Helmets

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Shoei Neotec 3 review | This feature-packed flip front has set a new benchmark for top-spec helmets

01 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The Shoei Neotec 3 is the latest version of the Tokyo based manufacturer’s highly regarded modular motorcycle helmet. As an evolution of the six-year-old Neotec 2, it’s been significantly updated to...

Helmet review: Nishua NFX-3 Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Nishua NFX 3 Carbon flip-front carbon helmet is a bit of an odd-looking beast, it has to be said. But below that slightly unconventional exterior lies a comfortable and very useful helmet that is...

Helmet review: Nolan N70-2 X tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Adventure helmets, like the Nolan N70-2 X are a bit of an odd beast and have several seemingly mutually exclusive requirements. They are intended for bikes that can be used on-road as well as off so...

Peewee adventures: Best kids dirtbike helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When kids make their start in motorcycling it’s likely to be off-road somewhere, so of all the helmet options a kids dirtbike helmet would be ideal. There are a variety of reasons for this, not least...

Helmet review: Shark Spartan Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Shark Spartan Carbon is a comfortable, light and protective helmet and is my go-to sports helmet. For some, a helmet is a distress purchase; it’s the only part of motorcycle kit that is a legal...

Helmet review: Caberg Tourmax tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Caberg Tourmax is a mixture of many things; it is a peaked, dual-homologated flip-front touring helmet that would arguably look as at home on a dusty desert trail as it would on the daily...

Helmet review: Arai RX-7V Evo tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Emma Franklin

This updated version of the flagship Arai RX-7V Evo motorcycle helmet, is now certified to the more stringent ECE 22.06 safety standard. It’s Arai’s second lid to be tested to the new tougher...

Helmet review: Agrius Rage SV tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There is a well-known adage that you get what you pay for. Generally, this is true and suggests that the more you pay for something, the better quality it will be and conversely, if something is...

Helmet review: HJC RPHA 11 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 11 is the range topping sports motorcycle helmet from the brand that comes in a dizzying array of designs, from race inspired graphics to Marvel movie tie-ins. Certified to ECE 22.05,...

Goggle search: Best motocross and dirtbike googles

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A pair of motocross goggles is essential to maintain vision and protect the rider’s eyes when wearing certain types of helmet. Goggles are preferred to visors here as they allow that airflow to keep...

Liven up your lid: How to refresh your motorcycle helmet

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Helmet cleaning is one of those jobs that many of us put off for as long as possible. Aside from wiping the bugs of your visor in summer, the task tends to drop down the to-do list for months (or...

Repellent review: Ipone Visor Rainoff tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Ipone Visor Rainoff may not be the sexiest or most exciting product you buy this year, but a rain repellent could be something that’s worth giving a go, especially as summer draws to a close. We...

Clear view ahead: Top motorcycle anti-misting visor inserts

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Back in the day, if you wanted to keep your helmet visor free of fog, mist or condensation on the inside, you would wipe washing-up liquid over it, dry it off and hope for the best. Thankfully today,...

Tried and tested: Shark Skwal i3 review

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The SHARK Skwal i3 is the latest in the French motorcycle helmet manufacturer’s line of LED equipped lids, noted for standing out from the crowd, quite literally, with their on board running lights.

Peaky blinders: Best peaked motorcycle helmets chosen by MCN

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

From adventure biking and trail riding to motocross, enduro and trials, there’s a peaked motorcycle helmet out there to suit every off-road occasion. The peak serves two main functions – to shield...

Italian flair: MCN picks the best AGV helmets on the market

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to motorcycle protection, AGV helmets are considered to be up there with the best of them. Their lids protect the heads of many of the world’s leading racers, with both Valentino Rossi...

Double glaze your helmet: How to fit a Pinlock visor insert

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The adoption of the Pinlock anti-fog visor insert has been huge – virtually all helmet manufacturers now offer this system to prevent the inside of the visor from misting and for some, an insert is...

Helmet review: Klim Krios Pro tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Michael Guy

The top of line Klim Krios Pro adventure helmet takes a revolutionary approach to protection, employing several cutting edge features to set it apart from the competition. Top of the list is the use...

