Benkia is a china brand iinm... they do copy other brands...so....

mentioning ur total budget (exact numbers) for helmet n whatever other gear u need could help people give suggestions.

My first jacket is Benkia , their fabric still strong after 4 years only replace their internal paddings. Right now I have 1 komine , 1 benkia jacket.

I need airbag protection, fully gear up .Full throttle 7:30AM along the Jalan Bangsar

just go buy la, cheap got , expensive oso got.

Other than KYT TT, you may look at Shark Ridill. Can get it as low as 350.
4 star Sharp rating.

For riding jacket, I just got 1 mesh jacket from Hodaka Motoworld at RM400.
Chest, elbow, shoulder, back protector all included.
Komine, ches

Any inputs?

That's all I need to know.

Budget is an issue, just that with motowolf, rockbiker, star field, benkia and etc.
Are they all the same or is there one better than the other? Might as well ask around.

Helmet wise I'm lock into KYT TT and getting pin lock as well.

Thanks for the input.

Will look into Shark Ridill.

another helmet thats comparable, hjc c10, similar featureset, less colorful. if u like colors, then another option is bilmola.

welcome

helmet - fit is most important, make sure to test them up to half an hour to make sure it doesn't give you headache due to pressure points, and you like how it feels inside

noise control is important, learn to use earplugs - there is not fix for tinnitus

in terms of importance:
helmet + earplugs + gloves + boots
lower body protection (pants, knee shin hip protection)
jacket (shoulder, elbow, back)

New riders, take note above.

This can't be stressed enough.

Also to note. New helmets should be unusually tight. As long as the new helmet doesn't cause pain or discomfort from hotspots/pressure point, which are usually due to the helmet shape not fitting your head, all the pads should be tight.

Many newer riders end up with helmets 1 size too large. Then realise the helmet is too loose after a few weeks of use.

I think HJC C10 is a new generation of helmet with ECE 22.06 certification. RRP starts at RM5xx. Safety on par with Arai Quantic and Shoei NXR2 yo!

HJC is forced to move away from the classic shell that's been around since AC-12 to go to C10, so with that, a new shell and new visor...


https://hjchelmets.us/pages/shield-type

tried it that day, for the money cant complain. relatively modern, covers all the basics. best to go try the helmets ur interested in if ur in no rush to get it.

so far so good on my KYT TT helmet, tested with long hour wearing does not cause me any pain for my head, just that the helmet is lack of some air flow only.

for the jacket is very good for me and suite my budget need due to it is mesh jacket, so will not feel very hot after long hour wearing.

and to new riders
remember to ATGATT.

So I just had an accident this morning because of my own stupidity..
Trying to 'layan corner' at an unfamiliar road, ended up overshooting and slide into the grass

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CDj2UZsuSffiKYyj8



Looks like that corner has claimed a plenty of victim..

Thank God that all I had was minor bruises and bike was working fine even with small dent here and there.
A lot of passerby was offering help too.. I'm really moved by that gesture tbh
Still manage to ride it back home in 1 hour.

Reminder to all (and myself) to never EVER forget your gear.. and ride safely. I would've ended up losing some of my skins if not for these protection.


Some scratches and dent on the bike and helmet





Minor injury on my right hand and right hip


Jacket and pants aftermath. Surprisingly gloves are fine
You know that I said Benkia padding feels insufficient? I take that back it did help me



Sekian

Wow. Sorry to hear your crash.

But good to know your gear saved some skin. Bike looks like it took the crash remarkably well.

Shit.... thankfully ur alright man

Glad that you were all geared up

Whenever i get teased because I'm ATGATT,
I always say that it's better to sweat than to bleed (or broken bones).


Get well soon.

This post has been edited by skyblu3: Feb 2 2024, 10:25 AM

Agreed on this! "better to sweat that to bleed"

Wow. Sorry to hear your crash.

But good to know your gear saved some skin. Bike looks like it took the crash remarkably well.