The middle face adopts a hollow design, which can be freely matched with off-road goggles. The helmet has a large mouthguard, brim and other designs. However, in recent years, off-road helmets have also become a style of retro helmets, and therefore have become a popular choice among retro riders. The reason is that they are more practical and have better ventilation than ordinary retro full-face helmets. However, the disadvantage is that they are too breathable. It may not be easy to use in winter. In addition, it has the disadvantage of greater wind noise. At the same time, when riding in a heavily polluted city, it is easy to leave a large "greasy" mark on the face.
▲Bell? Moto3 is a very classic helmet. After it was later reproduced, it has been loved by retro riders
3/4 helmet
3/ A 4-piece helmet, as the name suggests, is a helmet that only protects 3/4 of the head area, leaving the chin exposed.
Suitable for summer use and also a favorite among retro car players. There is basically not much difference in the shape of 3/4 helmets. The main difference is in some derived functions, such as built-in flip-up lenses, sun visor brim, vent holes, narrow helmet body, etc. The differences depend on the helmet brand itself. product positioning.
3/4 helmet | Vespa official: The official customized helmet provided to Vespa owners. It has a flip-up "mask" on the front, but it only covers the eyes, mainly for fear of riding. , foreign objects, mosquitoes, etc. accidentally get into the eyes. Because it is a brand product, many design details are Vespa-style design ingenuity.
3/4 helmet | Biltwell narrow body: Many retro players like this type of narrow body helmet, because most 3/4 helmets provide sufficient impact resistance and protection in order to maintain a certain level of safety. The absorptive capacity and body of the helmet are both too large, and when worn, it feels like the shape of the cartoon "Big Head Son". Therefore, this narrow-body helmet was later developed. Although it looks good, it cannot pass any safety certification. Therefore, it is only used as a decoration abroad and is not recommended to be worn on the street!
3/4 helmet｜Arai? UpTown: This is my first Arai. I bought it in 1996. It comes with a visor brim and flip-up lenses. Arai should be the first high-priced helmet brand that many riders choose when buying a car. At least in my time, no one would spend nearly 2,000 RMB to buy a 3/4 helmet. Arai has a patented ventilation inlet design, plus overhead air inlets! Although the wind noise is not small, it has good effects when worn in urban areas or used with retro cars.
▲The picture shows the SZ Ram4 model of the new UpTown series, while the one in the video is the first-generation UpTown
3/4 helmet | Ruby Pavillon: About Ruby I won’t introduce this brand in detail. It is known as the LV of the helmet industry. It has mixed reviews. Some retro car players think that this is a luxury product (for 13 pieces) and not the essence of playing cars, but I can only say that they don’t. Understand the true value and technical content of this helmet. The value of Ruby lies in the fact that its helmet body is made of carbon fiber and is directly formed from a single piece of carbon fiber cloth. There is also a raised shape on the upper part of the helmet. Because there will be a certain failure rate in the production process, every Ruby is an anomaly. Precious. The advantage is that it is very adjustable, but the disadvantage is that the lens adopts a snap-on design, which is very unfavorable for glasses users.
▲I personally like Ruby, even though it looks like a "big-headed son"
Lao Helmet
Lao Helmet: This is very American motorcycle culture Representative, one of the "standard equipment" for Harley, Indian and other riders. The advantages are ventilation, coolness, and good visibility, but the disadvantage is lack of safety! Only suitable for very short rides. But I personally would recommend wearing a scoop helmet instead of a 3/4 helmet, which has the proper ventilation effect and is safer at the same time.
That’s it for today’s introduction. Next time I will continue to introduce some interesting little knowledge about helmets to you. If you have the need to buy a helmet recently, you might as well refer to it.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.