# Best modular motorcycle helmets for touring and commuting Source: https://lidandvisor.com/best/best-modular-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 modular helmet lets you flip the chin bar up at a gas stop or a red light without taking the whole lid off. That convenience is why touring riders and commuters buy them. The catch is that the hinge, the chin bar latch and the extra parts add weight and cost, and not every flip-up is rated for riding with the chin bar open. A good pick lists its certification clearly, says whether it carries P/J dual homologation, states a weight you can compare, and comes with a Pinlock-ready shield and drop-down sun visor. This guide compares eight flip-up helmets from $255 to $950 using only what each Amazon listing states: certification, shell material, weight, size range and the visor system. Where a listing leaves a fact out, the table says Not stated, so you know what to confirm before you buy. No helmet can promise to prevent injury, so fit and certification come first. ## Picks ### 1. Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: AIM shell, multi-density EPS; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated; Pinlock/Visor: CNS-3C Pinlock shield, QSV-2 sun visor Shoei's flagship flip-up with an AIM shell, multi-density EPS liner, Pinlock shield and drop-down sun visor. The listing says its wind tunnel shape reduces wind noise and drag. A strong fit for long touring days. What the listing offers: - The listing states a wind tunnel developed shape that reduces wind noise and drag, which matters most on highway miles. - Comes with the mist-retardant CNS-3C Pinlock shield plus the QSV-2 drop-down sun visor, so no extra shield buying. - Multiple vent and extraction points are listed for airflow on long rides with the chin bar down. Limits to know: - At about $950 it is the most expensive helmet here, and the listing does not state a weight to justify it. - The listing does not say whether it is P/J rated for riding with the chin bar open, so check before you do. ### 2. HJC RPHA 91 Solid Modular Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-37 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Matte Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fiber; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-37 Pinlock-ready shield, 3-step sun visor HJC's premium modular, with a carbon and carbon-glass hybrid shell, 5 intakes and 7 exhausts, and a 3-step sun visor. Best HJC for touring riders who want a flip-up chin bar. What the listing offers: - Carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fiber shell, per the listing - 5 intake and 7 exhaust vents, the most listed on any HJC here - Pinlock comes standard with the HJ-37 shield, according to the listing Limits to know: - The most expensive HJC in this guide at about $560 - Listing does not state a weight, which matters more on a modular ### 3. Schuberth C5 Modular Motorcycle Helmet (Concrete Grey - Medium) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: DFP fiberglass with basalt; Weight: Approx. 3.9 lb (XS-L), 4.2 lb (XL-3XL); Sizes: XS to 3XL; Pinlock/Visor: Visor memory function; Pinlock not stated A touring modular with a basalt-reinforced fiberglass shell, a stated weight by size, dual chin intakes and a visor that keeps its position when you flip the chin bar. Suits riders who want hard numbers. What the listing offers: - It is one of the few listings here that states weight: about 3.9 lb for XS to L and 4.2 lb for XL to 3XL. - Visor memory keeps your chosen shield position after you open and close the chin bar, which helps at stops. - Micro-lock ratchet chin strap with no D-rings, plus a 5 year manufacturer warranty stated on the listing. Limits to know: - The listing does not mention a Pinlock insert or a drop-down sun visor, so confirm what ships in the box. - P/J homologation is not stated, so do not assume it is rated for riding with the chin bar up. ### 4. AGV StreetModular Solid Helmet (Large, Matte Black) Certification: P/J homologation (standard not named); Shell material: Thermoplastic, multi-density EPS; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated (listing is Large); Pinlock/Visor: Pinlock 70 MaxVision included, sun visor A street modular with P/J homologation for riding open or closed, a metal chin guard lock and a 190 degree visor with Pinlock 70 included. A value pick for commuters. What the listing offers: - P/J homologation is stated, so it is rated for riding with the chin bar open or closed. - Pinlock 70 MaxVision insert and an anti-scratch sun visor are included, per the listing. - Metal chin guard locking system and steel micrometric buckle are listed details on a mid-priced lid. Limits to know: - The listing does not name DOT FMVSS 218, so US riders should confirm the DOT label before buying. - Only 2 front vents and a rear extractor are listed, fewer than the HJC RPHA 91. ### 5. Schuberth E2 Modular Adventure Motorcycle Helmet (Matte Black - 2X-Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: DFP fiberglass with basalt; Weight: Approx. 4.3-4.4 lb (XS-L), 4.7 lb (XL-3XL); Sizes: XS to 3XL; Pinlock/Visor: Not stated; removable adjustable peak An adventure take on the modular with a removable, adjustable peak, two-position top vent and prewired SC2 communication. Best for riders who mix highway and gravel on a big ADV bike. What the listing offers: - The peak adjusts to several positions and removes for road use, according to the listing. - Prewired for the Schuberth SC2 communication system, so the wiring work is already done. - Stated weights by size and a 5 year manufacturer warranty make comparison easier. Limits to know: - At 4.3 to 4.7 lb by the listing's numbers, it is the heaviest helmet here with a stated weight. - The listing does not say whether a Pinlock insert or sun visor is included. ### 6. ScorpionEXO GT930 Modular Helmet Solid (Matte Black - Large) Certification: DOT, ECE 22.06 P/J; Shell material: Polycarbonate; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: XS-3XL (listing is Large); Pinlock/Visor: Everclear no-fog shield, Ellip-Tec ratchet A budget-friendly modular that is dual homologated DOT and ECE 22.06 P/J, with speaker pockets and a tool-less shield system. Good value for commuters. What the listing offers: - Dual homologated DOT and ECE 22.06 P/J, the clearest certification statement in this price range. - Large speaker pockets and EXO-COM readiness make it easy to add an intercom. - Size range of XS to 3XL and a 5-year warranty are stated on the listing. Limits to know: - Uses a double D-ring strap rather than a ratchet buckle, which is slower to fasten with gloves on. - No weight figure and no drop-down sun visor are mentioned on the listing. ### 7. HJC i91 Solid Modular Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-33 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Semi Flat Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Polycarbonate composite; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-33 Pinlock-ready shield, multi-step sun visor A value modular with a polycarbonate composite shell, multi-step sun visor and glasses grooves. Fits riders who want a flip-up for about half the price of the RPHA 91. What the listing offers: - About $255, roughly half the price of the RPHA 91 modular - Glasses grooves and interchangeable cheek pads are listed - Ready for SMART HJC 21B and 50B Bluetooth units Limits to know: - Polycarbonate composite shell rather than carbon or fiberglass - Vent count is not stated, only a channeling ventilation system ### 8. BELL SRT-Modular Helmet, Black, Large Certification: DOT and ECE 22.06; Shell material: Not stated; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Not stated (listing is Large); Pinlock/Visor: Panovision shield, Class 1 optics A mid-priced flip-up that meets both DOT and ECE 22.06, with a wide Panovision shield and eyewear pockets in the liner. Suits riders who wear glasses. What the listing offers: - The listing states both DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.06, the newer European standard. - Eyewear arm pockets in the liner make prescription glasses or sunglasses easier to wear. - Panovision shield with Class 1 optics is listed for a wider view during head checks. Limits to know: - Shell material, weight and size range are not stated on this listing. - No mention of a Pinlock insert or drop-down sun visor, both common on touring modulars. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.