In fact, it was my “go-to” hot-weather full-face helmet for many years. It was revolutionary for its time, in that it was very light and it had excellent aerodynamics and super ventilation. The OGK FF-3 (review) was reviewed on webBikeWorld in 2003 and at the time, the helmet came from the UK. Kabuto used to be known as OGK, a Japanese company making helmets for nearly 40 years now. Just for reference, we also have a, the Kabuto FF-5V (review) and the OGK FF-4 review for your viewing pleasure. market, I’ll repeat here what we wrote in the review of the Kabuto Aeroblade III. Since both the Kabuto brand name is somewhat new to the U.S. In fact, the Kamui feels identical to the original (and revolutionary) OGK FF-3 I reviewed, way back in 2003, when the brand was relatively unknown outside of Japan. That seems pretty close, although my feeling is the Kamui feels just a touch rounder inside, compared to my own RX-Q that I frequently wear. distributor), who said the Kamui was designed to fit something like an Arai RX-Q (review). I discussed the fit and internal shape with a Western Power Sports rep (the U.S. I assumed it would have around a $350.00 to $400.00 list, so you’re getting a lot for two-hundred-and-fifty bucks.Īnd it’s one of the very few helmets I can slip over my “Round” or “Earth” shaped head and feel instantly comfortable - a feeling that I rarely get.
This Kamui is the least expensive full-face helmet in the Kabuto lineup, a fact which surprised all of us here in webBikeWorld land. There are some Kamui (or Kamuy) gaming characters also, with special powers. The word “Kamui”, by the way, is apparently Japanese for “a spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology”. The Kamui follows closely to this OGK/Kabuto design ethic. The Japanese company has been making a small but growing line of helmets for nearly 40 years and I’ve always been impressed by the design and quality of the products. Kabuto is the (relatively) new name for OGK, one of my favorite helmet brands that sort of flies under the radar for most motorcyclists. If you’re still pining for a “Round Oval” replacement for your Arai Quantum II, this is it. It hits the bull’s eye between expensive Arai and Shoei helmets, while feeling more substantial than lower-priced brands like HJC. The level of quality belie the Kamui’s low list price it’s just a penny under 250 bucks.
The Kabuto Kamui is said to be the helmet for sport touring, aka street riding.Īnd it’s perfectly suited for that task…especially for us “Round” heads. Sport Touring and Street Riding Excellence