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Entry-level dirt bike helmet comparison
A motocross helmet is the most important piece of riding gear you'll buy, but the best helmets on the market can be well outside your budget.
The sub-$400 helmet category offers some great helmets at really affordable prices, yet still offering an adequate amount of protection and quality features.
The Alpinestars S-M5 helmet is the newest lid in this sector of motocross helmets, and it's the latest in their range. It's a lightweight helmet that boasts a thermo-injected shell incorporating a special polymer blend to deliver the best level of impact protection. Another key design feature is an engineered raised area with padding to effectively reduce the forces transmitted to the collarbone, along with a patented visor release system that ensures the visor is released with the correct pre-determined amount of force, regardless of the angle of impact.
Price: From $299.95
Weight: 1260g
Key features: Lightweight construction, emergency release cheek pads.
Inspired by the premium Moto-9, the Bell MX-9 is the more affordable dirt bike helmet. It boasts the MIPS system, and is made from a proven polycarbonate shell that is both light and strong. It also uses the Bell’s flagship effective Velocity Flow Vent system, meaning you get great cooling, comfort and protection with this lid.
Price: From $319.95
Weight: 1500g
Key features: MIPS technology, Velocity Flow Vent system, Flying Bridge Visor
The Fox V2 has long-been a popular MX helmet, thanks to its great price and protective qualities. Built from a lightweight Injection moulded PC and ABS shell, the helmet is intended to disperse energy in the event of a crash. Alongside exceptional ventilation and great style, the lid also uses MIPS technology.
Price: From $389.99
Weight: 1400g
Key features: MIPS technology, MVRS visor, 11 intake and 4 exhaust ports.
The M2R X4.5 helmet sits amongst the more expensive in this category of off-road helmets, although it comes packed with features. The headlining feature of the X4.5 by the proven MIT+ shell technology, which accompanies the unique X-Halo shield. It creates a helmet that offers the highest level of protection and performance, providing up to 12 percent improved protection.
Price: From $399.95
Weight: 1195g
Key features: MIT+ shell, X-Halo shield, Emergency Safety Removal System
Troy Lee Designs SE4 Poly helmet:
The Troy Lee Designs SE4 Poly helmet is one of the best bang for ya buck lids on the market, offering great protective features at a super affordable price. The SE4 Poly uses the same design as its premium siblings, utilising a triple-density EPS liner along with the Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS).
Price: From $439.95
Weight: 1500 grams
Key features: MIPS technology, 16 intake ports, 6 exhaust ports
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