The Axor X-Cross Dual Visor is the only dual-sport/adventure helmet under Rs 10,000 that comes with double D-ring closure.
Story: Sayantan De
Photography: Sanjay Raikar, Sayantan De
With the steady increase in popularity of adventure motorcycles, and also dual-sport motorcycles to some extent, it is astonishing that there are so few accessible options for adventure / dual-sport motorcycle helmets in India. The number of ADV riders I have seen wearing non-ADV helmets beggars belief. But fret not, here’s a remedy—the Axor X-Cross Dual Visor helmet. It is priced at Rs 7,406 which makes it a fairly affordable proposition.
The helmet is ECE 22.05 certified, in addition to complying with ISI and DOT regulations. The shell is made out of a thermoplastic ABS material, but the bigger contributor to safety would be the double D-ring retention system; an Axor hallmark because apart from their most basic Rage line of helmets, everything else comes with double D-rings. By the way, this is the only dual-sport helmet in India under Rs 10,000 that comes with double D-rings.
While the helmet is a tad heavy on paper at 1,600±50 gm, I have used other helmets which claim to be the same weight from the factory, and the Axor X-Cross Dual Visor doesn’t feel that heavy once on the head. Speaking of comfort, there are two air intakes at the top and a closable one on the mouth guard, providing ample ventilation. As there are no air extractors, dust doesn’t get in easily, which is a plus. There is buffeting, even at triple-digit speeds, but as there’s a peak, there’s quite a bit more wind noise at those speeds, though nothing too irritating. The soundproofing on the helmet is pretty great too, as I found out through my city commute. Also, the liners and the pads are quite comfortable, and they absorb sweat to a reasonable degree.
One of the best features is the magnetic button for the strap, which makes locking the strap in place a walk in the park, even with gloved hands. This is a feature more commonly seen on very high-end helmets, and not something we have seen in a helmet in this price range. Another cool bit is the included Pinlock-70 anti-fog insert, which on almost every other helmet you have to purchase separately.
After I used the helmet for a few weeks, part of the rubber beading at the bottom of the helmet came off, but the rest of it held up, so we are chalking this up to a one-off incident caused by the glue. In any case, a dab of Fevibond adhesive was enough to take care of it.
I even took the helmet to Ladakh, and despite the immensely dusty conditions, the visor came away unscathed, despite being cleaned with only tissue papers and not microfibre towels. Very little dust was able to enter the helmet as well, stopping my visage from resembling that of a monk.
Overall, we are very happy with the helmet, as it is very comfortable, and the included Pinlock anti-fog is a godsend in the monsoons, which are upon us already. This is without a doubt one of the most value-for-money dual-sport helmets currently on sale in India.
Rating: 3/5
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