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ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros
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ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros

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In the helmet test 2018, the ADAC thoroughly tested 9 full-face helmets at prices between 160 and almost 600 euros.

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros
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All helmets had to be in the rain chamber.

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros
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Corruptible: The scales do not miss a single gram of cheating.

ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros
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The impact points were defined by laser with millimeter precision.

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Shoei NXR. Weight: 1396 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.5 – active safety and visibility 2.7 – passive safety / accident protection 1.9 – total 2.2

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X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon. Weight: 1351 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.8 – aerodynamics 2.7 – active safety and vision 1.9 – passive safety / accident protection 2.1 – total 2.4

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HJC RPHA 11 Carbon Lowin. Weight: 1414 g. Grades: handling / comfort 3.0 – aerodynamics 2.6 – active safety and visibility 2.2 – passive safety / accident protection 2.3 – total 2.5

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BMW Helmet Race. Weight: 1525 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.2 – active safety and visibility 3.0 – passive safety / accident protection 3.1 – total 2.6

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MTR S-10 carbon. Weight: 1458 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.4 – aerodynamics 3.0 – active safety and vision 2.1 – passive safety / accident protection 3.1 – total 2.7

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Shark Spartan Carbon. Weight: 1462 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.7 – aerodynamics 2.6 – active safety and visibility 3.1 – passive safety / accident protection 2.7 – total 4.0

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Nishua NRX-1 carbon. Weight: 1265 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.9 – active safety and visibility 2.6 – passive safety / accident protection 4.0 – total 4.0

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Scorpion EXO 1400 Air. Weight: 1350 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.1 – aerodynamics 2.5 – active safety and visibility 2.1 – passive safety / accident protection 4.0 – total 4.0

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NEXX X.G100 R Billy B. Weight: 1527 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.7 – aerodynamics 2.8 – active safety and visibility 2.4 – passive safety / accident protection 5.0 – total 5.0

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ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros

Full-face helmets in the ADAC helmet test 2018
9 candidates from 160 to 600 euros

Does the low weight of full-face helmets come at the expense of safety and comfort? The ADAC has thoroughly tested nine models at prices between 160 and almost 600 euros. A helmet fell through.

Uli Baumann

06/29/2018

When a motorcycle helmet weighs little, the neck and neck muscles are happy – especially on long tours or during sporty laps on the racetrack. The nine helmets in the ADAC test field weighed between 1,265 and 1,527 grams.

The ADAC test result is mixed. 3 times “Good”, 3 times “satisfying”, twice “sufficient” and even once “inadequate”. In the most important discipline, of all things, the impact test, three candidates (Nishua, Scorpion, NEXX) could not convince, one even failed completely.

1st place: Shoei NXR


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Shoei NXR. Weight: 1396 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.5 – active safety and visibility 2.7 – passive safety / accident protection 1.9 – total 2.2

Providers: www.shoei.com
Price: 430 euros
Price for Pinlock: –
Helmet weight: 1,396 g
Particularities: Preparation Pinlock, 5 year guarantee
Furnishing: Pinlock included, double D lock, emergency cheek pads
Accesories: Nose and chin spoilers, silicone oil

Positive: Very compact helmet, very well functioning emergency cheek pads, good shock absorption properties, aerodynamically neutral, rainproof, very good operating instructions, good visibility despite Pinlock, 5 year guarantee / 7 years from date of manufacture.

Negative: Strong air turbulence on the side of the neck, a bit loud, the effect of the ventilation system almost imperceptible, chin spoilers cover the loops of the removable cheek pads.

Conclusion: Very balanced, compact sports helmet with many strengths and only a few weaknesses, high wearing comfort if the inner lining is well tolerated on the skin, good shock absorption properties, well-functioning emergency cheek pads, neutral aerodynamics, easy handling, a bit loud, visor not optimally scratch-resistant

ADAC-verdict: good (grade: 2.2)

2nd place: X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon


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X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon. Weight: 1351 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.8 – aerodynamics 2.7 – active safety and vision 1.9 – passive safety / accident protection 2.1 – total 2.4

Providers: www.nolangroup.de
Price: 529 euros
Price for Pinlock: Included
Helmet weight: 1,351 g
Particularities: Lockable visor, preparation for pinlock, nose and chin spoiler
Furnishing: Emergency cheek pads, pinlock
Accesories: additionally larger nose spoiler, visor seal incl. cleaning cloth

Positive: Good shock-absorbing properties, well-functioning emergency cheek pads, easy handling, good visor properties, good ventilation on the chin and forehead, good documentation, 5-year guarantee.

Negative: Not completely leak-proof during rain test, ventilation controls are too small, a little noisy, manufacturer information on weight is not entirely correct.

