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Offline Biggles

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Helmet ratings
« on: January 23, 2019, 10:47:58 PM »
I just ran across this Australian helmet test site.

https://crash.org.au/ratings.php

My new Shoei Ryd got a medium rating, but was beaten by the HJC RPHA 11 which costs half as much!   :eek

I always thought they were just basic economical protection.  Even the Nolan N87 which is $100 cheaper again got the same rating as the Shoei.   >:()

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Re: Helmet ratings
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2019, 06:07:03 AM »
Mine got this:

 

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Re: Helmet ratings
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2019, 06:40:48 AM »
Thanks Biggles, that's soem good information.    I was browsing some helmets a couple of weeks ago, and was surprised at the overall quality and finish of HJC which seem to have gone from "cheap 'n nasty" to a quality product, which is supported by the survey findings.
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Re: Helmet ratings
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2019, 08:01:55 AM »
Interesting thanks Biggles  :like
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