KLIM X1 Alpha: A Helmet That Actually Gets It

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No more teasers. No more trade show fog. The X1 Alpha from KLIM is finally landing in shops. And this isn’t just another helmet with a fancy name and a plastic spoiler. This one was built to keep you alive and alert when you’re a few hundred klicks from the nearest tarmac.

KLIM’s been banging on about “next-gen” adventure gear for a while now, but the X1 Alpha might be the first time they’ve really nailed it. It’s not just about crash protection anymore—it’s about stopping the crash from happening in the first place.

Brains Behind the Brawn

Here’s the big idea: if your helmet’s cooking your brain, crushing your neck, or humming like a wasp’s nest, you’ll lose focus. And out in the wild, losing focus gets you hurt. So KLIM doubled down on both passive and active safety: protection when it all goes wrong, and comfort to stop it going wrong in the first place.

Hand-Crafted Carbon and Custom Fit

The shell is carbon fibre, shaped and smoothed by hand. No bulk. No wasted weight. Just a lean, strong shell with proper airflow built in. Three outer shells. Five inner. Tailored liners. It fits like it was made for your skull—and it’s light enough you’ll forget you’re wearing it until something hits it.

They’ve even thought about the edge: a sleek “infinity edge” that makes slapping on your intercom system easy, without needing a DIY project.

Inside Job: Shock, Heat, and Fatigue

Inside, there’s a layered trio of tech: EPS foam, a Koroyd® core, and more EPS. That Koroyd honeycomb isn’t just for show—it absorbs energy, moves air, and dumps heat before it cooks your head. Heat is the silent killer on long rides, and KLIM knows it. Vents pull air through when you’re moving, and keep it flowing even when you’re stuck behind a herd of goats in 40°C heat.

Four front vents are adjustable. Two cool your head, one your face, and one keeps your visor clear. Simple, effective. No gimmicks.

See Sharp, Stay Sharp

Most riders don’t realise how much their helmet screws with their vision. Distorted optics and jittery transitions fry your brain. KLIM’s Super-HD visors stop that. No blurring. No distortion. Certified Optical Class 1, with or without the Pinlock® anti-fog lens. UV400 protection. And yeah, they go photochromic by default—so you’re not squinting like a mole when the sun hits the ridgeline.

Cuts Through Air, Not Corners

KLIM put this lid through hell in the wind tunnel. Then they did it again on the road. The result? Low drag, no lift, and noise levels that won’t leave your ears ringing for days. The peak visor’s tool-free and tuned for stability, not just style.

Final Verdict?

The X1 Alpha is not cheap. But it’s not trying to be. It’s trying to keep you alive—and keep your head in the game while it does. KLIM set out to raise the bar. They may have just kicked it clean off the stand.

Colours: Gloss Metallic High-Rise Monument, Gloss Concept High Rise-Electric Blue Lemonade, Gloss Metallic Asphalt-Monument, Carbon Matte Black, Matte Peyote-Teak, Gloss Hi-VisWhite, Gloss Concept Petrol-Strike Orange


Sizes: XS – 3XL


Price: from €1,030

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