Conclusion: Relatively light, open-bottom sports helmet with many strengths and only a few weaknesses, good shock absorption properties, good visor and visual properties, uncomplicated handling, only partially suitable for long rides in the rain, a bit noisy.

ADAC-verdict: good (grade: 2.4)

3rd place: HJC RPHA 11 Carbon Lowin


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HJC RPHA 11 Carbon Lowin. Weight: 1414 g. Grades: handling / comfort 3.0 – aerodynamics 2.6 – active safety and visibility 2.2 – passive safety / accident protection 2.3 – total 2.5

Providers: www.hjc-germany.de
Price: 550 euros
Price for Pinlock: Included
Helmet weight: 1,414 g
Particularities: Lockable visor, preparation pinlock, preparation tear-off visor
Furnishing: Emergency cheek pads
Accesories: Tinted visor

Positive: Well-functioning “emergency cheek pads”, good wearing comfort, sporty design, good equipment, useful accessories, good visor lock for sports use, easy operation of the ventilation elements, 5 year guarantee.

Negative: Not completely tight when tested in the rain, the average weight is 50 grams above the manufacturer’s specification, relatively loud.

Conclusion: Compact sports helmet, medium weight, only a few weaknesses, good shock absorption properties, easy helmet removal after an accident, good wearing comfort, aerodynamically neutral, only partially suitable for long rides in the rain.

ADAC-verdict: good (grade: 2.5)

4th place: BMW Helm Race


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BMW helmet race. Weight: 1525 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.2 – active safety and visibility 3.0 – passive safety / accident protection 3.1 – total 2.6

Providers: www.bmw-motorrad.de
Price: 595 euros
Price for Pinlock: Included
Helmet weight: 1,525 g
Particularities: Lockable visor, preparation of tear-off discs
Furnishing: –
Accesories: Tear-off visors, two chin spoilers, visor lock

Positive: Very comfortable, pleasant inner lining, mostly easy handling, good aerodynamics, despite the massive shape, good aeroacoustics, quiet, top marks in the wet test, when new, very good visibility despite Pinlock.

Negative: Shock absorbing properties on the chin guard differ from one point to another, making it difficult to remove the helmet after an accident, as there are no “emergency cheek pads”, ventilation mechanisms on the head and chin are a bit difficult to find, the visor is not very scratch-resistant.

Conclusion: Relatively bulky helmet in a classic shape, not light, but still very comfortable to wear. The comparatively higher weight is hardly noticeable when driving. Well-functioning ventilation and favorable aerodynamics at all speeds. Shock absorption properties on the chin guard are punctually inconsistent.

ADAC-verdict: satisfactory (grade: 2.6)

5th place: MTR S-10 Carbon


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MTR S-10 carbon. Weight: 1458 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.4 – aerodynamics 3.0 – active safety and vision 2.1 – passive safety / accident protection 3.1 – total 2.7

Providers: www.louis.de
Price: 160 euros
Price for Pinlock: 30 euro
Helmet weight: 1,458 g
Particularities: Nose spoiler, preparation pinlock
Furnishing: Sun visor
Accesories: –

Positive: No abnormalities in the wetness test, good visor properties, good price-performance ratio.

Negative: No emergency cheek pads, no pinlock included, very loud helmet, individual weaknesses in comfort and handling, only partially suitable for people who wear glasses, difficult visor change, average weight just under 60 grams over manufacturer information, documentation and operating instructions very easy.

Conclusion: Simple, inexpensive entry into the class of carbon helmets, good visor, relatively open at the bottom, simple equipment (no pinlock included, no emergency cheek pads), individual weaknesses in comfort and handling. Unfavorable aerodynamic and aeroacoustic properties.

ADAC-verdict: satisfactory (grade: 2.7)

6th place: Shark Spartan Carbon


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Shark Spartan Carbon. Weight: 1462 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.7 – aerodynamics 2.6 – active safety and visibility 3.1 – passive safety / accident protection 2.7 – total 4.0

Providers: www.shark-helme.info
Price: 430 euros
Price for Pinlock: –
Helmet weight: 1,462 g
Particularities: Preparation for pinlock, nose spoiler, 5 year guarantee
Furnishing: Sun visor
Accesories: –

Positive: Good shock absorption tests, comparable to the best test, good wearing comfort, reflective stickers included (French manufacturer!), 5 year guarantee.

Negative: No emergency cheek pads, slight leaks when wet, visor not scratch-resistant, worse than the standard limit, operating instructions only available on CD.

Conclusion: Comfortable, medium-weight sports and touring helmet with no pronounced strengths or weaknesses, consistently good shock absorption properties, good wearing comfort, no emergency cheek pads, visor not scratch-resistant, sun visor a bit difficult to use, slight leakage when testing rain, documentation not in paper form.

