AFX FX-55 Motorcycle Helmet Is All You Need

Are you the guy with a garage full of toys?  You’ve got everything from cruisers and commuters to dirt bikes and adventure tourers?  If you’re nodding your head yes while reading this, there’s a good chance that you have closets full of gear for each ride as well (and possibly a significant other longing for some of that treasured closet space back).  AFX is here to help you out with that.  The long-awaited AFX FX-55 helmet will replace every helmet that you have with just one.

Every niche of motorcycling has a specific helmet design that is tailor made to the specific needs that each riding style demands.  The FX-55 has all of those needs baked into just one helmet.  This AFX helmet can be converted to one of seven different configurations.  In these configurations, the rider is able to go from a full face helmet, to an open face ¾ helmet, and even to a dirt or Motocross helmet.  The FX-55 helmet is being labeled a modular helmet, but it is really more of a transformer helmet.

While the idea of the “transformer” helmet isn’t completely new (see the Nolan N44), the AFX version is offered at a far lower price point and also has one more configuration than the N44, which has six.  The FX-55 may not cost as much, but don’t let that fool you.  AFX motorcycle helmets are still a solid choice.

So what exactly can the FX-55 transform into?  Here is a list of all the combinations-

• Helmet with standard visor, shield, and chin bar (full face- Dual Sport)
• Helmet with standard visor and shield (3/4)
• Helmet with shield and chin bar (dirt-dual sport)
• Helmet with shield (3/4)
• Helmet with standard visor (open face)
• Helmet with short visor (open face)
• Helmet with MX vent chin bar and standard visor (dirt MX)

That may all sound complicated, but changing from configuration to configuration can be done pretty quickly.  The chin bar can be removed and added with a click-in system and the shield and visor with the side screws, which can be removed with a single turn.

Though the main attraction to this helmet is all of the configurations, the technical features and finer points are a huge plus as well.  To start, much thought was put into the face shield as it is optically correct, compound curved, scratch resistant and protects against harmful UV-rays.  When the sun gets too bright, you can use the lever on the side to easily deploy the down the inner flip down sun shield.  The shell of the helmet is made with an advanced lightweight composite poly-alloy that is very aerodynamic.  A large FX-55 with shield, visor and chin bar attached weighs just 3.69 lbs.

Comfort is not forgotten either.  When the chin bar is installed, there are a total of 10 points of ventilation to keep the rider cool and dry.  The helmet liner and cheek pads are fully removable/washable and are made with a hypoallergenic and antimicrobial nylon.  That means, you don’t have to worry about spending the day of riding in that funky smell we all know helmets can get after a few rides in the hot weather.  There is extra space in the ear cavity to comfortably install speakers for the riders who like to use a communicator to talk to your fellow riders/passengers.

Of course, the main purpose of a helmet is to protect.  The AFX FX-55 does carry DOT and ECE 22.05 certifications, making it road worthy.  In case of an accident, there is a quick-release retention system for the EMT’s to use and keep the rider safe, while removing the helmet.

If you ride anything with two wheels and are sick of storing all of your helmets, look into the FX-55 and you’ll have seven helmets in one.

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Ryan Swanson

Ryan is one of the lucky ones who gets to combine their passion with work. He has enjoyed powersports his whole life and now gets to write about it. Ryan has been around the industry since being a teenager, having worked in the Dennis Kirk store and warehouse while going to school. This has given him hands-on experience with the product DK carries and one-on-one relationships with customers.

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