Caberg Duke 2 good choice on a budget

Its lightweight (certainly compared to the HJC its replacing), quieter too! Ratchet strap lock is great once you've taught your fingers to do it. On the downside the internal sun visor does not retract into the helmet fully and is left intruding into your field of view. Noted by a previous reviewer I wish I had paid a little more attention. This will prevent me purchasing another unless it gets rectified by the manufacturer. The chin bar lock is fiddly, but i can live with it as I don't really intend to ride with it up. Haven't used the pinlock visor yet, but by providing one in the box it does mean you're ready to go!

Looks good but budget quality

This helmet certainly looks good and has some great features. Accepting that it is a budget helmet, I decided I would stretch my finances for a better build quality that inspires more confidence. The helmet certainly has good test ratings for safety but I fear some the mechanisms may not stand the test of time with regular use. A pity

Punches above its weight...

...or my RPHA 70 is overpriced, one of the two! I'll compare it to my HJC RPHA.... which is a truly superb helmet, but over twice the price. Weight - feel about the same, but although the numbers suggest the RPHA is lighter, the Duke feels lighter on. Comfort - The RPHA is more snug fitting, better padding and more of it (obviously because it's not flip up). BUT - the Duke is extremely comfortable to wear for hours on end. Fit - I'm right on the edge of M and L in fitting, so I go for M sizes to make sure it's snug. This is bang on the money for me. A large would rattle I think. Vision/Visor - Not quite as open view as the RPHA but I can see everything I need to. Peripheral vision is good. The pinlock is a must though, fogs up very quickly without it I found. (Wish I'd know the insert was in the box already..now I have a spare pinlock 30 I don't need). HOWEVER - the smallest fixed opening is a bit too wide for when you just want a little air in. You can just about crack it open but it will close at speed. Open it a bit more and you can't see properly. Not a deal breaker but worth knowing. Noise - bit quieter than the RPHA I'd say, not a huge amount but noticeable. This will be my go to touring helmet (on a Triple S at 6'2" with a PUIG screen) Sun visor - Much prefer the mechanism on the Duke. The RPHA is bit fiddly but I find the Duke is way easier to use. You basically just wipe the top of your head from back to front. Visor is excellent as well. Venting - Meh. Haven't tested it in real heat yet but the options are limited and there's no exhaust ports. Chinbar is always open (to defog the visor...it doesn't) and then there's just the top vent - open or closed. Flip up mechanism - solid as. Really good and locks in well with the P/J switch. Wee bit fiddly to open and close but you get used to it. Fitting extras (camera/headset) - Camera is fine on a flat adhesive mount (Drift). Not really any obvious places for Sena speakers to go though (unlike the RPHA). I got them in ok but it was a faff finding the right place. Overall - feels very plastic compared to the RPHA, there's a clear difference in build quality and materials....but for less than half the price I am blown away by how good it is. Five star SHARP rating is actually better than the RPHA...and that is after all the main reason for helmets...safety....and bug collecting. Genuinely excellent helmet and it looks good. Well worth the small investment!

Caberg Duke 2 Flip Front Helmet

Bought this having had one a few years ago. They are well built and came with a pin lock insert which has improved in shape and size since I last had one and is great as I ride all year round. Helmet is comfortable although I bought a size bigger than I would normally wear because I dont like my chin touching the front of the chin guard. A little more noisy than a full face but that is to be expected. Visor leaked a little in heavy rain but not bad enough to block vision and no worse than other vastly more expensive helmets that I've had. All in all great value for money.

Top Duke

Everything I require from a flip up helmet. I measured as advised and purchased a Small it fits perfect.Also I've noticed it feels lighter than my previous Duke. A little bit noisy but to be expected with a flip up but not too intrusive and I ride anyway with earplugs for day rides. Comes with a free pinlock visor insert drop down sun shield 5star rated and therefore would recommend as excellent quality and value for money.

Duke is King

I already have a Duke and bought this one for my wife who had an old Caberg Trip that needed replacing. My wife loves it. Fits well. Reassurance of 5 star safety rating from sharp. Came with a free clear pin lock visor insert (worth £30) easy to fit with pins already in place on the helmet. Great value and recommend

Great Helmet

Fits well, good quality product that I am very pleased with. Close fitting near the chin area which may be an issue for some wearers.

My second Caberg Duke hat

Very good helmet at an excellent price. Has a 5 star safety rating on SHARP. I bought white after attending a "Biker Down" course and being told by the Fire Service that white is the safest colour for visibilty. Practical for all weathers with a pinlock insert for cold & wet weather, it can be used open with the dark internal visor down when it gets really hot. Very convenient at fuel stops and peages etc as the flip up front means you don't need to take off the helmet. I have fitted an Interphone Sport comms unit to it, a tight fit but it works well.

Quality

Had the previous incarnation so no surprises with this lid. Everything a little better. Well made, feels a quality helmet in all respects. Superb service as always and price match applied straight away. Didn't give it 5 as it's not in the same league as a £600+ Arai or similar but for the price it is as good as it gets.

Five star Sharp rating

Happy with this purchase. Spent a considerable period of time considering various helmets. Colour, spec, flip lid etc. And of course price. I went for a white lid with flip - The flip is stiff as you'd expect with a new helmet. The clasp around the chin is adjustable with quick release. There's a double visor which are easily re-positioned. The interior lining is removable and comfortable. The overall product quality is good in my opinion for the money spent. I've yet to trial on bike so unsure on noise level. The helmet is light and comfortable looking forwards to trialing on bike.