Top 10 Best Adventure Helmets Of 2025

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Riders, we've been informed that the LifeCountry in this test is an early production model and Nexx has now confirmed that the final version is going to weigh 1875 +/- 50 grams. Other details might also be different in the final production model. We'll test the final production model as soon as we get our hands on it, and update you if the testing results prove to be different. 📦 Special Offers: Visit our webshop for exclusive discounts, bundle deals, and our Champion Cash loyalty program. We've got the lowest price guarantee on all top brands, including Shoei, Schuberth, AGV, and more! www.championhelmets.com/us/touring-adv/off-road-helmets.html

[@jeweetzelftoch]

Great to see such a comprehensive review. Most shops just unpack these helmets and call this a review. After watching, you basically still don't know which one to buy. It's obvious that your approach takes time, but it helps a lot in making a good buying decision. Thanks on behalf of all riders that appreciate these in-depth tests!

[@Ardadv96]

Nice information, its very complete and helpful. Now i can decide which one is more suitable for me. Thanks.

[@joris-zuphert]

Really peeps, I want to see “how is visibility in the rain in terms of fogging up with closed visor”. Strangely enough nobody does this test, while it is a very important safety features.

[@DextrousWeevil]

LEATT 9.5 and 8.5 ADV helmets? Any feedback? Not on the list here or was there no review sample supplied.

[@martijnbrand7846]

This channel really has the best comparison reviews, what a top job! The choice is tough, it's close. Thanks

[@NukeMagazine]

Where is the AIROH Commander II ?

[@jamesklauzner6938]

Why did you not test the LEATT 9.5 ADV Helmet.

[@emirrustemovic9061]

Amazing review guys one again keep the wonderful work up!

[@Revy8]

I own an LS2 Explorer. I wanted a quieter adventure helmet. I skipped to the sound test. I dont know if Im happy or sad.

[@toonbroeders2762]

Really enjoy this format, keep 'em coming 🔥

[@Timツ-i9i]

Interesting to see the E2 remain in the top 5. I’ve always wondered what makes this helmet so special but in terms of features it’s just so packed. Thanks for this in-depth review guys. I really appreciate the effort!

[@jobta]

As someone who owns a Schuberth C5 (very similar to the E2) and a Nexx X.Wed.3 I am very surprised to see these results. The Nexx is much better in ventilation in my experience, especially given it has 7 Inports (Vs 3 on the Schuberth) and its more lose on the neck and chin while the schuberth is very tight which even helps with soundproof. Are you guys sure you tested both with vents open? Also, were you using the correct mouth filter (the winter one blocks airflow)?

[@Championhelmets]

Positive. We tested them extensively with professional measurement equipement, so yes we're sure.

[@jobta]

@@Championhelmets Thank you. Appreciate the quick answer :)

[@MirkoNagler]

@@Championhelmets always the same rider and same bike? as seating position and windshield, highly impact´s on this test, also on the features i´m wondering as the X.WED3 comes with such a big box on Accessories such as action cam mounts (3) Visor mechanics Covers, also it has the FRS and Crashbumpers.. for me its a surprise to see the HJC with higher ranking on the features.

[@williamb.6918]

How well the upper ventilation works is generally what matters most. Passive ventilation below the area where air is directed on most adventure bikes can only do so much.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

Agree. I have xwed3 pro carbon

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

Where is Airoh Commander 2 carbon?

[@WyDave]

Best comparison I've seen. Facts over opinions.

[@joey7448]

Thank you for this video!

[@emrebaydas2417]

great video! thank you all

[@mikemills5144]

Excellent unbiased review!

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@tarikayaou7089]

Great review 👍

[@eide_on_tour]

What about the vibration of the shield?! Which one is the voice? I am riding a Klim Krios Pro, and I am not happy with it...

[@thomassparrow8852]

Does the ls2 explorer have pockets for speakers as I didn't hear it mentioned in the features section?

[@juanfelipearango2029]

So basically the new klim is heavier, louder, hotter and more expensive than the old klim.....LOL

[@metalsadman]

Uglier too, will stick with krios pro, i hope the incoming leatt 9.5 adv will be as light as the krios pro.

[@juanfelipearango2029]

@metalsadman as far as I've seen, it weights around 1550-1600 gr, so still kind of heavy :(

[@metalsadman]

​@@juanfelipearango2029will stick with krios pro then, just ordered another arai tx5 since there's no custom tax for the japanese version 20% cheaper too, the klim custom fee was just too much for me to buy another 😢.

[@ytvoucher]

Great Video 🔥

[@kindavishal]

Why no Airoh Commander 2?mm

[@festushansen2362]

At least in Norway the auto tint visor and pin lock is standard in the box for Klim Krios Pro. Not a feature?

[@metalsadman]

It isn't on their x1 alpha? Looks like leatt 8.5/9.5 adv will take my money then.

[@soulia76]

Love this💪

[@MaartenvanDooren-q3n]

Jullie slaan de Leatt ADV 8.5 over?

[@kee7678]

I tried about half of these helmets and ended up with the. Shoei Hornet x2, for the comfort and noise level.....yet, bottom of this list??? Hmmm.

[@Jvdk06]

As an owner of the tour x-5, I was not surprised to see it at the top of the list!

[@machupikachu1085]

Of course it is. That's the one YOU bought.

