Table of contents

• 16 flip-up motorcycle helmets in a comparison test What good are the current models?
• Helmets must meet the helmet standard ECE-R 22.05
• In addition to the protective effect, maximum comfort is also important
• Airoh Phantom
• BMW system helmet 6 EVO
• Germot GM 940
• Hero CT-1200
• HJC IS-Max II
• IXS HX 325
• LS2 FF325 strobe
• NEXO Touring Sport
• Nishua NFX-1 carbon
• ROCC 680/681
• ROOF Desmo
• Schuberth C3 Pro
• Scorpion EXO-3000 Air
• Shark Evoline Series 3
• Shoei Neotec
• X-Lite X-1003
• The helmets on the TuV inspection
• Helmet of the future
• This is how MOTORRAD tests

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Rather unusual: the chin section can be swiveled backwards, …

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The opener on the chin part is neither overlooked nor difficult to find …

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… Fit and lining do not convince everyone.

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LS2 FF325 strobe; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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The chin section opener is difficult to find due to the wind deflector …

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… Much easier to feel: the sun visor slider.

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NEXO Touring Sport; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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Same picture in black: Nexo and Germot are almost identical, …

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… Details on the chin section and sun visor are just as annoying.

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Nishua NFX-1 carbon; MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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Problematic: The chin part release is difficult to find for first aiders …

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… Opening itself is a test of strength.

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ROCC 680 681; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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The shape and controls make it clear: This helmet is very similar to the Held CT-1200, …

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… but drives completely different.

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Roof desmo; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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IXS HX 325; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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… The well-padded interior is a big plus.

Lohse

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Man and device with machine during the practical test in sunny Provence.

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16 flip-up helmets tested.

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Airoh Phantom; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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The chin part can be opened quickly, …

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… the sun visor fails briefly, but quickly collides with some noses.

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BMW system helmet 6 EVO; MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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The narrow entry is not for everyone …

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… In terms of functionality and operation, however, it can convince almost everyone.

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Germot GM 940; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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An easy finger exercise: opening and closing …

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HJC IS-Max II; MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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… Fiddly: the red mini toggle switch for the sun visor.

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Opened: simply thanks to the wide slider on the chin …

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Hero CT-1200; MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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… The sun visor does not harmonize with every nose.

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When opening and closing the chin part, the wind deflector is in the way …

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… High quality, well thought-out design inside and out.

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X-Lite X-1003; MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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Beading and edges make some control elements difficult to feel …

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… or designed too filigree for thick gloves.

Herder

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A powerful team: helmet expert Peter Schaudt from TuV Rheinland and his legendary Sigma post.

Peter Sierigk

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Oliver Schimpf worked at Schuberth and is the brain behind the ABP system.

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ABP helmet project: intended to alleviate brain injuries in the future.

Lohse

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Jorg Lohse (45) sees Shoei’s flip-up helmet in first place; He gives the 16th place to LS2.

Lohse

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Bastian Sauter (26) sees the HJC flip-up helmet in first place; He gives the 16th place to LS2.

Herder

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Klaus Herder (52) sees Schuberth’s flip-up helmet in first place; He gave the 16th place to Germot and Nexo.

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Anyone who knows Shoei will immediately feel at home in the Neotec …

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Shoei Neotec; MOTORRAD verdict: very good.

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… a sophisticated visor mechanism helps to close.

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Schuberth C3 Pro; MOTORRAD verdict: very good (MOTORRAD test winner).

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With lush wind deflectors and padding on the chinstrap …

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… the C3 Pro can usually only be closed with force.

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Scorpion Exo-3000 Air; MOTORRAD verdict: good.

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If you want, you can pump: the Scorpion should sit more firmly with inflatable cushions …

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… Hardly noticeable in practice.

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Shark Evoline Series 3; MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory.

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Rather unusual flap: The chin section of the Shark also swivels backwards …

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… and thus offers airy jet helmet comfort.

Herder

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Man and machine in the legendary “conference room dry test”.

