[Jack Straw]

AGV or Schuberth fit me best.

[Shifty1969]

If I sold helmets and I wanted to sell a lot of expensive ones, I would probably give some to popular racing teams, or sponsor a team. That’s called marketing. Buy the helmet that makes you the most comfortable and confident while you are riding, that’s safety. I have never spent more than $200 on a helmet, and I’ve tested a few, all passed so far, guess I got a $200 head!

[EJJKC]

Maybe but then as he's shown so are a myriad of the official tests. Personally I think he's one of the few credible sources on the internet and with a degree in Physics he's certainly qualified to at least understand the details in subjects like helmet testing.

There is also 2 very good videos by Bennett bike social on YouTube where they cut the helmets open and compare construction and show you what you get for your money…. I wish though, that they showed some Chinese knockoffs without a rating to compare construction.

I use an ILM racing modular helmet because I’m in my helmet for 15 hours a day and it’s rather comfortable. For the $109 US I paid for it though I’ll stick with my bell MX9 for dirt squidding and my bell qualifier for trackdays

[Brian10x]

There is also 2 very good videos by Bennett bike social on YouTube where they cut the helmets open and compare construction and show you what you get for your money…. I wish though, that they showed some Chinese knockoffs without a rating to compare construction.

I use an ILM racing modular helmet because I’m in my helmet for 15 hours a day and it’s rather comfortable. For the $109 US I paid for it though I’ll stick with my bell MX9 for dirt squidding and my bell qualifier for trackdays

15 hours a day?  That is a whole lot of helmet time!

[EJJKC]

15 hours a day?  That is a whole lot of helmet time!

[whippers]

I wouldn't pay over $250.00 for a helmet, but that one looks ok.

I wouldn’t pay under $500

[whippers]

I'm going to change my helmet for this one, what do you think?

Shoei is a great brand and make fantastic helmets. All of retro style helmets are afflicted with high noise levels so bear that in mind. You are better off with a modern premium helmet

[whippers]

That means what? If only life was this simple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76yu124i3Bo&ab_channel=FortNine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BUyp3HX8cY&ab_channel=FortNine

Phil

You automatically lose any argument if your evidence is fortnine. Great entertainment but that is all it is.

[whippers]

Don’t forget helmets don’t last all that long, so they need to be replaced. I do 7 years

[dav]

All of retro style helmets are afflicted with high noise levels so bear that in mind.

I beg to differ, my Bell Bullitt is one of the quietest lids ive own, but thank you for your opinion.   

[55CM1]

I'm going to change my helmet for this one, what do you think?
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This is the same, without decoration, it costs €150 less,

[James.]

Sharp ( not the Shark helmet manufacturers) are motorcycle helmet testers and their web site rates helmets according to a number of safety tests ,destructive testing etc.While the expensive helmets like Arai and Shoei are normally rated highly,often the "cheaper helmets" come out ahead of them.I remember Caberg helmets being a higher rated cheaper helmet a while back.

Edit.     That should be Shark helmet manufacturers.

[Jack Straw]

I've found that quality ear plugs have made. a huge difference in my riding comfort whether I wear a $200 lid or something $500 and up. 

I gave up on the cheap foam plugs and have been quite satisfied with these from Alpine.  As always, YMMV.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RWXDG7V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Brian10x]

Looks like you are sitting on a truck chassis. What is it you do that you wear a helmet for 15 hours a day?  Summers must be brutal!

[iblastoff]

my biggest requirement for a helmet (besides safety) is DETENT SETTINGS for the windshield. i cant deal with helmets with shitty shields that dont hold in place at certain angles at speed.

unfortunately most retro helmets dont have these and have to resort to those stupid bolt-on sides like this shoei glamster. it looks nice but will suck to ride in.