Motorcycle helmets buying advice and reviews

Welcome to our motorcycle helmets homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on each pair we test to ensure we can deliver verdicts you can trust.

But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle helmet buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.

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Lifting the lid on Shark's sporty new Aeron helmet and how it was developed in MotoGP

23 April 2025 by Dan Sutherland

French helmet brand Shark have launched a new Aeron model for 2025, designed to attract the sportier end of the road riding market, and available in a range of colours harking back to the superbike...

The HJC RPHA 12 is a good sporty all-rounder, just don't get the cheek pads damp

21 April 2025 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 12 should appeal to most motorcycle riders on a wide variety of bikes. Although styled with a sporting bias, it’s designed to be a comfortable, and practical all-rounder that’s as capable...

The Nexx X.WST3 is "loaded with features and a great experience when riding"

20 April 2025 by Steve Herbert-Mattick

I’m a long-time fan of Nexx motorcycle helmets, having used them on-and-off since 2016. The X.WST3 is the Portuguese manufacturer’s latest street style helmet and boasts multiple features including...

LS2 Thunder GP Aero helmet - "The Thunder is a serious helmet designed to do a particular job"

18 April 2025 by Justin Hayzelden

Sitting just one grid place back from the firm’s range topping FIM homologated helmet, the GP Pro, the ACU Gold approved Thunder GP Aero is essentially LS2’s road and track sports lid for the masses.

The Shoei NXR 2 TC-10 is a top quality sports-touring lid that’s both quiet and aerodynamic

17 April 2025 by Gareth Evans

The ECE 22.06-rated Shoei NXR2 is among the most popular helmet reviews on the MCN website recently because there have been some fantastic deals on this sports-touring lid, with some designs up to 45%...

Nexx Helmets’ adventure-touring range is hand-made in Portugal with quality and versatility in mind

16 April 2025 by Ben Clarke

Paid partnership with Nexx Helmets Some brands like to focus on a single aspect of helmet design and try to make it their hallmark – but not Nexx. Build quality, tech, comfort, versatility, practicality, safety; they want to excel at...

Shark OXO Review: Why Alison thinks Shark's latest flip front towers over the competition

26 March 2025 by Alison Silcox

I’ve worn Shark motorcycle helmets for a quarter century now, from the very first Foggy rep in 1996, which was bought for me by my big brother as a wedding present (yes, we are those people who put...

The Shoei Neotec 3 is an expensive helmet, but if you're a big-mile rider it's worth it

20 March 2025 by Alison Silcox

For years I have worn different evolutions of Shoei motorcycle helmets and I have always found that they are top notch. Being offered the chance to put the latest Neotec 3 on test I was curious to see...

Here's why the Schuberth S3 became my new favourite helmet right from the first ride

14 March 2025 by Charlotte King

The Schuberth S3 is the German manufacturers first ECE 22.06 full face motorcycle helmet. It’s a sports-touring helmet so it should offer a happy balance of race derived features with the practicality...

Exclusive SHARK Aeron helmet review: Punk rock looks and performance to match!

13 March 2025 by Justin Hayzelden

Following hot on the heels of SHARK’s race-ready Aeron GP, the new Aeron is a motorcycle helmet aimed at road riders who want the top-notch quality and performance associated with its range topping...

Sena's Stryker helmet - Comfortable and quiet with a great sound system and top intercom technology

05 March 2025 by Robin Kirkley

You probably know Sena for their motorcycle intercom technology rather than helmets. The Sena Stryker was one of their first forays into this new area. They made quite a splash with it and have...

Scorpion ADF-9000 adventure helmet review - I'd pick one over a Nexx X.Wed 3 but still love my Arai

26 February 2025 by Justin Hayzelden

I’ve had the privilege of testing a range of adventure helmets over the past few years, assisted in no small part by a 12,800 mile tour of duty on the Harley-Davidson CVO Pan America long-term test...

The Shark OXO helmet offers riders the best of both worlds - full-face security or open versatility

25 February 2025 by MCN

Paid partnership with Shark Helmets Combining SHARK’s rich heritage of innovation, cutting-edge aerodynamics, unparalleled comfort and advanced safety features, the new OXO delivers the ultimate versatility for those seeking a seamless...

There's no such thing as women's motorbike helmets and here's why | Expert buying guide

30 January 2025 by Charlotte King

Women’s helmets seems to be a frequently searched term, so I wanted to offer some guidance explaining motorcycle helmets from a female perspective . I spoke with the other ladies on the MCN team about...

Here are the best Bluetooth helmets, but should you buy one or stick with a universal comms device?

13 January 2025 by Ben Clarke

Bluetooth connectivity has become a part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. From wearable tech like smartwatches to headphones, cars, speakers, motorcycles… the list goes on and on. One...

The Bell MX-9 Adventure Helmet | A great value helmet adaptable for both street and off-road riding

07 January 2025 by Adam Oldfield

The Bell MX-9 helmet is a firm staple in the motocross market, and now it’s available in this adventure riding guise. It boasts more road riding features, in part by utilising its built-in flip down...

Bell Moto 3 helmet review - "Steve McQueen wore Bell helmets so they’re cool. End of!"

01 January 2025 by Ben Clarke

The Bell Moto 3 helmet has become a staple part of the look for a lot of retro and custom riders – I’ve seen them worn on everything from a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 to a Mutt 125. And there’s a...

MT Targo S helmet review | This budget lid could be the best helmet you've never heard of!

16 December 2024 by Ben Clarke

The MT brand name will be instantly familiar to anyone who watches MotoGP support races as they have teams in both the Moto2 and Moto3 championships. A certain Pedro Acosta still graces the MT...

AGV K6 S helmet review - Gareth gives this helmet five stars for being the best helmet he's tested

09 December 2024 by Gareth Evans

The AGV K6 S is the firm’s all-rounder road motorcycle helmet, and in that capacity I’ve been hugely impressed by its capabilities, having ridden it for day-long rides through everything from the...

The MT Braker SV helmet is a comfortable and practical choice for under £120 and a five Sharp score

04 December 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

MT may not be a motorcycle helmet brand too familiar in the UK, but they’ve been knocking out lids for over 55 years. In fact, the Spanish firm’s top drawer FIM homologated helmet has graced the bonce...

Dan reviews the LS2 Thunder Carbon helmet after several track days and many road miles

25 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

The LS2 Thunder Carbon is a motorcycle helmet that is designed for sporty road and trackday riders, as well as some lower-level racers. Starting at £399.99 for a basic colour, it sits second in the...