Vega Axor Helmet Review

Our take : One of the best looking helmets manufactured and available in India.

Features: Well Ventilated, quick release visor, Detachable Washable Interior, EPS Padding, Scratch Resistant Helmet and glass.

Also See: Studds Scorpion

                                                          

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Claimed to be designed in America by Daytona Helmets And developed in Italy in  Technical Collaboration with Compact Compositi, Vega has finally started to take the right steps with the Axor.

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The helmet shell made of ABS looks strong enough to prevent injuries even in an event of a high speed crash. The shell has a sharp lines running from both the cheeks till the rear of the helmet. Additionally the quality of beading at the bottom of the lid is top notch.

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Vega has also done an excellent work in the ventilation section by placing an adjustable vent near the riders mouth ,two fixed vents near the chin, dual port adjustable (two individual air take inlets) vents on the top and two fixed exhaust vents at the rear to push out the heat.
                                                                     
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We were a bit disappointed with the plastic quality on the vents especially the one near the mouth. The slider to close the vent near the mouth was broken on the first unit we received. This could be a manufacturing fault as we have since not seen this issue on any of the other units, however this does not overlook the fact that the plastic used for the vents seems to be a bit fragile.

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The Axor comes fitted with a scratch resistant Visor with a Mercury finish. Vega also provides optional Clear,Rainbow and Smoke finished visors for the lid.

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The Visor comes with a quick release mechanism which makes it easy to swap visors without the use of tool. It did seem difficult to remove it for the first time but it is quite simple once you know how it works.

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Take a look on the inside of the helmet and you will realise that Vega has left no stones unturned, from the EPS padding to detachable washable interior and the high quality materials used, everything radiates comfort and style.

We were happy to see that Vega has also thrown in a breath guard to reduce the fogging on the visor. A breath guard deflects the hot air exhaled by us away from visor and towards the vents this reduces the fog on the Visor and keeps the vision clean.

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The chinstrap on the Axor is the regular quick release seat belt type found on all the Vega Models.

Vega also manages to score in the certification department as the lid is both ISI and D.O.T certified.

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The Axor is available in both Solid colours (Black, Dull Black and White) and Graphics. Though the graphics seem to inspired (to put it more diplomatically) from the LS2 brand of helmets, they do compliment the Axor well.

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Affordability: The Axor in solid colours is available for MRP 2186 while the graphics can be bought for MRP 2393

Final Verdict: The Axor is an excellent piece of craftsmanship with very little flaws. Though majority of the Indians will find the helmet to be a bit pricey but the Axor does justify the amount. Over all if you have the moolah and want a helmet with excellent looks and good quality  within the 2.5K range Axor is the one for you.

Buy Now - Vega Axor

Russel J
Prostreet Motorcycle Gear
www.prostreetstore.com

Vega Cliff Helmet Review

Our Take : Made for people who commute on a daily basis and need a budget helmet.

Features : Light weight , Scratch resistant helmet and Glass, easy to remove visors, compact design.

Also See : Studds Chrome, Steel Bird Adonis, Cliff Air

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                                           Cliff Leather Finish in Black

The cliff's outer shell is made of ABS plastic which is the commonly used material in helmet manufacturing. This makes the helmet tough enough to withstand crashes. The cliff has been approved by the Indian Standards Institute and  carries the ISI mark.
                                                                                 
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The helmet has a cool swept back look which gives it a sporty appeal. The Cliff and Cliff DX has four vents two in the front near the riders mouth for fresh air intake and two on the back for pushing out the heat, these are enclosed by a wire mesh. 

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Vega has not made these vents adjustable and hence one cannot close the vents if he/she feels cold . Another thing the helmet is missing are the vents near the fore head which would have been a savior during the hot Indian summers. We guess the they chose to do so in order to make the lid more pocket friendly.

Vega claims that the helmet is scratch resistant. During our normal use we found that the Cliff leather finish tends to resist scratches however the Cliff DX paint job is easily susceptible to scratches.

The Cliff and Cliff DX comes with a plain visor as standard which is scratch resistant (not scratch proof) meant to prevent minor scratches. Optional visors are available in Rainbow, Mercury, Chrome and Smoke finish.

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We are also happy to see that Vega has left out the old school screw in visor which required a screw driver and a lot of effort to change the visor. They have smartly implemented the twist and pull mechanism to change the visors easily without the use of any tools.

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Moving to the insides of the helmet a quick look and the quality might leave you a bit disappointed. 

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You can see excess glue seeping out from the edges. The foam padding seems to be left out in certain places. Overall from the inside it does not feel up to the mark compared to the other models available in the market around the same price range.

The chin strap on the Cliff comes equipped with a quick release seat belt type fastener and not the traditional double d-ring type. Both the fasteners have their pros and cons, but it depends on the users preference.

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                                                  Cliff DX in Dull Black and Gloss Black

The only difference between the Cliff and the Cliff DX is the paint job. The Cliff has a leather finish and is available in black, red and white while the DX is available in Carbon Black, Pearl White, Blue, Dull Blue, Burgundy, Dull Burgundy, Anthracite and Dull Anthracite .

Affordability : The helmets have been well priced by Vega with the Cliff carrying an MRP. of Rs. 809/- and the Cliff DX retailing for MRP Rs. 890/-

Final Verdict :

The cliff has been well designed. It feels compact and fits well. The light weight shell makes the lid comfortable for daily commuting as well as long rides. We do wish that Vega ups the quality on the inside and improves the padding. Overall the pros outweighs the cons and hence we strongly recommend the Cliff/Cliff DX if you are shopping with a budget of 1k.

Buy Now - Vega Cliff

Russel J
Prostreet Motorcycle Gear
www.prostreetstore.com