ADAC-verdict: satisfactory (grade: 2.7)

7th place: Nishua NRX-1 Carbon


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Nishua NRX-1 carbon. Weight: 1265 g. Grades: handling / comfort 1.9 – aerodynamics 2.9 – active safety and visibility 2.6 – passive safety / accident protection 4.0 – total 4.0

Providers: www.louis.de
Price: 300 Euro
Price for Pinlock: Included
Helmet weight: 1,265 g
Particularities: Lockable visor, preparation pinlock, nose spoiler
Furnishing: Emergency cheek pads
Accesories: Additional nose spoiler

Positive: Very well-functioning emergency cheek pads, easy helmet removal, no abnormalities during the moisture test, uncomplicated handling, rainproof.

Negative: Loud helmet, unfavorable shock absorption properties lead to devaluation, very simple operating instructions, restrictions on vision with Pinlock, visor only partially scratch-resistant.

Conclusion: Very light, solidly equipped sports helmet with high wearing comfort, well-functioning emergency cheek pads, aerodynamically not optimized, loud, simple, uncomplicated handling despite simple operating instructions.

ADAC-verdict: sufficient (grade: 4.0)

8th place: Scorpion EXO 1400 Air


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Scorpion EXO 1400 Air. Weight: 1350 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.1 – aerodynamics 2.5 – active safety and visibility 2.1 – passive safety / accident protection 4.0 – total 4.0

Providers: www.scorpionsports.eu
Price: 390 euros
Price for Pinlock: Included
Helmet weight: 1,350 g
Particularities: Lockable visor, pinlock preparation, nose spoiler, airfit liner, inflatable air cushions for an optimal fit
Furnishing: Emergency cheek pads
Accesories: Tinted replacement visor

Positive: Light, comfortable to wear, very good equipment in comparison, lots of accessories, well-functioning emergency cheek pads, good visibility, despite the Pinlock, basically uncomplicated handling, good documentation, 5-year guarantee.

Negative: Unfavorable shock absorption properties lead to devaluation, difficult visor change, damage to the visor possible, slight restrictions for people who wear glasses.

Conclusion: Comfortable, light sports and touring helmet, good equipment: emergency cheek pads, sun visor, preparation for communication system, inflatable air cushions to adjust the seat on the head, pinlock and an additional tinted visor included, easy handling.

ADAC-verdict: sufficient (grade: 4.0)

9th place: NEXX X.G100 R Billy B


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NEXX X.G100 R Billy B. Weight: 1527 g. Grades: handling / comfort 2.7 – aerodynamics 2.8 – active safety and visibility 2.4 – passive safety / accident protection 5.0 – total 5.0

Providers: www.nexx-helmets.com
Price: 320 euros
Price for Pinlock: Included in delivery, is glued in place
Helmet weight: 1,527 g
Particularities: 2 year guarantee / 5 years from date of manufacture
Furnishing: –
Accesories: –

Positive: Classic design, high-quality cover of the inner padding, no abnormalities during the wetness test, 2 years guarantee / 5 years from date of manufacture.

Negative: Too high values ​​for the shock absorption properties on the chin (devaluation), no emergency cheek pads, ventilation only on the chin, operation from the inside, very simple visor latching, individual weaknesses in handling (e.g. visor change).

Conclusion: Classic retro design from the 70s and 80s, spherical shape, a bit noisy, simple ventilation system, simple visor including pinlock to stick.

ADAC-verdict: poor (grade: 5.0)

So was tested

The ADAC extensively tested the impact resistance of the helmets at several points, not just at those points that are to be tested according to the UNECE-R 22.05 standard. Background: A helmet almost never fails at the standard impact points, because these known points are sufficient on the part of the manufacturer “prepared” become.


ADAC helmet test 2018 full-face helmets from 160 to 600 euros


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Impact points defined by laser.

However, it is important to the ADAC that helmets provide protection everywhere; therefore the ADAC test also includes impact tests elsewhere, for example on the back of the head. While the two “sufficient” rated helmets “only” failed at ADAC impact points, the losing helmet NEXX failed several times at a standardized impact point on the chin guard.

Otherwise, the ADAC has little to report unpleasant. On the one hand, that manufacturers like to cheat on the weight and that some helmets are up to 150 grams heavier than advertised on stickers. On the other hand, that the testers judged all helmets to be fundamentally too loud. 85 dB (A) sound pressure measured several times at a speed of 100 (with this noise you would have to wear ear protection at the workplace!) Are simply too much.

The positive findings: The headguards are easy to use across the board and are rainproof (except for the X-Lite and HJC). Fogging on the inside of the visors is no longer an issue thanks to the included or easy-to-install pinlock discs. Commendable: Five models already have novel, quickly removable ones “Emergency cheek pads”, which make it much easier to remove a helmet after an accident.

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