Passenger Helmet; Bilt or HJC?

saxnbass · November 18th, 2011, 09:26 AM

I need a passenger helmet, as my brother is coming down for Thanksgiving.

I'm looking at this Bilt for $70, on sale from $130.

or

This HJC for $80, on sale from $90.

csmith12 · November 18th, 2011, 09:56 AM

I have the HJC dagger. I really like it, but it gets kinda heavy on long rides. I am going to buy another for my wife as she likes it to.

Hope that helps

kaiserz · November 18th, 2011, 10:36 AM

We're talking about heads here. how much is your passenger's head worth?

personally I will feel really unconformable that I have a $600 helmet and my passenger (That is my responsibility ) has a $80 helmet.

So why not step it up a bit and go to the $100 range, the bell vortex is an awesome helmet for the price, snell and dot approved.

setasai · November 18th, 2011, 11:11 AM

I would personally go with a Scorpion EXO-400 or 700. On closeout they can be had for $70-130 but are definitely worth way more.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4072

Who knows, you might like this helmet as your own.

vince_2149 · November 18th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserz

We're talking about heads here. how much is your passenger's head worth?

personally I will feel really unconformable that I have a $600 helmet and my passenger (That is my responsibility ) has a $80 helmet.

So why not step it up a bit and go to the $100 range, the bell vortex is an awesome helmet for the price, snell and dot approved.

As long as it's DOT certified, what does it matter how much you paid if it's just going to be used a few times but collect dust the rest of the time? I know a guy who owns a BiLT and loves it. The BiLT also comes with a 5 year warranty also, which will last the usable life of the helmet.
I do agree that, just from a pure comfort/weight standpoint, looking for an Exo-700 would be great if you can find one on closeout. I've found my last two for $80 and $99 respectively and they are extremely light for a "budget" helmet.

Jono · November 18th, 2011, 03:21 PM

I have a Seven Zero Seven Vendetta 2 helmet which is like Cycle Gear brand but it is nice. Especially for the price. Snell and DOT approved. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...met/web1006333 It cost $140 dollars but is really nice quality. It isn't too heavy; my neck is never sore or anything. But it is my first helmet so I can't really compare it to anything. Take a look and see if you like it. If not. I would recommend the Bilt helmet for a passenger helmet. I have a Bilt jacket and gloves and really like them. And for that reason I would purchase a Bilt helmet for passenger usage.

Ninja_Moose · November 18th, 2011, 03:43 PM

I have a Scorpion Exo-1000 that I use with cameras, but it is available for a passenger.

KURT · November 18th, 2011, 03:56 PM

These are a good value...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Closeouts.aspx

I like my HJC ... The Bilt helmets I've looked at didn't impress me.

setasai · November 18th, 2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KURT

These are a good value...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Closeouts.aspx

I like my HJC ... The Bilt helmets I've looked at didn't impress me.

Nothing against modular helmets but I tried on the Revolver and it just wasnt that impressive either. Despite it being modular. If modular isnt what you're looking for, the scorpion's are hard to beat... unless of course your head is shaped differently. I hear EXO-400's are more roundish than the EXO-700. Not sure because they both fit me fine.

KURT · November 18th, 2011, 06:52 PM

I've got a Scorpion 700 sitting on the shelf... wore it for about 3 weeks, until I could afford something really vented. The EXO700 just doesn't cut it, in hot weather.

November 18th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#1
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Passenger Helmet; Bilt or HJC? I need a passenger helmet, as my brother is coming down for Thanksgiving. I'm looking at this Bilt for $70, on sale from $130. or This HJC for $80, on sale from $90.

November 18th, 2011, 09:56 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have the HJC dagger. I really like it, but it gets kinda heavy on long rides. I am going to buy another for my wife as she likes it to. Hope that helps __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 18th, 2011, 03:56 PM	#8
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	These are a good value... http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Closeouts.aspx I like my HJC ... The Bilt helmets I've looked at didn't impress me. __________________________________________________ Resident old guy... get off my lawn!

November 18th, 2011, 06:52 PM	#10
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	I've got a Scorpion 700 sitting on the shelf... wore it for about 3 weeks, until I could afford something really vented. The EXO700 just doesn't cut it, in hot weather. __________________________________________________ Resident old guy... get off my lawn!

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November 18th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#3
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	We're talking about heads here. how much is your passenger's head worth? personally I will feel really unconformable that I have a $600 helmet and my passenger (That is my responsibility ) has a $80 helmet. So why not step it up a bit and go to the $100 range, the bell vortex is an awesome helmet for the price, snell and dot approved.

November 18th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	I would personally go with a Scorpion EXO-400 or 700. On closeout they can be had for $70-130 but are definitely worth way more. http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4072 Who knows, you might like this helmet as your own.

November 18th, 2011, 03:21 PM	#6
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I have a Seven Zero Seven Vendetta 2 helmet which is like Cycle Gear brand but it is nice. Especially for the price. Snell and DOT approved. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...met/web1006333 It cost $140 dollars but is really nice quality. It isn't too heavy; my neck is never sore or anything. But it is my first helmet so I can't really compare it to anything. Take a look and see if you like it. If not. I would recommend the Bilt helmet for a passenger helmet. I have a Bilt jacket and gloves and really like them. And for that reason I would purchase a Bilt helmet for passenger usage.

November 18th, 2011, 03:43 PM	#7
Ninja_Moose ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: KC Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 93	I have a Scorpion Exo-1000 that I use with cameras, but it is available for a passenger.