How much should you pay for a motorcycle helmet? | Cheap vs Expensive: what is the best brand?

[@daveshegedin2576]

Interesting investigation ! One thing that made me cringe though was the one handed use of the grinder. If I'm not mistaken ,and have sussed out the direction of rotation of the blade, a grab would have resulted in the grinder jumping out and powering in to your left hand at 0:09 ..yuck!! I frequently use a grinder single handed but do not have the other hand in the line of fire. I have worked in steel fabrication for years and grinders are so versatile but take no prisoners .Gloves wont stop them..I know. With belt sanders and most other rotating machinery I prefer a bit of belt rash or barked skin to a "pull in" when the belt grabs your glove or other clothing, so I usually don't wear gloves on the belt and make sure all clothing is well clear and / or tucked in tight. Be careful out there. Cheers, Dave NZ.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks. It was a cack-handed way to use the grinder, but having used one for years for testing chains and locks, I was careful of how it wanted to pull and considered what it was doing while I used it. The guard on the back of the blade helped protect my right hand but I was extra cautious of it jumping out, especially when it started to bind. Cheers, John

[@notpoliticallycorrect1303]

Those 1 mm discs dig flesh very quickly!,my youngest fitter is currently sporting a nice big crusty scab on his middle finger knuckle,it's at the stage where he can't bend it because it's too thick and hard😂. kn' youngsters don't listen!

[@paredding]

Totally - I was just cringin through that - frightening

[@peytonhibdon7659]

My first thought was I'm not going to watch all half hour of this video, but I did. Interesting information on the different in lids.

[@shafiqautovlog]

I clean my visor every time after the rain just using clean water and microfibre cloth. Sometimes there is a bug stuck really hard and I use a little bit of dish wash, rinse it on a running tap water, wipe it dry and looking good as new. Thanks for making this video, thumbs up 👍

[@Angusbone]

bought an RX7 in Tokyo, half the price of the UK, Ride On Pro Shop in Taito City, the two guys that run it are amazing, spent over an hour changing different internal pads, making sure the lid was a perfect fit. Amazing product.

[@pittsburghchip4645]

I've been riding 32 years and have obviously had many helmets. Had a lot of shoei but using agv now. I think it's a lot of bang for the buck. Arai seems to be the most comfortable though but really like the drop-down screen of the agv. It is a carbon composite and comes with different tabs for screen settings. Good crash ratings and comes with a pinlock visor. All this I got for 250 on sale and is also a nice fitting and good looking helmet too! Like I said, I like bang for the buck... Stay safe my fellow riders.👍🇺🇸

[@barrymarshall2191]

Hi, Great explanation of price difference. I shopped hard for a helmet last year and figured that since they were all tested to a standard fit was the most important factor. Happily the cheaper HJC FG-17 proved best. A year on and I have had to stitch the upper edges of the cheek pads to pull them back to avoid hamster cheeks, the outer edges of the rubber nose guard have sprung up like butterfly wings and I have had to pad the crown to get brow visibility back. Noise is important to me and the HJC is wind tunnel tested. (A purchase factor) I can only assume they tested for stability, which is good, not noise, which is a symphony of high speed air whistles. No amount of trial and error with duct tape solved the problem. The point you make about inset pin visors showing a distracting line is a considerable annoyance to me specially as I have rarely found the pin necessary as ventilation is good. A lot of folks complain about the visor indexing being weak but I find mine works well. The helmet is light enough for a plastic composite and the general liner condition, after about 10,000 miles, is as new. I'd give the FG-17 about 5/10 overall, losing most for noise then collapsing crown padding and hardening cheek padding respectively. Price is its biggest bonus. Just as an aside, while looking for helmets I started checking the manufacture date, (by law a label inside the liner) some helmets were already 12 years-old! When I pointed this out to the staff they were overcome with indifference. Where you shop is vitally important. Thanks for a great guide and I hope this info helps. Barry Marshall, GSXR-750 British Columbia, Canada

[@fuglbird]

You bought in imported helmet? Why not make a classical Canadian helmet with the outer shell made of maple and the inner shell made of fir and balsa?

