Helmets

Helmet reviews and round ups focused on safety, comfort and value.

Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Helmet: Review & Neotec 2 Compare

First miles in Shoei’s Neotec 3: dual-detent chin bar, center-lock visor, stealth-quiet airflow. Costly? Yes. Best tour modular yet? Also yes.

Long-Term Bell Moto-10 Helmet Review & Preventing Visor Breakage

Praised as the best, Bell's Moto-10 has a curious flaw. It's not from a crash, but luggage! Learn how to fix it.

Bell MX-9 Adventure Mips: My Experience After 3 Years, 30k+ km

Using one budget helmet for 3 years & 30,000km across ALL riding? I did. Here's what surprised me & why I'm finally upgrading.

Personal Review: Arai XD-5 / Tour X5 Helmet Pros & Cons

Reviewing the Arai XD-5 (Tour X5): It's beautiful and superb, but this helmet definitely has its faults. Read the honest review!

My Go-To Helmet: BiltWell Gringo vs. Gringo S Breakdown

The helmet everyone asks about. It looks great, needs an odd break-in trick, and the upgraded version? Not worth it. Here's my honest take.

Living With the LS2 Rapid Helmet: My Experience & Issues

Got the LS2 Rapid because it's cheap and fits? Think again. Here's what you should know about the unexpected quirks of using this budget-friendly helmet.

Icon Airflite Motorcycle Helmet Review (5 Years Ownership)

Still using the Icon Airflite after 5 years? Here’s what held up, what didn’t, and the surprises I’ve found after half a decade of riding with this helmet.

My Sena Stryker Helmet Review: Integrated Tech and Riding Experience

Considering the Sena Stryker? Built-in comms, Harman Kardon audio, and a tail light—but does it solve fogging, noise, and setup hassles? Find out.

AGV K6 S Helmet Review: Why I Chose It & Key Learnings

Dropping my helmet taught me a lot—like why it's toast after one fall, and why ECE 22.06 might protect better than Snell. Here's why I chose the AGV K6 S.

AGV K3 Helmet Test Ride: Touring Comfort & Safety

Blasted through snow in the AGV K3—freezing temps, zero mercy. It delivered: cozy fit, slick visor, roomy ears. Cold-tested, comfort-approved.

Schuberth C5 Five-Month Review & Easy Fix for Visor Drop

The C5 modular helmet is a standout helmet with one well-known frustrating issue: the visor dropping unexpectedly at speed. But I've found a fix for you, at just $1.70!

Rider wearing the NEXX X.WED 3 adventure helmet with visor up

Nexx X.WED3 Adventure Helmet Review: Redefining the Category

Adventure helmets often promise versatility, but deliver compromise. The Nexx X.WED3 actually delivers on-road comfort with off-road rigor. The adventure helmet that changes everything.

Best Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmets for 2025

The best motorcycle helmet with Bluetooth might not be the best pick for you. Find out which Bluetooth helmet or unit is right for you and your riding style.

16 Best Retro Motorcycle Helmets (All Styles)

Before you buy a brain bucket: You don't need to sacrifice comfort or safety for style. I've rounded up the best retro helmets that are safe too. And, affordable!

Best Scooter Helmets 2025: Stay Safe & Stylish in the City (Open-Face, Modular & More)

Ever had a helmet ruin an otherwise perfect ride? My first rides (on a scooter) were a long saga in this problem. From retro lids to modular marvels, here's what I've found for great scooter helmets.

Find the Right Budget Helmet for Your Riding Style

Best Budget Motorcycle Helmets That Don’t Suck (And Keep You Safe)

Think you need to spend a fortune for a safe, stylish motorcycle helmet? Think again. Discover the best budget-friendly lids that punch above their price—and might just surprise you.

Best Enduro Helmets for Real-World Trail Abuse

Best Enduro Helmets for Trail Abuse, Tested

The wrong helmet can wreck your ride. Find out which lids actually keep you cool, protected, and locked in when enduro trails get brutal — and which ones leave you sweating.

Shoei X-Spirit III Review: MotoGP Tech for Track Day Warriors

Is the Shoei X-Spirit III really worth its sky-high price tag? Discover why this MotoGP-developed helmet might just be the ultimate upgrade for serious riders chasing precision, speed, and confidence.

The Best Sport Bike Helmets: Street-Tested, Track-Ready

A fogged visor or unstable helmet can ruin more than just your lap time—it can compromise your safety. Discover why your lid isn't just gear, and which helmets truly deliver.

Bell Bullitt Helmet Review: Retro Looks, Modern Protection

A retro helmet that looks straight outta the '70s—but does it hold up in the real world? After years of city riding and gear shop experience, here's what I learned about the Bell Bullitt.

Scorpion EXO R1 Air Review: Big-League Performance, Half the Price

What if a $400 helmet could compete with $1000 race lids—without cutting corners? With inflatable cheek pads, featherweight design, and race-ready comfort, the Scorpion EXO R1 Air just might be that unicorn.

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It’s Better On The Road Acquires MotoGearNuts

We’re excited to announce that we struck a deal to acquire MotoGearNuts, an authority on motorcycle gear from headsets to jackets and beyond. All the content hosted on MotoGearNuts is now hosted on our site.

MotoGearNuts aimed to provide the most accurate and well-researched reviews of motorcycle gear to help riders separate trash from treasure in the gear world. MotoGearNuts stood out for the depth of their buying guides and customization walkthroughs in particular, which helped riders find the right gear for their ride.