Monthly Archives: July 2011

Motorcycle Helmet – How to choose the right one

You may not realize it but the purchase of a motorcycle helmet may be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to riding a motorcycle. When it comes to motorcycle helmets, as the old saying goes, YOU GET WHAY YOU PAY FOR.

HJC CL-16 Rubbertone

If you go into a well stocked dealer such as Contra Costa Powersports, you will see a wide assortment of helmets. These helmets will typically range in price from $69 to over $600 and often times higher.

At the low end of the price spectrum, you will have polycarbonate (better known) as plastic helmets. These will be DOT approved so you are legal but thats about it. Some of these brands include Fulmer, AFX, Helmet City and many more. These are typically heavier than most helmets, have little or no venting and will have less choices when it comes to color and/or patterns.

In the middle of the pack, you start moving up to more well known brands such as HJC, Icon, Scorpion and more. These helmets will have more/better venting, a combination of polycarbonate and epoxy resin for the shell and typically a face shield that is easier to remove. Several color options will be available along with an assortment of graphics to match your riding gear and motorcycle. Helmets in this segment range in price from around $160 to $250.

Shoei RF-1100 Conqueror

The last segment of helmets is what we call the premium helmets. This type of helmet is worn by every member of our staff and will be safest on the market. With the premium helmets you get superior venting, one hand simple switch out of the face shield, removable liners, cool graphics and the lightest helmets on the market. Brands in this class include Shoei and Arai. We feel Shoei is a better helmet which is why we carry it in our store. To see first hand all that goes into the making of a Shoei Helmet check out this video on the Shoei RF1100. Shoei helmets range in price from $300 to over $600. This may seem like a lot for a helmet but if you ever get in an accident, you’ll thank god that you were wearing a good strong helmet. If you have any questions about helmet choices, feel free to contact one of our Helmet experts at Contra Costa Powersports.

2012 Honda CBR250r entry level sportbike hits the showroom floors

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ENTRY LEVEL SPORTBIKE
It’s been talked about all over the internet for the past 9 months and now it’s finally starting to hit the showroom floors. We’re talking about the brand new revolutionary entry level sportbike, the 2011 Honda CBR250r. In stock now at Contra Costa Powersports.

With sleek lines, a narrow tank, aggressive styling and a fuel injected motor that gets an estimated 60 mpg, the CBR250r is going to not only join the entry level sportbike market, it’s going to dominate it. With a price of $3,999, these won’t be sitting on the showroom floor for very long, if at all. Get prequalified for Honda financing ahead of time thru Contra Costa Powersports secure online credit application.

2012 Suzuki Dirtbikes – Just Announced

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Motocross fans will be happy to know that Suzuki will be releasing a wide variety of dirtbike models in 2012, including the RMZ450 that has allowed Ryan Dungey to maintain 3rd place in the current AMA supercross standings. While only the RMZ250 and RMZ450 were released in 2011, both of these models along with the popular RM85 and RM85L two strokes for kids will be produced for model year 2012.

The fuel injected four stroke RMZ race bikes have been wildly popular the last couple of years and are going to be even beter in 2012. Suzuki’s production of these motocross monsters was dramatically cut back in 2011 and we expect the same for 2012. Contra Costa Powersports was only allocated two each for the RMZ250 and RMZ450. With production still low, we expected to receive only the same number of 250’s and 450’s this year. If you are thinking of a 2012 RMZ250 or RMZ450, don’t delay.

The RM85 and RM85L were last produced in 2009 and 2008 respectively. While other manufacturers have gotten away from the two stroke market, Suzuki still sees a demand,

RM85L Given away by Contra Costa Powersports on January 25, 2011.

especially for the younger riders. That is why thye have brought back the 2012 RM85 along with the 2012 RM85L.

Feel free to contact a sales associate at Contra Costa Powersports to get more information about the 2012 lineup of Suzuki dirt bikes.