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Checked out the Airoh Connor helmet: Thoughts on design & pricing

11th October 2024, 13:02 by Dev Shah

The chrome mesh elements make the helmet stand out from all the other options in the market.

BHPian neil.jericho recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Recently, I got to check out the new Airoh Connor helmet at Autoqueen, Cochin. Since the popular Airoh Valor has seen a bump up in its price, the Airoh Connor is now the entry level product in the Airoh lineup for India. It is ECE 22.06 homologated and is pinlock ready (not provided in the box). It doesnt come with a sunvisor or a double D ring mechanism. The air vents at the top have a unique roller mechanism which might take some getting used to but will probably be very easy to use, once you get the hang of it. The large size helmet weighs in at 1560 +/- 50 grams while the small size helmet comes in at 1450 +/- 50 grams.

The chrome mesh elements make the helmet stand out from all the other options in the market. I did like some of the colour schemes that were on offer. Despite being the most affordable Airoh option, the padding is surprisingly plush and feels as good as its competitors in the Rs 11K to Rs 15K price range. Speaking of prices, the base colour versions retail for Rs 12,950 and the fancier ones are for Rs 14,950.

As the regulars on this thread know by now, High Note Performance is importing Airoh helmets with the ISI mark for India. With the new ISI certification, the revised prices of all the Airoh helmets have gone up a bit as compared to their earlier listed prices, but as motorcycle enthusiasts, we will never complain about the increased availability of high quality helmets in our market. Overall, the Airoh Connor is a premium looking and feeling helmet that should attract the attention of enthusiasts who want an ECE 22.06 rated helmet for their daily riding / commuting / occasional weekend rides.