If you’re an urban rider looking for an all-in-one full-face modular helmet, then the Nolan N91 is well worth looking into. An upgraded form of Nolan’s popular N90, the N91 comes with a number of features that make it a good investment.
Designed for touring and sports rides, the helmet comes in a new stylish shell shape that outdoes the N90 in looks. The polycarbonate shell has a cool, sporty look and at the same time is strong and durable. The ventilation configuration has also been modified to increase air circulation and overall comfort.
The N91 comes in a number of solid colors and it is a neutral, intermediate oval fit. Thus, it shouldn’t be hard to find a size that fits you perfectly. The removable liner and cheek pads also do their part in giving you a comfy fit.
Packed with a number of useful features and the functionality of a modular design, the Nolan N91 is a multi-season product that aims at making your life on the road enjoyable and exciting.
That being said, let’s take a closer look at all the features and benefits that Nolan has to offer.
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Benefits
As with all modular helmets, the main benefit of a flip-up design is the user’s preference for opening it up, especially during long boring waits in traffic. The flip-up design does, however, increase the weight of the N91 to 3.98 pounds (1.8 kg). Though this is a bit heavy in the long run, the N91 does have a lot of redeeming qualities.
The flip-up front of the helmet comes with a dual-hinge system that firmly locks it in place and makes it relatively easy to operate.
The ventilation system that consists of a top vent and a singular front vent (below the chin) provides optimum airflow as you drive. This helps keep you comfortable and relaxed, especially during long summer rides.
The clear face shield and the drop down sun visor are both easy to operate and easy to remove. These provide clear vision in a variety of weather and lighting conditions. With these in place, there is no need to carry around any extra shields. In addition, the eye port is structured in such a way that you’ll get a wide unobtrusive field of view. This adds to the overall clarity of vision you get from this product.
Another major advantage of this model is its popular micrometric lock system. In fact, Nolan is the pioneer of this technology. This system consists of an opening lever and a toothed holding lever. The toothed lever releases the micrometric strip that makes sure that the chin strap can only be opened with a very wide rotation of the opening lever. With this system in place, the chin strap stays secure no matter how rough your ride is. It can be the difference between life and death in the event of a crash.
Another added bonus of the N91 is that it comes ready for installation of an NCOM Communication System.
Now that we’ve gone through the main benefits of using a Nolan N91, let’s look at its individual features in detail.
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Features
The Nolan N91 has all the features you’d expect from a modular helmet plus some extra benefits and functions. With the upgrades applied to an already successful N90 model, the N91 makes an excellent choice for touring and long-duration rides. And here are the features that give it these qualities.
Shell
The Polycarbonate shell of the Nolan N91 comes in 6 different fits—XS, SM, MD, LG, XL, 2XL. With the intermediate oval shape of most sports helmets, finding the right fit should be hassle-free.
Face Shield
Nolan provides a VPS (Vision Protection System) on the inside of the N91’s shell. It consists of a short dark shield mounted on the inner side of the shell and provides eye protection when used independently (from the clear shield).
The drop-down sun visor provides clear, undistorted vision in harsh lights. It is easy to use and lets you bring it down while on the go.
The clear visor of the N91 comes with a Pinlock lens. This avoids the hassle of having to purchase it separately. It comes with a quick-release mechanism and is composed of a anti-scratch shield (which accepts Pinlock anti-fog insert). The release system is a simple, single-push mechanism which makes it very easy to remove and insert the shield.
Ventilation System
The adjustable top vent of the N91 lets air through to the EPS and allows for its comfortable circulation. The chin and top vents combined increases air flow rear extraction. This allows you to stay cool and relaxed during particularly long rides.
The singular front vent allows for optimum airflow and provides superior ventilation compared to the older Nolan N90.
Liner and Cheek Pads
The Nolan N91 comes with removable and washable Clima Comfort interior lining and cheek pads. These allow for a cozy fit and have also undergone antibacterial treatment.
If you tend to sweat a lot or if the weather is particularly warm, the liner and cheek pads can be removed and washed.
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Extra Features Worth Noting
Apart from the features mentioned above, the Nolan N91 also has an array of minor features that increase its everyday functionality and user-friendliness.
For example, the N91 comes with an action chin bar release mechanism that increases safety. The helmet also includes a chin curtain. The Graphite colorway has a satin finish. The Microlock2 (patent pending) double lever retention system is an added safety advantage. And above all, the N91 is DOT approved, so its quality is certified.
All these aspects combined, the Nolan N91 is an all-inclusive product that provides everything you could want from a full-face modular helmet. There is hardly any need to purchase new products as add-ons to this model. Therefore, the N91 is an excellent choice for anyone who is passionate about touring or simply has to commute in an urban setting.