February 22nd, 2014, 11:39 PM | #1 |
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Icon Variant Helmet
Absolutely sick! Anyone currently riding with one of these? Thinking about selling my current helmet that I haven't used yet and getting one before riding season. I was skeptical of the price tag at first but it's just too sick to pass up the mx look for a street helmet.
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February 23rd, 2014, 12:03 AM | #2 |
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I don't really understand the need for a DS styled helmet on a sport bike that'll likely never see dirt but to each his own. It's a good helmet just not my style for a street bike, especially with the extra weight and potential for wind drag. If you get one I'd expect it to hold up reasonably in a crash and that's what matters most in a helmet.
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February 23rd, 2014, 12:11 AM | #3 | |
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February 23rd, 2014, 12:21 AM | #4 |
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My opinion of Icon helmets is that while they're not bad helmets, you can get a higher end helmet at those prices. Graphics cost a lot. If that's the look you want and it fits you perfectly though, then go for it.
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February 28th, 2014, 10:49 AM | #5 |
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I found a helmet made by Fly called the Trekker. Pretty much exactly like the Variant but it's $125 as apposed to $370-500...
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February 28th, 2014, 11:34 AM | #6 |
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I have one, same model as the one in the photo but the older, discontinued non hi-viz version so it's more silver and black and doesn't look nearly as awesome. Got it for $195 on clearance though.. I absolutely love it. It's definitely a really nice helmet, the visor is really nice in the afternoon and doesn't catch any more air then a regular helmet, except a little when you're headchecking at 70+. It also weighs a lot less than any other helmet I've ever had, but that's not saying much. Either way it's pretty light. Breathes good in the summer and doesn't do any worse in the winter than a full face.
It's more of a fashion statement than a dual sport helmet. I believe the trekker, and nicer alternatives can fit goggles with the faceshield up. Is it worth over $400 for one? PRobably not, I've never worn or used a $400-$500 helmet though. I'd say around $300-350 is where this helmet should be in terms of price, I really think it is a nice helmet. But the extra cost comes from the fashion factor, and probably the designs too. The paint is really high quality on mine. |
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February 28th, 2014, 01:49 PM | #7 | |
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February 28th, 2014, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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Good choice! I only got mine because it was half price haha, otherwise probably would've gone with a solid color. It's definitely a head turner and gets a lot of questions. I find it to fit perfectly and be really comfy too, done hundreds of miles on it in a day multiple times with no issues.
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February 28th, 2014, 10:13 PM | #9 |
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I do have this helmet, it is very light and very well made. I don't think that it will do very well at high speeds but I use it when I ride my Bmw. For the street bikes I use a Shoei 1100 and a Hjc. Still very nice helmet. A little overpriced.
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February 28th, 2014, 11:06 PM | #10 |
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I'm thinking about picking up a shield for the variant too. I don't know if I should go with the dark smoke or the gold mirrored or even the silver. They're pretty expensive.
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March 1st, 2014, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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There's a lot to be said for internal shape, too. The Variant is supposedly one of those "Goldilocks" helmets that fit pretty much anyone very comfortably.
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March 1st, 2014, 03:45 PM | #12 |
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That's good to hear, also if I ever wanted to use it on a dirt bike or even a mountain bike this thing would be perfect. Pro's of a dual-sport.
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March 2nd, 2014, 10:17 PM | #14 |
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March 3rd, 2014, 02:48 PM | #15 |
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Where are you looking for it? In the description of it @ motorcycle superstore it says it's included ( it also has a fabric bag, and a small helmet cleaner and a wipe cloth)
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March 3rd, 2014, 03:45 PM | #16 | |
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March 3rd, 2014, 04:16 PM | #17 |
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It seems that the Variant construct, battlescar and the carbon ones have it. I have the Battlescar.
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March 3rd, 2014, 04:18 PM | #18 |
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March 20th, 2014, 05:04 AM | #19 |
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aww, icon has the best graphics though. It feels like a bit of a waste to get an icon and not get one of their graphics sets. That said I may get an icon helmet as a backup and matte black is a damn fine helmet color.
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March 20th, 2014, 01:17 PM | #20 |
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hi there.
my father has the fly trekker in high-viz yellow/green, I've never use it but he's very happy with it, and says its very comfortable. Also a plus is that the upper part can be removed (don't know how to call that part) but u need a "kit" I'm not sure it's included. here's an example picture |
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March 20th, 2014, 07:53 PM | #21 |
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that helmet looks fly
seriously though, love the way it's sculpted. |
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April 17th, 2014, 12:10 PM | #23 |
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I've been looking into an icon airmada as my next helmet, damn those icon helmets fit me well. It may end up taking over the role of my main helmet that my scorpion has and my scorpion feels like my head is in a pillow
can't speak for the comfort of the variant but I'm assuming that they use the same materials and such in the interior padding. why remove the top? isn't it an integral part of the helmet's styling that attracted you to it in the first place? |
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April 17th, 2014, 12:28 PM | #24 |
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Who me? No. That specific picture of it without the visor is what drew me to it. lol. And I did find the eliminator.
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April 17th, 2014, 12:30 PM | #25 |
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