I have read (in this weeks MCN) that both Arai and Shoei are bitching about the results of these tests which are due out by the end of this month on the Sharp site above. Other helmet manufacturers are happy with their results including AVG, RST and Lazer. The whole thing stinks of "sour grapes" because Shoei and Arai originally supported the new tests.

Arai's top of the tree helmet the "Corsair" is apparently only getting 3 stars out of 5! There must be a few ring pieces in that company getting rather tight! Brilliant, the customer is hitting back. As I said all along, price doesn't necessarily provide the best level of protection.

Rumour has it that many mid-range helmets manufactured by lesser known companies have beaten the likes of Shoei and Arai hands down!

But the whole project seems to have been handled appallingly from the outset because for the past 2 months the website has been telling everyone that the full results will be posted SPRING 2008. Well June 2008 is certainly NOT Spring.

Everyone needs to keep a close eye on the website because the full test results should appear by the end of this week.

It's certainly very good news for all of us. At last a reliable method to compare different helmets.

As I thought there are a few red faces.... Some of the big boys have been cut down to size. Brilliant!

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