Arai's outgoing Tour-X 4 helmet is still a go-to adventure touring option - here's why

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

The highly acclaimed, top-spec Arai Tour-X motorbike helmet has been around for decades and I’ve been testing the fourth-generation Tour-X4 for the past three years. It’s designed for adventure and...

Helmet review: Schuberth C5 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The benefits of a flip-front motorcycle helmet like the Schuberth C5 are numerous – not only does it make for clearer conversations when you’re off the bike, but it’s also much easier to squeeze onto...

Get yourself connected: Best Bluetooth motorcycle helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While some riders despise the concept of being connected to the outside world, Bluetooth motorcycle helmets are the perfect solution for those who do. Whether it’s to hear sat-nav instructions, listen...

Helmet review: Shark Evo GT tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

They aren’t for everyone, but there’s no denying that flip-front helmets, like the Shark Evo GT, add a degree of convenience that you simply don’t get with either a full-face or an...

Helmet review: Shoei GT-Air II tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Shoei GT-Air 2 motorcycle helmet replaced the original GT Air and has been around since in 2019. In that time, it’s received plaudits from customers and awarded a Ride magazine ‘Best Buy’ green...

Helmet review: Shoei EX-Zero ‘Equation’ tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Shoei Ex-Zero Equation is a lightweight, comfy and fairly practical motorbike helmet (in fair weather at least) but I couldn’t really care less about all that. Look at it. It’s so...

Helmet review: Arai Quantic tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The all-new Arai Quantic is the Japanese firm’s flagship sports touring motorcycle helmet, designed with regular riding and long distance touring in mind. Here’s what MCN Editor Rich Newland and Chief...

Helmet review: Shark Skwal 2.2 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The LED lighting in the SHARK Skwal 2.2 is a unique feature that risks overshadowing everything else this helmet does well – particularly when people reviewing it refer to it in the first paragraph.

Feel the breeze: Best open-face motorcycle helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve all seen plenty of movies and TV shows – most notably from across the Pond – where bikers wear open-face motorcycle helmets and are bathed in glorious warm sunlight as they ride care-free along...

Mist opportunity | Best anti-fog products for your motorcycle helmet visor

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riding in wet conditions or exerting yourself at slow speed off-road can lead to your motorbike helmet‘s visor or goggles steaming up – which is where anti-fog products come into play. Arguably the...

Look after your lid: Best motorcycle helmet maintenance products

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Helmet maintenance products are often overlooked by bikers, even though a motorcycle helmet is one of the most important – and expensive – investments you can make. It needs to be cleaned,...

World-class eyewear: Best motorcycle goggles

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Many riders like open-face helmets with motorcycle goggles for a variety of reasons; they like the feeling of air on their face, the bike they ride looks best with an open-face or they are off-roaders...

Lid luggage: Best motorcycle helmet bags and carriers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Arguably your motorbike helmet is your most important bit of protective kit and it stands to reason that you should look after it. We all know that you should make sure you never drop it, but to...

Visor spray review: Nikwax Visor Proof tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Nikwax Visor Proof works by forcing the water on your helmet to band together so that the droplets get big and heavy enough to run off. Now most helmet visors will do this though you may need to...

City slickers: Best jet motorcycle helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Jet motorcycle helmets are the best helmets to feel the freedom you get from an open face without sacrificing all the safety. For many, the feeling of wearing an open-face motorcycle helmet and the...

Hit the dirt: Best enduro helmets as picked by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re an off-roader, then the chances are that somewhere along the line, you’ll decide you want a proper off-road enduro helmet. That’s not to say that adventure-style helmets are not for you –...

Next-gen safety: Best kids’ motorbike helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A kids’ motorbike helmet should be the very first thing on your mind before you let your little one loose on a motorbike for the first time. Most parents would put their children’s safety and...

Visor spray review: Muc-Off Premium anti-fog spray tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Muc-Off Anti-Fog Spray is an inexpensive way to avoid misting up when wearing goggles or a helmet visor with no Pinlock option. Most riders will know by now that the best way to keep the inside of...