Impressions Of Kbc Helmet

I have been hearing a lot about how these helmets are quite comfortable and thier design creates
zero buffeting. Any you viffers have a KBC and how do you like it?

Thanks,

L2R

Love2Ride, Aug 18 2006, 07:22 PM
I have been hearing a lot about how these helmets are quite comfortable and thier design creates
zero buffeting. Any you viffers have a KBC and how do you like it?

Thanks,

L2R

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I just ordered a VR-2 and an FFR. I think the VR-2 runs small, I got a Large, but could barely squeeze my head in it. pissed.gif So I have an XL on order. My HJC CL-14 is a Medium, but it's a little small. Wore a Large and it was too big. Also got the lady a VR-2 and she likes it, but it's her first. I can say it has a lot of padding and is labeled "raceware"

After I couldn't fit my head in the VR-2 I changed my FFR order to an XL, but it's too big. It's labeled "streetstyle" and has less padding. I had tried on the FFR before and thought I was a Large in it, but I freaked when I got the VR-2.

When I get them I can tell you more, but my first impression is very good. fing02.gif

I have the Racer 1

Good points-

-very light
-all day comfort
-decent venting
-cheap!

Bad-

-louder than hell, lots of wind noise
-the shield mechanism seems to be wearing very quickly
-fogs up big time in the rain



Over all I'm pretty happy with it and like it better than the my previous AGV and Shoei I had, I would buy one again. fing02.gif

I have been using a Racer 1 for about a year now and although it is noisier than my Arai Signet, it is cooler in the warm weather. Overall build quality is pretty good and apart from an annoying whistling sound at about 45 mph, it's well worth the money. You can pick one up for $120 from a number of online sources.
By the way, Motorcyclist magazine has a feature article about the KBC in the current issue.