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Helmets

16 flip-up motorcycle helmets in a comparison test

16 flip-up motorcycle helmets in a comparison test
What good are the current models?

Admittedly, flip-up helmets have only prevailed on the racetrack in the imagination of experimental MOTORRAD graphic artists, but otherwise the practical head protection has spread across the board. This comparison test clarifies what the 2015 vintage is good for.

Klaus Herder, Jorg Lohse

03/19/2015

But before everything really worked out in this comparison test, the crucial question had to be clarified within the editorial team: with or without a price limit? Because the price range for flip-up helmets is now enormous: Depending on the supply situation (special or sales), the cheapest flip-up helmets are already well below 100 euros, upwards of 500 euros and more are possible depending on the surface properties (colors, decors, carbon shells). Can you actually compare a low-budget helmet with a high-end hat at more than five times the price??

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Which is why we looked at the situation from the classic motorcyclist’s perspective. The purchase wish: a flip-up helmet, should meet the current helmet standard ECE-R 22.05 and, if necessary, also be suitable for everyday use via a sun visor or a fog-free visor. If you go to the well-stocked specialist retailer, the sellers can give you a colorful number of helmets from the above price range to try on and try out. Every savvy consumer now knows well enough that expensive does not automatically mean better. In our opinion, an (arbitrarily drawn) price limit would have unnecessarily restricted the test field.

Helmets

12 flip-up helmets tested

Models between 139 and 649 euros

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Helmets must meet the helmet standard ECE-R 22.05

And now to have a look towards the final rating: The cheapest models from this comparison test do not automatically have to give in to the much more expensive ones: In some categories, which are not so unimportant as shock absorption or weight, the price breakers are in some cases clearly ahead. And don’t really have to hide in terms of equipment either. So at the start of the 2015 season, the usual test request was sent to the industry: “MOTORRAD magazine is testing flip-up helmets and inviting you to take part with a model of your brand.”

Finally, 16 suppliers sent in their models in standard sizes M, L and XL on time for test purposes. The cheapest came from Germot and LS2 (129.90 euros each), the most expensive by Shoei and Schuberth (from 539 and 595 euros, respectively). Two flip-up helmets each in size M went straight from the editorial office in Stuttgart to TuV Rheinland in Cologne, where MOTORRAD developed a very special test procedure in collaboration with the helmet experts from the testing organization. The fact that the helmets meet the current ECE-R 22.05 helmet standard is a basic requirement for taking part in this comparison test.

In our opinion, however, a mundane follow-up test is no longer sufficient, especially since the industry controls itself precisely anyway: If a new helmet comes onto the market, competitors quickly get one and have it at test institutes such as TuV Rheinland in accordance with the ECE Investigate policy. The MOTORRAD test with the now established “Sigma post test” clearly aims towards the reality of an accident: Measurement at room temperature, side impact at low and high speed (19.8 and 27 km / h) on a guardrail carrier (“Sigma post”). A typical accident in Germany, as we are confirmed by accident researcher and biomechanic Florian Schueler, who is always on hand to advise our tests.

Helmets

8 full-face helmets with sun visors in the test

Motorcycle helmets from 150 to over 600 euros

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Helmets

Product test on / off-road helmets

13 models in comparison

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workshop

Product test: helmet and visor cleaner / upholstery cleaner

Full on it! Twelve cleaning agents in the product test

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In addition to the protective effect, maximum comfort is also important

The flip-up helmets have another special feature that is also analyzed on the TuV test bench: Can the chin section still open after a frontal impact (this time against an ECE-compliant edge anvil)? A not insignificant property that z. B. makes it easier for first responders to take off their helmets after a crash. Three test participants failed at this test point and had to be devalued despite some excellent HIC values.

But the helmet is not only worn to fall over with it. Why, in addition to the evaluation of the passive, also the active safety plays a decisive role in the test: Does the flip-up helmet fit tightly around the head? Does it wobble or commute at a higher speed? Is the ventilation working? Does the constant booming background noise drag your concentration? In addition to the protective effect, of course, maximum comfort is just as important. What use is a bombastic HIC value if the helmet turns out to be almost inaccessible at speeds of 100 km / h? Hundreds of kilometers on country roads and expressways finally clarify how the helmets work in classic everyday motorcycle life. And in this test section, too, many an expensive candidate has to admit defeat to the cheaper competitor.

