The 5 Best Full-Face Motorcycle Helmets

Why We Picked It:

The Shoei X-Fifteen represents the pinnacle of the brand, crafted to safeguard none other than the Moto GP legend, Marc Márquez's head. Boasting 6 inlets and 6 outlets, this helmet effortlessly channels airflow both inside and out.

Shoei prides itself on meticulously testing over 150 profiles, seeking the perfect form that ensures stability and aerodynamic elegance while minimizing strain on riders' necks.

Such relentless effort has yielded a remarkably quiet helmet with unsurpassed fit and finish. The interior is effortlessly customizable for optimal comfort, with the option of utilizing the Personal Fitting System. Integrated compatibility with your preferred communication system is seamless, while riders can effortlessly accommodate their hydration pack.

Why We Picked It:

Not all full face helmets have to be designed for the race track to be absolutely fantastic. The Scorpion EXO Covert FX proves this point by offering riders a stylish and edgy look that enhances their image whether they're cruising on a muscle bike or a custom café racer.

Crafted from a combination of Fiberglass, Aramid, and Polyresin fibers, the Scorpion helmet strikes the perfect balance between durability and lightweight design. The moisture-wicking liner ensures comfort and can accommodate glasses, while protecting your head with its multi-layer EPS construction. Rest assured, this helmet meets both DOT and ECE 22.06 Certifications.

Scorpion provides both a clear and smoked visor that can be effortlessly interchanged. The Covert FX features a ratcheting visor hinge to securely seal the visor and prevent any water or air from getting in.

The Scorpion EXO Covert FX is not only stylishly versatile but also offers superior strength, impressive lightness, and reliable protection.

Why We Picked It:

AGV went all out in the design of the K6, seeking to create the ultimate sports-touring helmet. AGV already has a well-earned reputation for safe helmets, but the K6 steps it up with a 5 density EPS liner, covered by a shell made from Carbon and Aramid fibers. The result is a 5-star SHARP rating, no easy feat.

The design goals for this lid were lofty and appear to all have been achieved. The airflow is good and this is a very very quiet helmet. It is extremely light, coming in just under 3 lbs. To make this weight there are some compromises, most notably there is no internal sun visor.

The liner material is beautiful, soft, and with the substantial neck roll and once on it is a great fit for most heads. Thankfully AGV provides deep speaker cutouts making it simple to add in a comms system.

The K6 is the premium street helmet from AGV and offers amazing value at just under $500, and is E.C.E and DOT rating.

Why We Picked It:

Sometimes when a rider is helmet shopping, they may not have the available finances to afford a $500+ helmet. This doesn’t mean, however, that they should be left with a substandard helmet or one that skips out on important rider protection. Enter, then, the ICON Airflight MIPS Stealth, released in the latter half of 2020.

The most important bit of that name is MIPS or “Multi-Directional Impact Protection System.” This is a special piece inside the construction of the helmet, between the EPS foam and the liner, that allows the helmet to absorb an impact and begin rotating to dissipate energy before the liner starts to move with the shell. It only covers a few millimeters, and the time between shell and liner rotation is measured in milliseconds, but it is enough to allow the brain to slowly accelerate to the speed of the shell, instead of bashing against the inside of your skull during a tumble.

The helmet itself is made of advanced injection molded polycarbonate and is backed by multi-density, multi-layer EPS foam, the MIPS system, and then comfortable, thick padding. Ventilation is through multiple oversized intake ports and a massive chin port and is exhausted via multiple exit ports. The helmet meets or exceeds DOT, ECE 22.05, and other world standards as part of ICON’s push for their “All World Standard.”

Why We Picked It:

HJC has the unique ability to deliver world-class technology and safety, at a price point that other brands cannot match. The RPHA 1N series of helmets is the same lid they provide for Moto GP, and as such it meets or exceeds DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.06, plus is FIM certified.

The shell is a combination of carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fabric keeping the weight under 3.5 lbs while achieving top marks for safety. Endless hours of aero tuning shape this helmet and provide stability and well above average ventilation. The interior liner is soft and comfy, and with the chin spoiler installed this is a very quiet helmet.

HJC goes above and beyond when it comes to including everything riders want, including an excellent Pinlock visor insert, a rear spoiler extension, and even visor tear off strips for the track days.

Both solid colors and wild graphics are available with the HJC RPHA 1N.