Biltwell Lane Splitter Helmet - is this a bargain ECE rated helmet?

Want a cool looking helmet without dropping a ton of cash? Then check out my review of the Biltwell Lane Splitter, oh and did i mention its ECE rated.... You can buy the Lane Splitter here: amzn.to/2HruaGb
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Riding music - Realism by Grandbankss, courtesy of Text Me Records

[@stuartbudd4584]

I've got one of these and have to agree that it's a great helmet considering the sub £200 price tag. My only criticism - the anti-fog coating on the inside of the visor started to peel after I'd owned it for less than a week. I had to spend a couple of hours gently removing the coating with metal polish so that I could see through the visor again. Other than that, it's my "go-to" lid.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@brudford]

Your thinking on the lack of a possible Insurance payout due to wearing a so-called illegal helmet according to EU standards is spot on . I'am always thinking along those lines also . Remember Insurance companies are always looking for a reason to not payout also here in the US .

[@OathForFew]

Great review, glad you stuck to the topic! Keep it up

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@gjkMN]

Thank you for actually saying what its like to ride with, and not just do a tech spec review.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, that’s the whole ethos of the channel....

[@soniaynclan9079]

Very useful, thank you! Great video, smooth music made me enjoy the ride along with you.

[@mancavemoto]

No problem Sonia

[@dobreciprian5200]

Ok, now is clear to me! I'll buy it!

[@mancavemoto]

👍

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I'd like one of these. Looks brilliant.

[@mancavemoto]

I was impressed with the helmet, especially at the price

[@pmlsantos]

Nice review! You should have bought the blood red one to match your bike. It's absolute gorgeous :) . But your grey is nice too 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, I’ve never actually owned a red helmet!

[@Ben10twentytwo]

Nice review as always mate 👍. If you don't mind me asking, what size lid are you wearing? As someone who wears an XL it's great when you find a crash hat that doesn't make you look like a bobble-head. RSM

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Ben, thanks......the helmet is a size Large (59-60cm)

[@shmac96]

God how true!

[@mikestewart7322]

Nice vid Tony, probably be worth a punt for summer riding. Look good in Matt black with black chrome visor. Where can you look at one/ buy?

[@judeoko]

I have a Bullitt by bell. Like you I find it squeezes my head at the front. Used your trick of squashing foam at front with fingers. The bell helmet is terrible noise wise Defoe ear plugs. How does Bissell compare?

[@mancavemoto]

I find it more comfortable and quieter.....

[@SatoriZei]

I've owned many helmets and the bell bullit is probably the worst one

[@BN1960]

Reminds me of my old Simpson Bandit helmet from 1982

[@mancavemoto]

Exactly, thats what attracted me

[@ARMWRESTLINGWHISPERER]

Amazing video. Ur reviews are very in depth. You think I can take off visor and use goggles with this no problem?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, and yes that would be no problem

[@nikoscosmos]

Is there more chin room and depth compared to the Bullit?

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, much more

[@nikoscosmos]

cheers!

[@daibish86]

ive been told that these come up one size to big. so if youre a Large you should order a Mediumm did you find this the case? cheers

[@mancavemoto]

I didn’t no, I’m usually a large and that’s what this helmet was

[@hughesfan100]

Good review. It would be nice to ride through the English countryside. I’m stuck riding through the hot dirty desert.

[@mancavemoto]

Sometime the hot dirty desert is good!

[@hughesfan100]

@@mancavemoto 😂

[@WicksD700]

Awesome barn owl!! (and helmet) great review as always.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, I was lucky it appeared as I was filming, although maybe not good that it was hunting during daylight?

[@noahmetzger7868]

NIce review. That jacket is dope too bro!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers! That’s my trusty Belstaff Crosby jacket

[@PewLaserBeams]

sick helmet love the color too

[@georgesneedlesshobbies]

Bit late to the party here, but does the visor make a good seal to keep any potential rain out when it is closed? I've seen some retro looking helmets that leave a big gap!

[@mancavemoto]

It’s ok, but not great. The Glamster and eliminator have better seals in my opinion

[@russtatt]

Can you paint them ?. I suppose that water based paints would be OK as opposed to normal automotive paint ?.

[@mancavemoto]

Sure

[@vanguardsr368]

what's it like in the rain, some one said to me the visor isn't sealed along the top?

[@mancavemoto]

Not great to be honest

[@vanguardsr368]

@@mancavemoto ah noo, its allot of wet weather where i live so probs not a helmet for me 😭

[@mancavemoto]

@@vanguardsr368 it’s not horrible, but if there’s plenty of rain there are better choices 👍

[@vanguardsr368]

@@mancavemoto aye, I love the style of helmet. The Simpson helmets are quite nice but expensive.

[@X_explorer]

Great movie!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Bud

[@firefightertaco]

Holy Cow!! I live in Okaloosa County Florida!! How did you get that plate? Lol Also is the Titanium color you got basically a silver? Thanks

[@mancavemoto]

I started collecting a plate from every state that i visited. I can’t remember how I got hold of that one? Basically yes, but Biltwell call it Titanium

[@v1ken]

Hows the size and fitment compared to the Gringo models?

[@mancavemoto]

Much the same to be honest, if the Gringo is a good fit, this should be fine too

[@davidhughes5807]

Does the outer shell come in different sizes?

