Best helmet on Reddit

257 reviews from r/PHMotorcycles, r/indianbikes, r/supermoto and 39 more subreddits

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LS2

4.1

(18)

"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."

"Go for LS2, I got one as a gift and never looked back."

"LS2 storm(15k) or SMK steller(6-8k) are good."

"I bought LS2 Stream 2 for 12K last year."

"And go for LS2 or any brand na ka level nyan like MT/Spyder, HJC, etc."

"If gusto mo full face at mura LS2 Rapid."

"Ls2"

"Sa brands na nasa post, LS2 pero hindi yung half face na nandyan."

"[LS2 Rapid] nalang kesa HNJ."

HJC

4.2

(17)

"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 CL-17 is/was a really solid helmet for me."

"Hjc cs15 way way better."

"Quality padding, good airflow, and durable buckles."

"Ls2 or HJC, piliin mo yung 22.06 na yung ECE rating para latest."

"Pero kung retro looking ang hanap mo try HJC maraming mapapagpilian sa budget mo."

"HJC is one size up daw dahil masikip sizing nila(currently using C10) and matagal ma deteriorate and umimpis yung foam."

"Close runner-up ang HJC, mas premium nang konti, pero kapag same price bracket more or less same quality sila ng LS2."

"I just upgraded from same one to HJC RPHA 71 and it's more comfortable, more vented, quieter."

"HJC C10"

Shoei

4.2

(17)

"Best purchase of 2022 for me."

"The shoei adventure helmet was spendy and worth every penny."

"I love my Shoei Hornet X2. I’ll get another when the time comes."

"My last helmet is a shoei x-twelve. Pretty quiet helmet. Super comfortable."

"I have a 2023 Sport Pro and love it. The matte black Shoei GT Air 2 matches the bike nicely."

"It's light, comfortable, quiet, safe, fits comms without pushing the speakers against my ears, incredible air flow."

"It's great with a removable peak that doesn't drag much at supermoto speeds."

"I recently went to the Shoei rf1400 and it’s my go to now."

"Love my Shoei GT-Air II. It's a bit hot off road at low speeds but its silent in comparison to my Bell ADV helmet."

"Shoei Neotec2 2XL fits my 62cm head perfectly."

Specialized

4.5

(11)

"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."

"Specialized Camber for $35. Perfectly suited to the style of bike and riding you'll be doing."

"Spez align II mips."

"Specialized align ii is pretty good for the price."

"Specialized align."

SMK

3.8

(12)

"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"

"SMK Retro / Spyder Nomad Camino"

"One of the safest options in a low budget helmet."

"Smk retro red."

"It's ECE 22.06 certified."

Axor

4.1

(10)

"You can go for Axor apex. It has ECE 22.06, DOT & ISI certification."

"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"

"Checkout Axor Rage. Will be 1400 grams"

"This should be the bare minimum you should get, don't cheap out in helmet."

"Axor Apex (goes for around 4.5-5K) or SMK Steller (same price range)."

"Axor apex 4.2k inr with ece 22.06 dual visor."

"Would recommend axor hunter helmet if your bike is of rebel blue or rebel red."

"Axor is a budget friendly and stylish helmet"

"Axor helmets also have good designs."

Smith

4.6

(9)

"Smith Forefront and Mainline work well for me."

"Smith make round crown profile helmets and solomon makes oval crown helmets."

"I suggest the Smith Vantage personally."

"I have the Smith Network, I’ve been very pleased with how it looks on me."

"I got a Smith Trace from sierra for $20."

"I have a smith one that I got from rei, it’s not compact but I just clip it to my bag."

"Smith Maze is one of the lightest snow helmets."

"I got a Smith Mission. I like it."

"Smith Summit is lightweight and low profile."

MT

4.1

(9)

"MT ANY DAY BUD any fricking day Wear it and try it Make sure it fits right"

"MT revenge, KYT NFR, LS2 FF800 - Easily the best ones in your budget."

"Go for MT or SMK . Try MT Thunder 3 if your budget lets you!"

"I got an MT thunder 3 sv pro recently from a store."

"Go for any helmet from MT, SMK or any other reputed brand."

"Tahimik at mas magaan kumpara sa LS2 Storm, pero may paminsan-minsan na rattling sound."

