Alpinestars Supertech R10 Element Helmet (Black Carbon|Silver)

So I purchased the Black Carbon edition and let me start off by saying that this helmet does NOT come with a race spoiler that is per Astars. They said the only two that will not have it included is the black carbon and the white edition. The Element and the other graphics will come with it. They will make the Race spoiler available and it'll be around that 20 something price point. I give this Race helmet 5 stars and this is why. First off the weight comparison to my HJC RPHA 1N is incredible the R10 weighs just right at 3lbs my HJC is closer to 3.8 to 4lbs yes after riding a full day with the R10 you can definitely feel the difference. Second the Ventilation is perfect talk about pulling all of the hot air right out of your helmet I'm constantly having a ... MoreSo I purchased the Black Carbon edition and let me start off by saying that this helmet does NOT come with a race spoiler that is per Astars. They said the only two that will not have it included is the black carbon and the white edition. The Element and the other graphics will come with it. They will make the Race spoiler available and it'll be around that 20 something price point. I give this Race helmet 5 stars and this is why. First off the weight comparison to my HJC RPHA 1N is incredible the R10 weighs just right at 3lbs my HJC is closer to 3.8 to 4lbs yes after riding a full day with the R10 you can definitely feel the difference. Second the Ventilation is perfect talk about pulling all of the hot air right out of your helmet I'm constantly having a tremendous amount of air flow in my face around my head so it's nice for sure not to mention I also wear a balaclava under my helmets so it helps with sliding the helmet on with ease and keeps your helmet staying fresh longer, highly recommend getting/using one. Second, the fact that Astars includes not just your standard clear shield but also a dark shield is amazing these shields are not cheap and you get both right out the gate, and even a pin lock is included aswell. That's nice not to mention you also get a better quality of a helmet bag compared to Shoei or Arai or even HJC. The Astars bag to store it away while your not riding is a quilted helmet bag, so just nicer quality overall. Third, that I want to point out is the quietness of this helmet is amazing however remember this is a race helmet so it's not the loudest helmet compared to a Pista, those are extremely loud again Race Helmet but I will say you can still use this on your cruiser on your naked bike and rest assured you are getting one of the safest helmets on the market at the moment. Fourth, is your price point compared to other helmets I'd buy this again if I needed another track helmet because that's what it initially was designed for compared to spending 1600+ on a AGV Pista RR you're still getting a better helmet. Last thing the size I usually wear a small in Arai or Shoei and HJC and AGV this helmet I did have to go up in a size but it fit like a glove and I could wear it all day with no pressure points towards my temples or even the crown of my head. Will say lastly that this helmet was tested while riding my liter bike at efficient speeds to be able to give this review a 5 star rating and yes I plan on buying two more in different livery for sure !

Waited for months to finally get this helmet and absolutely disappointed. For over a thousand dollars, you would expect quality to be better, cheek pads already wore out after 3 months, visor pops out of the mechanism constantly, side plates popped off the helmet, chin skirt is laughable, chin strap covers ripped, cloth on cheek pads have started fraying and aero isn't even close to an shoei x15 or an agv pista while comparable in price. Absolutely phenomenal looking helmet and not as loud as a pista but good luck contacting Alpinestars about it, I was ghosted after inquiring about warrantying several issues. Do yourself a favor and buy a corsair or an x-15 if you want a street/track helmet.

Great helmet! Make sure to take accurate measurements for your head, I used the same measurements I typically have for Shoei and it was a fine fit. A little tight at first but breaks in beautifully.Coming from a Shoei X-14 its a fantastically aerodynamic helmet, and flows so much air around your chin area it makes the lower half of my face cold with airflow. Used for both commuting and a track day so far, the stability is excellent. Peeking out from behind the windscreen during a long sweeper, there is no buffeting at all. Only drawback I can note so far is that there is still a faint whistling that I hear whenever I turn my head back to look behind me. Otherwise, the side spoilers do an excellent job of keeping the helmet stable at high speeds and the airflow is ... MoreGreat helmet! Make sure to take accurate measurements for your head, I used the same measurements I typically have for Shoei and it was a fine fit. A little tight at first but breaks in beautifully.Coming from a Shoei X-14 its a fantastically aerodynamic helmet, and flows so much air around your chin area it makes the lower half of my face cold with airflow. Used for both commuting and a track day so far, the stability is excellent. Peeking out from behind the windscreen during a long sweeper, there is no buffeting at all. Only drawback I can note so far is that there is still a faint whistling that I hear whenever I turn my head back to look behind me. Otherwise, the side spoilers do an excellent job of keeping the helmet stable at high speeds and the airflow is excellent. As far as race lids go, its relatively quiet despite the massive amount of air that it channels in.Excellent effort from Alpinestars. I would prefer this over the X15 in terms of fit and finish, and definitely miles more practical than the Pista. The vision is excellent once you have the fit adjusted for your riding, the viewport is excellent