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Dec 16th, 2011, 10:30 am
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: san antonio, texas, USA
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Anyone using Arai Ducati Diavel-X Helmet
Looks like a street / dual-purpose hybrid ?
Wondering if would work as a street helmet or not? I like the ventilation aspect (live in Texas) and the visibility increase.
Arai Ducati Diavel-X ECE Helmet (98101331X) | Pro Italia
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Dec 16th, 2011, 10:57 am
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Originally Posted by mattcgtx
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It's just an Arai XD-3 with Ducati paint on it. The XD3 is being replaced with the XD4 for 2012, you can get an XD3 for $459 these days at places like Revzilla and others.
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Dec 16th, 2011, 10:59 am
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Location: Clarkesville, GA, USA
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Great looking lid!
Apples to oranges but I've got a Shoei and while it's excellent as a D/S helmet, it's loud and drafty on the road. Caveat emptor...
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Dec 16th, 2011, 5:33 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckeye
Great looking lid!
Apples to oranges but I've got a Shoei and while it's excellent as a D/S helmet, it's loud and drafty on the road. Caveat emptor...
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I agree, I also have the shoei DS helmet and I do like it on the street but on cold days it flows just a little too much air.
I got a silver one but I wish I would have gotten a white one - it wasn't available at the time.
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Dec 16th, 2011, 5:38 pm
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My buddy who rides the pikes peak has this helmet:
Is that the same as the diavel helmet with no bill?
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73 Duc GT750
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65 Norton Atlas cafe'
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Dec 16th, 2011, 7:38 pm
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Matt, I have a XD3, it's a fine helmet, but in truth, it's not the best choice when riding wide open roads and distances, either behind a MTS12 or BMW GS. I personally would rather wear a dedicated road (quiet) helmet for such purposes.
Cheers,
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Dec 17th, 2011, 1:48 am
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Location: Agua Dulce, CA, Los Angeles
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Nexx
Lovin' my NEXX Carbon so far!
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Dec 17th, 2011, 3:24 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flynbulldog
My buddy who rides the pikes peak has this helmet:
Is that the same as the diavel helmet with no bill? |
I compared them last week at the shop and yes the diavel helmet is the same as the multistrada but without the peak, when I ride my hyper I use the multistrada helmet but not when riding the SF as its quite noisy at speed.
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Dec 17th, 2011, 3:50 pm
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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I have an Arai XD3 and it is a nice helmet but not the quietest. Mine is at it's quietist with the visor up (which I prefer) - but I have a higher screen fited.
FYI, the XD3 peak is removable and the helmet comes with different side plates to achieve this. I have never tried it this way.
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Dec 17th, 2011, 9:59 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
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Rockettman, what do you like about the Nexx? I'm considering that one vs. the XD-3. There are great prices now on the XD-3 so it's tempting.
I currently wear an Arai Signet and have a pretty narrow head shape.
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2011 Ducati MTS1200S Touring / Red
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