Xavier
Burlingame, CA
decent value but not for commuting
The first thing I noticed was how difficult it was to put the helmet on. After months of break-in it's easier but putting it on and putting sunglasses in are still tough. Never felt this way about my other helmets. This helmet is noisier than my old-model Shoei RF800, especially when i look to the side! I notice very little difference in airflow with the vents open or closed, which is fine in cool weather but little help in the heat of summer. Quality wise it's not great - a light bump on the top of helmet and now 1 of the top vents won't open/close anymore. The chin strap is so long I have to fasten the end or it start slapping my neck - was never a problem with Shoeis or HJCs. All that said, removable interior panels are impossible to find at this price.
David
Seattle, WA
will not buy kbc again
Fits tighter than other helmets, but seems to fit my oval-shaped head quite well. Has incredibly loud wind noise...felt it was not worth the $ and would have rather purchased a more expensive, but quality helmet.
David K
Seattle, WA
Not worth it
The helmet fits a little tighter than average which I was kind of happy for, the vents are really cheaply made, but worst of all is the deafening wind noise. I bought this helmet, wore it once, and it has only sat on my shelf since then.
Tyler
Lebanon, IN
Nice
Good helmet for a good price. Happy with purchase.
doug
Seattle, WA
KBC VR-2R helmet
First of all for $75 this was a good deal. That said quality is an issue. A top vent came unglued. Like others have said, it’s noisy at speed. Looks like it was sprayed with a rattle can. But it works and I'll leave it on my bike unlike the $500 helmet.
Craig
Lakewood, CA
I love clearance pricing...and the helmet, too.
I was very glad to get a great helmet at a close-out price.
There's a little bit of wind noise between my collar and bottom of helmet, but reasonable.
Caleb
San Diego, CA
Great helmet!
This is a great helmet for the price, or even twice the price. I have had it for about a month. The only issue I have had is the shield already has a large scratch. Matte finish is cool.
Ivan
NY, NY
Good Helmet for the price
First of all, I bought this on a closeout deal for $50. I can tell you that the quality of the helmet is pretty good. It's very light also. The only problem I had was a low frequency whistling at certain speeds. I noticed that it could be fixed if you moved your helmet around a bit. Overall, it's a great buy at the price. I am not sure if I would buy it full price.
Randy
San Jose, CA
Good helmet
Good fit, nice visibility. Lots of air coming in. DOT and Snell. Whistles when the visor is up and going > 25 mph. Lots of wind noise when going > 55 mph. Definitely recommend ear plugs when hitting highway speeds. I don't feel air coming through the chin area, but still very noisy. Quick change visor feature is pretty slick. Good helmet. But not great.
Steven
Escondido, CA
KBC-VR-2R Helmet
I bought this helmet for my wife now that she has agreed to try ridding (as a passenger). Not knowing if she would call it quits after one ride, I didn't want to spend too much but wanted a decent helmet for her and I refuse to use/buy used helmets. So.... for the money, this is a very, very nice helmet. The finish is excellent. It could use a little more ventilation. I wear an Arai so I am comparing it to a very expensive helmet. Very pleased with this helmet, especially considering the price.
RON GEFFKEN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
GREAT PRICE ON A QUALITY HELMET
I HAVE PURCHASED CLOSEOUTS WITH OTHER COMPANIES BEFORE. PRICE IS A FACTOR WHEN I MAKE A PURCHASE, BUT I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE PRICE AND PRODUCT FROM YOU GUYS.
Bob
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
KBC VR-2R Helmet
This is a great $150.00 helmet so the $80.00 I spent was a great buy. Ventilation is excellent, and the anti-fog works well, best of any helmet I’ve had. I just did a 3000 mile trip with this helmet and with ear plugs, was very happy with it overall.
Steve
Redding, CA
KBC VR-2R Helmet
The helmet fits my fat head perfectly, size XL. The shield is very secure up or down and changes easily. Pretty quiet too. At $80 a great deal. Looks nice also.
Dillon
nashville, TN
VR-2R
A good helmet. Only complaint is that there is a whistle when the visor is up.
Terry
San Angelo, TX
excellent helmet for the price
I am very pleased with everything about this helmet. I expected a good fit because I had a 3/4 KBC helmet and it fits well. The airflow in this helmet is good and I live in a very hot area, I have ridden at temps above 95F with no complaint. The face shield seals well, I rode in heavy rain recently and never had one drop of water on my head or through the face shield. It is slightly heavy but not to the point of tiring me out. Overall I am very happy with the KBC helmet.
David
San Marcos, TX
KBC Helmet
Fits great, weighs less than my Scorpion helmet. Vents and visor work without a hitch. It Seems to be a great value.
