Helmet reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 267 Reddit reviews across 48 subreddits and 104 posts to rank the best Helmet brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PHMotorcycles, r/indianbikes, r/motorcyclegear, r/MotoUK, r/motorcycles. Top-rated brands include LS2 (4.0/5), HJC (4.1/5), Shoei (4.4/5).
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Reviews267
Subreddits48
Posts104
Brands49
Products65
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#1
LS2
4.0
(29)
"Most comfortable lid I’ve ever owned."
"LS2, you'll never go wrong with full face helmet."
"I went to the shop considering these 2, and on wearing both, bought the ls2. Ls2 is supremely comfortable."
"The latter had better weight distribution."
"I can vouch for LS2 Rapid since kakabili ko lang niya this month and it's so light compared to my SEC Modular helmet."
"Get LS2/HJC/MT if you can stretch your budget."
"Not sure if how much yung budget mo pero LS2, HJC or MT reco ko."
"Another vote for LS2, I have a very long head."
"Get LS2 ECE Certified."
"LS2 tayo bro para ECE Certified."
#2
HJC
4.1
(22)
"Shoei, Arai, HJC, Shark, AGV are probably the most common brands."
"If you don't want to spend a fortune on getting a helmet as it's your first one but want all the safety."
"Hjc cs15 way way better."
"Try HJC V10 or Shoei Glamster."
"HJC sana pasok budget mo sa half-face."
"I really like Hjc helmets."
"Personally like HJC, reasonably priced, comfortable and has a pretty high safety rating."
"Shoei GT Air 3, HJC RPHA 71 Carbon are some good ones."
"HJC CS15 or C10. Budget friendly, sure na ECE rated."
"Been using HJC C70 for 7 months now, I also wear glasses."
#3
Shoei
4.4
(20)
"Shoei, AGV, Arai are all considered high quality helmets."
"Super quiet, and looks like it matches the bike."
"A really good helmet and the blue one looks good enough."
"It is the quietest* and most comfortable helmet I have ever owned."
"Love my Shoei NXR2, great helmet comfortable and quiet."
"Shoei X-15, Suomy S1-XR GP/KYT KX-1 Race... honestly the list goes on and on."
"Shoei X-SPR pro or X15 it’s called in the states I believe."
"Shoei NXR2 is the best in that price range."
"The Shoei GT Air 3 in some colour ways, otherwise the 2 are fantastic helmets."
"I love my Shoei Hornet X2. I’ll get another when the time comes."
#4
AGV
4.6
(16)
"Shoei, Arai, HJC, Shark, AGV are probably the most common brands."
"I love AGV helmets."
"AGV helmets are the best shape for minimizing drag."
"Me and my partner have Agv k6 and S version."
"I have AGV k6s and love it."
"Agv k6 is the goat."
"The AGV K3 is an excellent sporty helmet for $300."
"AGV po best gift for your bf."
"Barely any buffeting under 80 and the quietest I’ve tried."
"AGV K6S is on my list of contenders."
#5
Axor
4.1
(17)
"I settled with axor apex as it was dot,isi certified and ece 22-06."
"Go for the axor Apex. Great helmet with a ece 22.06 rating."
"You can go for Axor apex. It has ECE 22.06, DOT & ISI certification."
"Get the Axor Street, it’s better than the Apex; the visor is larger with more viewing area and the padding is better as well"
"Anything with ece 22.06 and double d latches. Axor apex is the cheapest i think and its quite good."
"Axor, mt, smk all make decent options."
"AXOR ya SMK mein le lo, both are good in terms of safety."
"Axor."
"Ya you can go for axor or smk. Korda tourance is also another option."
"Axor apex are good options under 5k because if something breaks on it the parts will be easily available"
#6
MT
4.1
(15)
"I would rate MT the best in under 12.5 segment."
"I'd recommend mt helmets. I find them to be the best out there in the price range under 15k."
"MT ANY DAY BUD any fricking day
Wear it and try it
Make sure it fits right"
"Even an LS2 with a double d ring would be good."
"Safest bet india me bhai MT ya LS2 hai inme se lelo"
"MT, SMK, LS2... Why do you even opt for Axor with a 10k budget."
"On the “cheaper” side, MT Jarama."
"Go for MT Hummer or Korda Tourance"
"I use an MT hummer. It is much lightweight."
"Definitely an MT THUNDER 4 SV may uka sa loob yan pang glasses."
#7
Specialized
4.5
(13)
"Specialized Align talaga"
"Specialized Align II. Literally saved my life going 20+ mph."
"Specialized tactic 4 on sale! I got mines for 90 cad."
"Thumbs up on the Specialized Tactic IV insane value."
"The specialized tactic four is one of the top on the list for about 100 bucks"
"Specialized Tactic is relatively inexpensive and one of the safest helmets made."
"It's the 3rd highest rated helmet for safety even when compared to $200-300 helmets."
"One of the safest helmets on the market atm is the Specialized Align ii."