Airoh Phantom

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Airoh Phantom.

Providers: Jopa Racing, Tel. 0 59 24/50 88, www.jopa.nl;

Price: 299.95 euros (matt black, all other colors 329.95 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXXL;

Weight: 1720 ± 50 g / 1786 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Matte black, black, white, neon yellow, matte gray;

Helmet shell: Thermoplastic;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Italy, ECE test mark E 3 (Italy);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted, each 49.95 euros;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, Pinlock preparation, sun visor, Bluetooth preparation; Helmet bag (simple), P / J homologation (integral / jet helmet).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; handy controls for ventilation and sun visor; good suitability for glasses; Open face helmet approval.

Minus: Chin strap may press on the larynx; Visor ventilation position too far; moderate aerodynamics (susceptible to wind from 80 km / h, impulse when looking sideways); high noise level, extremely loud and booming from 120 km / h; Chin and head ventilation barely noticeable; Fit a little too loose, upholstery too soft, synthetic-smooth lining and not very flattering, is comparatively heavy and somewhat front-heavy; rattling sun visor mechanism.

Conclusion: Almost 1.8 kilos in weight, plus high HIC values ​​and, on top of that, extremely loud at brisk travel speeds: this will be touring fans Airoh not convince. Commuters will appreciate the open face helmet approval. A weight of almost 1.8 kilos, high HIC values ​​and, on top of that, extremely loud at a brisk travel pace: the Airoh will not convince touring fans. Commuters will, however, appreciate the open face helmet approval.

HIC value: 1401

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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BMW system helmet 6 EVO

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BMW system helmet 6 EVO.

Providers: BMW Motorrad, Tel. 0 89/1 25 01 62 00, www.bmw-motorrad.de;

Price: 495.00 euros (metallic / fluorine / decor 540.00 / 540.00 / 590.00 euros);

Sizes: 48/49 to 64/65;

Weight: 1695 ± 50 g / 1752 g (manufacturer information / 60/61 weighed);

To dye: Black, metallic silver, matt gray, fluorine yellow, fluorine orange, two decors;

Helmet shell: GRP;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Germany, ECE test mark E 13 (Luxembourg);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted, 70.00 / 75.00 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on chin plus extension, Pinlock visor (mounted), sun visor, preparation for BMW communication system; Helmet bag (high quality).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, as well as opening and closing of the chin part; Pinlock as standard, practical visor latching; very good aerodynamics; Wind and driving noises perfectly insulated, very quiet even at high speeds; very good ventilation, easy-to-use slide; very good, crisp fit, comfortable, skin-friendly lining, very well balanced; Sun visor covers a large area, easy to use; good suitability for glasses.

Minus: Field of view is relatively small

Conclusion: Even if the original is often used as a derogatory remark for BMW drivers (“flip-up helmet wearer”): The system helmet 6 Evo offers comfort, safety and functionality at the highest level.

HIC value: 1236

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

Germot GM 940

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Germot GM 940.

Providers: Germot, Tel. 0 61 03/45 91 00, www.germot.de;

Price: 129.90 euros;

Sizes: XS to XL;

Weight: 1500 ± 50 g / 1506 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matte black, white, yellow, anthracite;

Helmet shell: ABS / polycarbonate;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 1 (Germany);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 19.90 / 19.90 / 24.90 euros;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; Sun visor easy to use; sporty compact shape; price.

Minus: Chin strap can press heavily on the larynx, extremely long protrusion (fluttering); Chin section only engages in the open position with considerable effort; moderate aerodynamics (lift from 100 km / h, clear impulse when looking sideways); very high noise level, amplified by roaring and rattling from speed 100; Operation of chin and head ventilation stiff, effect hardly noticeable due to extremely drafty interior; Unbalanced fit and too loose, padding too soft, weight distribution heavily front-heavy; only conditionally suitable for glasses.