[@henriksnderby2399]

Arai- I unfortunately have experience from several crashes but Arai helmets have always kept me safe.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Glad you're okay!

[@delazzuro]

I just cut my helmet open to see how it was made but now it won’t join back up properly...will glue fix it?😂

[@destructiveblue]

Flex tape it bro.lol

[@maekong2010]

Duct tape! 😆

[@FinnBjerke]

EAR WAX IS WHAT THE PROS USE.....

[@gudgengrebe]

😂😂😂

[@mparsons7737]

Only crazy glue

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

Shoei X-Spirit 3 for me, I wore an AGV for years and was never comfortable. Tried on the X-Spirit and it was perfect instantly.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

When John mentioned the change in shape of the cheap helmet and how it could get caught on the road I immediately thought of your helmet. I did buy one and it was a comfortable helmet but on my GS I felt I was not benefitting from its aerodynamics so sold it on.

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

@@2wheelsrbest327 Yeah not sure whether the aero let's on mine break off or not. I've tried a few different helmets and not found anything better for the MT10, helmet is comfortable for hours and so stable compared to others I've tried... But yeah on a GS you won't be benefiting from much of the aero

[@iamneallyons4263]

@@2wheelsrbest327 the vents on the shoei also detach/break away!

[@23DuDe]

I'd love to see the same comparison include a mid-priced helmet too

[@adriansayers7002]

That would have been useful instead of a piece of crap.

[@MotorcycleEmporium]

I have worn Arai for years and will continue to do so, the cost is high but I would argue they absolutely represent good value, I value my life at a good deal higher than the price of any crash helmet. I also admire the integrity of a company that will take a hit on sales in order to ensure there product is as safe as possible, such as not fitting internal sun visors, proves they put protection before profit. Cleaned with Luke warm water and a drop of fairy liquid if a particularly stubborn bug. Also respect to Bennett’s for producing these very informative, interesting and valuable videos, if it saves one person from a brain injury it is money well spent.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks Mark! Have a great weekend, cheers, John

[@giuliobuccini208]

The lesson is: never buy second-hand helmets from Bennets... : ) : ) : )

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Bit of glue and gaffa tape and nobody will know

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

Why not , they are thoroughly inspected .

[@Turco949]

Second-hand is OK but a brand new half helmet from the show would be a different story because I'd not know what he was referring to as "half helmet"

[@dreumhansip7874]

Lol

[@fuglbird]

@@hardworkingamerican8847 Because they have spiders living in them!

[@low-costgearbudgettour714]

I use SHARP ratings for my buying decisions, where possible. I got a Bell Race Star (5 star) for 50% off. I had one Arai and it gave me horrible headaches in the temples and forehead. Their side impact results are worse than they should be, according to SHARP so they are skimping on EPS in that location possibly to make a narrower profile or save weight. The Bell fits me with all day comfort. That being said, I’ve ordered the ECE22-06 Arai for my wife because she needs a new lid anyway. Hopefully it’ll fit her more round head than my oval. Great video, John.

[@buckegit]

I've always used Shoei. I use a damp kitchen towel wait 10 mins while putting on jacket boots etc then bugs just wipe off. When I am out in the bike I bring a wet micro fibre cloth in zip bag and do the same thing as kitchen towel. 👍

[@triumphrider2002]

My wife and I had been using Shark helmets for years and the build quality just seemed to have gotten to be crap. We both still have Shark helmets out latest one the Evoline 3. It has not been worn much and the liner is coming apart. I bought an LS2 Pioneer helmet for 150 dollars and it has been awesome. Very comfortable and no more noisy as the Sharks. So Deb bought an LS2 and she loves it. Half the price of the Sharks and seems to be built a lot better. As far as cleaning my helmets I have used Pledge furniture polish for years. It will make the water bead up and slide right off the visor. It will also help the visor from fogging up. You will have to use clean micro fiber clothes. Works for me.