"Nice Specialized road cycling helmet with MIPS for around $50 when on sale."
"Spez align II mips."
#8
SMK
3.9
(13)
"Checkout SMK Typhoon it costs around 5k."
"I'd recommend SMK Retro. It is full face and goes well with modern retro bikes."
"SMK stellar is another good choice."
"SMK Typhoon is one of the best helmets in that price range."
"Any smk stellar smk typhoon, axor apex are good options under 5k"
"Add 1000 rupees more and get smk retro, cause it will suit on your RE I guess"
"Smk typooon is fine i brought it from karol bagh recently good helmet"
"What not smk typhoon? It has all features similar to axor."
"I'm thinking to go for SMK stellar"
"One of the safest options in a low budget helmet."
#9
Smith
4.6
(11)
"Big fan of a safe helmet with MIPS that has a very seamless goggle helmet look."
"I like my Smith Mainline MIPS helmet."
"I went with the liberty for mine."
"I use the Smith Mainline MIPS which is a full face MTB downhill. Super light and great ventilation."
"I am partial to the Smith Vantage actually."
"Smith make round crown profile helmets and solomon makes oval crown helmets."
"I suggest the Smith Vantage personally."
"Smith here too. Although my road Persist seems to fit a bit better than my Forefront 2."
"All the top brands make quality helmets."
"If the goal is to minimize the chance of future concussions you might want to consider a helmet that has Koroyd."
#10
SHOEI
4.6
(10)
"Shoei, Arai, HJC, Shark, AGV are probably the most common brands."
"Personally if its your first helmet, I'll recommend go for Shoei because of their PFS service."
"Shoei have shown to be great!"
"I have headbutted a car's tow hitch with a shoei on at 60km/hr and didnt get my head caved in."
"For a premium price 'do everything' helmet though I'd be looking at flip lids from Shoei."
"I personally wouldn't get anything not shoei or Arai."
"I can wear it for hours at a time - best helmet I've had for Comfort and wind noise."
"Absolutely amazing durability after a major accident."
"Try mo din shoei, magugulat ka nalang bigla sya mag po propose sya sayo."
"The Shoei is far too hot for any slow speed hot weather work."
#11
Giro
4.4
(9)
"I happen to own a Giro Aries Spherical, and its an excellent helmet."
"I’m a woman so mine is a women’s helmet but love my Giro."
"I use a Giro, it has mips and I attach lights to it for extra visibility."
"Best / Safest cycling helmet is currently the Giro Aries Spherical."
"Giro's mid-range got good reviews for ventilation. I currently use a Giro Syntax MIPS. well ventilated."
"Giro Syntax Mips"
"Giro ledge mips"
"Some manufacturers also offer options for us round head shaped folks."
"I like my Giro Radix MIPS pretty well."
#12
Bell
4.5
(8)
"I love my Bell MX-9 Adventure and I know it’s a really popular helmet around where I live."
"Bell MX-9 ADV MiPS"
"The chin guard is detachable so he can wear it as a normal helmet."
"Saved me from a concussion/broken jaw just 3 months ago."
"Bell Qualifier"
"I just have a regular ol Bell Qualifier DLX. Not the lightest but I also don’t feel the weight for extended periods of riding."
"A good fitting budget helmet is the Bell qualifier."
"I got the bell qualifier DLX for half that and I'm happy with it."
#13
Arai
4.6
(7)
"Shoei, Arai, HJC, Shark, AGV are probably the most common brands."
"I’ve always worn Arai helmets, since the 90’s."
"Cant go wrong with an Arai SK6."
"Arai or bell."
"Arai"
"I'd recommend Arai SK6, you can get them cheaper @ monocolle in Japan."
"Arai XL/XXL."
#14
Scorpion
4.3
(7)
"Scorpion exo r1. You will never regret this one."
"I went with the scorpion exo ryzer because it was ece22.06 and cheap and came in gloss white."
"Scorpion is a lot nicer but was harder to get in stock."
"The Scorpion EXO R1 is budget-friendly."
"Scorpion Exo Ryzer"
"Scorpion is great if you don't mind their logo."
"As an arai guy, I’m really happy with my scorpion."
#15
Zamp
4.0
(5)
"Zamp for a “flat” head-shape (side-to-side) like an Asian."
"Zamp and HJC are probably your best budget options."
"Zamp is a good brand at the low end of the budget."
"+1 on Zamp for affordable options."
"Look at the Zamp line of helmets. Good style. Lots of accessories."
#16
Fly
4.8
(4)
"Fly with Rheon technology is a great helmet."
"Fly makes good helmets!"
"I like Fly products myself."
"Fly are good, TLD are good, Scott, Giro, Fox and several others are also good."
#17
Kask
4.5
(4)
"Kask all the way"
"My company provided me with a Kask and it is 🤌 forreal. Super comfortable, stays put."
"I've had good luck with Kask products, can be pricey, but love the comfort and fit."
"Kask seems to be a rounder fit than KEPs, which are more oval."
