Which Helmet For £150?

[StevenF]

Hi folks,

Another Helmet thread, sorry! Looking to buy a new helmet this weekend and not too sure which to get. Looking for the usual; comfort and quiteness! I've had a look at a couple which seem to be pretty good:

https://lidsdirect.co.uk/WebRoot/StoreDaily/Shops/eshop193014/4899/8450/CEED/CAD1/81E4/C0A8/0ADD/ABA3/HJC-FS-10-Carbon_m.jpg

https://lidsdirect.co.uk/WebRoot/StoreDaily/Shops/eshop193014/4AA0/D667/E133/823C/4B36/C0A8/0ADD/4B2F/FG15_Vol-Lez_Black_m.jpg

https://lidsdirect.co.uk/WebRoot/StoreDaily/Shops/eshop193014/4A5E/E7C1/DEDA/C9B0/0A5D/C0A8/0ADE/B2D7/HJC_FG15_Elbowz_II_1_m.jpg

Any thoughts or other suggestions?

Cheers
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[Itchy]

You can get most Shark helmets for £150 the S500 is nice and light and for a bit more you can get the RSR2 race, which weighs bog all.
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[675Rusty]

I tried on a Shark S900, nice helmet & comfier than my current one. I think they go for £150-£165
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[arry]

[weegieblue]

I just bought this and I love it:

https://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyf62ljeoZNZ-zMDaY049LFWCr9aErrgNzpVSjE2VHlUyw5is&t=1&usg=__Et7ceHHQ65TX3Wr2gCRwST9nXyU=

https://www.motoblouz.com/images/catalogue/pres/pres_Casque-integral-Caberg-V2R-ROAD-PIRAT-4.jpg
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[Slacker24seve...]

Not an AGV K3/4 then. Comfy: yes, quiet: not so much
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[Sam_Y_93]

[weegieblue]

[swiftb]

shoei raid ii. Excellent lid - paid £140 brand new for mine so shop around and you will find one (last season or season befores designs)

[Pete.]

[StevenF]

[G]

Buy the ones that fits you the best - this should give the best protection.
Get get some decent ear plugs - this will be way better than the best helmet in regards to ear protection.

[StevenF]

[m0l0t0v]

I've owned 3 helmets, All Shark. They fit my head perfectly and my newest one is pretty quiet, not to mention B-E-A-Utiful!

https://www.revzilla.com/product_images/0014/9932/2009_Shark_RSI_Eden_Helmet_Black_White_Gold_zoom.jpg


The graphics are pretty awesome and they're comfy. But like G said, the one that fits best is the best idea

Edit: Mine is that version, but more bluey...
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[G]

I like my CX300 IIs for in-helmet listening - they cut down a lot of wind noise as ear plugs do. Careful of fakes with them on ebay.

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[johnsmith222]

[londonbill]

I don't really see how anyone can recommend a helmet.
Everyone's got a different shape head, so the helmet recommended by one individual, might not necessarily be the best for you if the fit isn't spot on, and of course this is the most important aspect of selecting a new lid.
I have a Caberg, not because I'm a tight git and can't afford anything more expensive.
It's because out of every other helmet I've tried, including Arai's and Shoei's, the Caberg offered me the best fit.
If it had been a helmet costing 3X's as much, I would have bought it if the fit was good, but they weren't.
OK we can comment on wind noise, but again, everyone's hearing is different, and don't forget the bike we ride comes into it.
The rider of a naked bike is going to experience very different wind noise levels to that of someone on a sports bike, or full on tourer.
The physical size of a rider, as well as fairings, (or lack of), and even the bikes riding position all contribute to the noise levels we experience, so again, it's something no one can really advise someone else on unless they are exactly the same height, with the same levels of hearing and ride identical bikes.
The best advice is to forget about brands, and try as many helmets in your price band that you can, and select the one that is the best fit for you.
There are ways of testing for the ideal fit, and it's not always about how comfy it feels.
Get advice if you're not sure.
A good clothing salesman should be able to help if he's had the proper training.
If, when you do get your new lid you find it noisy, then use earplugs, although I'd go as far as to say that earplugs are a must anyway, and I have tinnitus to prove it.

[arry]

[DrDonnyBrago]

I have an FG-15, if it fits you then it is a great lid for little money.

[StevenF]

Right guys think the S900 might be the one to go for! Can't decide on colour scheme though!

Choices are here: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/702
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[Itchy]

[675Rusty]

This is the one I tried on, I love the colour scheme but I don't have any cash right now lol.
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/48399
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