---

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1423154 in Automotive
• Size: medium
• Color: Wine
• Brand: Z1R

Features

• Fighter-pilot-style helmet . Advanced ABS/polycarbonate shell . Vent system with dual intake and exhaust ports for adjustable air flow .
• Multidensity padding with Nylex liner . Optically correct clear shield features no-tool quickrelease mechanism .
• Cheek pads are fully removable and washable
• Double D-ring closure with padded neck straps
• Ear cavities accommodate communicator speakers

---

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
nicely built
By jon jon
runs a litte tight in the face if you have a full face not to bad tho id say overall great helmet

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Great commuter helmet.
By DroidDude
I was a bit nervous ordering an motorcycle helmet "sight unseen". I did try on several Z1R helmets at local shops for sizing but non of them had the "ace" in stock. I own a Kawasaki Vulcan so the the racer style "full" helmet is just not for me. However since this is my commuter bike I wanted more protection then a beanie half-helmet. I really wanted a full-face shield. Most 3/4 helmets have optional snap-on face shields or small flip-down sun visors. The "Ace" is the best of all worlds.

Pros:
Full-face shield that actually covers your entire face and features a nice gasket to seal out stray drafts. The shield has only two locking positions, fully closed and fully open. Not a big deal as it will stay put in between locks as well. The vents are small but seem to work fine for florida weather. Again it's a 3/4 helmet so plenty of air gets in under the face shield so you'll need a pace mask in colder climates. The helmet is well padded but not uncomfortable. The padding does a great job of blocking the wind and engine noise, even at highway speeds (70mph), but doesn't hinder hearing. The padding is designed for wearing glasses so prescription or sun glasses side frames don't hurt your head. The neck padding seals well, so no stray breezes up your neck. Visibility is excellent. I can see as far as my peripheral vision goes normally. Unlike other companies Z1R makes smaller shells for smaller sizes. This means my small doesn't look like I stuck a bobble-head doll. Though the photos don't show it, the shell is very aerodynamic. This keeps wind noise and buffeting to a minimum. The chin strap is covered with soft material and is about as comfortable as you can get from a chin strap.
Cons:
It's a bit heavy but considering it's almost a full, all it needs is a chin bar, it's not unbearable and not as bad any of the "modular" I tried. Riding with the shield up does cause a whistle but doesn't aversely effect the aerodynamics. There is a steady breeze that blows up from under the face shield but it's not distracting and you won't need to wear sealed riding glasses. However if you live in a colder climate I would get a good lower face mask to keep your mouth and nose warm. Rather boring styling, you won't look cool no matter who you are or what you ride. The photos don't show the overall shape which is very much like a full helmet with no chin bar. I bought it for safety, not looks.
Conclusion:
If you need a good helmet for everyday use, that offers great safety, is quiet, comfortable, and won't break the bank this is you're helmet. It's gotten great reviews on other motorcycle websites and I can see why. The size chart is right on. Z1R makes helmets that fit slightly more oval shaped heads so if you have a round head best try one on at a local dealer first. I bought mine from Amazon because the local dealers didn't stock it and to special order would have cost me $40 more. Mine was deli vered very quickly and was exactly as described.