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Similar weight although I did not actually weigh them.
For my head the Icon is a better fit and more comfortable. No hot spots on an all day ride.
Great ventilation but you pay for it in noise level. I don't really care as I always wear ear plugs.
I also have a Shoei RF1100 and then purchased an Icon Airmada. The same green/black/white Salient design you have hawker. Great looking helmet!Are the weight and fit similar to Shoei's?
Thank you!
I agree that the Icon is an excellent alternative. From my experience the Shoei is noticeably lighter and slightly more comfortable. Neither of them give me any sort of pain after a full day's ride as you mentioned. The visor on the Icon is stiffer to lift up and down and the top of the viewport is in my line of vision where it is not on the Shoei. I find the Icon easier to defog in cooler weather. Finally the opening on the Icon Airmada is quite small and it takes a bit of effort to get it on when it's brand new.
I love my Icon helmet, even at full price it's an excellent value and an absolute steal for the price hawker paid.