With the sheer amount of fake motorcycle helmets available on the UK market, it can be very difficult to make sure you find one that is safe, fully compliant with UK law, and provides the right protection at the right price. In this blog, we look at some of the best and safest of the different types of motorcycle helmet available to help you choose the most appropriate for your needs. Let's start with:

Full Face Motorcycle Helmets:

The Arai Debut Helmet – Blaze is built to the highest standards of motorcycle helmet manufacture as you would expect from Arai. At the lower end of the Arai price bracket but no less quality, this helmet is suitable for everyday riding, scooter riding and even riding superbikes. It is constructed from a super fibre outer shell a proven wide-screen SAI aperture opening featuring an airflow system which does not compromise the outer shell and a Pinlock-ready Max Vision shield as standard. There is a three-position chin vent, front ventilation at the centre top vent and brow vents together with rear ventilation on the neck and sides.

This vintage fibreglass motorcycle helmet from, the AGV X3000 Helmet – Invictus has a classic button visor system and suede fabric interior. It’s historic shape and colours meet modern day designs and has the comfort, protection and ventilation that you would expect of a modern motorcycle helmet that meets today's highest standards. It has a hard-wearing fibreglass outer shell construction which comes in three shell sizes and three EPS liner sizes. The cheek pads and removable and washable and it has an anti-scratch visor with a micro opening system.

This light and compact designed motorcycle helmet from Shoei, the NXR Helmet – Harmonic is great for ladies and with 4 shell sizes available, it should not only fit the larger heads but also, if you’re like me and wear an XS, it should fit the smallest of heads too. It is shaped to allow maximum head movement so would work well as a track motorcycle helmet as well as, of course, on any bike. With the double-D fastening and fully removable linings for replacement and cleaning, this is well worth considering. 

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Open Face Motorcycle Helmets:

The Davida Speedster V3 Helmet is definitely worth checking out. Davida have combined the light weight and comfortable design of the classic Speedster with the strength and safety of the 92 which gives us the ultimate, road legal open face motorcycle helmet. The motorcycle helmets are handmade in the UK. The Speedster has a plush leather interior which fits closely to reduce noise and lift, and the multi density liner will keep you protected.

The Shark ATV-Drak Helmet has an air extractor designed for ventilation, a removable peak using snaps, and optimized ear pads to improve perception of surrounding noises. The air extractor has been specifically developed to ensure maximum ventilation even at low speed. There is a removable peak using snaps and an optimized ear pad to improve perception of all surrounding noises.

This practical retro styled open face motorcycle helmet from Shoei, J.O. Helmet – Carburettor gives you the option of a drop down sun visor that sits inside the shell. It has a lightweight compact AIM shell with a removable inner lining and adjustable, removable clear visor. The design of the visor has been designed to be wind resistant and has dark smoke and HD yellow visor options too. It comes in 3 shell size options with a double-D ring fastening and goggle belt.

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And finally, Flip-Front (or 'Modular') Motorcycle Helmets:

The Caberg Ghost Helmet – Carbon gives an aggressive look with its shape so you definitely won’t go unnoticed wearing this stylish motorcycle helmet. With the added functionality of the flip goggles/face mask which will offer protection from the cold in winter and from swallowing too many bugs during the summer. This motorcycle helmet has a double size carbon shell with an anti-scratch visor with Pinlock, a micrometric buckle and a removable and washable liner.

The Schuberth C4 Pro Helmet combines cutting-edge technologies with the highest quality and it’s compact shape means it barely resembles a flip-up helmet. The C4 has new interior fittings and optimised acoustics making it an extremely comfortable flip-up motorcycle helmet with no wobbling and a low noise level no matter what the speed. It is also compatible with the invisible SC2 and SC1 communication systems with a plug & play loudspeaker, microphone, and antenna pre-installed. It is light and comfortable with an extra-large anti-fog lens to give a wide field of view.

Also available is the new Schuberth C4 Pro Women which has been created exclusively for the female motorcyclists with all the features of the C4 PRO. It has been optimally adapted for slim female faces with additional cheek pads to fit perfectly and offer optimal protection and comfort.

Last but not least, the Shoei Neotec 2 Helmet – Plain is a better more refined design, with double homologation for riding in the open position, specifically designed for the exclusive Neotec 2 Sena Bluetooth system, and newly designed cheek pad system including noise isolator to make the motorcycle helmet even quieter. The deflector prevents wind ingress, offers maximum noise reduction and optimum wearing comfort. The Neotec 2 has three different outer shell constructions and is ultra-lightweight by innovative shell moulding technology with an improved flip up mechanism and optimized visor.

So, all that is left now is for you to decide what type and style of motorcycle helmet you are looking for. Don’t forget to try on different makes and styles to find the one that fits your head perfectly.

Happy safe riding!