[@loumencken9644]

It was interesting to see how much stiffer the Arai shell was compared to the GFX. But is that a good thing? About 20 or so years ago (or 30?), Motorcyclist magazine in the US ran a series of impact tests on helmets and found cheap helmets did better. It was because the shells of the expensive helmets were so stiff they transmitted more g-forces straight to the rider's head (and with head trauma, it's g-forces that injure and kill) whereas the cheap helmets had shells made of different materials that flexed on impact, which absorbed some of g-forces. The expensive helmets were made very stiff to meet the Snell standard that existed at the time (which the cheap helmets did not meet), and a few years later the Snell Foundation tacitly admitted they had induced manufacturers to make their helmets too stiff when they changed their standard. I'm sure a lot has changed since then in terms of testing and helmet technology (although the basics haven't changed much; most helmets are still hard shells around EPS padding), but still, one wonders. . .

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It's a good question. I'd simply say that ECE 22.06 has created a very good benchmark of testing, and it's in this that I'll trust my own head. Cheers, John

[@pavanmuthanna2166]

Bell Qualifier DLX with MIPS, and I use clean water and a soft clean micro fibre cloth to clean the visor. The transitions visor is a great answer to carrying a spare around when I’m on multi day trips.

[@craighawksworth6860]

HJC IS-17 for me. It was reasonably priced and scored really well on the sharps safety test site. moved away from a helmet that snapped open to a full face helmet. It's a little noisy but pretty comfy. And I'll get a new one in five years or thereabouts regardless of condition (the poly insides degrade over time and that shoei should be binned now matey).

[@mikewatson361]

I just use a water soaked piece of kitchen towel to lay over the visor, once the bugs are soaked I then use a piece of clean dry soft cloth to wipe them away. Great review and as always worth watching to the very end 👍👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers Michael!

[@jean-francoisservant720]

Currently using a HJC RPHA pro 11. Before was a Bell Race Star, before that was a Bell Star and before that were a few Arai corsairs and Quantum. Shield cleaning is done just like you do, with damp cloth staying on the visor a few minutes. On the go I’ve been using glasses cleaner and a soft cloth for years and never damaged a visor.

[@MrG61-u9k]

Very interesting video. I recognise John from the Niken test at Bruntingthorpe. When I was after a flip front helmet I bought a Caberg for £99 to see I got on with flip fronts, after 3 months I bought a Multitec, the difference was night and day, in comparison the caberg was creaky, noisey and just generally clunky. Now have a Neotec 2 but still have an Arai Chaser V for occasional use which is also the helmet of choice for the wife.

[@stuart6420]

Interesting video :) Just ordered my new agrius helmet today £51 4 star sharp rated with pinlock and sun visor

[@larryward3876]

I am surprised when you were talking about visors you didn’t mention the transition visors that Bell provide this saves having flip down sun visors and also the need to carry a spare visor for nighttime use. Job done.i also notice that flip front helmets are not ACU approved witch to me is an indication of their lack of safety. I now wear the same BELL helmet that you have in your video with the MIPS system. I bought my first BELL STAR in 1969 when most riders were still wearing pudding basins what a massive leap forward in helmet design that was. And I have stayed with BELL ever since then..

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

Arai mxv for me. Wore different helmets for years and just assumed was in between sizes or something where comfort was concerned, turns out I have an Arai shaped head. Love mine, it’s heavy but feels light - no more neck ache - and the quality of the paint job is fantastic.

