Helmets

Arai Classic-V Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet Review

There’s a good reason why many states require riders to wear helmets, even if they don’t require any other protective gear. Our heads are...

Bell TX501 Helmet Review 

The Bell TX501 open-face motorcycle helmet is a step up from the iconic Classic 500 model, incorporating updated “velocity flow” ventilation and a drop-down...

Firstgear Vulcan Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

The Vulcan Modular Motorcycle Helmet is Firstgear’s sole, street-biased head protection offering. With that in mind, it seems that Firstgear’s philosophy was to make...

2025 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The riding season is in full swing, and we don’t want to miss a bit of it. Whether you love long-distance riding, adventuring off...

Firstgear Hyperion Carbon Helmet Review 

While Firstgear is likely not the first name that comes to mind when helmet shopping, the company has carved a nice niche in other...

Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet Review

No piece of motorcycle apparel touches and protects riders in ways that a helmet does. A well-designed lid cradles your face, offers unobstructed visibility,...

Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Adventure Helmet Review

After releasing its now-iconic aluminum panniers in 1992, Touratech quickly became a trusted name in the adventure motorcycling community. I’m a huge fan and...

Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

To test the new Shoei Neotec 3 modular motorcycle helmet, I pulled it out of the box, installed the Pinlock anti-fog insert, and wore...

Fly Racing Trekker Adventure Motorcycle Helmet Review | Gear

Just as many adventure bikes have beaks inspired by the high front fenders of dirtbikes and rally racebikes, most adventure helmets have peaks inspired...

2024 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The summer solstice, which is June 20 this year, is the longest day of the year, allowing us to maximize our riding time. With...

2024 Spring Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

Spring means the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. Motorcycles that have been on trickle chargers in the garage are...

Arai XD-5 Helmet Review

My how time flies! It’s been 30 years since Arai launched its DS (dual-sport) helmet, which had a chinbar like a dirtbike helmet, a...

Schuberth S3 Motorcycle Helmet Review | Gear

Over the past couple years, German helmet maker Schuberth has completely redesigned its lineup of motorcycle helmets. In the past, we've reviewed Schuberth’s modular...

Forcite MK1S Smart Helmet Review | Gear

As a motorcycle enthusiast, I’ve had the opportunity to test many helmets over the years, but the Forcite MK1S smart helmet stands out. After...

AGV Tourmodular Modular Helmet | Gear Review

When I slide on a full-face helmet, there’s a kind of click. My focus instantly sharpens, and my shoulders relax. The lighter and more...

Schuberth E2 Modular Helmet | Gear Review

Knowing I’d be riding more than 1,000 miles during the dog days of summer – when Sirius, the “Dog Star,” rises with the sun,...

LS2 Thunder Carbon Motorcycle Racing Helmet | Gear Review

Established in 2007, Spanish manufacturer LS2 produces a full line of motorcycle helmets, including full-face, modular, open-face, off-road, and youth. The LS2 Thunder Carbon...

ScorpionEXO XT9000 Adventure Motorcycle Helmet | Gear Review 

The ScorpionEXO XT9000 is the company's newest entry into the midline adventure motorcycle helmet class, boasting a 3K carbon fiber shell and inflatable cheek...

SMK Titan Carbon Motorcycle Helmet | Gear Review

Founded in 1972 by brothers in a small garage in India, SMK Helmets has grown over the past 51 years to become one of...

HJC RPHA 91 Modular Motorcycle Helmet | Gear Review

RPHA stands for Revolutionary Performance Helmet Advanced, and the RPHA series is HJC’s top-shelf models. The most recent addition to the line is the...

ScorpionEXO Covert FX Helmet | Gear Review

The original 3-in-1 style Covert helmets from ScorpionEXO have always been crowd pleasers, offering the ability to transform from a conventional half-helmet to a...

Sedici ADV Motorcycle Gear Review: Viaggio Helmet and Garda WP Jacket and Pants

With specialized motorcycles comes specialized gear, especially ADV motorcycle gear. Adventure-bike helmets blend features of full-face helmets (such as a chinbar and a faceshield)...

HJC i100 Modular Helmet | Gear Review

Wind noise is muffled, the view is clear, my head doesn’t feel like it’s being pulled off my shoulders – even at 70 mph...

Flip Your Lid: Modular Helmet Buyers Guide

It’s no secret that full-face helmets provide better crash and weather protection than open-face helmets. However, it’s inconvenient to peel your helmet off every...

Arai Contour-X Helmet | Gear Review

We’ve all seen the commercials where the Most Interesting Man in the World says, “I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I...

Schuberth C5 Modular Helmet and SC2 Communicator | Gear Review

The Schuberth C5 modular helmet is a clean-sheet design that shares no parts with the company’s C4/Pro. Informed by a spatial study, the new...

HJC RPHA 1N Helmet | Gear Review

The HJC RPHA 1N is the same full-face helmet used by top-tier racers in the MotoGP and WorldSBK series. I’m not a racer, and...

Fly Racing Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet | Review

Anyone who follows Rider knows that we’re big fans of the flip-up convenience of modular helmets. We’re also fans of ADV helmets, which combine...

Scorpion EXO-GT930 Transformer Helmet | Gear Review

I don't know anybody who loves wearing a helmet, but most of us who do wear them appreciate their – shall we say –...

Schuberth R2 Carbon Helmet and SC1 Communicator | Gear Review

According to Schuberth, its R2 Carbon helmet is the first full-face carbon helmet with an integrated communication system. Thanks to a pre-installed, invisible speaker,...
2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide