Best full face motorcycle helmets for street and sport touring

What the listing offers

• Lists both Snell M2020 and DOT ratings, more than most helmets in this guide
• Listing states 4% less drag and 6% less lift than the RF-1200 it replaces
• Vortex Generator shield design is described as cutting wind noise and turbulence

Limits to know

• This listing does not state the weight or the size range, so check the chart before ordering
• No mention of an integrated sun visor, so bright days need a tinted shield

What the listing offers

• Ships with clear and dark smoke shields plus a Pinlock anti-fog insert, per the listing
• Lists a 3.05 lb weight in Medium and three shell sizes from XS to 3XL
• Comm-ready speaker pockets and emergency quick-release cheek pads are included

Limits to know

• No internal sun visor; you swap shields for bright light
• The listing says ECE approved but does not give the ECE version number

What the listing offers

• CNS-1C shield ships with the Pinlock anti-fog lens included, per the listing
• Designed to take the optional Sena SRL 3 system without external clamps
• Emergency Quick Release System and cheek pads in various thicknesses are listed

Limits to know

• Only DOT FMVSS 218 is listed here, no Snell or ECE rating
• At about $780 it costs far more than the HJC and AGV picks below

What the listing offers

• One of the few listings here that states a weight: about 3.8 lb for XS to L
• Prewired for the SC2 communication system, per the listing
• Micro-lock ratchet strap and S.R.S removable cheek pads for rescue are listed

Limits to know

• Visor and Pinlock details are not stated in the listing
• Larger sizes jump to about 4.3 lb, which is heavier than the small-shell sizes

What the listing offers

• HJ-40 shield is Pinlock ready with a 99% UV and anti-scratch claim
• 3-step internal sun shield handles changing light without a shield swap
• Ready for SMART HJC 21B and 50B Bluetooth units (sold separately)

Limits to know

• Only 2 intakes and 2 exhausts are listed, fewer vents than the RPHA 91
• The listing does not state a weight for any size

What the listing offers

• Carbon-aramid composite shell is described as one of the lightest in its class
• Visor gives a 190 degree horizontal field of view, according to the listing
• Interior is removable, washable and waterproof with reflective inserts

Limits to know

• The listing does not name a certification standard, so confirm the label before buying
• No weight figure is given despite the light-weight claim

What the listing offers

• At about $627 it is the lowest-priced full-face Arai in this guide.
• Listing highlights easy on and off wear, useful if you have glasses or a tight helmet fit.
• One-piece multi-density EPS liner and VAS shell shape are stated.

Limits to know

• The listing does not state the interior head shape, so you cannot match it from the listing alone.
• No mention of a Pinlock insert or weight figure.

What the listing offers

• Around $209, the lowest price in this guide
• GT4 visor is Pinlock MaxVision prepared with a wide field of view
• Removable, washable liner and large front and crown vents are listed

Limits to know

• Thermoplastic shell rather than the fiber composites used in the pricier picks
• The Pinlock lens itself is not listed as included, only the prepared visor