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by **hidepenny** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:41 am

hi all, just bought a KBC VR-1 tinted screen helmet 2 sizes smaller than my first "ugly" "heavy" "dull" nitros helmet, and don't know if it's just me it feels so light and comfy, anyone experienced this? i've seen review of this helmet being on a similiar level with other much more expenisve shoei, arai helmet............or isn't it?

any comments on the KBC brand?

by **Yankee** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:46 am

i've had one now for quite a while (after a similar cheap and nasty that i had for waaay too long). Anyway, it is nice BAR the crazy noise!!! removable pads for washing (yeah, may actually do that one day), nice easy screen change-out system (can't wear iridium at night---- comfortably).... but I thought the pod-less side panels would help wind noise, but for some reason this thing is louder than my old "crapper".
My model is the TK-8 (or something like that) though, on my head it fit better than the VR-1 (cuz I really wanted the VR-1 until I tried it on)

anyway, yeah- can't beat them for price.... just use ear plugs.

by **hidepenny** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:57 am

they are not as noisy hahaha may be because i have my ipod straped to my arm and listening to music all the time hahahahah

, i always wanted to get the military look before ya know, but none was available, so had to go with other colour so i found this one on ebay, it's awesome and 50% cheaper than at peter stevens

by **wazza1234** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:55 pm

Yankee wrote:i've had one now for quite a while (after a similar cheap and nasty that i had for waaay too long). Anyway, it is nice BAR the crazy noise!!! removable pads for washing (yeah, may actually do that one day), nice easy screen change-out system (can't wear iridium at night---- comfortably).... but I thought the pod-less side panels would help wind noise, but for some reason this thing is louder than my old "crapper".
My model is the TK-8 (or something like that) though, on my head it fit better than the VR-1 (cuz I really wanted the VR-1 until I tried it on)

anyway, yeah- can't beat them for price.... just use ear plugs.

I have the TK-9 and it is a little noisy...although I havent really got anything to compare it to. I picked up mine for $200 so I was stoked

by **Phil** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:11 pm

mat mladin uses one...........cant be too bad :wink:

by **Plaz** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:50 pm

I have the VR1, shits on my HJC, Shoei and Axo....., Pitty I dropped it though, looks like I'll have to buy one of these

by **Aussie Ninja** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:14 pm

I bought a vr1 not long ago. Feels great on my head but, its the weirdest thing, on the left its as silent as the grave but on the right there is a fair bit of wind noise :?:

by **greenmeanie** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:39 pm

Phil wrote:mat mladin uses one...........cant be too bad

That's what i reckon phil. :wink:

I have a VR1 and it was the best fit. Tried Arai's, Shoei's etc and the KBC felt great.

Wind noise......pfft, gonna get that with any helmet...........just wear plugs. Anyways i have a full muzzy to listen to :twisted:

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by **Stereo** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:26 am

I have a VR-1 and I use it for HEAVY use...

I commute to work every day, so guaranteed I wear it 4 times a day.... and use it during weekend trips...

After 2 and a half years of heavy use this helmet is beginning to get a bit worn and is probably due for replacement.

For most people, who ride once during the week and a couple of times during the weekend this means the KBC helmet should last as least 5 years or so...

I wouldnt hesitate to buy another KBC, they are awesome value for money.

by **hidepenny** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:04 am

http://www.accwhse.com/photos/kbc_vr1_h ... kchrbl.gif

this is what i picked up from ebay, saw it at peter stevens for $399, plus $70 for the tinted visor, and.............

paid.........$240

LMAO the bike

oh by the way, know this guy selling the VR-1 Plasma Blue 636 mentioned about for $349 in melbourne box hill, he's always got biz on ebay too

by **hidepenny** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:12 am

spoke to a guy last nite about how great value the kbc helmet was, and he was wearing an ARAI RX-7, and the 1st thing he said after he heard the brand name was kbc was not interested.......damn..........................................is it that bad?

by **Phil** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:20 am

hidepenny wrote:spoke to a guy last nite about how great value the kbc helmet was, and he was wearing an ARAI RX-7, and the 1st thing he said after he heard the brand name was kbc was not interested.......damn..........................................is it that bad?

its like comparing apples and oranges.......the arai rx7 (i'm presuming its the rr4 version) is a $1000+ helmet, the kbc is not and doesnt pretend to be. :wink:

by **mike-s** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:57 am

For what i paid for my TK-8 (250 or so) im very happy with it. I would have liked to buy the Arai that was about $100 more, but it was just that little bit too far north of my budget *shrug*.

Goes well, keeps most wind out & minimal wind noise, and the vents let enough air through you dont feel your suffocating or anything.

by **kellz** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:48 pm

i jsut bought a new helmet aswell
a hjc god it is comfy, so much better than my nitros one

even has teh ability to have 2 way and radio added to it

by **hidepenny** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:43 pm

I have heard of HJC, is that a US brand like KBC or just the same market level?

my first helmet was nitros too, lasted me about 3 months on my L hehe, however they are good entry level helmet, i mean i paid $125 for mine, so can't complain much about it

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