[@dennism1919]

It was fun watching you hack up those helmets! Informative as well. However, I do wish you would have used a more mid-level helmet to put up against the Arai; the piece of crap used is not a worthy contender. But I got the point you were trying to make. Personally I could never get into an Arai. They just don't fit my head no matter how I try to make them fit and for a street rider it's a bit of a joke how much they cost. That said, it's no big secret that we all want the best lid we can get, and everyone's threshold of what they can reasonably pay will vary wildly. My Avitar shows a great example of a helmet that fits me perfectly, looks fantastic, is very quiet yet vents well, has a SNELL rating and costs half of what that Arai costs. So it can be done. Sometimes, though, you have to spend a bit more to get what you need. I was in the market for a modular but the prices (and the quality) of what was out there varied to such a degree that I almost gave up. Then I got lucky one day, caught my dealer in a good mood and got a smokin deal on a Shoei Neotec II. I had been working on them for months and had walked away multiple times. I guess I finally drove them into submission! LOL! Just kidding. He really did me a solid. Was it more than I wanted to spend? Yes. But I did get a great deal and I got the helmet I really wanted. After all... how much is your head worth? Ride safe everyone. Cheers.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I've typically bought moderately priced but ECE certified helmets. However this was the first time I've seen a comparison with a budget certified helmet and I'm sold. Here in the USA, any helmet is better than no helmet, but I'll be buying an Arai and Shoei come this winter. Thanks for the sacrifice...

[@adamirish25]

I use an Arai RX-7 Corsair Edwards Valencia rep. It’s by far and away the best lid I’ve ever warn. Yeah it’s old now(10 years or so) but even now it’s still like new! I’ve tried others but nothing gets close to the fit and comfort of the Arai. I only do trackdays now but I’d still rather use my “old” Arai than some random £150 helmet. I truly believe you get what you pay for with helmets. I only use muc-off helmet and visor cleaner too.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers! That cleaner is on the list to test, thanks!

[@mctourer5549]

I tried on a lot of helmets at my local dealer Bell, Shoie, etc, but the helmet that fit me the best was an HJC C 70. Really snug without being uncomfortable. And truth be told, I really like the drop down sun visor. Been thinking of moving up the chain though. May investigate in the 400.00 plus dollar range. Maybe the HJC RPHA 70 ST.

[@returnedtotheearth1326]

I’ve got a couple of Arai helmets. Tried Shoei and Arai when I started riding and Arai fitted me better and was very comfortable. I don’t think I would move away to another brand now. I wouldn’t trust a cheap lid in a crash. I have never crashed so hopefully won’t get to test that aspect for real.

[@grapewater123]

That yellow helmet at the end is poor, to be in that state after just a year. I have a white box bx1 (the cheap helmet he cut open) which I replaced after about 40k and 3 years but it still looks almost brand new when washed and is a 4* sharps helmet. I know it's not the greatest but it's definitely good enough and if you look around you can find it for around £30. It really can't be beat in that aspect, just use ear plugs for motorways and it's very good

[@vonritter4945]

If someone ever stands on your head, Arai’s the helmet to have 👍

[@izoyt]

with high speed crash, there's big possibility your head will bump something with much greater force than let say 80kilos..

[@herrmahlzahn6924]

After I read the reviews and test results on many motorcycle helmets I went with the G-MAX 54S. Not the most expensive helmet but it had very good test results with DOT and AAA. The price point in the US is about 130-160 USD. The wind noise is surprisingly low. And never forget, you never need a helmet for riding. You get a helmet to be prepared for an accident.If you riding a bike, sooner or later you will have an accident. Promise. Every motorcycle rider can tell you a story. So be prepared for your accident.

[@MMilewski78]

HJC IS-MAX II and I love it!

[@jhooton75]

I wear the same helmet and like it a lot. I'd be curious to see him cut into and compare a mid grade helmet like the IS-Max II.

[@danllesis1028]

This video promotes safety but cant help notice not wearing protective gloves while using power cutting tool/grinder to cut the helmets😁

[@mattblackledge9068]

You should never wear gloves around cutting tools. By wearing gloves you're more likely to get drawn into the blade or disc. Gloves are NEVER going to save you from a grinder anyway.

[@andyb2925]

Rubbish, you should be wearing good fitting Kevlar cut resistant gloves

[@mattblackledge9068]

@@andyb2925 See hsg 129 page 60. Gloves shouldn't be worn around rotating equipment.

[@neilpincus4667]

@@mattblackledge9068 rotating equipment is lathes and milling machines. An angle grinder is a cutting tool. It's not going to suck you in. A decent pair of gloves will minimise or reduce how much it cuts you.