"Comfortable and feature-rich."

"MT helmets have good designs."

"Kung dual visor ang hanap, mas okay ang Thunder 4 SV."

Bell

4.7

(6)

"Bell FF 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."

"I now use my newer helmet for dirt and street - Bell Moto-10 Spherical. Carbon shell so it’s nice and light."

"I got the bell qualifier DLX for half that and I'm happy with it."

"I've ridden and been hit by 2 cars wearing the Bell MX-9 MIPS."

#10

Giro

4.7

(6)

"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."

"Super good helmet and looks steeze."

"The helmet is compatible with Outdoor Tech audio gear, enhancing the overall experience."

"Giro syntax will do."

"Giro Agilis."

#11

Arai

4.5

(6)

"Arai Tour X-4 + Cardo Spirit Single, since they release the X-5 you can find the X-4 with a big discount and it is the best helmet I've ever had."

"The Arai Corsair X fits like a glove and is very comfortable!"

"I wanted something quiet and low buffeting."

"Just save more money and buy Arai XD 4/5 or Klim Krios or any higher end helmet."

"Arai XL/XXL."

"Arai XD4 is very nice but loud. Visor also has a bend that slightly distorts your vision."

#12

Scorpion

4.2

(6)

"I went with the scorpion exo ryzer because it was ece22.06 and cheap and came in gloss white."

"I personally like the Scorpion AT960."

"Scorpion is great if you don't mind their logo."

"As an arai guy, I’m really happy with my scorpion."

"I've been really happy with my scorpion xt9000 carbon."

"Scorpion Exo AT-950 is a great budget option"

#13

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."

#14

RE

4.0

(4)

"I use the escapade helmet from RE, pretty decent for 3.5k."

"The RE branded winter gloves are good for riding in cold temperatures."

"The summer riding jacket from RE is of good quality and has lasted 3 years."

"This helmet is good and is ECE 22.06 certified, making it safer than many other brands."

#15

Fly

5.0

(3)

"Fly makes good helmets!"

"I like Fly products myself."

"If you can afford it, the Fly Formula or 6D brand helmets are top notch."

#16

Bauer

5.0

(3)

"I’ve got a huge head and it’s the only one I was able to adjust to not hurt"

"The only helmet I found that fit me was the Bauer Re Akt 85."

"It's an amazingly comfortable bucket that adjusts 360 around your head to meet different head shapes."

#17

Kask

4.7

(3)

"Kask all the way"

"My company provided me with a Kask and it is 🤌 forreal. Super comfortable, stays put."

"Kask seems to be a rounder fit than KEPs, which are more oval."

#18

Closca

4.7

(3)

"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."

"It appears to have fairly decent safety ratings, but definitely doesn't have MIPS."

#19

Troy Lee

4.3

(3)

"Troy Lee GP2 helmets (older style) are on sale online for between $100 and $120."

"It's vastly more comfortable. Lighter, Easier to put on."

"I was able to get a Troy Lee A2 Decoy from REI for $50 last year."

#20

Cardo

4.3

(3)

"The Cardo Senna can fit in any helmet as long as there is room for the speakers."

"There are several adapters around to work around the fitting issue."

"Fits most helmets as long as there's space for the speaker units."

#21

SHOEI

4.0

(3)

"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."

"The Shoei is far too hot for any slow speed hot weather work."

#22

Spyder

4.0

(3)

"Spyder."

"Magandang helmet, pero kung budget helmets po mas maganda."

"Maganda din itsura."

#23

Triple Eight

4.0

(3)

"Tripe 8 Sweatsaver for sure."

"I went for triple eight dual certified mips."

"Here's the link for the triple eight helmet."

#24

Crystal

10.0

(1)

"Amazing helmet 10/10, couldn’t recommend further."

#25

Kali

5.0

(2)

"I would suggest checking out their Maya helmet."

"The Maya or Cascade are extremely comfortable and their tech is great."

#26

IXS

5.0

(2)

"IXS trigger ff mips is on sale for $99.99."

"I’m really liking my ixs trigger ff for trail riding, very light and well protected."

#27

Klim

5.0

(2)

"Super comfy and the wind drag is minimal."

"Just save more money and buy Arai XD 4/5 or Klim Krios or any higher end helmet."

