Top five dirt bike helmets

There are loads of factors to consider when purchasing a dirt bike helmet. Safety, comfort and durability are all very important.

The jury is still out on exactly what makes a helmet 'safe', but rest assured that notable brands are producing high-quality products that meet stringent safety regulations.

These five lids are on the upper-end of the price scale, but they tick all the boxes.

Airoh Aviator 2.3

Worn by many of the world’s top motocross and enduro riders, the Airoh Aviator 2.3 is the latest generation of the Italian company’s flagship lid. Weighing in at just 1070g, the Aviator 2.3 feels lighter than a feather. It’s jam-packed with safety features, including Airoh’s trademark AMS2 (Airoh MultiAction Saftey System), which is designed to offer advance protection against angular impacts. Throw in a quick-release system, GoPro compatibility, a removable and washable liner, and plenty of ventilation, and you’ve got yourself a pretty decent brain bucket.

Price: $999.95 on www.mxstore.com.au

Bell Moto 9 Flex

Bell has a long history of making helmets, and the Moto 9 Flex is one of its most advanced offerings yet. The Moto 9 Flex has a lightweight carbon composite shell, and weighs in at 1450g. It also has Bell’s signature Flex Energy Management interior liner, quick-release cheek pads, adjustable visor, optimised ventilation and integrated roost guard.

Price: $849.95 on www.mxstore.com.au

Fox V3

Fox has utilised a lot of advanced technology in its new V3 helmet. Fox’s Fluid Inside system helps protect against rotational and linear energy. A multi composite technology shell construction and a dual-density EPS liner are also designed to offer maximum protection. There is also Fox’s trademark CAGE chin-bar/eye port, which is designed to improve energy management in the event of a crash, and a magnetic visor release system. Plenty of ventilation, a removable and washable liner, and cool colourways are a bonus too.

Price: $749.95 on www.mxstore.com.au

6D ATR-2

6D claims that its flagship ATR-2 helmet is one of the most advanced off-road lids ever made. 6D’s trademark ODS system has been updated, with influence from the company’s work in the NFL Head Health Challenge III competition. They call the ODS system ‘a helmet within a helmet’. There is also a replaceable inner EPS liner, a multi-impact outer EPP liner and progressive EPP damping towers. A removable, washable liner, quick-release system, optimised ventilation, cervical protection zone, optimised tri-composite shell and a weight of 1480g, are just some of the highlights on an extensive list.

Price: $849.00 on www.mxstore.com.au

Just1 J12 Dominator

The most affordable lid on this list, the J12 Dominator doesn’t skip out on technology. It has a carbon fibre external shell construction, an anatomical structure with the Neck Brace Front Fit system, emergency removal system, protective internal polystyrene foam shell, multiple air vents and a removable, washable liner. It weighs in at just 1100g.

Price: $649.95 on www.mxstore.com.au

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