Which Helmet

I've got a Shark SpeedR which is supposed to be designed for naked bikes.
You won't get one for £150 though

 

I'm using an icon airmada lucky 7;

 

I'm also using an Icon Airmada, but the chantilly color scheme. Like the reviews say it is a bit noisy, but the airflow is good. Also a bit bulky, but definitely a good melon bucket for the money.

 

I used Sharpe.gov website to find decent rated ones that were close to my budget, then went on the old interwebs and found the shop selling the ones I liked. Tried em on and bought this in the end at 190.
The prices are a little higher than shops I found.

 

When I bought my helmet I wanted one with the highest safety rating. When you look at the link below you will see that a high safety raining does not necessarily mean the most expensive.

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk

Once I had selected a few contenders, comfort was the next consideration. Finally price came into it.

If you want to try on a huge range then try the SportsBikeShop in Boston, Lincs.

thttp://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/1. They have around 15,000 helmets in stock.

I ended up with a Shoie Quest and am very happy with it.

 

First thing with any helmet is the fit. Nothing else matters. You have to try it on first.
So go to a dealer such as J&S who have a large selection of different brands of helmets and try them on.
Then narrow your list down.
As to the Shark one you mention my wife wears one of those but they fit her well.
She tried several different brands first of all to see which brand suited her.
They seem to be good but have never worn one personally.
Personally I prefer Shoei and Schuberth ones but they fit me well.
So go somewhere you can try as many makes on first then hopefully you will have narrowed it down to one you like.

 

I just bought an Arai rebel which is a slightly different design around the bottom of the chin bar, which is supposed to deflect the wind better when riding a naked bike. Nothing dramatic mind, just a slight deflector built in.

Reviews seem to rate it and the medium is a perfect fit for me having had a few arais in the past. Matt black in colour, wouldn't be my first choice but ya can't have everything. Little above your price range tho, but maybe worth considering stretching it a little as I see you have a couple of nakeds.

Three main things to consider when buying a new helmet is - 1. Fit. 2. Fit and 3. Fit. If you get a design you like that's a bonus. I'm sure you know this anyway. Let us know (with pics) what you go with.

Atb

Bob

 

I spent three hours in j n s donny before I was happy!! Got some right scowls from the staff lol. Took a dozen helmets to find one that fit well. Then I had to pick the design.... Must have been there five hours in total looking at clothes etc. The wife thank God loves bikes so wasn't too bad

 

HJC Rhpa10 ST perfect fit...... for my bonce !

 

+1 for the HJC. I always liked the design of Arai but could never find a comfortable fit. Got a Lorenzo replica and it's all day comfy, fairly quiet re wind noise ( tho I always wear ear plugs) and so light if you didn't hold it down it would float away!

 

Spent ages at the Swindon Mega Store trying helmets on to find a replacement for the old Caberg. Finally settled on HJC - best fit for me by miles and much quieter than the Caberg.