Looking to buy a new helmet

[uncledj]

I'm looking to buy a couple of helmets for the wife and I.

Looking online, there's so many choices at different prices that it's a little overwhelming trying to pick one.

I'd like a modular, with the flip down sunshield, preferably with an already installed Bluetooth system, primarily for music or intercom so Lisa and I can communicate while riding....and to hear GPS directions.

While I don't want to break the bank, I'm willing to spend a bit more for comfort / functionality / simplicity.

With Ventureriders being the most knowledgeable group on the web.....I thought I should ask for opinions...

Anyone care to opine?

[Marcarl]

The last time Marca and I bought helmets we decided on the brand and size, tried on 4 different helmets each and one had a nice fit for me but not quite for her, so the dealer ordered 4 more and one of those did do what we liked. You might get lucky going on line and maybe not, so how much comfort will you sacrifice for price?

[tooldood]

I have the LS2 Advant modular helmet and love it.  The reason I like it is that when the chin bar is flipped open it rotates all the way to the back and is not sticking up like a sail to catch the wind. 

I'm not sure if it is available with the built-in bluetooth, but there are aftermarket options for that.

Edited May 31 by tooldood

[vzuden]

In my opinion the only way to buy a helmet is on fit.   Size varies between manufacturers and head shapes vary with manufacturers only fitting certain shapes.  I replace mine every five years and Shoei modular as my go to.   I use a comm system between helmets blue toothed to our respective iPhones 

[BratmanXj]

On 5/31/2025 at 10:07 AM, tooldood said:

I have the LS2 Advant modular helmet and love it.  The reason I like it is that when the chin bar is flipped open it rotates all the way to the back and is not sticking up like a sail to catch the wind. 

I'm not sure if it is available with the built-in bluetooth, but there are aftermarket options for that.

I have always used Scorpion EXO 900 / EXO 930 convertible modulars so I could ride with the same Open 3/4 face helmet as an option.  I did get to use my buddies "Revolver" helmet, I think it was Shark brand that use to make them, and the wind would  still catch that chin bar and force your head around awkwardly.  I wasn't aware that LS2 made a similar style so obviously haven't tried it.  Have you ridden on an standard non-fairing MC and how did it perform in the wind?

 

As for the intercom, I'm a fan of the Sena 20 line with the optional mounting bracket that still has an input for our Yamaha / Honda style intercom on the Ventures.  I can use the helmet on my other bikes with Bluetooth, or plug into the Venture and still use the factory Radio / Intercom / CB.

Amazon - Sena Universal Honda CB

[tooldood]

6 hours ago, BratmanXj said:

I have always used Scorpion EXO 900 / EXO 930 convertible modulars so I could ride with the same Open 3/4 face helmet as an option.  I did get to use my buddies "Revolver" helmet, I think it was Shark brand that use to make them, and the wind would  still catch that chin bar and force your head around awkwardly.  I wasn't aware that LS2 made a similar style so obviously haven't tried it.  Have you ridden on an standard non-fairing MC and how did it perform in the wind?

I have had bikes with full fairings since 1980, so I really can't speak to its performance on a bare bike. I can say that I usually wear it in the open position and the only negative to doing that is the air vents on the top of the helmet are then blocked by the open visor.  This is my 2nd LS Advant. The first one was damaged when I met the ditch to avoid a head on with a car in my lane. The chin bar gears were damaged because it was open and I landed on my shoulder and the back of my head.  

[guns_usn_20]

I have the LS2 and I love it.

I like the way it fits and the way the chin bar flips to the back so the  wind does not catch it. Also the cheek pads are removeable in a emergency should you have a accident 

The built in sunshield is nice. There is a switch you can slide forward or back to raise or lower it.