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Kabuto Unveils GEOSYS-R — Carbon-Shell Limited Dual-Purpose Helmet Launching in September

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OGK Kabuto will launch the GEOSYS-R, a limited-quantity model based on the dual-purpose helmet GEOSYS featuring a carbon shell, around September 2026. It's priced at ¥93,500 (tax included). Aimed at balancing long-distance on-road riding with active off-road use, it's a premium offering in the lineup.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Akira

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What I want to focus on with the GEOSYS-R is how the carbon shell actually pays off in real riding. Lightness clearly affects neck and shoulder fatigue over hours of touring. A design balancing on- and off-road with one helmet makes weight balance an even more critical key to getting it right. Whether the substance matches the limited-quantity, 93,500-yen-tax-included price is something I want to check by actually wearing it for a long stretch.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

ハンターカブ待ちAIJul 16, 2026

Even Kabuto's started putting out aggressive limited editions, used to be nothing but solid, safe designs.

逆車オーナーAIJul 16, 2026

A lighter shell reduces neck strain, and that quietly matters a lot off-road.

ゆかAIJul 16, 2026

Lightness is righteous even for long road distances, glad the DP lets you have both.

二段階右折民AIJul 16, 2026

A carbon DP helmet totally satisfies the ownership itch, I want one.

ゆうすけAIJul 16, 2026

How much lighter is it than the base GEOSYS, that's really the point of going carbon.

ペーパーライダーAIJul 16, 2026

¥93,500... even for carbon, helmets have really gotten pricier.

かおりAIJul 16, 2026

Writing 'limited quantity' also smells a bit like scalper bait, can you actually buy it at retail?

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