#18
Ops-Core
4.3
(4)
"Ops-Core, easily. Much more stable under NVGs."
"Ops Core. The rails are compatible with anything out of the box."
"The Ops-Core SF is noticeably lighter than the TW offerings."
"If you’re looking for overall quality and accessories; ops core."
#19
POC
4.3
(3)
"I've had a couple rock me, and I swear by POC."
"Narrow head here, on the expensive side but POC & Smith helmets fit me very well."
"I bought a POC online, cost about 14000."
#20
KYT
4.0
(3)
"Would suggest looking at KYT they're not too common in Australia but are good bang for buck."
"Get a KYT its been almost 2 years and only the visor is loose."
"KYT makes great helmets at affordable prices."
#21
Spyder
4.0
(3)
"I would recommend Spyder. good brand and wide range nman ang pricing."
"Check mo mga helmet ng spyder madami pagpipilian."
"Spyder."
#22
MX helmets
5.0
(2)
"I also prefer mx helmets. Way lighter and better airflow yes. They also have close to no wind noise when riding. Mine is around 1100 gram and i can never go back to heavier ones. You can get them with with ECE or Dots ratings as well"
"Another vote for MX lids. Much better ventilation than MC helmets & combined with goggles, its the best for vision & perhaps more important, eye protection on dusty &or smoke filled &or bug filled enviroments"
#23
6D
5.0
(2)
"6D make some of the safest helmets ever."
"6D helmets are the very best and pretty much the only ones that mitigate all types of concussions."
#24
Closca
5.0
(2)
"I have multiple Closca collapsible helmets."
"I love my closca folding helmet. when i bought it it was supposed to be the safest folding helmet on the market."
#25
Protos
5.0
(2)
"I made the switch to Protos and I regret every day i didnt do it earlier."
"Protos is the gold standard and what you'll see all the professionals wearing."
#26
ILM
5.0
(2)
"I just bought an ILM helmet and I’ve fallen in love with it."
"ILM motorcycle helmet"
#27
S1
4.5
(2)
"Probably the safest/with most certifications."
"Your best choices are going to be from S1, Triple8, or Protec."
#28
Align
4.5
(2)
"Highly rated by Virginia Tech and I think the most comfortable helmet I've ever tried on."
"I believe the Align II is the most affordable MIPS helmet."
#29
Piston Crew
4.5
(2)
"Can vouch for Piston Crew. Got my korda tourance there."
"Check out Piston Crew, they have quality helmets, little on the expensive side but the best in dehradun."
#30
FOX
4.5
(2)
"I can vouch for you the FOX Mainframe helmet with MIPS built in at 2.5k."
"Fox mainframe for light trail and xc is fine, has great scores in several tests."
#31
SEC
4.5
(2)
"Nabuhay ako nung nag s****ide ako ang kunat ng helmet."
"Affordable yet Quality and Durable helmet."
#32
Pret
4.5
(2)
"I’ll recommend them here. I have the Cynic X right now."
"I like the pret cynic x and the fury x."
#33
Shark
4.5
(2)
"Shoei, Arai, HJC, Shark, AGV are probably the most common brands."
"Shark helmets seem to be popular."
#34
Schuberth
4.0
(2)
"Shuberth is also quite good. You get what you pay for."
"Schuberth"
#35
Tipperary
4.0
(2)
"Tipperary and Ovation are the two brands I’ve had the best luck with."
"Tipperary has good helmets ranging from $100-$500"
#36
MIPS
4.0
(2)
"I would buy a quality helmet with MIPS."
"Costco is selling helmet with MIPS technology for less than 5000 yen."
#37
smk
3.0
(2)
"Looks sick! Check out the SMK helmets, they have good white ones to match this color scheme!"
"Wind noise is bad in all entry level helmets."
#38
Alpinestars
5.0
(1)
"Alpine star s5 is awesome."
#39
Ruroc
5.0
(1)
"Ruroc rg1 is my go to .. my second atm ..i use it all year long."
#40
Sandbox
5.0
(1)
"I have a sandbox helmet and love it."
#41
Kabuto
5.0
(1)
"Best fitting helmets for an asian-ish head!"
#42
Trek
5.0
(1)
"Fits my round head perfectly."
#43
ICON
4.0
(1)
"The ICON airflite has awesome designs, was comfortable and in stock everywhere."
#44
Triple 8
4.0
(1)
"Tripple 8 certified sweatsaver is a great option."
#45
KLIM
4.0
(1)
"KLIM helmets are dope but I ride in a Bell because my head is the wrong shape for KLIM."
#46
Van Rysel
4.0
(1)
"Otherwise, it's lovely and at a great price."
#47
Studds
4.0
(1)
"To my knowledge the only brand available locally that offers DOT approved helmets."
#48
Muhafiz
4.0
(1)
"Yes muhafiz is good you can buy from the shop at water pump."
#49
100%
4.0
(1)
"He and I personally prefer 100% brand helmets."
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