Conclusion: Germot sends one of the cheapest candidates into the race, who can convince with some measured values ​​(low weight, good shock absorption), but not while driving.

HIC value: 1193

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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Hero CT-1200

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Hero CT-1200.

Providers: Held, Tel. 0 83 21/6 64 60, www.held.de;

Price: 349.95 euros (decor 369.95 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1350 ± 50 g / 1476 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt silver, black / red, black / white, black / neon yellow;

Helmet shell: Carbon;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 9 (Spain);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 12.95 / 14.95 / 14.95 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin, pinlock preparation, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, as well as opening and closing of the chin part; very large field of vision, full visor lock; good aerodynamics, remains stable even over 150 km / h; Satisfactory low noise level, only becomes significantly louder from a speed of 150; Chin ventilation easy to use and effective; crisp fit, comfortable lining, very light and perfectly balanced wearing behavior; Sun visor covers well; good suitability for glasses.

Minus: Pinlock visor not included; Visor ventilation position a little too far; Head ventilation ineffective, operation fiddly; Sun visor with loud rattling mechanics, operation a bit fiddly.

Conclusion: Less than 1500 grams: This is almost sensational for a size L flip-up helmet. That ranks the hero at the level of (lighter) full-face helmets. The CT-1200 can also convince while driving.

HIC value: 1296

MOTORRAD verdict: good

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HJC IS-Max II

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HJC IS-Max II.

Providers: HJC, Tel. 0 21 31/52 35 60, www.hjc-germany.de;

Price: 199.90 euros (decor 229.90 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1780 g / 1758 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Matt black, metallic black, white metallic, fluorine yellow, three decors; Helmet shell: polycarbonate;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 9 (Spain);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 39.90 / 39.90 / 49.90 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin, pinlock preparation, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, as well as opening and closing of the chin part; practical visor locking; very good aerodynamics, is absolutely stable even at high speeds and is insensitive to sideways glance satisfactory noise level; effective chin and head ventilation; good fit, crisp and pressure-free fit; good suitability for glasses; price.

Minus: Overhead sun visor operation takes a bit of getting used to, initially difficult to feel; Chin ventilation slider looks a bit worn out.

Conclusion: Hats off, in the U200 league, the South Korean helmet manufacturer is pushing a top-made flip-up helmet into the stores, which makes it extremely difficult for the cheap and some more expensive competitors.

HIC value: 1154

MOTORCYCLE rating: good (MOTORCYCLE purchase tip)

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IXS HX 325

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IXS HX 325.

Providers: Hostettler, Tel. 0 76 31/1 80 40, www.ixs.com;

Price: 179.90 euros;

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1650 ± 50 g / 1724 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matte black, white, silver;

Helmet shell: Polycarbonate;

Closure: Ratchet;
Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 9 (Spain);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 29.90 / 29.90 / 36.90 euros;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, Pinlock visor (mounted), sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, as well as opening and closing of the chin part; practical visor locking, Pinlock visor as standard; Satisfactory to good aerodynamics (only minimal impulse when looking sideways at over 130 km / h); Chin ventilation very easy to use; Fit acceptable; satisfactory suitability for glasses.

Minus: Very loud and rattling driving noises, almost unfiltered; draughty interior, chin and head ventilation therefore hardly noticeable, head ventilation extremely fiddly and difficult to operate; extremely wide chin section significantly restricts the downward field of vision; Sun visor extremely short, distorting edge is fully in the field of vision.

Conclusion: At first glance, the IXS rattle looks well made and properly equipped for just under 180 euros. This positive impression is put into perspective in practice and especially on the drop test bench.

HIC value: 1680

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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LS2 FF325 strobe

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LS2 FF325 strobe.

