Australian Motorcyclist

DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS?

Price – Insignia graphic: $1099.90 Tinted visor: $119.95. SRL2: $429.95

THE HELMET

It’s amazing how good a premium helmet feels when you wear it. It makes anything else feel weird on your head. Shoei helmets have always been a favourite of mine as their fit, feel, features and style are what I class as the leading helmet range available. I’d been after the relatively new GT Air II for a while and waited for the new 2020 range to be released. There are many new graphics available and I liked the new Insignia version in the matt black/grey/white – check out premiumhelmets.com.au for the full range.

I have previously worn the original GT Air which was very comfortable but a little heavy if I must say. For the GT Air II the weight has gone and the features even better.

I like a traditional D-ring strap but the GT Air II has the new

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