Looks like its time to look for a new helmet even though my KBC FFR did fine during my accident back in June of this year. The fact though that it its chin portion only stayed locked in place 43% of time time during SHARP's testing is very worrisome though.
The above is for my helmet!From the SHARP site:
SHARP is the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme - it's the new helmet safety scheme for motorcyclists.
SHARP enables riders to more easily select a helmet which matches their needs. It provides consumers with an independent assessment of the safety performance of helmets sold in the UK. The SHARP RATING reflects the performance of each helmet model following a series of advanced laboratory tests and rates helmets from 1-5 stars.
More from Mike Werner's posting:
The first 20 have been entered in their extensive database:
| Make | Model | Rating |
| AGV | Longway | 4 |
| Airoh | Matisse RS | 2 |
| BMW | System 5 | 5 |
| Caberg | Trip | 5 |
| Justissimo GT | 4 | |
| Duchinni | D601 | 1 |
| G-MAC | Concept | 3 |
| Grex | RF2 | 4 |
| KBC | FFR | 1 |
| Lazer | Granville | 4 |
| Revolution | 4 | |
| Nolan | N103 | 4 |
| N102 | 4 | |
| ROOF | Boxer | 4 |
| Schuberth | C2 | 4 |
| Shark | Openline | 3 |
| Evoline | 4 | |
| Shoei | Multitech | 3 |
| Viper | RS V121 | 3 |
| RS RS101 | 4 |
Update: There's apparently some "debate" as to SHARP's criteria and use of test data and testing protocol creation. Unsurprisingly, some helmet manufacturers are not happy with the results published on their products. More details here on webbikeworld.com: LINK
2 comments:
Very interesting. I hadn't heard of this testing until I read your post. Thanks for sharing. I've always thought a full face helmet was superior since it has no hinge. However, the modular is a huge improvement over a three quarter helmet. Motor officers finally get more protection, for example.
That's one of the reasons the motor cops have open face helmets. Can't have the cops looking like Star Wars storm troopers while interfacing with the public, you know. With modulars they can have protection while still showing their smiling faces!
I think that aspect, rather than the direct comparison to full face helmets, needs to be addressed. If a rider will wear a modular instead of an open face helmet, that's a win. Even if an actual full face would be stronger.
Did I confuse us enough?
Thanks for the stats. Every summer I consider the purchase of a modular to replace my full-face helmet. I've been really uneasy about picking one up, though. After reviewing the stats, I think I'll listen to my gut and hold off on buying one.
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