Providers: LS2 Germany, Tel. 0 44 51/9 60 29 80, www.ls2helmets.com;

Price: 129.90 euros (decor 149.90 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1650 ± 50 g / 1670 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, titanium matt, four decors;

Helmet shell: Thermoplastic; Closure: ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 13 (Luxembourg);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 19.90 / 22.50 / 27.50 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin, pinlock preparation, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; fixed visor lock; Satisfactory to good aerodynamics (only minimal impulse when looking sideways at over 150 km / h); easy sun visor operation; Head ventilation easy to use; price.

Minus: Chin strap may press on the larynx; Chin part opener inappropriately placed, difficult to feel (with installed wind deflector); Chin section only engages forcefully in the open position; Visor ventilation position too far; very high, noise level; Chin ventilation stiff and difficult to grip, chin and head ventilation hardly noticeable, very drafty interior; moderate fit, may be strong in certain places.

Conclusion: The MOTORRAD-HIC value is impressive for the entry-level model of the China brand. You are runner-up on the TuV test bench. In practice, fit and lack of comfort are annoying.

HIC value: 1055

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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NEXO Touring Sport

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NEXO Touring Sport.

Providers: Polo, Tel. 0 21 65/8 44 04 00, www.polo-motorrad.de;

Price: 149.95 euros;

Sizes: XS to XL (as Nexo Touring Sport Lady also in XS to M);

Weight: 1500 ± 50 g / 1522 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Matt black (lady version in white);

Helmet shell: Polycarbonate;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 1 (Germany);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted, 19.99 / 24.99 euros;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; Sun visor easy to use; sporty compact shape; price.

Minus: Chin strap can press heavily on the larynx, extremely long protrusion (fluttering); Chin section only engages in the open position with considerable effort; moderate aerodynamics (lift from 100 km / h, clear impulse when looking sideways); very high noise level, amplified by roaring and rattling from speed 100; Operation of chin and head ventilation stiff, effect hardly noticeable due to extremely drafty interior; Unbalanced fit and too loose, upholstery too soft, weight distribution is front-heavy; strong vapors when new; conditionally suitable for glasses.

Conclusion: Low weight, decent shock absorption, affordable price: the values ​​of the Polo’s house brand can still be read quite well on paper. The test protocol of the practical evaluation is less appealing.

HIC value: 1314

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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Nishua NFX-1 carbon

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Nishua NFX-1 carbon.

Providers: Louis, Tel. 0 40/73 41 93 60, www.louis.de;

Price: 329.95 euros (as a fiberglass helmet 229.95 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1450 ± 50 g / 1458 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

Colour: Carbon;

Helmet shell: Carbon;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 13 (Luxembourg);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 34.95 euros each;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, Pinlock visor (enclosed), sun visor, helmet bag (normal), helmet carrier bag.

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; tight visor locking with practical ventilation position, very large field of vision; Chin and head ventilation easy to use, good effect on the chin; is very easy to carry and is well balanced; good suitability for glasses; good equipment.

Minus: Chin part opener hidden; somewhat unsatisfactory aerodynamics, from 130 km / h a little wobbly, noticeable impulse when looking sideways; high noise level, very loud from 80 km / h, wind noise increases disproportionately; Head ventilation hardly noticeable; Poor fit, does not evenly encircle the head; Mechanics of chin part and sun visor rattle; Sun visor may hit your nose easily.

Conclusion: On the scales, the Nishua carbon rattle wins the comparison. But in many other disciplines light and shadow alternate. In this price league you can expect more (driving) quality.

HIC value: 1295

MOTORRAD verdict: good

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ROCC 680/681

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ROCC 680/681.

Providers: Buse, Tel. 0 24 71/1 26 90, www.buese.com;

Price: 189.95 euros (decor variant 681 for 199.95 euros, as a carbon helmet 359.95 euros);

Sizes: XS to XL (matt black to XXL);

Weight: 1550 ± 50 g / 1736 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Metallic black, matt black, white, matt white, neon yellow, neon orange, matt titanium, matt silver, two decors;

Helmet shell: Thermoplastic;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 9 (Spain);

Replacement visor: clear, 19.95 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin, sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, as well as opening and closing of the chin part; full visor lock; good aerodynamics, sits stable even at high speeds; easy to use and very effective chin ventilation; Easy to use sun visor; good suitability for glasses.