#28

Studds

3.3

(3)

"I've been using the D5 for a while and it's good and comfortable."

"Studds Thunder"

"For a 2000₹ helmet, I would say that something is better than nothing but that something is definitely not safer."

#29

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."

#30

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."

#31

Fox

4.5

(2)

"I'm personally a fan of the fox speedframe very comfortable and good protection."

"Fox Dropframe Pro. Has a bit of ear protection and lower protection."

#32

POC

4.5

(2)

"Simply because they fit my head really well, have MIPS and give good coverage."

"I bought a POC online, cost about 14000."

#33

AGV

4.5

(2)

"Barely any buffeting under 80 and the quietest I’ve tried."

"The wind pulling isn't too bad with the rounded bill design on the new helmet."

#34

KYT

4.0

(2)

"Get a KYT its been almost 2 years and only the visor is loose."

"KYT makes great helmets at affordable prices."

#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

Sedici

4.0

(2)

"Sedicci strada gen2 helmets are on clearance at cycle gear for half off."

"The Sedeci Strada III is probably what I would look at in that price range."

#38

MX

4.0

(2)

"I can recommend the MX-9 Adventure (the one with the visor), it fits me really well."

"Certain brands fit certain heads better, so take recommendations with a grain of salt."

#39

Lumos

5.0

(1)

"I’ve had the lumos ultra mips for for over a year and I’m super pleased."

#40

Triple 8

5.0

(1)

"Triple 8 sweatsaver is my go-to for casual non intensive wear."

#41

Bluegrass

5.0

(1)

"Really comfortable and the best fit I've had with a helmet."

#42

Leatt

5.0

(1)

"It is the cheapest 'downhill ASTM certified' helmet on the market."

#43

6D

5.0

(1)

"6D helmets are the very best and pretty much the only ones that mitigate all types of concussions."

#44

Manifest

5.0

(1)

"Love my manifest."

#45

Shot

5.0

(1)

"For me it is great, I have both versions (white & black)."

#46

Speedglass

5.0

(1)

"Get a speedglass. your looking at about $750, but holy fuck are they incredible."

#47

Anak

5.0

(1)

"I would go with something like the Anak HF-12 Half Face Nutshell Helmet."

#48

Schuberth

5.0

(1)

"Schuberth E2 with integrated sc2 mesh coms system is my favorite."

#49

Nolan

5.0

(1)

"My favorite was the Nolan 105. I can’t find where I read it but I remember the Nolan was the only one that never opened in crashes."

#50

Tefuawe

5.0

(1)

"I love mine. I extremely great clarity with the lens for the price."

#51

Mt

5.0

(1)

"Absolute love it. ECE 22.06 certification."

#52

Airoh

5.0

(1)

"I use the Airoh Commander 2 both with visor and with goggles and they are fine at all speeds."

#53

Icon

5.0

(1)

"The helmet did its job, allowing me to walk away with no head or neck injuries after sliding across the pavement."

#54

Vega

2.5

(2)

"The Vega helmet didn't have wind noise issues even at 140kph."

"For a 2000₹ helmet, I would say that something is better than nothing but that something is definitely not safer."

#55

BTWIN

4.0

(1)

"Go to Decathlon and buy the btwin one for his size - don't buy based on them growing."

#56

7iDP

4.0

(1)

"I went with this one after seeing recommendations. Cheaper, but feels safe!"

#57

SEC

4.0

(1)

"Affordable yet Quality and Durable helmet."

#58

Bontrager

4.0

(1)

"Bontrager Solstice MIPS, I got it for 48 cad."

#59

Thousand

4.0

(1)

"If you’re okay with a bashed in jaw then try a Thousand Helmet."

#60

Crottys

4.0

(1)

"Crottys in Dublin will get you fitted properly for a helmet."

#61

Motoworld

4.0

(1)

"Go to Motoworld or any accredited motoworld reseller para sa budget gear/helmet."

#62

Pret

4.0

(1)

"I like the pret cynic x and the fury x."

#63

Cambria

4.0

(1)

"Get a decent helmet your head is not worth a cheap alternative."

#64

Sweet Protection

4.0

(1)

"Sweet Protection Ascender would be an option (Mips)."

