Express-introduction of the new BMW System 7 Carbon Crossover Helmet
I visited the BMW Motorrad dealership. Of course, I came on the defiantly orange Harley, around which immediately crowded the local staff) Well, in a jacket with a skull and cherished letters H-D. I came here with only one goal - selflessly shove my wild head into the hot novelty of the season - the Transformer System 7 Carbon Helmet, and report my impressions to you, dear readers.
The main difference between System 7 and previous BMW helmets is that it is not just a usual Flip-up, but something more. The chin part of this helmet not only rises, but is completely removed. Thanks to this, we can say that the S7 is a full flip-up helmet 2 in 1. We have seen this only on the helmet of a completely different price category, I mean Probiker KX4. Everything, as I love. So let's try it on!
The color is glossy black, the size L (BMW serves it as 58-59 cm). Clasp is micrometric ratchet, internal upholstery - from artificial suede, called alcantara. Minimum stickers, minimalist design, nothing superfluous. In general, the helmet looks very similar to its predecessor, System 6 evo, but in fact it is a completely different thing. The price tag says 16000 kroons, this is around € 610.
I piled up this helmet on my head and immediately realized that it was "not sitting." My size, but it is done not under my skull. Taking a larger size will be a huge mistake, because my head circumference is just 59 cm. It's just not my helmet and I have to leave it. Or it will always pressure, or will be great and will not defend in case of an accident. So forgive me, BMW, maybe next time.
The details I liked:
1) The design is cool, laconic, with no-frills,
2) The BMW nameplate is not conspicuous, it is possible to ride on other motorcycles,
3) The helmet is recognizable, the succession of generations is evident,
4) Minimum of details, the visor closes the lifting mechanism completely,
5) Everything that has to move makes it smooth and soft. Especially I'll note the sun visor,
6) The helmet does not stress its carbon fiber essence and is painted in a uniform black color (on "my" test specimen),
7) The "shutter" of the chin is solid, and the chin part itself is as compact as possible, does not advance excessively,
8) There are all prerequisites for good aerodynamics.
The details I didn't like:
1) It pressures the head, but this is individual,
2) Even more than the head, it pressures cheeks.
3) The mechanism of removing the "beard" is not intuitive. And I couldn't remove it. A girl-seller did not even know that the "beard" is generally removed,
4) I will not say that the helmet was much lighter than my thermoplastic Airoh for €300.
In short, I took off this helmet and I didn't feel that I want to run to the bank for 16 thousand crowns.
Perhaps a test ride would convince me, but BMW does not allow riding in its helmets before buying. This only "Arai" allows.
On the photo on the right is my Airoh