The Great America Ballpark Tour on an American MotorcyclePlease try the following: If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly. home page, and then look for links to the information you want. Click the Back button to try another link. HTTP 404 - File not found Technical Information (for support personnel)People who ride with me know that I’m obsessive about wearing earplugs, as nothing ruins your hearing better than a motorcycle helmet. If we cut the marketing BS, there is really no such thing as a quiet helmet, just helmets that are quieter than others…until now.Behold, a noise-cancelling helmet is finally available to the masses, with the Sena Noise Control Helmet.It is almost surprising that noise-cancellation technology has taken this long to come to the two-wheeled space, of course any industry veteran can tell you how slow to change the motorcycle industry is, even with established technologies.Noise cancellation technology is so well-known right now, we doubt we even need to breakdown this announcement for you, but we will anyways.

Because, Luddites.Sena is better known for its communication devices for motorcyclists, which makes them an obvious early-adopter for audio technology.motorcycle chain oiler ebayWe can’t tell who Sena has partnered with to make the carbon fiber helmet shell and multi-layer EPS padding, though it looks like something NEXX would build, which is less than ideal, in our book. motorcycle repair utica nyNEXX is one of the few DOT-approved helmet companies whose products I would refuse to wear, even for an evaluation.motorcycle repair gig harborThat aside, the technology in the Sena Noise Control helmet is promising, and hopefully other helmet manufacturers will follow suit, so I can stop packing around my earplugs.125 dirt bikes for sale qld

The setup works in a very straight forward way. 125cc motorbikes for sale norfolk ukThe Sena Noise Control Helmet has built-in speakers and four arrayed microphones. kc creations motorcycles for saleOnce activated, the system uses the inverse wave pattern of harmful noises, and uses them to zero-out harmful frequencies to your ears.harley softail for sale in bcIf Sena’s chart above can be believed, a 20db reduction in noises across-the-board is a pretty good start, and akin to what a good-fitting earplug is achieving while in your ears.Sena says its “Intelligent Noise Control” software still allows the rider to hear conversations, sirens, and the engine rev. Naturally, you can add-on one of Sena’s communicators, thus adding Bluetooth connectivity for music, phone calls, and peer-to-peer communication.

There’s no word yet on availability or pricing, but we hope to get you that information ASAP. It will be interesting to see who Sena partnered with on the helmet design and construction, as it’s unlikely Sena did it in-house.Adding to the guessing game, Sena’s representatives at the AIMExpo told Asphalt & Rubber that they didn’t know who made the helmet shell…so…that’s confidence inspiring.As always, helmet buyers at the higher price points tend to be picky about who protects their head. The market also doesn’t like vaporware, which helmet startup Skully is slowly starting to realize. This might be a lesson Sena learns the hard way as well, of course time will tell. Thanks for the tip Kye!The Touratech Aventuro Carbon helmet is constructed from lightweight, you guessed it, carbon fiber. It easily transforms between street, dual-sport and dirt configurations without tools. A no-drag visor keeps neck strain to a minimum at higher speeds, while the liner is removable and washable.

If you like intercom systems the Aventuro comes set up and ready with speaker cavities. An emergency cheek pad removal system makes taking the helmet off easy in case of an accident. Designed by the crew at Touratech, the Aventuro is built and manufactured in partnership with Nexx in Portugal. The Aventuro exceeds all DOT and ECE 2205 standards for helmet safety and comes in five unique graphic designs. It ranges in price from $649 – $699 and weighs only 3.03 pounds. After seven full days wearing the Aventuro during the RawHyde Adventures Baja Tour, I converted between street and dual-sport a few times and it was easy and quick. Depending on the weather and time of day I usually left the visor on because it really helped block the sun from my eyes. The visor also features a quick extender at the end for even more sun blockage. With the air flow vents at the base of the visor there was minimum drag and strain on my neck. With the visor removed, noise inside the helmet was noticeably reduced.

The face shield can also be removed completely if you need to run goggles for some serious off-roading and goggles fit nicely in the Aventuro. The Touratech Aventuro Carbon helmet in street mode. Sizing of the Aventuro is accurate, I wear a medium which fit snug but comfortable without any hot spots, even after a week of everyday use. A bonus to a full carbon helmet like the Aventuro is its lightweight, relieving a lot of neck strain, especially when on the bike for ten hours a day. Compared to a Arai XD4 in the same size, the Aventuro is a half-pound lighter Every rider who handled and checked out the Touratech helmet was stoked on how light it felt in comparison to the lids they were wearing. The intercom ready ear area held speakers nicely and even feature a soft cover to provide a layer between your ear and the speaker itself. I had to readjust the left speaker of my Sena system every four to five hours, but I think that was more of a function of my catawampus ears, since both sides of the helmet are equal shape.

The Aventuro face shield is Pin-Lock ready and the helmet includes a Pin-Lock in the box. A Pin-Lock insert creates a double lens that virtually eliminates the chances of a fogged lens. I immediately installed it and was glad I did, especially during a full day of rain riding in which I had zero fogging issues while others on the ride where constantly battling fogged face shields. After 2000 miles and cleaning the shield with a variety of material, like t-shirts, it stayed scratch free. The vents are easy to use, even with gloves on while riding. I especially like the quick flip mouth piece vent. When it was dusty or raining hard I just flipped it closed. The Aventuro helmet in action. The styling of the Aventuro has an angular and Euro feeling when compared to other adventure type helmets. I personally like the look and feel, plus it looks pretty cool in every configuration. As a dirt bike guy I prefer the Aventuro sporting a visor. Ranging from $649-699 depending on graphics, the Aventuro isn’t exactly inexpensive but with that lofty price tag comes a lot of well thought out features plus a Pin-Lock-ready face shield and Pin-Lock.