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Nolan N70-2 X helmet review

The first thing to say is that, conceptually, the N70-2 X is not new. It's been around for a while. What is new is that this version, which is now ECE 22-06 accredited; and quite simply that means that it's unequivocally a safer, more protective helmet than its predecessor. Frankly, with most brands having converted their ranges to the new standard, there's no case for buying a 22-05 helmet these days. If your noggin is important to you - and it should be - you should be wearing a 22-06 helmet. They are quite simply more protective. In terms of what kind of helmet the N70 is, it is almost beyond classification. With the chin bar in place, it's a certified, full-face helmet. With it removed, it's a properly-certified open-face helmet. Take the peak off, and you've got what might pass for a sport-touring helmet. Wear the peak, and you've got an adventure helmet. You can also wear the helmet with or without the peak, but with the visor removed; presumably so that you can wear goggles. Let's face it, there are going to be better full-face, touring helmets out there, better adventure helmets, and probably better open-face helmets. But I don't think we've ever come across a helmet that, at a pinch, can fulfill all of these roles. Perhaps, therefore, this is a helmet for somebody who has multiple bikes, but is not in the market for multiple helmets? I cannot quite put my finger on who would buy this helmet, but loads of people bought the old one; and I'm sure the new one will be just as popular. The most obvious feature on the N70, obviously, is its removable chin bar. And there's nothing fiddly about removing it, or replacing it. Importantly, when the chin bar is inserted into its slots, the helmet qualifies as a full-face helmet. And this is significant because, very shortly, Schuberth will be bringing its removable-chin bar J2 helmet to market, but on the Schuberth the chin bar doesn't meet the homologation requirements for a full-face helmet under 22-06. The Schuberth is probably a better helmet in most respects, but for those who like to tick boxes, the Nolan will tick one that the Schuberth cannot. One other point on the removable chin piece. The red tabs tell first responders that the front section can be removed to allow access to a rider's airways. This is crucially important because it takes at least two, trained, medical personnel to remove a full-face helmet. It's one of the reasons why many people consider flip-lid helmets safer to ride in than full-face helmets. Well, the same logic applies here to the N70. The main visor is pretty large, implying a very good field of view. In the up position, tucked under the peak, it does not impede that view. And the detente mechanism is pretty impressive too. What is less impressive is the Pinlock 70 anti-fog visor. Nothing shouts corner cutting and penny-pinching louder than a Pinlock 70. We would have preferred a Pinlock 120. Obviously. In terms of venting, you get a simple open and closed arrangement on the chin. On the brow, there's a two-position vent in the centre, and two similarly adjustable ones to either side of it. But they feel a bit cheap and flimsy, and trying to work out the halfway position with a gloved hand will not be easy. Obviously there's an exhaust vent at the back of the helmet. The N70's got a drop-down sun visor that has a clever ratchet mechanism just like the one on the Shark OXO; and perhaps that shouldn't surprise us as both brands are owned by the French Trophy group. The peak is easy enough to remove. You don't need any tools. And you get blanking plates to cover up the visor mechanism, to reduce the wind noise if you want to run the helmet without the main visor. The peak can be adjusted.  The N70 is no lightweight, but at 1800g. in size Medium it's about what one would expect. The chinstrap features a micrometric clasp. You also get a removable, chin curtain. To buy the Nolan N70-2 X helmet online, click here - https://www.motolegends.com/motorcycl... Why not pay us a personal visit? Click here for directions and opening hours - https://www.motolegends.com/customer-... For the latest news and reviews, subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking here - https://www.youtube.com/user/motolege... To follow us on Facebook, click here -   / motolegendsuk   To follow us on Instagram, click here -   / motolegends_uk