What helmet for a dual sport bike?

**RodneyBR** · 07-06-2011, 10:22 PM

UPDATE: We bought new helmets from Royal Distributing . I got myself a HJC CL-16 Hellion and my wife got a Zox Odyssey.

I just received a 2006 Yamaha TW200 bike and have all the cloths except for a helmet and pants. I'm more concerned about what is the best started helmet.

I was thinking a HJC CS-R1 or HJC CS-16.

What do you guys think?

**S500K** · 07-06-2011, 10:35 PM

If they fit comfortably - must try it on. I highly recommend the EXO 700. Try it on at GP and order it online, much cheaper.

*Did you you a 20% discount card from GP btw....

**Ritchard** · 07-06-2011, 11:06 PM

The two most common DS helmets are the Arai XD and the Shoei Hornet DS. I have the Shoei. Great lid.

**RodneyBR** · 07-09-2011, 11:53 AM

We bought new helmets from Royal Distributing . I got myself a HJC CL-16 Hellion and my wife got a Zox Odyssey.

**MudHog** · 07-09-2011, 03:46 PM

I've had my eye on the AFX FX-39 and the Fly Trekker DS for a while.. but I'm a cheap KLR riding bastard.

**Busarider** · 07-09-2011, 04:24 PM

i have a brand new Arai XD3 for sale

**daught** · 07-11-2011, 05:53 PM

I have been considering AFX FX-39 for a while now.

**Heavy** · 07-12-2011, 06:45 AM

What size is your XD3?

**Heavy** · 07-12-2011, 06:48 AM

Never mind...found your ad in the sale section. Too small for my melon.

**Rotten_Ronnie** · 07-13-2011, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Ritchard

The two most common DS helmets are the Arai XD and the Shoei Hornet DS. I have the Shoei. Great lid.

HJC just came out with a reasonably priced DS helmet.You may find that if you wear an MX lid on the highway without a windscreen that it'll head buffet and the goggles vibrate. I end up riding with the visor tipped down to prevent my head from getting ripped off. :P. It may not be a problem on a TW200.