TK4
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Its a long read, but worth it - https://www.smf.org/standards/m/2020/M2020_Final.pdf
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Snell M2020 helmet standards coming
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TK4
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There's some pretty apparent conflict between Snell and UN/FIM going on: Differing test methods and conflicting requirements between Snell and proposed ECE standards. (Where have we seen that before?) I'm in no way qualified to judge who is right, but one thing FIM is doing right is to address issues with counterfeiting and self-certification.
From that site: Homologated Helmets | FRHP
From that site: Homologated Helmets | FRHP
TK4
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Snell is only one standard, so it takes helmet manufacturers a while to clear the pipeline of old stick, submit product for approval and get it on the shelves. There's also an ECE 22.06 coming, and I believe DOT update as well. As a guess, sometime in late 2021. The FIM racing standard muddies the waters even further.
ECE Helmet Certification Is Getting A Major Update
Helmets in Europe will soon need to meet a much higher standard of safety. The new ECE 22.06 standard makes huge changes in both testing and construction.
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Also, I believe face shields are being tested, previous there was only VESC-8 or Snell.
Motorcycle Helmet Face Shield Performance Standards Explained
We have covered helmet certification standards in the past, but there is another part specific performance standards apply — a motorcycle helmet face shield.
ultimatemotorcycling.com
justride
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A shoei rep. email me back regarding the snell 2020
Don Bailey (Shoei Safety Helmet Corp.) Oct 19, 2020, 9:35 PDT Hello, Thank you for contacting Shoei helmets. Snell 2020 went into effect in helmets last year around Oct. There will never be an RF-1300 since we do not use the number 13 and while we are always working on new products the factory does not release information on them so we will have to wait for their official release. Please feel free to contact us anytime you have a question regarding Shoei products. We appreciate your business. Don Bailey Technical Advisor Shoei Safety Helmet Corp. www.Shoei-Helmets.com (714)730-0941 |
justride
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Shoei RF 1400 sneak peak - credit to your good buddy 650ib
fast forward to 2:50 mark
no wonder all the sales going for the rf1200!
a closer look
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fast forward to 2:50 mark
no wonder all the sales going for the rf1200!
a closer look
Shoei RF-1400 First Look: New Motorcycle Helmet
Shoei RF-1400 First Look: The successful RF line of Shoei helmets gets a new upgrade, and the RF-1400 promises a quieter ride.
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Not super excited about the marginal improvements, but I see at least two graphics schemes that I could live with
Priller
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Shark was apparently the only maker to meet the original deadline for the FIM requirements, leading to some red faces at better known brands. They sell one now:
Race-R PRO GP FIM
It's not cheap, but I don't think any of the FIM helmets will be budget:
Shark Race-R Pro GP FIM Racing #1 DKD Carbon Black Carbon Full Face Helmet - ChromeBurner
For full disclosure, I'm a bit of a Shark fanboy. They make incredible gear (though it'll likely never be Snell certified), and while their unbelievably bad Canadian distribution was an issue for a while, the internet makes that a non-issue now. My current track helmet is a Race-R Pro Carbon, but I'll be getting one of the FIM units next. My only beef is that they sponsor that bell-end Lorenzo...
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