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, two sizes, one for XS-S-M and another for L-XL-XL

[@GuyBrooke]

Appreciate it's been 2+ years since you reviewed this helmet, but did you find it lifted much at motorway speeds?

[@mancavemoto]

I did experience a little bit of lift at speeds over 70mph, nothing horrible though

[@GuyBrooke]

@@mancavemoto Thanks!

[@blazfire2]

I don’t suppose you could do a review on the ruroc atlas helmet

[@mancavemoto]

If they want to lend me one then sure....

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Jings I would guess this will be a little on the loud side but it does look the part. Be cracking cracking about town and speeds from 60mph and below. Another good video T :)

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Ha, the second I hit send you mention that you haven’t hit motorway speeds. Next time il watch the full thing before commenting doh

[@mancavemoto]

I may have erm, hit ‘motorway’ speeds during the video 😉 The noise was better than I expected and quieter than my Bullitt

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Views from the Man Cave ha love it! Brilliant, have a cracking weekend fella

[@garyk8285]

can you put a pinlock on the visor?

[@mancavemoto]

There’s no provision for a pinlock on the Lane splitter

[@russhogan6967]

A lengthy review of a helmet and vents, but if you are looking to find out the fit or size ... go to another video.

[@Roy_Camacho]

Hey Tony, if it's possible for you to borrow it for a day or two, would you consider reviewing the Torc T1 Retro Full Face Helmet?? I've been wanting the Bell Bullit for a while but just never wanted to pay that hefty price tag and this new 2018 helmet is essentially the bell Bullit at HALF the price! Would love to know what you reckon. If it's possible that is. If they can send you one to test ride for 60 miles or so. Please and thank you mate.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, if they'll send me one i'll review it. It does look like a straight copy

[@Roy_Camacho]

Yes! That's what I reckon, that it's exactly the same. I'm contemplating buying it. Amazon has it. All helmets I've worn have been Medium, I reckon this shouldn't be any different. And all the vents close where as with the Bell Bullit only the chin bar closes which isn't good for the winter. But thanks as always for taking the time to reply and for your consideration. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate it.

[@danielwinsall3247]

Any updates on winter UK riding? How has it coped with rain and visor mist?

[@mancavemoto]

In my opinion it’s too ‘drafty’ for winter riding. There’s no way of shutting off the vents, so for me it’s a summer or fair weather helmet only

[@danielwinsall3247]

@@mancavemoto ive seen someone say they taped up the vents during cold weather but never mentioned visor misting issues

[@mancavemoto]

Daniel Winsall blocking the vents is only going to lead to misting, there is no pinlock or similar option.....

[@danielwinsall3247]

@@mancavemoto that's what i was thinking! Cold i can cope with, blindness is a no no. Unfortunately i think I'll have to go for a different lid! Thanks 👍🏻

[@mancavemoto]

Yep if you want to wear it all year round in the UK I wouldn’t recommend it. Warm and dry it’s great but outside that others will perform better

[@judeoko]

Does it have pinlock option?

[@mancavemoto]

Sadly not, but it is an anti-fog visor. Not had the weather to test it yet though. Deffo a ‘summer’ helmet for here in the UK

[@pujabelgian]

A very good review! with bonus points for acknowledging the bird and the sheep.. 🤗

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, and I’m always on the look out for wildlife when out riding. I stumbled across a large herd of fallow deer a couple of weeks ago, just a 100 feet or so way in a field. Lovely to see

[@MrGuano11]

Does the overhang at the top of the visor seal off rain?

[@mancavemoto]

Hope so, I’ve not had a chance to ride it in the rain yet. I could pretty much guarantee quite a. Lot would get through the chin vent

[@shmac96]

LOL! "...and that bee better fuck off!" Thats the best! I love it! By the way, what's the jacket you're wearing? Belstaff? Enjoying your vids! Thank you! Cheers!

[@mancavemoto]

It did as well..... yep it’s my Belstaff Crosby jacket, it’s the one I normally reach for

[@brwhyon]

Dangit, DALE ! ! !

[@mancavemoto]

😂

[@brianmaclennan5943]

Its the ventilation (or lack of) that lets this lid down...

[@mancavemoto]

Lack of ventilation? There’s quite a bit, the problem (particularly here in the UK) is not being able to close it!

[@benyarwood7335]

@@mancavemoto I can definitely vouch for this! Rode out today and yeah it was pretty chilly, the front mouth vents let plenty of air through

[@IAmYourReflection]

But in hot weather it cant be that good

[@shmaleb14]

What goggles can you wear with it?

[@mancavemoto]

Quite a few, the Biltwell Moto Goggles go well with iy

[@davidgebo3250]

For what's out there...not the one to have

[@mikestewart7322]

Sorry just seen the link🤷‍♂️😜

[@pe1466]

So is the lane splitter legal or illegal?

[@mancavemoto]

Legal

[@pe1466]

So it would be covered by insurance? Do you know why sharp hasn’t rated it? Thanks for the reply

[@mancavemoto]

Yes it’s CE rated sonall good here in the UK. I’m not sure on the process re Sharp ratings, ie if the manufacturer can submit it for testing or SHARP just select them. With so many new helmets coming to the market I guess it’s hard for them to keep up. As far as I remember you can ask for a particular helmet to be considered for a test?

[@saidabimelec8506]

Just bought this beut in copper for 150$ from revzilla

[@mancavemoto]

Bargain

[@leegingerninja]

Niceeeee 😎😎👌👌👌 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑lol