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‘Function as well as form’
Ruroc Atlas 4.0 From £375 getting it on felt like being born, the neck vents are fake — a styling legacy from
www.ruroc.com aperture is so tight. However, once on, it earlier models.
fits perfectly with no pressure points Vision from the massive aperture is
THE CLAIM nor pinching and a plush, tactile lining. exceptional. It is wide and deep and
“Atlas 4.0 is one of the first motorcycle One benefit of that aperture though is while the nose form is initially a little
helmets on the road to meet ECE 22.06. low noise. It is very quiet, even in distracting, you soon get used to it. You
Not only that, we exceed all testing turbulent traffic. And thankfully, it is get a clear and a dark visor in the box,
standards by 20%. RHEON integration stable too, doesn’t get yanked by both of which are optically excellent
has halved the transmission potential of shoulder checks or traffic wash and it though only one Pinlock insert — another
rotational energy to the brain.” was only a 30mph-gusting headwind is £25. Changing the visor is a doddle –
that caused any problems — that was two metal twist-catches and it’s off…
THE REALITY when the weight became apparent. There has clearly been a lot of
Despite its aggressive looks and Ventilation is very good — with a development gone into the Atlas 4.0 and
form-over-function initial impression, caveat. The main chin double-grille vent it shows — it’s very good, though not
the Atlas 4.0 from Ruroc is actually a admits plenty of air but the switch for it quite perfect. JIM BLACKSTOCK
very nice helmet, though you do have to is inside the helmet — you have to reach
jump through a few hoops. First is the in to turn it off if it is too much. There is
ü Main vent
weight; on our scales, it measured 1883g permanent air from the slit grilles which control is inside
with the optional Shockwave intercom can be a little off-putting, particularly in the chin-bar
fitted (test to follow). The second is the shoulder checks and I found the top vent
sizing; opting for my usual Medium, to be pretty ineffective. The lower side
APPROVAL
The Atlas 4.0 meets the incoming
ECE22.06 standard, meaning it is
future-proof and provides protection for
rotational impacts. It features flexible
Rheon armour in the lining to reduce ü Magnetic
energy transmission to the brain
catch is novel
but works
VENTING
Chin vents are effective
though the control switch is
inside the chin-bar, which can
be annoying. Side vents catch
you out sometimes and the tiny
top vent is largely ineffective
SIZING
The neck aperture is very
small compared with the fitted
size of the helmet once on. As
a result, getting your head in
can be a struggle — be careful
with ear-rings
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