Minus: No pinlock preparation, visor ventilation position too far; already very loud from country road speeds, deafening from 120 km / h; Head ventilation stiff, difficult to operate and practically without function; unsatisfactory fit, possibly strong pressure points on the sides above the ears, too loose in the cheek area; sweaty lining.

Conclusion: The outer shell shape is identical to the (almost twice as expensive) Held helmet, but the inner workings are clearly different. With these fit deficits, there is also a serious lack of comfort.

HIC value: 1283

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

ROOF Desmo

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ROOF Desmo.

Providers: Careflon, Tel. 0 81 96/9 98 89 94, www.careflon.de;

Price: 399.00 euros (decor 459.00 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1720 g / 1768 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, three decors;

Helmet shell: Thermoplastic;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam, ECE test mark E 2 (France);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted, each 80.00 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin (enclosed), helmet pouch (high quality), P / J homologation (integral / jet helmet).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; Fog-free visor even without Pinlock; good aerodynamics up to 150 km / h (above but noticeable oscillation); satisfactory chin ventilation; also approved as a jet helmet, the eyes remain well protected from drafts even at high speeds; Cleverly resolved chin section construction that pushes the visor into the open position when opening and closing; good suitability for glasses.

Minus: Chin ventilation fiddly to use, only weak head ventilation; Very high noise level due to the concept, extremely loud over 100 km / h; unsatisfactory fit, feels a bit hard and stubborn, extremely little space in the chin area; noticeably high weight.

Conclusion: A flip-up helmet that our two-wheeler colleagues in France like. Because thanks to the 180 degree swiveling chin part, the Roof airy jet helmet quality. But if you like it more “integral”: hands off!

HIC value: 1437

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

Schuberth C3 Pro

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Schuberth C3 Pro.

Providers: Schuberth, Tel. 03 91/8 10 60, www.schuberth.com;

Price: 595.00 euros (special colors 625.00 to 675.00 euros, decor 679.00 to 725 euros);

Sizes: 52/53 to 64/65;

Weight: 1570 ± 50 g / 1484 g (manufacturer information / 58/59 weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, silver, red, matt metal, matt anthracite, matt blue, fluorine yellow, twelve decors;

Helmet shell: Fiberglass;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Germany, ECE test mark E 13 (Luxembourg);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 55.00 / 70.00 / 75.00 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin plus extension, Pinlock visor (mounted), sun visor, two integrated Bluetooth / radio antennas, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; Pinlock as standard, full visor notch with practical ventilation position; very good aerodynamics, only at over 150 km / h slight impulse when looking sideways; extremely quiet; effective ventilation; very good fit, tight fit, very well balanced, comfortable lining; Easy to use sun visor; very good suitability for glasses.

Minus: Chin part opener is a bit fiddly to find, closing requires force.

Conclusion: Lush wind deflectors and pads on the chinstrap mean that the C3 Pro can usually only be closed with force.

HIC value: 1275

MOTORRAD verdict: very good (MOTORRAD test winner)

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Scorpion EXO-3000 Air

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Scorpion EXO-3000 Air.

Providers: Scorpion, Tel. 00 33/3/90 22 22 99, www.scorpionsports.eu;

Price: 349.90 euros (neon yellow 359.90 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL (from 2016 to 3XL);

Weight: 1500 ± 50 g / 1550 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matte black, white, matte anthracite, neon yellow;

Helmet shell: Fiberglass; Closure: ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E 13 (Luxembourg);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 35.90 / 35.90 / 44.90 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin (included), Pinlock visor (included), sun visor, inflatable cheek pads, helmet bag (high quality).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, easy operation of the chin part, chin strap positioned very comfortably; good aerodynamics; Chin and head ventilation effective and easy to use; good fit, head evenly enclosed, comfortable lining; Sun visor easy to use, good equipment.

