Nolan X-1005 Ultra Carbon Verniciatura Speciale - Carbon / Blue / Silver

My previous two helmets were Shoei Neotecs, but they have become exceptionally expensive these days. This is my alternative. A few weeks in and I'm really starting to like it. Fitting is just like the Shoei and the quality of fit and finish is right up there. I managed to fit my Cardo Spirit intercom with no problems (the removeable padding for the ears are a good size). When riding (I have a fully faired touring bike) the helmet transmits more noise than I'm used to (I always wear ear plugs) but is generally very comfortable. I like to ride with the visor just slightly open in traffic but find it tends to close itself when the speed rises. I've not done a full day's riding in it yet, but I expect it to be every bit as good as it's Japanese predecessor.

This helmet is a great upgrade from my old Nolan 104. (6years old) I was struggling to find replacement visors for the old helmet so decided it was time to change it . I settled on the Nolan X-1005 Ultra Carbon Liquido , the carbon is coated in a range of colours so giving it a unique finish (I chose the - Gloss Red) I also upgraded the intercom with a Nolan B902x (Sena internals) as they fit directly on to the Nolan helmet. The helmet has a close fitting neck shield cutting out all wind and helping to make this the quietist helmet I have ever worn. The mechanism is silky smooth and simple to operate, plus you can ride with it up in the locked position. The internal sun visor and main pinlock visor have lots of settings it suit most types of riding. Overall this is the plushest helmet I have ever worn, and would recommend it to other riders. Sportsbike shop faultless on information and delivery .

I really like the look of this helmet, but I am unable to ride over 40/ 50 mph with the visor open a crack, due to wind pressure closing it. Also similar to most recent Nolan helmets I have owned the sun visor doesn't retract properly when pressing the release button. SBS have kindly told me I can return the helmet but without a box and the hassle of arranging the return I haven't proceeded with this.

Update. After using the helmet for the past few days, while the visor issues still exist, they do not significantly detract from the usage of this helmet

This is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. Everything about it is spot on, apart from the internal sun visor doesn't come far enough down which makes my vision weird. This is why it's lost a star