[@worldonabike]

Spit and loo roll (or kitchen roll) to clean the bugs off the visor in the summer. Water to clean off wet weather spray that may be gritty from road grit. Kind of going off Arai - heavy and basic compared to modern high end helmets by other manufactures. Also using an RPHA 11 and a Shark Race R Pro Carbon - very light high end helmet.

[@njohnson3331]

So many new riders will spend several thousand on a bike, but don't want to spend a few hundred on a decent lid. So, I do currently wear HJC, but now that you showed that flaw on the face shield I will consider something different next time. Regardless of brand I won't buy with internal visor. My past experience is that they get dirty and scratched up (or maybe micro fractures?) I also dislike face shields that latch on the side since they don't seem to seal very well. Some buddies of mine don't wear helmets for a variety of reasons, but after to minor accidents I will always wear one while riding.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

The HJC clip is fine - the only issue was that it showed quickly if an inappropriate cleaner was being used. It highlighted the damage being done to any visor by using cleaners that harm polycarbonate. Clean it with soap and water, as you should, and it's fine. HJC are very good lids!

[@funguseater40]

I am lucky, in that both Arai and Shoei fit me perfectly. Just invested in an X4 Tour, fantastic helmet. I clean visors like you, cold water and kitchen towel. Thanks for the information 👍

[@kevinreitan536]

in the US, I've had two Arai and two HJC helmets. the HJC do ok in a pinch, but nothing compares to the comfort of an Arai.

[@tom5216]

Shoes X1100 and Shark Race Pro Carbon. Both brilliant and both SHARP 5 star. Shoe has Pinlock Sharp has anti fog coating. Both work and love both helmets. Both expensive but I value my head.

[@raymorris952]

Arai, is all I wear, I normally buy the previous year's design, £250 £350 price range. Cleaning I use my home made window cleaner , water with 20% white vinegar, and a tiny squirt of washing up liquid. Never had any visor issues.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! Have added it to the list...

[@leehopper1]

I love my custom-fit Bell Star Carbon. Pricey, but perfect!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I wish they compared the $650 helmets to $250 helmets instead of $50 helmets. How do Icon, Scorpion, HJC, or Sedici compare to Arai or Shoei????

[@TARRN47]

Really useful video. I generally use saliva to clean my visor. If your pinlok fails, saliva can actually prevent misting up. Use to use it to clean swimming goggles.

[@STho205]

It is mostly temperature. Your spit is at 37C 98.6F just like your breath. Like temperature don't fog... But it does gave a slime effect too

[@desmofan1864]

Arai for life, here. Nothing ever fit me as well and not mash my glasses into my skull like the RX7... it was a shame that the Corsair V changed slightly, so I switched to the XD3, then 4 since. Turns out that offroad peak makes for a good sun shield so I don't miss a tinted visor for commuting!

[@JoeyJoelBand]

I'm not a scientist and am learning this stuff, but in my looking into the physics of the transfer of kinesthetic shock, I been reading that the harder foam is under the skin, will transfer more kinetic energy than a softer inner lining, which absorbs and dissipates the shock. What do you think?

[@rdbjr52]

As many have mentioned here, it’s starts with fit. Unfortunately, not all brands fit the same shaped head.

[@k31chris]

Bell race star for me. Love it

[@gearhead937]

Plexus for cleaning/polishing visor and bike wind screen...works well on the instrument cover and even the paint too...been using for a decade....latest helemet (HJC) took a low speed low side and no crack in visor even though ground up the left eyebrow area of it...big cans of plexus in garage and a little can on board with microfiber cloths.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers - Plexus is on the list, thank you! John

[@iallso1]

HJC IS-MAX I also have a HJC IS17, but definitely prefer the modular for the day to day commute.

