Best Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
Scorpion EXO-T520
Why?
Scorpion is entered 2022 swinging, with the EXO-T520 helmet released in October 2021. Part of the company’s well-known “trickle down” effect, the T520 incorporates all the best parts of the top-tier EXO-R1 and EXO-ST1400 helmets, but at an affordable price for most riders.
The shell shape is an aggressive but smooth swoop, feeding the aterederodynamically tuned top ventilation ram-air intakes. The visor includes the Ellip-Tec II ratchet pull system from the higher end helmets, which pulls the visor back into the visor port gasket when fully closed. The helmet also features the innovative AirFit system from the EXO-R1 Air models, which ensure a tight but comfortable fit for every ride. Best Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
The Scorpion EXO-T520 is DOT and ECE 22.05 certified.
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HJC i10
- Price: Up to $159
- Where to Buy: RevZilla | Amazon | SoloMoto by WebBikeWorld
Why?
The HJC i10 returns to the recommended list for 2022 because of three main factors.
The first is that the helmet is well under $200, and for that price it is an absolutely ludicrous bargain. This helmet should, realistically, be in the $300+ range, but HJC has steadfastly kept it down at $160 to make sure that all who want the helmet can buy it.
The second main factor is that this helmet is the result of thousands of hours of research, Full Face Motorcycle Helmets design, testing, and real-world data gained from MotoGP and WorldSBK HJC helmets. The result is an amazingly aggressive, yet sleek helmet with a high quality composite shell and race-grade EPS lining and padding inside.Best Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
The third reason is that despite the price, in all shell sizes bar 3XL, the HJC i10 is fully SNELL M2020 rated, and to this day is the least expensive helmet to carry that rating. SNELL rated helmets are needed to attend many track days around North America, and they must be able to withstand impact forces at race speeds. This helmet meets those criteria. Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
This helmet, as long as it remains on the market, is an absolute bargain and deserves to be on the helmet shelf of any sport rider.
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LS2 Arrow EVO
- Price: Up to 279.99 ($449 for Carbon version)
- Where to Buy: RevZilla | Amazon | J&P Cycles
Why?
The Arrow EVO is the most recent full face helmet from the Spanish helmet maker LS2. The interesting thing about the helmet is that it has the specs and performance of a mid-range, but sneaks into the entry level range in terms of pricing.
The shell is made from HPFC (High-Performance Fiberglass Composite), keeping the shell strong but light. This is backed by multi-layer, multi-density EPS foam, over which laser cut and motorsports oriented pads and lining sit. The biggest feature of the Arrow EVO is its very aerodynamic shape, reducing noise while also preventing buffeting of your head in windy conditions.
The LS2 Arrow EVO carries a full DOT and ECE 22.05 certification. Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
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Best Mid-Range Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
Priced $300 – $550.
AGV K6
- Price: $449
- Where to Buy: RevZilla | Amazon | J&P Cycles
Why?
The AGV K6 is a force to be reckoned with, by virtue of its carbon fiber construction in the sub-$500 price range, as well as having DOT and ECE certification. This helmet, despite its wickedly rigid construction, weights in at just 2.95 lb. That’s lighter than some of the best open-faced helmets available. Full Face Motorcycle Helmets
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HJC RPHA70
- Price: $399
- Where to Buy: SoloMoto by WebBikeWorld | RevZilla | Amazon
Why?
The RPHA70 is HJC’s latest offering in the mid-range segment, and it definitely punches above its weight (and price). It brings a lot of value, with an included anti-fog insert, an integrated sunshade, and excellent ventilation. It’s hard to beat a combination like that.
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Nexx X.WST2
Why?
A lot of helmets out there on the market are aimed at sports riders, retro and neo-retro riders, ADV riders, and the like. For the longest time, no one seemed to be focusing on the sport touring rider, and Nexx decided to fix that with the X Wild Street Touring 2, or X.WST2 for short.
A true mid-range helmet, the shell of the X.WST2 is made of interwoven fiberglass, organic 3D fibers, aramid, and carbon fiber, which makes the helmet extremely resilient. The shell, Full Face Motorcycle Helmets while having what seem to be sharp angles, has been tuned to keep your head as stable as possible in the airflow while riding, and preventing lift or dip on the helmet.
A fully removable padding and liner system helps air out the helmet after a ride. As the helmet is meant for sport touring, a drop down sun visor behind the main visor is included. full Face Motorcycle Helmets
The Nexx X.WST2 helmet carries DOT certification.
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Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Carbon
- Price: $549
- Where to Buy: SoloMoto by WebBikeWorld | RevZilla | Amazon
Why?
In 2020, Scorpion USA released the EXO-R1 Air helmet as a street-going homologation version of their EXO-R1 GP MotoGP and WorldSBK competition helmets. These helmets received rave reviews and very little, if anything, was found to be wrong with them, unless you got extremely nitpick-y.
Released in Q2 2021, the EXO-R1 Air Carbon takes the same design of the EXO-R1, and replaces the fiberglass and aramid weave with full 3K carbon fiber weave construction. This is the same grade carbon fiber specification that is used in aircraft manufacturing, so it is extremely strong, yet flexible enough to dissipate some impact force all on its own.
The helmet combines that with a very quiet shell shape that literally cuts the air more than ramming into it, and one of the largest visors you can get on the market today. The ventilation system, while simple, is extremely effective, and the AirFit inflatable cheek pad system ensures you have a tight but comfortable fit, every ride.
The R1 Air Carbon carries DOT and ECE 22.05 certifications.
