VOLUME ISSUE SEPTEMBER , P117
I was especially thankful for
after breaking the snap-button
design on my ATR-2.
I noticed the updated air
ventilation most when riding
in the ATR-3. The new helmet
offers more air vents than
the previous one, keeping my
head noticeably cooler. You
can see these channels at the
front of the helmet just above
the rider's forehead. This "ram
air" design forces air into the
helmet and keeps things cool
inside the lid. There is a slight
tradeoff between ventila-
tion and sound, and the new
helmet might be a click or two
louder than before. It's not
obnoxiously loud, and I'd make
this trade any day, especially during
these summer motos.
Overall, the 6D ATR-3 ticks all
my boxes when looking for a new
helmet. It's a top-of-the-line lid that
packs a ton of tech into a slimmer
new design. The rebuildable design
is another huge selling point when
investing the $750-plus into a new
helmet. 6D stands behind their
product and offers a full rebuild so-
lution should you suffer a crash and
damage the helmet. The new shape
and colors are just icing on the cake
regarding style and protection.
Ryan Nitzen
List Price: $794.95
Website: www.6dhelmets.com
• LIGHTER THAN PREVIOUS
GENERATION
• BETTER VENTILATION
• NEW COLORS LOOK BETTER
THAN BEFORE
• LIGHTER THAN PREVIOUS
• TOP-TIER HELMETS ARE
EXPENSIVE
• GIVE AND TAKE WITH
VENTILATION VERSUS SOUND
STANDOUT FEATURES
6D's Omni-Directional Suspension
system and rebuildable design.
RIDER ANALYSIS
I've now ridden in all three of the 6D
helmet generations—the ATR 1, 2,
and 3—and I think this one, by far,
looks the best. The new shell, shape,
mouthpiece and colors are hands
down the coolest versions to date. If
nothing else, the helmet looks much
more racey and less like the final
piece of a space suit. We chose the
Nova design in the matte white/car-
bon color for its universal style with
various gear combos.
The fit of the helmet is true to
size, as the large spec fits just as
I'd come to expect with the previous
generations. The padding is soft and
cushy, but we'd want nothing else
in a new lid. 6D claims the helmet
is lighter than before, but it's hard
to tell any real weight differences
when wearing the ATR-3. Inside, the
"ear pockets" are more comfortable
and seem to hold ear, cheek and
chin areas more comfy. The eye port
creates a wide field of view, and the
removable roost guard is convenient
when changing goggle brands or
running a pair with a built-in nose
guard. The fool-proof magnetic clasp
on the strap is another nice touch
OFF-ROAD HELMET
The new design looks better with a
sleeker and more stylish shape.