Charles Ledger
Oroville, CA
Great helmet, but one con
I picked up the VR-2R to replace my current Bell Zephyr, which is having shield problems, and apparently parts are not available. The VR-2R fit like other KBC's I've tried--all of them fit snug, but comfortably. The only problem I had was the top vents would rattle at low speeds and whistle at highway speeds. The rattle I could cope with, once I figured out it was the helmet and not something loose on the bike. The whistle was distracting, and would only go away if I covered the vents with my hand. So, I returned it--thanks Motorcycle-Superstore; great return policy.
Shane C.
Denham Springs, LA
VR-2R is Great
This is my second VR-2R because they ride great. I ride naked bikes so I am in the wind. Noise is minimal and the view port allows great side vision. Also even at interstate speeds I can turn my head sideways without any parachute affect. You can't beat the features of this helmet for the price, not to mention this is a full race helmet. KBC also has great factory direct customer support!
Gary
St Paul, MN
Good Value for the Cost
If I was paying the full price for this helmet I would be disappointed in the overall finish quality. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice helmet, but for a helmet with an MSRP of $250 it should be a lot nicer. However, I only paid $80 so can't complain. It fits well, not too noisy, and is pretty comfortable. I like the fit better than the Nolan I switched from.
thomas
huntsville, AL
KBC VR-2R
Very good helmet for the price............I have another vr- 2r and it's a very good helmet, I would say about a 5 rating out of 10 on noise.
Jim Lewicki
tucson, AZ
great price nice helmet
very good helmet,at a great price.very stable at speed.
Paul
Hopkins, MN
Great helmet
Helmet fits true to size description and is very comfy. Nice finish. Probably good durability - Got slight scratch on facemask after dropping it on the concrete from 4 feet. Very happy with purchase. Like the ventilation options. Good noise reduction. Wish it had quick release clasp. Great helmet for the money!
Charles
Portland, OR
Good for the Price
The helmet fits a little tighter than an HJC and the fins are a little hard to open and close w/ gloves on but overall it’s a great helmet. I would buy it again if given the option.
Kyle
Columbus, IN
Entry level
I ride a CBR600 f4i and I was looking for something with less wind noise than my current HJC. I have noticed when the wind comes across just right; the helmet has a very annoying whistle. I bought a size medium. Not too tight, not too loose. I feel the padding around the ears could use a little work. Feels like the edge of a pad is rubbing the tops of my ears. Also maybe if the pads were closer to the ears it might cut down on wind noise. I wear ear plugs on long rides. I would never have paid the MSRP for this helmet. The outer shell doesn't seem to be up to par for a $200+ helmet. I can't tell the difference with the air vents open or closed. There seems to be a lot of wind coming in around the chin area, even with the added chin flap piece. I do like the visibility with the visor fully closed. The visors are molded around the edge to create a seal when closed, with the visor cracked open it cuts visibility down a lot. Difficult to get used to.
john gross
parrish, FL
KBC-VR-2R Helmet
What a great helmet for the price. Better than I expected as far as quality and fit. Thanks to the great price from Motorcycle Superstore. I will not buy any motorcycle equipment anywhere else.
J Parker
Los Angeles, CA
Shield Design Flaw
I would give this helmet a thumbs up all around except for one major design flaw - shields are not interchangeable without needing to install different base plate hardware. The stock clear shield that comes with the helmet uses one base plate, replacement shields require installation of a different base plate (supplied with shield). The stock shield does not function properly with the new base plate. It is not difficult to install the new base plate, but to me, the main point and benefit of having different shields is to be able to switch between them easily - tinted for day, clear for night. I should not have to carry around extra hardware and a screwdriver in order to do this. This in my opinion is a major design oversight on KBC's part. Makes me wonder what other design flaws the helmet may have.
Craig
Ottawa, ON
VR-2R
The fit is not quite as round as the Arai Quantum I had. The chin bar comes quite close to my face, but no worse than an HJC. It's quite comfortable all in all, not perfect, but very good. You can see the difference in finish between an Arai and the KBC, but when you spend $80 vs. $400, what do you really expect? The paint was even, but the areas in and around vents were either sloppy or left some gaps. The vents flow air, but not as much as you'd expect looking at it. I always ride with earplugs, so I can't rate it any noisier or quieter than normal..
Chris Shenefiel
Oakton, VA
Not bad but...
There are two major issues I faced with this helmet. The visor and the buffeting wind noise. The visor had visual distortion and there were even thumbprints embedded in the anti-fog coating which would not come out with water and a soft cloth. The wind noise was low frequency from under the helmet. I ride vertical - cruiser - and the wind turbulence under the helmet was very distracting. I returned this product and am still looking.
Kyle
Kent, OH
KBC Helmet
I bought this helmet specifically for a ride from northeastern Ohio to Clearwater, Florida and back. I was very impressed by how the low the price was, considering that it has a SNELL approval. There is a little wind noise, but nothing too terrible. The front vent and the fog-free shield really keep visibility good. It kept my head warm in the 600 miles that I had to ride at 30 degrees. Impressive helmet for the price!
Matt Small
Harrah, OK
Awesome Helmet
I wanted a nice helmet without breaking the bank, and that's exactly what I got. Very comfortable, and the quality is awesome. Don't let the price fool you, this is a great helmet. Can't say enough good things about it, buy it.