[@bmartin7961]

Thanks for the info, love to see an insurance company doing so much to inform people :) I had Shoei Raid 2 helmets until discontinued. I've recently got a Scorpion Carbon 1400 and I love it. Very comfortable, feels like quality all round. Not worn it in hot weather yet so I don't know how the vents are, but the pillock works a treat :) :edit: LMAO I've just seen that spellcheck typo 'the pillock works a treat', I meant to say the 'pinlock' works a treat :) LMAO

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much! Ermm, assume you mean Pinlock at the end?

[@brianperry]

Years ago ...late seventies...I used a Bell helmet, recently I use Schuberth and Shoei..common denominator none of them are cheap.. So I guess what ever else you spend money on never skimp on the cost of a Helmet.

[@andyc750]

some expensive lids don't always do so well in SHARPS testing and some cheap ones are 5 star, and better to have a well fitting lid than a fancy shell, buy what fits properly and feels right rather than the good because it is expensive thing

[@williamcoulter5462]

I used to have Arai Quantum but when I went for a new helmet I found they had changed the shell shape and the new Arai did not fit for the same size, I ended up with a Shoei GT air which did fit so like you said you must try on the helmet and not just hope a mail order item is going to fit even if it is the same make as makers continually develop their products.

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

Same here. Loved the Quantum lids until the shape change and price hike so went to a Shark Spartan as I couldn’t afford the shoei GT which I also liked. The Shark is as comfy and a bit roomier whilst offering decent lowish wind noise and quite light in the carbon composite model. Shoei GT is a great lid though.

[@drjones694]

Honestly... Why didn't you take a third helmet $200 and show what the difference is because this just shows don't buy a $50-120 helmet instead buy a $900... Would've been nice to see why you shouldn't buy from $150-250 or why you should consider upgrading Anyway great video keep up the great content

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

I use water and a clean wet dish cloth, usually no product, or if I'm at work, glass cleaner but generally soak the visor and surrounding helmet because any dryness will scratch in a hurry

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers! Do you know which glass cleaner please?

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

Hi No bother. It’s called Brite it’s wholesale for businesses comes in 5 litre bottles. It does glass and general purpose I would clean laminated surfaces. Monitor screens but not really much else. Stainless steel to give it a shine Door plates.

[@Eris6505]

Got a Shoei RF1200 after trying on a few different lids, and i love it. 4500 km this year in it with 0 complaints. if i upgrade at any point itll be to an X-Fourteen, but i dont see that being necessary for a good couple of years.

[@nicholassansouci2840]

I find it fascinating that for someone who is so passionate about PPE you used that cutting wheel with one hand and no gloves! I work in heavy industry (shipbuilding) where I use one almost daily and that made me cringe! Great video otherwise sir love your content

[@venturi210]

A very informative video, thank you. I personally use a HJC RPHA 70. Very happy with it.

[@theheroblob5036]

Great video, very informative! I've been using a Shark Spartan for last couple of years... its light and comfortable with decent ventilation, but I find it quite noisy. Will probably buy a Shoei next time. I use the wet paper towel method to remove bugs but also sometimes use Shift-It helmet and visor cleaner. Please include it in your review! Cheers

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! It'll be there...

[@jeffestrada6857]

Hi thanks for the review - very clear and concise. I have been riding all my life and had countless helmets/brands. I find the Arai the best and trust they will protect me. I did some road racing and Arai were the only one I would use in that scenario On the road have used Arai, HJC, AGV ( even the best CF Pista), Bell and many others. The Arai just seems to fit me best straight out of the box and somehow I feel the safest with their helmet. I trust their philosophy of the manufacture and can physically see the quality in the product. I must admit at times I wear other helmets because they look better and “cool” however the Arai in my opinion is the very best! I clean the visor with water only. Thanks again for a very comprehensive and clear easy to understand review 👍 Cheers from down under Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers Jeff! All the best, John

[@tarmacscratcher]

Why weren't chinstraps mentioned? There's a very good reason why Arai use only double D. 😊

[@ArneBauer]

I will never use an ABS plastic helmet again, after I headed that the shell gets bittle by UV index after 2 years.... For my opinion, there's just fibre glas or carbon as outer material.

