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Entry-Level New Helmets Priced under $500, these new helmets cover the entry and mid-range price brackets and are our top picks for you HJC RPHA 90S A mid-range brother to the top-tier RPHA 11 Pro, with many of the same components and features Get Yours RevZilla $559.95 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $459.99 Head Shape: intermediate oval Weight: 3.61 lbs (1,637 g) Safety: DOT and ECE 22.05 Sizing: XS to 3XL Our Review See the complete HJC RPHA 90S Carbon review Ideal For Riders that want excellent value for the price Sport touring and standard style riders Highlights High-end quality at a mid-range price due to the sharing of many components from the top-tier RPHA 11 Pro modular PinLock visor with inserts included in the box Drop down sun visor included Very quiet due to its aerodynamic shape Downsides Fits a smaller than sizing would suggest Ready for HJC's proprietary intercom, some modification needed to use other systems ICON Airflite MIPS Stealth A very popular budget full face helmet, now with MIPS safety technology on board Get Yours RevZilla $330.00 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $330.00 Head Shape: intermediate to long oval Weight: 3.75 lbs (1,700 g) Safety: DOT and ECE 22.05 Sizing: XS to 3XL Our Review See the complete ICON Airflite review (non-MIPS) Ideal For Riders that want excellent value for the price with a full MIPS system for safety Sport and sport touring riders Highlights Multidirectional Impact Protection System (MIPS) to help prevent rotational force injuries Superb ventilation with large top intakes, massive chin intake, and two exhaust ports Advanced polycarbonate shell construction Downsides Fitment can be finicky, as it is an intermediate to long intermediate helmet Chin vent is permanently open Can get noisy at higher speeds AGV K6 A superb, lightweight touring helmet that can sit on your head all day without issue Get Yours RevZilla $499.95 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $499.95 Head Shape: Intermediate oval Weight: 2.95 lbs (1,338 g) Safety: ECE 22.05 and DOT Sizing: XS to 2XL Our Review See the complete AGV K6 review Ideal For Riders wanting an extremely lightweight sports touring helmet All riders, but designed for standard and sport touring styles of riding Highlights Quiet and stable at speed due to being AGV Aero Tuned to flow air over and around the helmet Easy to add bluetooth intercom with indents prepared to accept the most common brands like Cardo and SENA A great helmets for those that wear glasses as the lining is very forgiving around the temples Downsides No internal sun visor on a touring-oriented helmet Extra visors are quite steeply priced Sizing only goes up to 2XL, and typically fits a bit smaller than the sizing chart states Fly Racing Dirt Formula CC Solid One of the best dirt and trail riding helmets at any price point Get Yours RevZilla $489.95 as of March 14 Amazon $350.00 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $489.95 Head Shape: Intermediate oval Weight: 3.01 lbs (1,365 g) Safety: DOT and ECE 22.05 Sizing: XS to 2XL Ideal For Riders wanting a lightweight but rugged dirt and trail helmet ADV, dirt, trail styles of riding Highlights Carbon composite construction makes the helmet extremely lightweight while also very resilient Multi-zone, multi-layer EPS is of the "conehead" style to disperse more energy across a larger area should you come off your bike in the dirt RHEON impact rubber energy cells absorb linear and rotational energy before it passes to the EPS, preventing rotational force injuries Downsides Quite expensive for a dirt and trail helmet Vents have no closure options, so weather and dust can get in through both chin and top vents Nearing end of life, expected to be replaced by the Dirt Formula CC V2 in 2023 or 2024 Mid-Range New Helmets Priced between $500 and $700, these new helmets represent the lower high-end helmets in our selections for you Shoei RF-1400 All the tech of a premium Shoei helmet at mid-market prices, a bargain any day of the week Get Yours RevZilla $579.99 as of March 14 Amazon $579.99 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $579.99 Head Shape: intermediate oval Weight: 3.55 lbs (1,610 g) Safety: DOT and Snell M2020 Sizing: XS to 3XL Our Review See the complete Shoei RF-1400 review Ideal For Riders wanting a great, upper mid-range daily helmet All types of riders Highlights Extremely quiet , to the point of possibly being the quietest full face helmet available today, thanks to its very aerodynamic and smooth shape Superb fit and finish , with the visor closing flush with the shell to prevent any gaps or leaks Snell M2020 certified Downsides To mount a bluetooth comms device, a specific Shoei mount is required Heavier than expected for a helmet in this price range Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Carbon A premium carbon fiber lid in the mid-range price bracket that is a street version of a GP-grade helmet Get Yours RevZilla $549.95 as of March 14 Amazon $549.95 as of March 14 SoloMoto Members get 20% off Key Specs Price: $549.99 Head Shape: Intermediate oval Weight: 3.00 lbs (1,360 g) Safety: DOT, ECE 22,05, and Snell M2020 Sizing: XS to 3XL Our Review See the complete Scorpion EXO-R1 Carbon review Ideal For Riders wanting a premium helmet at a mid-range price Sport riders looking for a helmet for both the track and the street Highlights One of the lightest helmets on the market , at just 1,360 grams (3 lbs) with visor and liner installed
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The closure system on the GP01 comprises a nice gold anodised double D ring, which is cushioned by a nice soft strap to prevent any irritation
