Airoh S4 - Anyone rocking one?

**FlangMasterJ** · 12th May 2011, 11:50

I'm after a full faced dual sport style lid. I came across the S4, the thing is sweet!

They retail for $540NZ. I've found a few places in the UK which stock them. They retail for around 120 pounds over there which comes to about $230NZ. Pretty big saving.

So does anyone own one and have a few thoughts on it?

**george formby** · 12th May 2011, 12:00

Can't comment on the S4 but I have a TR1. It is light, noisy & plasticy but a good comfortable helmet nevertheless. Had no problems with it but I only use it for shorter naughty rides.

**clint640** · 12th May 2011, 12:44

I've been looking at those too, reports from owners are good, they are light & look well made. Need to find a shop that stocks them so I can try one on.

If you do get one off the net post the link & let us know how it goes. I'll buy local if the difference isn't too much but for a $200+ discount the local stealers can get stuffed.

Cheers
Clint

**Ocean1** · 12th May 2011, 12:45

Yes. I've had one for about 4 years.

Like any helmet you should test ride one to check for fit and wind related issues. Some combinations of dude / bike / helmet just don't work.

I like it, it fits me, it's very light and you can configure it as anything from full dirt to full street.

The price might be mid range but the build quality is better than anything else I've seen, bar none.

I'll be buying another Airoh soon.

**Night Falcon** · 12th May 2011, 13:37

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Yes. I've had one for about 4 years.

Like any helmet you should test ride one to check for fit and wind related issues. Some combinations of dude / bike / helmet just don't work.

I like it, it fits me, it's very light and you can configure it as anything from full dirt to full street.

The price might be mid range but the build quality is better than anything else I've seen, bar none.

I'll be buying another Airoh soon.

I'm also interested in the S4 and also one of these, bit more expensive @ $390 US plus freight but i like the orange paint

**ADVGD** · 12th May 2011, 14:31

Originally Posted by FlangMasterJ

I'm after a full faced dual sport style lid. I came across the S4, the thing is sweet!

They retail for $540NZ. I've found a few places in the UK which stock them. They retail for around 120 pounds over there which comes to about $230NZ. Pretty big saving.

So does anyone own one and have a few thoughts on it?

I have one, it has pros and cons like any helmet but I like it, and it certainly is a nice looking unit. Some say it's noisy but I think it depends on windshield setup because mine is fine. A really good summer helmet that makes riding in stinking hot conditions very bearable and comfortable, but the unblockable ventilation doesn't make it the best option for winter riding, I use a different helmet for winter/wet riding

Parts are readily available for it and at reasonable prices considering its an Italian helmet, I had to get a new visor due to a spill on gravel (nothing to do with rider error

nothing at all), 1 day turnaround time and only $69, pretty good in my opinion

**pipe** · 12th May 2011, 14:50

Had mine for 18 months good for the more road style adventure rides.
Brought mine from here.

http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/...3&Currency=NZD

Around $250 NZ landed from memory the vat comes off and the shipping was reasonable
A few on here have brought S4 helmets there is another thread somewhere

**Crim** · 12th May 2011, 15:27

Originally Posted by pipe

Brought mine from here.

My wife is gonna hate you - it displays in NZD, just makes it so easy to spend money

**FlangMasterJ** · 12th May 2011, 17:51

Thanks guys. Yeah those Icon lids look the tizzles!

I'm thinking of just getting the matt black S4 and putting on a little KTM decal. Cause that's my thang.

If it works out cheaper getting it form the UK, I'll let you guys know where I got it from but if not I'll order it through the site pipe just listed. Thanks pipe.

**michael e** · 12th May 2011, 18:41

i bought 1 at xmas time for $479 from my local shop,sargent motorcycles.
i find it really comfortable,lite and well not to sure on the wind noise as i either wear ear plugs or ipod ear buds..it tends to let water run down the inside of visor as soon as you open it when raining...but hey seeing is ova rated

**Waihou Thumper** · 12th May 2011, 18:50

Got one, love it.....Say no more.
Cheaper from Germany, less VAT, landed here in NZ for approx $280 I guess, but that was some time ago....with the Xchange rate even better now.