Suomy motorcycle helmets are worn by some of the worlds most famous sport bike racers. Suomy makes a variety of helmets. Their main focus is on sport riders and race applications however they do make a high quality motocross and cruiser helmets. The top of the line helmets by Suomy is the Spec 1R Extreme. This line has replicas to the ones worn by world class racers. A Spec 1R Extreme helmet weighs a mere 1,250 grams which makes these the lightest race approved helmets available. This is achieved by using a structurally enhanced composite Fiber Weave helmet shell. The Spec 1R Extreme by Suomy features replicas from world class racers like: Bostrom, Biaggi, Fabrizio, and Barros. The interior of these Suomy helmets is lined with Alcantara which is a luxurious fabric that is extremely soft and has a superior moisture wicking and cooling properties. The liner is removable and washable. The cheek pads are interchangeable for a custom fit. A Ram Air system is used on Suomy Spec 1R Helmets. This system has specifically designed interior channel system for maximum cooling when opened. The vents can be closed when riding in cool weather. An Air wedge top diffuser is used on top of this helmet to work with the ram air system by helping to extract warm air form the interior of this motorcycle racing helmet. The wedge also helps to minimize helmet lift at high speeds. The Suomy Spec 1R comes with an Ultra Tech translucent opalescent iridium finish with a special coating which allows water to easily roll of the shield. These shields also have a anti fog coating. Comes with a safety lock visor system. An oversize sponge cervical neck roll is used on these Suomy helmets. A removable breath deflector is also included to help keep the shield from fogging up. All of the Suomy Spec 1 R helmets come with superior state of the art helmet graphics. These motorcycle race helmets are race approved by every major U.S. motorcycle race organization. These helmets are DOT and B.S.I. 6658 Type A certified which is a British standard. There are currently 12 different styles of this helmet available. Suomy Spec 1R is the next series available by this helmet maker. These Suomy helmets weigh in at about 3.2 pounds. This helmet features advanced channel EPS which offers dynamically variable resistance crush zones to maximize ventilation and impact energy absorption. A clear coat is used on this Suomy helmet to help protect the paint and graphics. The lining is a Dupont® Turinda Hypoallergenic comfort lining which is removable and washable. The next series by Suomy are the Ventura series of helmets. There are several colors available in this helmet line. A light weight helmet shell is used on these helmets. Next there is the cruiser series of helmet or what would be classified as an opne face helmet. Suomy Nomad helmets are a perfect helmet for anyone that does not care for a full face helmet but is still looking for a quality helmet. The Nomad is inspired by Suomy's Formula 1 Helmet. Made with an ultra light structurally enhanced fiber weave shell. Ram Air ducts that come on this series work with the EPS liner and exhaust vents to achieve unprecedented airflow. Also Nomad helmets come with a removable liner which is washable. Suomy Spectre motorcycle helmets are made for motocross. These motocross helmets are race approved by every major U.S. motorcycle race organization.
This article was published on Wednesday 30 August, 2006.
