# Best full face motorcycle helmets for street and sport touring Source: https://lidandvisor.com/best/best-full-face-motorcycle-helmets Publisher: Lid & Visor. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lidandvisor.com/how-we-pick A full face helmet is the one most street riders end up wearing every day, so small details add up. Shell size and shape decide whether it fits your head without hot spots. The certification label tells you which standard the maker says it meets: DOT FMVSS 218 is the US legal minimum, while some models also list Snell M2020 or ECE 22.06. After that, the differences are about the shell material, weight, how the visor handles fog and sun, and whether there is room for an intercom. This guide compares eight full face helmets using only what each Amazon listing states. Where a listing does not give a weight, a shell material or a size range, the table says so. Try a helmet on before you ride with it and check the size chart on the listing, since fit matters more than any single spec. ## Picks ### 1. Shoei RF-1400 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Certification: SNELL M2020 and DOT; Shell material: Fiberglass and organic fiber matrix; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated; Pinlock/Visor: CWR-F2 shield; Pinlock not stated Shoei's flagship street full face. The listing states Snell M2020 and DOT ratings, a hand-laid fiberglass and organic fiber shell, and a wind-tunnel-shaped shell and CWR-F2 shield. 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 ### 2. ScorpionEXO R1 Air Full Face Motorcycle Helmet with Pinlock Shield and Bluetooth Ready Speaker Pockets DOT ECE Solid (Matte Black - Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218, ECE; Shell material: Ultra-TCT: fiberglass, aramid and poly-resin; Weight: 1,383 g / 3.05 lbs (size M); Sizes: XS-3XL, 3 shell sizes; Pinlock/Visor: Pinlock-ready MaxVision shield, insert and dark smoke shield included A sport full face that lists DOT and ECE approval, a 3.05 lb weight in Medium, three shell sizes and two shields plus a Pinlock insert in the box. Strong pick for riders who want specs spelled out. 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 ### 3. Shoei GT-Air 3 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: AIM shell, multi-density EPS; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated; Pinlock/Visor: CNS-1C shield, Pinlock lens included A touring full face with an internal sun visor, a Pinlock lens in the box and a slot for the optional Sena SRL 3 intercom. Suits riders who cover long distances and want comms built in cleanly. 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 ### 4. Schuberth S3 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet (Matte Black - Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: DFP fiberglass with basalt; Weight: Approx. 3.8 lb (XS-L), 4.3 lb (XL-3XL); Sizes: XS to 3XL; Pinlock/Visor: Not stated A quiet touring full face with a fiberglass and basalt shell, a listed weight of about 3.8 lb in sizes XS to L and wiring ready for Schuberth's SC2 intercom. 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 ### 5. HJC RPHA 71 Solid Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-40 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Matte Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Premium Integrated Matrix EVO Carbon; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-40 Pinlock-ready shield, 3-step sun shield HJC's touring full face with a carbon matrix shell, a 3-step internal sun shield and Smart HJC 21B and 50B intercom readiness. A mid-priced option with premium shell materials. 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 ### 6. AGV K6 S Full Face Motorcycle Helmet (Matte Black, Medium) Certification: Not stated; Shell material: Carbon-aramid composite; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Medium (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: Panoramic visor, 190 degree view A light sport-touring full face with a carbon-aramid shell, rear spoiler and a visor the listing says gives a 190 degree horizontal view. Fits riders who move between upright and tucked positions. 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 ### 7. Arai HELMET Regent-X Solid Helmet (Medium, Black Frost) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: PB-cLc1 shell, multi-density EPS; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated (listing is Medium); Pinlock/Visor: VAS design; Pinlock not stated The most affordable full-face Arai here, with a PB-cLc1 shell, one-piece multi-density EPS liner and a design focused on easy on and off. A strong first Arai for street riders. 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. ### 8. AGV K1 S Street Full Face Motorcycle Helmet (Matte Black, Medium) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Thermoplastic; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Medium (this listing), 2 shell sizes; Pinlock/Visor: GT4 visor, Pinlock MaxVision prepared The lowest priced pick here. A thermoplastic shell in two shell sizes, a Pinlock-prepared GT4 visor and a double-D ring strap. Fits newer riders who want a full face near $200. 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 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.