[@metalsadman]

I honestly was about to give up on mine since it was too tight glad I gave it a chance and removed some of the removable paddings and it's confortable now, I still dislike its peak as it shakes but it can be solved with taller windscreen, thinking of getting another one of the premium colorways ours don't come with the pinlock inserts though :/.

[@metalsadman]

Ls2 explorer carbon is so tight for my head size gave it away, arai xd5 was too almost gave up but took some of the removable paddings and it's comfortable now (neat design), meanwhile the krios pro was comfortable out of the box.

[@GoldOreOunce]

From watching 7 reviews fully LS2 explorer seems like a nice buy, cheap price and good comfort etc.... But it does not last past 2500kms... Screws unscrew themselves and the visor gets jammes. That one is a no go

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Same with the more expensive carbon version? I think it has a different mounting system?

[@GhettoSuguru]

Where is the klim x1 review?

[@machupikachu1085]

Time for your own review then?

[@BeatPatrol88]

I can't understand how you got only 96 db of noise level in the LS2 Explorer Carbon. Everyone says that it's a super noisy helmet, I received the non-carbon version a few weeks back and it was indeed extremely noisy due to the peak being so flimsy. Sent the LS2 back after a few days due to: the extremely bulky outer shell compared to its competitors (it's absolutely huge), very annoying wind buffeting noise above 60km/h due to terrible peak design, and not enough space in lining to install communication system properly. The Scorpion ADF-9000 fixed all those issues for me plus the build quality is much better. At the end of the day it is all subjective and up to personal preference, in my humble opinion the LS2 Explorer is a decent entry level adventure helmet but if you can find the ADF-9000 for around 300 EUR then you can't go wrong with it. Unless you want to splurge the big bucks on the Klim Krios Pro or Arai Tour X-5. By the way thank you for all the effort you put into creating the most comprehensive helmet reviews out there, much appreciated.

[@metalsadman]

I have the 3 you mentioned, and agree with ls2 explorer carbon pretty huge that i had to cram it in my top box to fit just awful peak design, it's also too tight for my correct size, same with arai but since the xd5 have removable pads that solved it, best of the 3 for me is the krios pro comfortable out of the box love the fidlock and transitions lense, also quieter and peak doesn't shake much than my arai. This channel helped me buy the helmets but LS2 is eating dust unused right now, even my wife doesn't want to wear it because it's uncomfortable.

[@BeatPatrol88]

@@metalsadman Glad to hear you had a similar experience. I'm amazed that not a single reviewer talks about how massively bulky and noisy the LS2 Explorer really is and all of the other cons of that helmet. The Klim Krios Pro is an awesome helmet according to all the research I've done, glad to hear you're enjoying yours. Keep an eye out for the new 2025 Leatt ADV 8.5, apparently that thing is incredible as well.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

​@@BeatPatrol88I thought i had a problem finding the LS2 Explorer Carbon very bulky, the second i tried it on. Did not exit the shop with it :)

[@BeatPatrol88]

@@constantinosschinas4503 The outer shell of that thing is absolutely massive and the chin guard is so chunky! What did you end up getting?

[@constantinosschinas4503]

@BeatPatrol88 Nothing yet. I think i will go for a simple and modest ARAI Quantic. Beyond perfect, majestic fit, materials and feel, ultra small shell, aerodynamic. Tried the Tour X5 and it was awful too. Huge shell (even without a dual visor), and i could not even find a size. M was huge, S was digging in the forehead. In Quantic i fit between S and XS and even the XS is not digging... Tour X5 is a complete disaster, cannot fathom why ARAI has it in their lineup. ARAI forever if i exclude the X5.

[@BOOCHICK]

It is necessary to compare integrals and flipup/modular separately! And where’s Leatt? Where’s Airoh?!

[@MrPchubare]

No Leatt ADV !!!??? I think it will be in the top if you guys add it to the test..

[@PedroSilva74]

Still no review available of the Nexx X.wed

[@machupikachu1085]

Time for your own channel then?

[@constantinosschinas4503]

Why is Tour X5 so expensive? Because of a peak? It should be 500 to 600€, in par of similar Arais. I think they just over charge rich adv riders.

[@florianalexander9183]

It confused me that you rank more € per stars better. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

[@KennyOOOO]

🔥🔥

[@roytong1908]

schuberth +1

[@C_R_O_M________]

Ventilation is such a stupid category to consider. When the weather is cold you actually benefit from a warmer helmet and when it's hot you open the visor!, wear goggles, or pull the sun visor down.

[@metalsadman]

It's a valid factor 😂.

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@metalsadman well, after a couple of weeks with this exact helmet I can tell you it's draftier than I'd like it to be in Greek (urban) winter. So I don't know what he's talking about.

[@Jacob99174]

How can you tell the future? It’s still 2024!! 😂

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

👍

[@human1513]

I like that HJC helmets are always made to accommodate eyeglasses. Arai are good also but cost a lot more.

[@alexstan5358]

Schuberth E2 is 1650gramms without comms, 1850 gramms with comms!!!

[@paulwingrove7105]

Very surprised to see the nexx x.wed 3 at the bottom of this list. It was on my shortlist of scorpion adf-900, x.wed 3 and schuberth e2. I purchased the schuberth.