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2024 deadline brings huge savings on ECE 22.05 helmet stocks | Grab one while you can

19 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Now is the perfect time to bag a huge saving on your next motorcycle helmet, with retailers selling off the last of their ECE 22.05 stock, following a change of regulations. Back in 2020, a new ECE...

Arai Tour-X 5 review: Does this latest adventure lid still have the X-factor?

09 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

The Arai Tour-X 5 is the latest version of the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s versatile adventure bike and touring motorcycle helmet. It features a raft of improvements over the previous model, the...

Shoei GT-Air 3 review | Top-end sports-touring

15 November 2023 by Richard Newland

• Fancy an upgrade for your helmet but can’t stretch to the Shoei GT-Air 3? The outgoing GT-Air 2 is currently on sale with £240 off. We’ve also got plenty of helmet deals and more on our roundup...

Racer with a day job: Bell Race Star DLX Flex review

24 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Bell Race Star Flex DLX is a carbon-fibre, sporty street motorcycle helmet that sits at the upper end of the market – and quite rightly so. This E CE22.06 version of the Race Star is a distant...

The HJC RPHA 1 is a top-spec helmet designed for the track but it actually feels more at home on the road

13 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 1 is HJC’s most track-focused helmet available to the bike buying public. It meets FIM standards to be used in racing at levels as high as MotoGP, and is not designed with road comfort,...

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

10 October 2023 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...

Shark Spartan RS Review 2023

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Shark Spartan RS was one of the first motorcycle helmets from the French safety firm to meet more stringent ECE 22.06 safety regulations – meaning it should perform better in rotational impacts. A...

Sporty styling meets touring practicality: HJC R-PHA 70 helmet review

19 September 2023 by Alison Silcox

I’ve been a fan of HJC motorcycle helmets for a number of years and have tried various flip-front and full-faced versions. This particular model, the HJC R-PHA 70 helmet has been around for a few...

Tried and tested: HJC C10 review

14 September 2023 by Emma Franklin

An all-new motorbike helmet for 2023, the HJC C10 is an entry-level model and replaces the CS-15. It is the first sub £100 helmet to meet the latest ECE22.06 safety standard, which replaced the...

MCN's favourite FIM homologated motorcycle helmets | Tried and tested for thousands of miles

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Whether you’re looking for an authentic race replica for the road or want to take to the track wearing the best protection available, then an FIM homologated motorcycle helmet Could be for you.

Tried and tested: Shoei Neotec II review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Neotec 2 has now been replaced by the Shoei Neotec 3, which conforms to the later ECE 22.06 safety standard. It’s also got a number of tweaks to improve the six-year-old Neotec II. Flip-front...

Head off-road: Best motocross and dirtbike helmets

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The main difference between road and motocross and dirtbike helmets is the provision of a visor. Most MX helmets are designed to be used with goggles, as these can offer a better view as well as...

Tried and tested: Shark Spartan RS Carbon review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

The SHARK Spartan RS Carbon is a sporty-looking touring helmet with a long list of features, impressive build quality and an ECE 22.06 safety rating, for less money than you’d expect. When we...

Tried and tested: Shark Ridill review

14 September 2023 by Gareth Evans

Shark’s Ridill is a low-price, high-feature motorbike helmet that would suit new riders perfectly. It’s not perfect, as you’d expect for a lid at this price point, but for a starting point it’s ideal,...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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: 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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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 bike...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...