[@bm7760]

The rear vent cover on my expensive Shoei helmet decided to disappear on the road somewhere. Bit disappointing considering how much it cost. I'm shopping-around for a flip-up helmet next time around but am aghast at some of the prices.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Did you get in touch with them? I'd expect they'd have coverd it under warranty, at least here in the UK

[@paulsven7923]

Great video - Arai is the duck's guts :)

[@Juror63]

This vid was very informative, thanks!

[@Peep18m]

Damn, I really need a new helmet 😢. Got my first bike and I’m learning how to ride. Made my own channel as well called Parker’s garage. I got a grom clone to learn on. Figured if I wreck I wanna crash something cheap lol. As an added benefit I can learn how to work on them as well. I purchased a zs190cc for it which is arriving today. Can’t wait great video and comparison.

[@randalllyons4555]

Love my Arai Corsair V, old but still my favorite!

[@inmoneywetrust3292]

Thanks great detailed in (depth literally) review!!!

[@BGDS]

i use windex to clean my visor for the last 10years never had an issue.Also i use windex to clean my bell antifog visor...Never ever had an issue.Polycarbonate dislakes acid...

[@chris53small]

I use W5 GLASS WIPES which are for reading glasses so would be interesting to know if I'm doing more harm than good

[@driftingastronaut]

Isn't shoei specialized in a flexible shell??? Why emphasize the rock hard shell so much ?

[@fredrit323]

I owned a cheap helmet same brand of that blue one you are testing , and then I got myself an Arai , and one huge difference I noticed is how hot and itchy the Arai gets in summer compared to the cheap one, almost unberable at low speed , and I think is down to the fabric used by Arai, the cheap one had to be washed regularly, the other one I only had to clean the cheekpads and after 3 years is like brand new , but at what cost...

[@Noeman2009]

Some Arai helmets got 2 stars in SHARP test.

[@JohnSmith-yi9ve]

Google UserX the sharpe test was influenced by AGV which builds helmets with a softer shell and harder eps liner. Great on track as your only likely to have one major impact. On the road you’ll have several. Arai and shoei build hard shells with softer eps to protect against lots of hits. Also the range topping arai and shoei that we buy in the shop is identical in every way except liner and cheek pads as the racers helmets. The range topping AGV we can buy is very very different to the AGV Rossi wears.

[@Noeman2009]

@@JohnSmith-yi9ve I compared both test, IMO the SHARP test actually accurately represents real world crash.

[@WAco-se9wf]

i have got an arai rx7, an arai chaser and a suomy vandal. Now looking at a shark racer pro

[@59jaguar]

Glad your not my dentist! Well done info though! Thanks

[@RockerGuy0001]

How about dissect a hjc helmet?

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Ultimately it came down to what I had to hand and the length of the video, but hopefully it's shown that a lot of the construction quality can be seen by having a close look inside. And I'm not trying to say that one is better than the other or safer - it's just to show the different construction methods between cheap and expensive.

[@mar666cel]

TIP: check sharp helmet testing. you know before you buy your helmet how good it is ! i have a shark evoline 3

[@fonziebulldog5786]

Woow, is it illegal in that country with a black visir.

[@billcarson1966]

A very thorough and damn good breakdown of helmet structure! Cheers, from the USA!👍

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks! John

[@rickharper1497]

Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish (13-Ounce) by Plexus is what I use on face shield and motorcycle windshield

[@georgeyboy8186]

Ear plugs would have been a good tip. Took me 2 ear infections and mild pulsating tinnitus to realise they are important

[@davidebyrne]

Excellent video John. Very useful info. Thanks a million.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Thanks very much!

[@scottnelson536]

I use a mat finish helmet cleaner with microfiber towel to clean the visor as I'm already spraying the entire helmet down with it.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Do you know what brand it is?

[@sivonparansun]

I think it would be more insightful to compare a medium budget lid like a scorpion to a high end arai/agv. Really show was 2-3x cost gets you. No argument that cheap stuff is cheap

[@imautuber]

I use Shift it or Muc-off visor cleaners and RainX plastic water repellent.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Cheers! On the list... John

[@ludovicosestilli6654]

THANKS

[@tonykartracer8032]

Get 'Scorpion' helmet, folks. Great quality for their price point.