Minus: Visor stop too coarse, ventilation position too far; Field of vision restricted in sporty seating position; loud from 100 km / h, plus penetrating roaring and whistling at over 130 km / h; Inflate function with no noticeable effect.

Conclusion: With the EXO-3000 Air, Scorpion sends an equally lightweight flip-up helmet onto the slopes. The stability is correct in the driving tests, but the volume is less. The HIC value is rather disappointing.

HIC value: 1491

MOTORRAD verdict: good

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Shark Evoline Series 3

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Shark Evoline Series 3.

Providers: Shark, Tel. 0 41 08/45 80 00, www.shark-helmets.com;

Price: 299.95 euros (matt black 319.95 euros, decor 339.95 euros, carbon 499.95 euros);

Sizes: XS to XL;

Weight: 1715 g / 1820 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, silver, twelve decors;

Helmet shell: Polycarbonate;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Portugal, ECE test mark E 11 (Great Britain);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, each 63.00 euros;

Furnishing: Anti-fog visor, sun visor, Bluetooth preparation, helmet bag (high quality), P / J homologation (full-face / jet helmet).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; Fog-free visor even without Pinlock, large field of vision; good aerodynamics up to 150 km / h (above this, noticeable lift and impulse when looking sideways); relatively low noise level; good fit, tight fit, comfortable lining; Approval also as a jet helmet.

Minus: Operation partly not very intuitive, opening and closing of the chin part comparatively cumbersome; Visor operation a bit fiddly, no detent; Sun visor too short, edge may be in the field of vision and distorted; only suitable for glasses to a very limited extent.

Conclusion: Shark offers a great open face helmet feature for “open-air riders in summer”, albeit with a very unique operating logic for the chin part. Sensational HIC value, but could not be opened after the chin test.

HIC value: 999

MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory

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Shoei Neotec

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Shoei Neotec.

Providers: Shoei, Tel. 02 11/1 75 43 60, www.shoei-europe.com;

Price: 539.00 euros (metallic / matt 569.00 euros, decor 639.00 euros);

Sizes: XS to XXL;

Weight: 1700 g / 1646 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, silver, anthracite, wine red, two decors;

Helmet shell: AIM (fiberglass / multifiber composite);

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Japan, ECE test mark E 6 (Belgium);

Replacement visor: clear, 59.95 euros;

Furnishing: Breathing air deflector, wind deflector on the chin, Pinlock visor (enclosed), sun visor, helmet bag (normal).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off, very easy opening and closing of the chin part, the chin strap sits very comfortably; full visor lock, practical ventilation position; very good aerodynamics, absolutely stable even at high speeds; very low noise level; Chin and head ventilation very effective and easy to use; excellent fit, tight fit, very comfortable lining, perfectly balanced, extremely light to wear; very good suitability for glasses.

Minus: Somewhat restricted field of vision in a sporty sitting position Sun visor slider comparatively difficult to feel; evaporates unpleasantly when new.

Conclusion: Ouch, a look at the HIC rating shows where it is Shoei Neotec has its weaknesses compared to the competition. In driving practice, however, the Japanese garnered top marks and spoiled with plenty of comfort.

HIC value: 1528

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

X-Lite X-1003

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X-Lite X-1003.

Providers: Nolangroup Germany, Tel. 0 71 59/9 31 60, www.nolangroup.de;

Price: 499.99 euros (decor and fluorine each 549.99 euros);

Sizes: XXS to XXL (two M sizes);

Weight: 1590 g / 1642 g (manufacturer information / L weighed);

To dye: Black, matt black, white, silver, lava, arctic, fluor yellow, fluor orange, two decors;

Helmet shell: GRP mix;

Closure: Ratchet;

Country of Manufacture: Italy, ECE test mark E 3 (Italy);

Replacement visors: clear / tinted / mirrored, 46.95 / 46.95 / 67.95 euros;

Furnishing: Wind deflector on the chin, Pinlock visor (mounted), preparation for the N-Com communication system, helmet bag (high quality), P / J homologation (integral / jet helmet).

