X-Lite X1005 Ultra Carbon Review - Is this a premium modular helmet contender?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- The X-lite X1005 Modular helmet is the newest in the Italian firms line up and replaces the, surprisingly enough, X1004. This X1005 Ultra Carbon version has a very high Carbon Fibre content in the composite making it light and strong. But how does this new offering stack up? I take a look at its construction, features, comfort, noise and ventilation to bring you a full review after riding it for some time on the road.
As I mentioned in the video I've found the Helmet here with a good discount ;
tinyurl.com/X1005VFTMC
Intro - 00:00
Who is X-lite? - 00:45
Construction & Features - 01:33
Fit & Sizing - 02:44
Vision - 03:42
Ventilation & Flip Front - 04:40
Noise - 06:24
Conclusion & Price - 07:09 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Love your reviews. Very professionally done. Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated!
Great review Tony. Think you covered every aspect of this lid in excellent detail.
Thank you
Brilliant review!
Thanks!
I have the Norton N87 which I find to be the best value helmet I have ever tried but, I always ride with my visor up so was thinking about a modular. I was very pleasantly surprised to hear you say X Lite and Norlin are the same company. My experience with Norlin and your review both contributed in me ordering the Ultra Carbon today. Thanks for your no nonsense and factual review, you were a great help.
Mate, nice review! As always a quality presentation... Up the Chelsea!
Cheers Bud. They're looking good under Tuchel
@@mancavemoto Definitely, trying to climb back into the UCL spots !
Now ordered one 👍
I hope you enjoy, this has been my go to helmet this winter...
Been using X-Lite for a couple of years. Found them to be the best in windy conditions. No buffeting.
Thanks for sharing
Good review 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice review. I do like a modular helmet, especially the Nolan ones.
Cheers, i'e not ridden in them before and was very impressed with this one
I’ve got the 803 carbon and it’s the best helmet I’ve ever worn. Fit is the key always.
Yep, I get asked a lot 'what's the best helmet for....' and the answer is nearly always 'the one that fits the best'...
3:32 🤣🤣🤣. Nice review mate 👍🏻
I thought someone mght spot that. I couldn't resist lol. Cheers Lee
@@mancavemoto 🧐👀👀. 😂.
I've a X-lite Puro Carbon- bloody great helmet. Had it for years- should upgrade to a newer one.
I was really impressed with it
Presently use a Schuberth but ready for a change, comparing this with the Neotec as I was a big Shoei fan. Looks a great, comfy well featured helmet.
what do you recommend? I'm leaning towards shoei
good review
Thanks!
This looks like the perfect helmet. 459.99 for the plain one would be my choice. It looks good, particularly from the side. If that matters.
Excellent review.
It impressed me and I prefer the plain ones too. Thanks
😀 LOL , I was looking at these online the other day, they go for 500-600 USD here in the USA.
Nice review.
Timing! yes I've found them in here in the UK for a lot cheaper than the RRP. Thanks
Thanks for the review. It convinced me to buy one which I now have. When the chin guard is up there is some play backwards and forwards on mine. Did yours do that, if so was there any effect on noise or vibration? My older x lite 1003 didn't do that and was rock solid. Apparently the movement is normal but thought I'd ask before using on the road. Many thanks.
No problem and yes there was a little bit of movement on the one I had. No noise or vibration when down in place at all, and the only time I rode with it up was crawling along in traffic once or twice.
Good video.
Nice lid, loads of good features and excellent sizing which I guess is what you're paying for in a slightly salty price from a brand that might not be so recognised as a premium brand as of yet?
Like it though.
Cheers Nigel
Hi Tony.. great review im looking to this helmet or the Neotech II.
any pointers on size... Did you have the Xlite in a L and Shoei M...
Many thanks for all the hard work putting these videos up for us... Best gear and wear reviews by far... stay safe and take care.
Thanks Adrian, two great helmets and I wore a size large in both of them. They are a very similar fit, the xlite is maybe very very slightly shorter front to back, but there is not much in it. Thanks again and you too
Good stuff, thank you! I have a Cardo Packtalk Bold. Do you think it would work with the helmet? Perhaps my major concern is if it can be clipped to the side of the helmet. It's unclear if the actual modular opening or the sunshield switch would interfere. I just assume you can insert your own speakers inside. (?)
Cheers, it may fit as its relatively flat sided. You would need to remove the bung for the N-Comm System. Sadly I don't have a Cardo to offer up to it for you.
No worries. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your review, I would like to know how does it fit? My wife has a size xxs and xs is still too big and myself usualy size L! Does these helmets fit bigger than normal, should we take under size or not? Thanks for your comment
No problem, I would say these are bang on size, I didn’t feel the need to size up or down. I’m a large I most helmets and this had pretty much the same fit as my Shoei
Hi! Very nice review! i’m looking to buy a new helmet and I’m undecided on the neotech 2 or this x-lite that one aesthetically is much more beautiful… what would you recommend? did you both prove them right? Thank u soo much and regards from Italy 😊
Thanks. yes i've ridden in both and covered quite a few miles in them. My personal preference is the X-Lite. I found it lighter with better peripheral vision. The fit is very similar to the Shoei
@@mancavemoto thank u soo much!
Looks very similar to my Nolan N 100-5 - just made out of more high tech material.
Another excellent REAL world review !!! ..STAY SAFE ( Hopefully blue skies soon , and a COVID free world )
Cheers
if you had to compare xlite to shoei neotec 2 which one would you choose? especially the ventilation and soundproofing of the helmet, as well as the quality of workmanship ?
Best regards from Poland😉
The xlite isn’t as plush as the Shoei, but I found the vision to be much better for me. If it fits well it’s a quiet helmet, the ventilation is good and it feels a little lighter. No issues with quality, but it maybe doesn’t ‘feel’ as premium as the Shoei
Hello Dave!
:)
Question is ,would it be easy to fit a sena intercom on it.
I can't see it being a problem, and X-Lite do have a dedicated comms unit for it (which is made by Sena)
whats the weight of this thing? I keep seeing 1380g and 1710g not sure which one? Would a 2XL weight too much? (Big head problem)
Yep definitely the higher number. The large is quoted as 1720g. I don’t think you would be looking at much more weight for a 2xl as it’s only one shell size up.
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The more I’ve worn it, the more I’ve liked it. Comfortable, quiet and with great vision.
Too Heavy