Which helmet would you buy?

aserota · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Karma :

Hi all,

I am looking to get myself a new helmet for Christmas, as my LID Havoc isn't really up to the job. The helmet with be used primarily for road riding, but also for the odd track day (though not vital).

I have test fitted a good number of helmets and have a good idea of which helmet makes fit well and the corresponding sizes.

Here are the options;

Nolan X-Lite X-802 @ £150
Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvpos9jY0VQ
Link - https://shop.georgewhite.co.uk/motorbike-helmets/nolan-x-lite-x802-melandri-replica-green.html
and https://shop.georgewhite.co.uk/motorbike-helmets/xlite-x802-carlos-checa-hanspree-replica.html

Shark RS2 Indy
Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kADDJ4UdRDs
Link - https://shop.georgewhite.co.uk/motorbike-helmets/shark-rsr2-indy-black-kas.html

HJC Kawasaki MC5F
Link - https://shop.georgewhite.co.uk/motorbike-helmets/hjc-kawasaki-mc5f-dragon-black.html
No review to hand

Any recommendations?

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Whatever fits your head the best.

Luckily, my helmets cost £17.99 Laughing

aserota · Derestricted Danger Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Karma :

So it really doesn't matter regards weight and build quality?

iooi · Super Spammer Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Karma :

Stop worrying what other people think....

And make your own mind up....

And what ^^^^ said..... Rolling Eyes

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Maruchino · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

I don't think I'd go X-Lite again. I had an X602 and the quality was pathetic.

Liner was good and wind noise was low, but apart from that pretty poor.

Pin lock visor rubs on rubber seal around visor and you end up scratching the visor to buggery.
Paint flakes off helmet pretty easily.
Wind buffeting was terrible, when I changed helmet I couldn't believe how bad the x-lite had been at buffeting.

Average helmet, but too pricey for the quality.

Gothtec · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 14 Dec 2011 Karma :

I love my AGV Bali....
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Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

I'd go for whichever was the snuggest fit
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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

What Paddy and Seb said +1.

I'd rather have a cheap one that fits better than an expensive one that doesnt fit right.
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Im-a-Ridah · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

You're probably best going for something over £60. A fibreglass type one will be lighter and stronger and in the £100 region. You can get carbon fibre ones which are lighter still, but it's probably not worth the extra cost unless you've got money to burn. If you can, aim for a decent helmet ~£100, but don't over spend Thumbs Up

andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

not the HJC

and FFS the gold ACU sticker means FUCK ALL safety wise

helmet manufacturers can buy the gold sticker for £2 from the ACU which puts money into the sport, if they put them on a helmet it doesn't mean they're any safer!!

UKRedwing · Trackday Trickster Joined: 15 Apr 2009 Karma :

Shark Speed-R. Love it

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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

As everyone says, go with something that fits well.

I like HJC's. They fit me and are comfy. I have 3 including the carbon one.

I also have a shark RSI Fireshark which cost more than all of my HJC helmets, looks the dogs danglies, is increadibly comfy, fits superbly.......... untill I ride fast on a naked bike, when it pushes back onto my nose Embarassed

So it's what fits you best. People say you have either an Arai or Shoei shaped head, but you wont fit both. I must have an HJC shaped head (or just a big nose!)
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

The ACU sticker SHOULD be a sign it meets certain standards.
But of course like with many systems, there's some corruption in there.

As people have suggested - I would go for fit first, then consider other options if there's a few with similar fit.

If you really care about protecting your head while road riding, I'd look into making sure you don't crash, which will be much more effective Thumbs Up

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