Plus: Easy to put on and take off; very large field of vision, Pinlock as standard, full visor locking, practical ventilation position; good aerodynamics (only over 150 km / h small impulse when looking sideways); relatively low noise level; noticeable head ventilation; good fit (upholstery but a little too soft), comfortable lining; also approved as a jet helmet.

Minus: Chin strap may press on the larynx; Chin part and sun visor operation a bit fiddly; Chin and head ventilation slider difficult to feel; only conditionally suitable for glasses.

Conclusion: The in-house premium brand from Italy’s traditional company Nolan shows a balanced balance after the laboratory and practical tests. Lots of comfort, high quality equipment, good shock absorption values.

HIC value: 1193

MOTORRAD verdict: very good

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The helmets on the TuV inspection

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A powerful team: helmet expert Peter Schaudt from TuV Rheinland and his legendary Sigma post.

Peter breaks everything completely

The normal motorcyclist ends up at the TuV (or another testing organization) every two years, MOTORRAD treats itself to a visit to Blue Coats at least once a year, more precisely to TuV Rheinland in Cologne. There, however, the shock absorption test bench is not about mundane re-measurement of the ECE values. A successfully completed test according to the helmet test standard ECE-R 22.05 is a basic requirement for even taking part in the helmet test and, in the opinion of MOTORRAD, only defines the minimum requirement. MOTORRAD has wanted more since 2009 and, together with TuV helmet expert Peter Schaudt and accident researcher and biomechanic Florian Schueler, has developed its own, significantly stricter standard.

The helmet continues to fall from a height of three meters, but not on an edge anvil, but on a real guardrail carrier (“Sigma post”), which often plays a tragic role in real accidents. Tests are also carried out at room temperature, not at minus 20 degrees, which is required by the ECE. The impact on the left and right side occurs at low and high speed. According to ECE, an acceleration value of 275 g is permissible in the event of an impact on the test anvil. The probe equipped with sensors forwards the g-value to a computer, which calculates the HIC-value with the help of other parameters (duration of force application). The “Head Injury Criterium” allows statements to be made about possible brain / skull injuries and, according to ECE, may not exceed 2,400. An abstract number, but above all far beyond good and bad. The MOTORRAD expert crew agrees: “In the MOTORRAD test, HIC 1000 should be feasible!”

Helmet of the future

ABP helmet project: intended to alleviate brain injuries in the future.

Anti-rotation principle

When designing the MOTORCYCLE helmet test, we had to put the subject of “rotational acceleration” on hold. Which had to do with inadequate testing methods, among other things. However, there has now been movement in the matter. This is made possible by the research of Oliver Schimpf.

The ex-head of development of Schuberth works on the ABP concept (“Active Brain Protection”), which is intended to minimize the rotational acceleration that occurs in accidents and thus reduce the severity of the cranial brain trauma. Together with TuV Rheinland, Schimpf has developed a more realistic measurement method that MOTORRAD will include in future helmet tests. Info: www.activebrainpro tection.com.

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This is how MOTORRAD tests

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Man and machine in the legendary “conference room dry test”.

The tester rattles …

Five of each helmet model were tested: two in size M were broken at TuV Rheinland in Cologne as part of the shock absorption test (see page 73). The other three helmets in sizes M, L and XL were sent to the south of France after the technical data had been collected. In early March near Marseille, the annual “MOTORCYCLE service test camp” with various equipment tests was on the program in spring-like temperatures. On a Triumph Street Triple 675 with flyscreen and the naked Yamaha MT-09 from the endurance test, the driving tests were carried out during the day on winding country roads and fairly fast expressways.

The evening program consisted of “dry runs”, in which the topics of fit, comfort and ease of use were deepened. These were the same issues that came up when I returned home in Stuttgart. In the legendary “conference room dry test”, the product test-trained editors who had not ended up in the south of France were asked. In addition to the topics mentioned, the focus was increasingly on equipment and processing. In addition to the official result (see final evaluation), editors and test drivers were once again allowed to choose their personal favorites with absolute subjectivity (see picture gallery).

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