M2R Helmet Review
M2R Revelation X Replica Helmet
Street Price: 179.00 - 199.00

First Impression:
Interested in a helmet that is comfortable when just hanging around and protects the noggen well on the track? The M2R may be the ticket.

I have been reading about the M2R Helmets for quite awhile. At first I wasn't too interested in the M2R product line. They looked nice but I was sold on another brand since the M2R appeared to just be the "new kid on the block."

After reading a review in Transworld MX and about it on many websites I decided to give the M2R a try. The Revelation X has a fully removable and washable interior with a colorful paint job for a very reasonable cost. I've seen them advertised as low as $179.

Features include:

Multiple colors are available. I chose the silver/crown top as it looked like it would go with anything. According to the website the Revelation X even has a Langston replica paint job and a Stephan Roncada 2 Headed Dragon replica.

As delivered:
Right out of the box I noticed that the helmet is light. Very light. I had a MSR Superlight and I could feel the difference of the M2R being lighter than other helmets I was considering.

Upon further initial inspection I was a little worried about the venting. The helmet does not have any vents on the top of the helmet, just a chrome chin vent and vents on the side. When I tried it on I noticed that my ears had a lot of room. It was an odd feeling at first but I got used to it fairly quick after getting on the track.

Functionality:
When I got to the track I did a few new helmet superstitious routines, put on the helmet and did a few laps. The ventilation worried me quite a bit but as I worked up a good sweat I noticed that the helmet was not any hotter than other helmets I have owned and I felt that it vented better too.

Wrapping it up:
The helmet is light and I don't mind wearing it, even after a hot moto or long run through the woods. With all of my other helmets I couldn't wait to get them off. With the M2R I have found myself wearing it for a few minutes after a moto instead of rushing to get it off my head. In 90 degree heat and above it is still warm but ventilates well enough that it is comfortable while riding for the most part.

Overall I have found the helmet very comfortable. In my opinion the head is the most important part to protect when riding and I am very concerned when it comes to having a quality helmet. At $179 I can afford to replace it after a hard get off instead of wondering if the hit was bad enough to warrant replacement. It's better to be safe than sorry.

Pluses:

Minuses:
I wish it had more ventilation but I have not worn any helmet under $300 that I would say ventilates any better than the M2R.

Sizing and Prices:
Sizing:
X-Small
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Medium
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X-Large
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Okie's Comments:

Initial impressions
1. Good looks out of the box, although not sure about running around with a crown on my head, lol. Good quality appearance, less a place beside the chin guard where the "paint" comes-up short of the rubber lip around the eye port... supposed to be blue, but leaves a visiable white area.

Ever been cut by a helmet? I was wiping it off, made the mistake of letting my finger jam into the back... pointed edge of the visor (there are two of them) ... that damn thing is sharp! I'm bleeding on my keyboard. The graphics on the visor attempt to match those on the lid, but don't come close. There is a LARGE mold mark under the visor, were it was apparently trimmed from a mold tree. No big deal, but....

Be careful when handling... those things will cut you. A design
change is in order.

Fit is GREAT for a helmet of this cost. Noticed however the strap seems to be located closer to my neck (farther back) than other helmets, it rubs on my neck. Don't know if that will be a long term problem or not.

Interior reminds me of KBC, although it fits much better than any KBC I've had. Comparing the materials/construction of the liner, padding to the Arai isn't really fair.... the Arai smokes it, but also costs more than twice as much as the Rev X.

Like Ivan, I'm concerned about venting, I'm used to the Arai with it's web'd crown, allowing air to flow over the top of your head (that's the idea anyway). Going to be riding in OK this weekend, we'll see how the venting works. (Update: It vents better than expected; as well as anything I've worn that didn't cost your first-born)

The thing is BIG! Although looking like another Shoei clone, it's a LOT more round/large than I've seen... more like the width of a Bell Moto 7. The eye port is huge, swollows googles, easily handles Oakley O-Frames, Regular frame Oakley, Smith Top Fuel Scott 89's

My Summary:
If you are in the market for an affordable, light weight and well made lid, you owe it to yourself to take a close look at the Revelation X. This is a SOLID Buy..

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