Electrochromatic Visors!

**steveb64** · 22nd February 2008, 16:47

Check these babies out - powered helmets, with Bluetooth intercom, electrochromatic visors (like welding helmets - turn the tint on or off), and electroluminescient paint work (glows under power!):

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...atic-visor.htm

Got to be the ultimate in helmet gadgetry!

**jcupit69** · 22nd February 2008, 17:18

looks freakin sweet!!!!

any idea of price???

**Mikkel** · 22nd February 2008, 17:25

That's gadget porn!!!

(should be in L.O.A.

)

Me like...

**P38** · 22nd February 2008, 17:43

Not so keen on the graphics but I like everything else

Must google to see if they are avalible for sale yet.

**P38** · 22nd February 2008, 17:51

Here's some more info from their press releases

IHT Technology Introduces Fully Integrated Bluetooth Helmet
Options
February 11, 2008 (Indianapolis Press Release 4 of 7) – IHT Technology
Inc. (based in San Antonio, Texas), maker of Akuma Helmets announced it
was introducing helmets with Bluetooth technology seamlessly integrated
into the helmet.
Kerry Harris, Chairman and Founder of IHT Technology said, “IHT has
found a way to leverage our patented IPS system and Bluetooth technology
that allows riders to sync their helmets to a cell phone or MP3 player.”
The best part may be that this integrated system has three times the normal
battery life! What’s more, because we are using Bluetooth 2.0, Riders can
listen to music just before taking a call without pushing any additional
buttons. When the call is over, the system automatically returns the Rider to
the same song.
This option will be available on all R series Akuma helmets. For 2008, it
will only be available to Distributors/Retailers placing orders at this Trade
Show.

The Tint-On-Demand (T.O.D.) visor is the World’s first commercially
available electrochromic visor targeted toward motorcycle riders. The visor
changes from clear to tinted and back again simply with the push of a button.
Test Riders were quite impressed with how quickly the helmet changed from
clear to smoked and back again, particularly going through tunnels.
The Akuma Tint on Demand Visor will be available for retail distribution in
North America only beginning July 2008. The Akuma Sunshift Visor is
available today.
Akuma Helmets can be found at Booth M330

**Coyote** · 22nd February 2008, 18:03

I don't need an intercom and bluetooth. Can I just have the visor?

**steveb64** · 22nd February 2008, 19:43

Originally Posted by Coyote

I don't need an intercom and bluetooth. Can I just have the visor?

Yep. But you have to buy the helmet, as the power for the visor (and the switch on/off controls are integrated into the helmet itself. The bluetooth stuff is a plugin - but according to the article, the speakers are already built into the helmet.

**hazard02** · 22nd February 2008, 21:34

I'd be keen on a visor that works in the same way as transition lenses for glasses (http://www.transitions.com/).
They wouldn't require any batteries or wires, but might be kind of expensive to manufacture.

**NordieBoy** · 22nd February 2008, 21:43

Originally Posted by hazard02

I'd be keen on a visor that works in the same way as transition lenses for glasses (http://www.transitions.com/).
They wouldn't require any batteries or wires, but might be kind of expensive to manufacture.

I've had a photochromatic visor insert in my THH fullface for about 6 years now.
No fogging at all.

**hazard02** · 22nd February 2008, 21:46

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I've had a photochromatic visor insert in my THH fullface for about 6 years now.
No fogging at all.

The more you know aye? Any ideas as to who stocks them around the Auckland area?

**NordieBoy** · 23rd February 2008, 17:12

Originally Posted by hazard02

The more you aye? Any ideas as to who stocks them around the Auckland area?

I'll take a guess at what you're saying there.

I got it from the local Kawasaki dealer.
It's a "ProGrip Light Sensitive No-Fog Lens"
I got the Iridium look one.

**hazard02** · 24th February 2008, 10:20

Cheers mate, and sorry about the grammar. It pays to read what you post when you're tired.

**Jiminy** · 24th February 2008, 11:07

Originally Posted by P38

What’s more, because we are using Bluetooth 2.0, Riders can listen to music just before taking a call without pushing any additional buttons. When the call is over, the system automatically returns the Rider to the same song.

Yeah, now even riders can take calls on their cell. I needed more distraction while riding.

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I got it from the local Kawasaki dealer.
It's a "ProGrip Light Sensitive No-Fog Lens"
I got the Iridium look one.

There is a whole thread talking about them somewhere if you're curious about them. Mine wasn't very impressive, I'd expect the electrochromatic visor to be much more efficient and faster to adjust.

[edit]I've just read the article (ahem, should have started there) and realised that it will take "less than a minute to get dark", which still sounds slow to me. Great for day/night riding, but not very useful for tunnels

**NZsarge** · 24th February 2008, 11:39

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I've had a photochromatic visor insert in my THH fullface for about 6 years now.
No fogging at all.

Any ideas as to where a bloke could pick one of them photochromatic puppies up from? Do one for Arai's?

**NZsarge** · 24th February 2008, 11:41

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'll take a guess at what you're saying there.

I got it from the local Kawasaki dealer.
It's a "ProGrip Light Sensitive No-Fog Lens"
I got the Iridium look one.

Sorry dude, got all excited and did'nt read further down the page.