So I was in need of a new helmet because I was almost sure that if I crashed my current LS2 would probably not hold up. I was tight on budget this time around so I took a chance and bought Bogotto full face helmet from FC-moto. I tried a bunch of helmets at GP bikes and made notes of what size fits my head (AGV, Bell, LS2, HJC, etc.) since there are no reviews of Bogotto helmets out there. That's partially one reason why I'm posting this.
My head circumference is 54 ish (cm). An AGV K3sv XS fits perfectly (S in case of AGV K6). Most other helmets it was the 'small' size that fit me well.
Anyways, I chose to go with size 'S' (55-56 cm) partially because I wasn't sure of the shape and the fit. Everything about the purchase was great except I had to pay customs duty.
Some pros of the helmet - it's ECE 22.06 certified. Though it's cheap, it still comes with sun visors, pinlock ready (pinlock visors to be bought separately), and it looked/looks okay. There is provision for speakers (pics below) and connect comms system. Overall, it does feel fine. Well, anything would feel fine as compared to my older helmet for the condition it is in lol.
Things I didn't like about the helmet - it's heavy (weighs 1.7 kg). Even though I bought slightly larger size than what's mentioned on their size chart it's still quite tight. I wore it for over an hour at home and there were no pressure points. I took it out for financial/steeles ride with the guys, and after maybe 3 hours of continuous usage my ears were killing me. I wear glasses so that doesn't help either.
I have decided to keep it and I'll probably wash the paddings to make it less stiff if the issue still persists. There is also another piece of padding around the speaker cavity, I can try removing that too. If you know any hacks, please feel free to suggest.
I forgot to open the vents during the last ride. I see 6 vents in total (2 darth vader's eyes, 2 on top and 2 behind to channel air out). I will test it the next time I take my bike out.
Some pics:
Hate the darth vader/transformer in the front. Beggars can't be choosers.
Sliders on the right for sun visors. I tested it and it works as expected so far.
The padding I mentioned earlier to cover off the speaker cavity.
I own a Bogotto waterproof boots and still works as expected, season 2 now. So, I'm expecting this also to last for at least a couple of years. The only obvious downside for me right now is the weight. Tight and heavy is not a comfortable combo. I knew the weight already and I am taking that one on the chin.
This is more round than elongated (think AGV K6 or similar). If I were to buy again, I would pick M instead of S. Other than that, I wouldn't mind buying this and for what I paid ($101 + $38 (pinlocks) + $40 shipping) + $16 gst (customs) + $10 customs handling charges, I'm happy with it. There are ones with custom paint job which is $15 more but I was on a price point, so I didn't bother.
Here is a link to fc-moto's page: https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...2-Helmet/SubProducts/Bogotto-F122-Helmet-0007
PS: Wife and I did a diy paint job and the helmet looks different (read s*it, but I can't tell her that).
My head circumference is 54 ish (cm). An AGV K3sv XS fits perfectly (S in case of AGV K6). Most other helmets it was the 'small' size that fit me well.
Anyways, I chose to go with size 'S' (55-56 cm) partially because I wasn't sure of the shape and the fit. Everything about the purchase was great except I had to pay customs duty.
Some pros of the helmet - it's ECE 22.06 certified. Though it's cheap, it still comes with sun visors, pinlock ready (pinlock visors to be bought separately), and it looked/looks okay. There is provision for speakers (pics below) and connect comms system. Overall, it does feel fine. Well, anything would feel fine as compared to my older helmet for the condition it is in lol.
Things I didn't like about the helmet - it's heavy (weighs 1.7 kg). Even though I bought slightly larger size than what's mentioned on their size chart it's still quite tight. I wore it for over an hour at home and there were no pressure points. I took it out for financial/steeles ride with the guys, and after maybe 3 hours of continuous usage my ears were killing me. I wear glasses so that doesn't help either.
I have decided to keep it and I'll probably wash the paddings to make it less stiff if the issue still persists. There is also another piece of padding around the speaker cavity, I can try removing that too. If you know any hacks, please feel free to suggest.
I forgot to open the vents during the last ride. I see 6 vents in total (2 darth vader's eyes, 2 on top and 2 behind to channel air out). I will test it the next time I take my bike out.
Some pics:
Hate the darth vader/transformer in the front. Beggars can't be choosers.
Sliders on the right for sun visors. I tested it and it works as expected so far.
The padding I mentioned earlier to cover off the speaker cavity.
I own a Bogotto waterproof boots and still works as expected, season 2 now. So, I'm expecting this also to last for at least a couple of years. The only obvious downside for me right now is the weight. Tight and heavy is not a comfortable combo. I knew the weight already and I am taking that one on the chin.
This is more round than elongated (think AGV K6 or similar). If I were to buy again, I would pick M instead of S. Other than that, I wouldn't mind buying this and for what I paid ($101 + $38 (pinlocks) + $40 shipping) + $16 gst (customs) + $10 customs handling charges, I'm happy with it. There are ones with custom paint job which is $15 more but I was on a price point, so I didn't bother.
Here is a link to fc-moto's page: https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...2-Helmet/SubProducts/Bogotto-F122-Helmet-0007
PS: Wife and I did a diy paint job and the helmet looks different (read s*it, but I can't tell her that).