#65

Spy+

4.0

(1)

"Have you tried Spy+ helmets?"

#66

Oakley

4.0

(1)

"Oakley 3.5k."

#67

Revzilla

4.0

(1)

"Revzillas house brand Sedici isn’t terrible."

#68

ILM

4.0

(1)

"I bought this bucket and really like it."

#69

ATAirsoft

4.0

(1)

"ATAirsoft Mich 2000 clone is good. It’s on Amazon. Pads are soft."

#70

TLD

4.0

(1)

"For that price, mag-TLD Flowline ka na."

#71

MT, HJC, LS2

4.0

(1)

"MT, HJC, LS2 pag budgeted."

#72

LS2, Ryo, SMK

4.0

(1)

"Look for the cheapest available full face from either LS2 (Rapid, Stream, etc.), Ryo or SMK."

#73

HJC, MT, LS2

4.0

(1)

"Full face: - HJC C70 - HJC CS15 - HJC C10 - MT Revenge 2 - MT Jarama - LS2 Storm 2 - LS2 Rapid 2 - LS2 Stream."

#74

Fly Racing

4.0

(1)

"The fly racing brand of helmets has a great selection at all price points and styles."

#75

Bell, AGV, Scorpion, HJC

4.0

(1)

"Upper mid-tier stuff is usually pretty safe and price friendly."

#76

HJC, Bell, Scorpion, AGV

4.0

(1)

"The one that fits is usually the best one."

#77

SupAir

4.0

(1)

"I‘ve recently bought the SupAir Visor and for XC and comps I like it."

#78

Lazer

4.0

(1)

"Lazer Kineticore is fairly nice and stylish."

#79

Galvion

4.0

(1)

"I would also suggest a Galvion Caiman to be considered -- it's also a great helmet."

#80

SF

4.0

(1)

"SF fit my more oval shaped head better."

#81

Van Rysel

4.0

(1)

"Look at van rysel, the brand from decathlon."

#82

Pro-Tec

4.0

(1)

"Pro-Tec is a sure bet."

#83

Petzl

4.0

(1)

"Petzl Vertex Vent is a very common and totally acceptable choice."

#84

HAX

4.0

(1)

"HAX Force Aerodynamic Full Face Helmet for Street & E-Bikes DOT & ECE Certified."

#85

CKX

4.0

(1)

"The ckx atlas is an amazing 3 in 1 helmet."

#86

O'Neal

4.0

(1)

"If you're looking for a cheaper one, I recommend O'Neal, Bell, or Demon United."

#87

Protec

4.0

(1)

"Triple eight is fine, I prefer protec or Bern personally."

#88

Giant

4.0

(1)

"I’m happy with it and feel it is good quality."

#89

Biltwell

4.0

(1)

"Biltwell Lane splitter."

#90

Miller

4.0

(1)

"Got a Miller classic series for about $100 on bakersgas website"

#91

Pipeliner

4.0

(1)

"I got a chopped pipeliner and lens for like 140 from pipeliners cloud. I still suck at welding but it's a great hood."

#92

OGK Kabuto

4.0

(1)

"I once fell from my bicycle and the helmet broke but protected my head so I think it's a good investment."

#93

Helmet

4.0

(1)

"It wouldn't keep me from using it."

#94

KEP

4.0

(1)

"KEPs are more oval compared to Kask."

#95

Various Brands

4.0

(1)

"Make sure you try different brands and find the one that you're most comfortable with."

#96

Mx Helmet

4.0

(1)

"The Mx helmet is VERY safe but sucks at high speed."

#97

Troxel

3.0

(1)

"I have a troxel I bought from TSC for $60 in a pinch. I do like it."

#98

HNJ

2.0

(1)

"HNJ is said to be substandard PERO if yung option mo is between full/modular at half faced, i will chose the full/modular."

#99

Rynox

2.0

(1)

"Rynox gear doesn't last very long."

#100

JLab

2.0

(1)

"Not a fan of the speakers in the helmet. They take away the ability to hear a rider's surroundings and can be downright dangerous."

#101

smk

2.0

(1)

"Wind noise is bad in all entry level helmets."

#102

DS

1.0

(1)

"I was not happy with the helmet, it felt hallow and just did not feel safe using it."

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