Helmet options?

[tigertim20]

Im looking for a new helmet - but I dont really keep up with all the new tech etc with newer products, so im hoping for some suggestion around what some good options might be.
I do the occasional road ride and the odd trackday - not daily use.
I really want it to be comfortable and lightweight - really my only 2 major sticking points

I dont care whether it has additional internal tinted visors etc - but im not opposed to them either if the helmet is a good option.
I dont have $700+ to spend, but I value my skull a little more than just a $99 cheapy too.

I have no issue buying last years' model if its a tad cheaper - I dont need the absolute latest/greatest.

if anyone knows of ome good options that might be worth my time to check out, Id appreciate suggestions!

[Shaun Harris]

ignoe this place, and go into a large shop, and check them all out your self man.

[AllanB]

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.



I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head :niceone:

[CHOPPA]

Those Shoei NXRs are a nice helmet

[Oakie]

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.

I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head :niceone:

What he said. Whatever fits best. I too have an HJC head (which is just as well as I have an HJC budget).

[Badgermat]

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

[Erelyes]

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

Rule 3 - take ratings with a grain of salt. The SHARP rating is a better one but far from perfect. I have 'heard' (i.e. also take what I'm saying with a grain of salt) that it can result in a helmet that is 'too hard'. So I view 3, 4, and 5 star helmets all more or less equally. They do have some good advice at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/content/how-fit-your-helmet.

Rule 4 - if they don't wear a brand in MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3, I won't wear it. Current list is - AGV, Airoh, Arai, HJC, KYT*, LS2**, Nolan, Scorpion, Shark, Shoei, Suomy, X-lite. You don't have to wear the same model as the GP rider (if you can find it!), it just indicates the company isn't shit...
* - Iannone
** - Baz

[Moise]

Fit is the main thing. Go somewhere that has a good range and try on a whole lot of helmets until you find something that fits snugly and is comfortable.

I have a Shoei head unfortunately ...

[Big Dog]

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).
The biggest thing you won't get from a $100 helmet that meets the standard is durability.
Some are even comfortable but corners were cut. Either in assembly or materials.

Fit is king.
I have bought a $1000 helmet for one son because he just didn't fit anything else.
Other son felt the $200 job was a better fit.


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[Runty]

I have either a Arai or HJC head. Fit fit and fit are important - does not matter what 'name' brand it is or the fancy graphics if it does not fit right.



I have run HJC helmets for many years now - current is a HJC FG-17. Light, well ventilated, removable/washable inner and quiet (for a helmet). I highly recommend them. If you have a HJC head :niceone:
How bizarre - I wore Shoei's for years - Arai's never fit me very well - but now I also have drifted to a HJC FG17
Maybe one of the smacks to the head across the years has reshaped it??

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[Maha]

It used to be KBC or nothing for me, but a couple of years ago I bought a HJC-FS11. It has the air pump system but ...don't use it. I tried one on first and bought one from a wholesaler who had the graphic I was looking for.

[tigertim20]

thanks for the input. i went for an rpha 10

[BMWST?]

i want a quiet helmet...for whatever reason my shoei raid isnt...

[Erelyes]

i want a quiet helmet...for whatever reason my shoei raid isnt...

TBH I think there's no such thing as a quiet helmet. That said I just wear earplugs and call it a day.

[Mike.Gayner]

Earplugs make every helmet quiet. One less factor to decide on when helmet shopping.

[AllanB]

thanks for the input. i went for an rpha 10

Very nice lid.

Helmet noise is also a result of the bike. I purchased a new bike a few weeks back - same helmet etc - different bike, lower helmet noise. Bonus.

[BMWST?]

Earplugs make every helmet quiet. One less factor to decide on when helmet shopping.

not so..i have tried high screen,no screen,low screen ,foam ear plugs,custom earplugs,whisper kit,all combinations of above,no go,sold bike

[nzspokes]

thanks for the input. i went for an rpha 10

I have one for track days. Great lid and stable at speed.

Gives me a headache on the road but thats not helmets fault. Head shape just a smidge off for me.

[nzspokes]

Rule 1 of helmet buying - fit matters more than price.
Rule 2 of helmet buying - take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk and notice that the Box BX1 (about $100) gets a better score than the Shoei GT-Air ($750).

bm (wearer of Arai helmet despite price and shitty Sharp rating).

Those rating systems will always be flawed as they test to one system for all. They also dont check stability at speed, I used a Box helmet for a few months. Bloody thing wobbled at 100kph. They also dont check visor strength or strap retention strength. And the Box helmet was looking very used at 3 months old.

[skippa1]

I just brought an HJC RPHA ST, after being a Shoei wearer for years. The ST beats the Shoei for me with fit, visor clip system, doesnt seem to fog at all when the last Shoei qwest seemed to fog even with the pinlock. Replaced the visor and pinlock twice, but same result. Shoei was noisier as well even with the wisper kit.

The hjc doesnt rate as well on the sharp ratings but i figure its safer to be in a comfortable helmet that doesnt fog than a hemet that rates better in sharp ratings but you cant see out of.

[awa355]

thanks for the input. i went for an rpha 10

I've got one. Lovely and light. I lost the nose cover but haven't missed it. The chin curtain fittings are flimsy and the plastic 'clip ins' for the chin piece can break. Still on my first visor, never used the tinted one yet. New visor about $75.00. My pinlock never sealed from day one.

[badlieutenant]

TBH I think there's no such thing as a quiet helmet. That said I just wear earplugs and call it a day.

my thoughts exactly when ever someone says a helmet needs to be quiet. Wear ear plugs, lower fatigue on allows better concentration :D

[BrendonF]

Shoei are the best and most comfy but expensive. I did 100,000km with a Shoei and it was brilliant. Couldn't afford one recently so went with a AGV Stealth and have fitted a Sena 20S into it. Interesting it is one of the only lids with a recess for a mic in the chin bar. It has the internal drop down visor and lets heaps of air in through its four chin inlets and two top inlets. It cost me AUD $400 and I have done about 15,000km over the last six months with it and no issues so far.