Klim TK1200 Karbon Modular Helmet | Review
Klim is a premium motorcycle gear manufacturer with roots deeply planted in the off-road, ADV and snowmobile markets. However, the Idaho-based company?s prowess does not stop when the pavement starts. A case in point is Klim?s innovative offering for touring riders, the TK1200 Karbon modular helmet.
One thing is clear right off the bat ? this thing is light. Our test helmet floated out of the box at just over 3 pounds. Hyperbole aside, that places it among the lightest modular helmets on the market.
Obviously, the carbon-fiber construction is a major factor in the helmet?s lack of heft. However, Klim?s proprietary, light-adaptive face shield also contributes to the weight reduction. Rather than a secondary internal sun visor ? a feature on most modular helmets ? the TK1200 sports a Transitions face shield that morphs from clear to tinted with changing light conditions.
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Fit and finish are what you would expect from a premium helmet. On our test unit, the Architek Vivid version, the carbon fiber weave is prominently displayed under the clear coat on the helmet?s crown and high visibility accents abound. It?s an attractive lid.
The center button-actuated chin bar is engineered to break away in a crash when in the open position. This is a significant safety feature. The shield is raised and lowered with a substantial molded bottom lip, and chin and brow vents are opened and closed with slide gates. The chin strap fe...
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