4 carbon motorcycle helmets in the product test

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4 carbon motorcycle helmets in the product test

4 motorcycle carbon helmets tested
Noble full-face helmets in the MOTORRAD test

Above all, helmets should of course protect. It is best to be light at the same time, because then, for example, the neck muscles are less stressed. MOTORRAD took a close look at four noble carbon helmets – and compared them with a premium sports helmet without carbon.


Jens Moller-Tollner

06.10.2020

Carbon. The stuff dreams are made of – at least for weight fetishists. The carbon fiber material combines the best stability with little weight. So it is hardly surprising that helmet manufacturers have also discovered the light fiber for themselves. However, carbon helmets in which the shells are made largely of the lightweight material are rather rare. MOTORRAD has found four examples: the AGV Pista GP R Carbon, the LS2 Arrow C Evo, the Shark Race-R Pro Carbon and the X-lite X-803 Ultra Carbon. In order to be able to classify the carbon helmets under the aspect of shock absorption – the most important test criterion – as well as in terms of weight, another X-lite X-803 with a composite fiber shell instead of carbon rounds off the comparison.

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1. AGV “Pista GP


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AGV, Tel. 00 39/1 31 85 30 11 (Italy),
www.agv.com/de/

Prices: plain-colored glossy 1,200.00 euros, plain matt 1,020.00 euros, decor from 1,062.50 euros
Sizes: XS to XXL
Weight: 1,450 g / 1,451 g (manufacturer information / helmet weighed in size M)
To dye: Gloss black, matt black, 8 decors
Helmet shell: 4 shell sizes, carbon fiber
Closure: Double-D
Country of Manufacture: Italy, ECE test mark E3 (Italy)
Furnishing: Wind deflector, small breath deflector, pinlick visor, front, top and back ventilation, helmet bag

Conclusion: The AGV is built for racing. Ventilation that can be operated while driving is of no interest. With the best aerodynamics, it lies turbulence-free in the wind, the fit is convincing all along the line. It’s just not easy.

MOTORRAD verdict: good

2. LS “Arrow C Evo”


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LS2, Tel. 021 32/5 23 56 14,
www.ls2helmets.com/de/

Prices: Carbon monochrome 399.00 euros, carbon with decoration 429.00 euros
Sizes: XXS to 4XL
Weight: 1,300 g (+/- 50g) / 1,323 g (manufacturer information / helmet weighed in size M)
To dye: Gloss black, 2 decors
Helmet shell: 4 shell sizes, carbon fiber plus fiberglass reinforcements
Closure: Double-D
Country of Manufacture: China, ECE test mark E9 (Spain)
Furnishing: Wind deflector, small breath deflector, pinlick visor, front, top and back ventilation, helmet pocket and pouch, dark visor, helmet holder, tear-off visors

Conclusion: The LS2 leaves crucial points in the shock absorption, but otherwise it can consistently convince. With its thick, standard equipment package, it is a clear recommendation for bargain hunters.

MOTORRAD verdict: good

3. Shark “Arrow C Evo”


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Shark Helme Germany, Tel. 041 08/45 80 00
www.shark-helme.info/

Prices: Plain-colored glossy 679.99 euros, decor from 689.99 euros
Sizes: XS to XL
Weight: 1,350 g / 1,276 g (manufacturer information / helmet weighed in size M)
To dye: Black matt, 7 decors
Helmet shell: 2 shell sizes, carbon fiber plus aramid
Closure: Double-D
Country of Manufacture: Thailand, ECE test mark E11 (Great Britain)
Furnishing: adjustable wind deflector, small breath deflector, pinlick visor, front, top and back ventilation, helmet bag, rain mask

Conclusion: Little weight and good shock absorption values ​​- the Shark has everything that characterizes a top helmet. The only problem is with the aerodynamics and the fit. None of our testers could make friends with the latter.

MOTORRAD verdict: good

4th. X-Lite “X-803 Ultra Carbon”


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Nolangroup Germany, Tel. 07 11/3 10 85 30
www.nolangroup.de/

Prices: single-colored glossy 459.99 euros, decor variants from 549.99 euros
Sizes: XXS to XXL
Weight: 1,400 g / 1,440 g (manufacturer information / helmet weighed in size M)
To dye: Black, white, 15 decors
Helmet shell: 3 shell sizes, carbon fiber
Closure: Double-D
Country of Manufacture: Italy, ECE test mark E3 (Italy)
Furnishing: Wind deflector, small breath deflector, pinlick visor, front, top and back ventilation, helmet bag

Conclusion: A snug fit, comfortable fit, good inner lining, good aerodynamics – the X-lite may never set top marks, but it is always at the forefront. Together with the excellent shock absorption values, this means that the X-803 Ultra Carbon has won the test.

MOTORRAD verdict: very good, MOTORRAD test winner

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