[@nickgoodall578]

Where’s Alan Milyard’s hack saw when you need it?

[@keithhutchinson5657]

Check the sharp rating before you buy there's expensive helmets out there that don't even make 3 star on the sharp rating but my mt was 5 star for £100 so don't go on price alone

[@tgrman1]

Great vid! Next he should saw cheap and expensive motorcycles in half!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Honestly, if I can think of a way of affordably doing that, it's on! John

[@dennism1919]

I watched and commented on this piece 4 months ago. Upon watching it again, I enjoyed watching you hack those things up just as much as the first time! But a new question arose... how in the world did that crappy lid pass the ECE 22.05 standard? How can that happen? And what does that say about the standard? The other thing that hit me this time was regarding the visor and optics - I am a bit surprised you didn't spend more time on the visor. Optics are huge for me. Most of the cheap lids I have tried just did not have great visors - They work fine I guess, but the optical quality of most cheap lids is pretty badly lacking. Especially if there is an internal Sun visor involved. Personally I find that Shoei lids have consistently great visors, both the main visor and the internal Sun visor. The clarity and quality is the best I have tried. This is one of the main reasons why I wear mostly Shoei helmets. Anyway, thanks again for this great piece. Definitely worth watching again. Cheers!

[@bennettsbikesocial]

It's a very good point re visors; I could have gone much more in-depth on a lot of it, but you're right... the premium brands do tend to have better optical clarity. John

[@HJC1950]

Arai all the way, especially if you have a long-oval head shape. I do which is why I have an Arai Signet X. Also, buy a white full face so motorists spot you better in traffic. No helmet fits me as well as the Arai Signet X.

[@williamsimmons152]

My contribution, for what it’s worth... “ you got a ten dollar head, you buy a ten dollar helmet “.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

apparently i have a $600 head...

[@MrStitty26]

A have Frank Thomas helmet great fit vents are good as well, wind noise is pretty low and the inbuilt sun visor, the fit, sound proofing and visor are better than my friends helmet he paid £350 for his I paid £110 for mine.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Score!

[@RideWithRen]

I have a long oval head and it's hard to find a lid that fits well. Currently I use an Arai Signet Q, and a Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS, both are extremely comfortable for me.

[@markjackson7650]

I have long oval head as well and I find that hjc make great helmets that fit my head really well. Had a shoei and an agv and they were both really uncomfortable my dad recommended hjc to me and now I wouldn't have anything else

[@RideWithRen]

@@markjackson7650 HJC fit terribly for me, goes to show every head is different.

[@markjackson7650]

@@RideWithRen yeah it's just as well we have so many options. There's something for everyone.

[@iallso1]

Since watching a Revzilla video on helmet cleaning I have been using water on a microfiber cloth to soak off bugs, but previously I was using Dettol foaming hand wash, I would be interested to see what affects you find from using this in your tests.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Will try it - ta!

[@Shins_Aviation]

all items in the world. when it comes to quality. japanese worksmanship is the best.

[@smartbikers4550]

I use liqui moly, muc off helmet visior cleaner....is it safe? Some time use windex....no issue at all....4 years i m using it

[@bennettsbikesocial]

I've got a visor cleaner test in the works... Cheers, John

[@russcattell955i]

Arai for me for many years, only bum paper or kitchen roll wetted for the visors.

[@brendonfernandez]

Great video! Thank you! :) I use Ipone Helmet Out to clean my helmet shell. If you can, please test if it's safe for the visor! I currently wear a Schuberth C4, which is the most comfortable (and most expensive) lid I've ever owned. Bit disappointed in the noise level, as they are marketed as being really quiet.

[@bennettsbikesocial]

Have popped it on the list - thanks! Schuberths are really quiet in still air, but like all other lids, the noise generated from screens and fairings is the problem.