SHOEI X-11 or AGV GP Tech/Ti Tech. Which is a better helmet?? : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

jclarke · 10-01-2008, 10:20 PM

Looking for some feedback on which is a better helmet from current users in terms of:
1. Build Quality
2. Ventillation
3. Comfort

I found a review for the GP Tech from a rider.(Link below is for the review) Seems like a good helmet initially, but lacks the build quality. Wondering if its a one off.

http://gordonfraser.wordpress.com/20...p-tech-helmet/
http://gordonfraser.wordpress.com/20...p-tech-helmet/

Regards,
Jon

Scabbs · 10-02-2008, 12:05 AM

id have to go with the X11.

AGV's dont fit my head well.

Shoei makes a very nice helmet

HGBiker · 10-02-2008, 04:35 AM

Shoei X11 better.

Even though AGV is Italian it's now made in China I think thats what the tags now says, but Shoei I will say way better. AGV's are light S-4 and Ti-Tech etc, but Shoei for sure.

X-11 Vents, Confort, More Durable also. But if you have a long Oval shape head AGV might fit you well. Slightly round Oval Shoei will fit you better. Try them I will say and see which fits you better thats also important.

JBearSVT · 10-02-2008, 05:08 AM

for trying them on. I love the look and quality of Shoei helmets, but can't find one that fits my head as well as Scorpion or Joe Rocket. I've yet to try on an AGV, but for $800 it better be pretty damn nice.

Don't necessarily be afraid of something simply because it's made in China either. Motor Cyclist did a comprehensive helmet test months ago which showed the Snell rating system was unsafe and bogus, causing them to completely overhaul their guidelines for 09. The safest helmet to survive the test? An $80 Chinese no name none of us would ever consider wearing.

HGBiker · 10-02-2008, 01:42 PM

Well I notice you are in Singapore.
Whats the price for the X-11 must be more I think?

jclarke · 10-02-2008, 04:40 PM

Thank you all for the replies.
The X-11 (multicolored) sells for $400 (Sing$580) while the solid (single) color sells for $345 (Sing$500).
The GP Tech is $496 (Sing$720).
I've tried on both helmets at the shop and must say the X-11 is more comfortable. However , I've read reviews that say the ventillation in the AGV is better. That is something important to me as the climate here is Singapore is usually hot (high 80s to 90s ) and humid (80% to 100%).

Jon

Kawi_T · 10-04-2008, 11:16 AM

I'm on my 2nd Shoei and don't ever plan on changing brand.

clarkmanning · 10-04-2008, 11:39 AM

most important is comfort. So what if you sweat a litlte.

you didn't mention arai which is my brand. ventilation is very good. arai is very loud though. usually shoei heads don't like arais as well.

JBearSVT · 10-04-2008, 11:50 AM

Hmm... maybe I should try an Arai then. I've never put on a Shoei that felt remotely comfortable.

silverbullet2005 · 10-12-2008, 11:03 AM

Both are overpriced lids in my opinion. Why not go with a Scorpion EXO-700? It's made of fiberglass and kevlar and all the reviews say it's ventilation is just as good as most $500 helmets plus Scorpion helmets shields come with the EverClear no fog coating which is gauranteed not to fog and trust me it works. I can sit at a stop light and huff n puff with the shield fully closed and the shield won't fog. Scorpion helmets are awesome and super comfortable.