Vena
Seattle, WA
Rad helmet
Works great, sweet deal, looks like an alien from the back!
ray
lakeland, GA
Slight disappointment
I bought this as a replacement to my previous VR-2 helmet that I bought about 4-5 years ago and I was disappointed with KBC's drop in quality. It's hard to describe what exactly I mean by a drop in quality. I mean the helmet is very similar to my first VR-2 but it just feels cheaper in craftsmanship and materials.
Beth Seitz
Bonne Terre, MO
LOVE this helmet!
I bought this for my husband who is a very big guy. Was concerned with some of the reviews that said it ran a little small. When he got it and tried it on it was a little tight but just needed some breaking in. He is THRILLED with it. Loves the weight and material and the price was unbeatable! We have had no issues with wind noise and the fact that it is Snell approved makes us feel safe. Hopefully, he'll never have to test it in an accident! THANK YOU SO MUCH MOTORCYCLE SUPERSTORE!!!!
Tony
Waitsburg, WA
KBC-VR-2R Helmet
Good field of view, very nice helmet for the money! Thought it might be time for a new one after twenty eight years. Would never pay the retail price for any of them, but the Superstore got it right when they put it on sale.....fast service good people....thanks
Patrick Tucker
Arlington, TX
KBC-VR-2R Helmet
This is the first KBC helmet that I've owned and after wearing it for about a month now, I can say that I am impressed with it! The helmet fits me perfect right out of the box. The only other helmet that I can say the same about was my Shoei helmet which I paid considerably more for than the KBC. The one thing that stands out the most for me besides the fit is how light weight it feels on my head which I believe will reduce fatigue on long rides plus it seems to circulate a good amount of air with the vents open. I can surely recommend this helmet for its fit and function and price point and will probably consider one in the future when it's time for replacement.
John
Roanoke, VA
KBC - VR-2R Helmet
Great helmet! Sizing is right. Very conformable to wear. Helps reduce road noise.
Tangosixman
Jacksonville, FL
KBC-VR-2R Helmet
Like all other reviewer’s, I ordered the 2x helmet and yes it is hard to stuff it on your head. But,once you get it on it is very comfortable. It seems to be loosening up the more I wear it. This is my first full helmet and really like the way it feels.
Matt Hartfield
Springfield, MO
Great Helmet Given the Price
This is my first helmet, but all my friends have Shoei's. They are impressed by the quality and look of this helmet, as well as the removable liner. Given how much less I paid for mine, I think it’s a win. It’s a little snug, I was on the lower edge of the size I picked. So if you are on the upper edge, go ahead and get the next size up.
Darren
Longmont, CO
Great helmet
Helmet fits perfectly snug and wide view is perfect on the race track. Very happy.
bill basta
santa fe, NM
great helmet
Nice fit, lots of padding and great quality for about half what the local motorcycle shop was charging.
David
charlotte, NC
Great Helmet
Great helmet. Like the quick visor change system. I ride all year as much as possible. The only thing to stop me is the recent 20 degree and snowy weather. Its light weight, good looking and a great price considering the cost of other high quality helmets. Good ventilation. It could use a bit more around the top of the visor. I say that only because it fogs up a bit when it very humid out, like on a rainy day. I fixed that problem with a Foggy breath guard insert. I've got two of these and will buy another if I need one.
Peter
Aliquippa, PA
KBC-VR-2R
So far, so good! Light and very good fit, (medium). Very good outward view, and does not feel like my head is squeezed in.
doug
seattle, WA
KBC VR-2R helmet
Thought it would be like my old VR-2, but it presses on my
forehead and my face is closer to face shield. Fogs quicker than my Icon Mainframe. That said, it
works for my daily ride helmet in the winter and I only paid
$75. Thanks MC Superstore.
kevin
los angeles, CA
very happy!!
I'm very happy I ordered this helmet. med fits perfect. at first it seemed little tight after breaking in the pads it feels great. I tried on Shoei rf 1000 and this one at the local store. and KBC felt better for me. I got gloss black that has silver vents. I love it shields are very tight too, so no worries about rattling. and its great price. great helmet and look cool and very fast shipping.
Paul Sentes
Penticton, BC
KBC VR-2
The overall fit of the helmet suits me alright, although my cheekbones are surprisingly to wide for the helmet, and I don't have a wide face. The visor system is very user-friendly, but overall, the helmet has a really annoying series of whistles at highway speed that I can't remedy.
Jason
Ann Arbor, MI
No big heads
I had issues with a spare shield that wouldn't fit, however the one that came with the helmet has given me very little trouble. The fit and finish of this helmet is quite good and it is not too big over all. The description says something about smaller shell dimensions and it does appear to be a bit more compact that competitors models which I like. One word of caution if you have a large head you may want to look elsewhere as the neck of this helmet is pretty small making donning and removing the helmet a bit snug.