Tried & Tested: Royal Enfield Escapade DS Helmet
What to expect from a sub ₹4000 ADV helmet from RE?
An honest attempt at making adventure or dual-sport riding accessible
The Escapade DS Helmet is perhaps the most impressive part of Royal Enfield’s new entry-level kit on sale. It doesn’t pretend to be a premium adventure helmet, and the cost proves that right away. Priced under ₹4000, it gets the fundamentals right and that’s plenty. It is ISI and DOT certified, making it completely road worthy; the 1.5kg weight feels more manageable once on the move
The helmet gets ISI and DOT certification and is made out of a high-impact thermoplastic shell with vents in the front and rear. The visor design, with its dual-sport styling, works functionally as well as aesthetically. But it’s going to be hard to take out, given how intricately it’s been put in. The peak deflects sunrays and debris, and prevents excessive wind lift at speed. Because of that the helmet feels planted even at highway speeds and that stability is commendable. At around 1.5kg, the weight is on the higher side compared to premium options but on the move, it feels rather light and not tiring.
The interior padding is comfortable, removable and washable, which sounds basic until you’ve lived with a helmet that doesn’t allow it. The fact that you get that for a budget helmet is pretty good. Ventilation too, is decent and won’t have you complaining. The only miss? A double-D ring enclosure. With that, it would have been unbeatable. Overall, it’s a very straightforward product which simply does the job it’s meant to do.
Price: ₹3950/-
More info: store.royalenfield.com