Who's going to appreciate your cool, hundred-thousand-dollar bike if you're wearing a cheap motorcycle helmet? That's probably what luxury designers thought when they created the world's most expensive motorcycle helmets.
- Part of their cost is due to the latest technology used in the creation of the helmet, as well as the use of premium quality materials.
- Exterior finishing is also a major expense, as many high-end helmets are painted with various reflective and high-visibility coatings.
- And, as you'll see in this article, motorcycle helmets from famous brands are also expensive because they look really, really cool.
10. AGV Sportmodular
Price: $850
This helmet is designed with AGV's racing heritage in mind, while offering the comfort and convenience of a modern modular helmet. The carbon fiber shell ensures a lightweight construction (1390 grams) and a stylish look, and several simple yet vibrant color options are available.
When creating this model, the manufacturer aimed to achieve the highest level of noise insulation, good ventilation, and optimal stability at various speeds. As a result, the AGV Sportmodular is one of the best touring helmets, very similar to sports helmets in terms of safety, technology, and design.
9. Shoei X-Fourteen
Costs $890
Shoei's flagship motorcycle helmet was developed with input from top motorcycle racers such as Marc Marquez and Bradley Smith.
It features a CWR-F visor with enhanced visibility and 99% UV absorption. The helmet also features a removable liner that absorbs and wicks away sweat twice as fast as conventional nylon linings. This expensive accessory was crafted using fiberglass and organic fibers so durable that they can only be damaged by laser treatment.
8. Veldt Foil Fullface
Cost: $900
Veldt helmets, with a carbon fiber shell and metal hardware, have a modular design, but not quite the usual one. The flip-up face shield and chin guard unscrew, allowing you to quickly convert it to an open-face helmet if that's what you need.
The total weight of the helmet is up to 1.3 kg (depending on size). Various shell finishes are available, including pure carbon or hand-applied foil, like the silver version you see here.
7. Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon
Can be purchased for $900
The C4 Pro Carbon is the pinnacle of the motorcycle helmet line from German company Schuberth, which has been producing head protection accessories for over 70 years.
The C4 Pro Carbon uses the latest technology to provide maximum safety and comfort.
- The helmet's capsule is made of carbon fiber, as reflected in the product's name, and it features excellent sound insulation and a microphone located near the cheek (this placement improves sound clarity).
- The washable antibacterial lining ensures the helmet fits perfectly.
- The inner shell of the motorcycle helmet includes multiple layers of expanded polystyrene foam for optimal impact absorption.
- Despite all its improvements, the helmet remains super light – 1.6 kg.
6. AGV Corsa R
Selling for $1,000
One of the most expensive motorcycle helmets of 2020, it boasts excellent visibility, excellent ventilation, superior aerodynamics, and a lightweight shell. It's entirely racing-focused, so it lacks many bells and whistles like sunglasses, padding, and headset space.
And the noise insulation is poor, so you probably won't enjoy riding on a busy highway wearing such a helmet.
At $1,000, riders can experience the racing heritage of each AGV helmet without spending the money on the top-of-the-line PistaGp, which the Corsa R is a virtual clone of.
5. Arai Corsair-X
The price tag starts at $1,060
One of the most comfortable and well-ventilated motorcycle helmets on the market today. However, the research, technology, and materials required to create it are not cheap.
Main features of the helmet:
- Floating axis of rotation of the visor.
- A shell made from superfibre and a range of other synthetic fibres developed specifically for Formula 1 visors.
- Soft and comfortable lining made of environmentally friendly material.
- Excellent aerodynamics and ventilation
- Good visibility of the VAS V MV visor regardless of weather conditions.
4. Hedon Heroine Racer Metallic Python
Available for purchase for $1,080
The London company's elegant and timeless designs consistently impress users with both their appearance and price. Hedon helmets are comfortable and fit well, and the Heroine Racer Metallic Python also boasts a stunning patinated metal finish. The helmet shell is first formed from carbon and fiberglass, then baked in a patented autoclave.
The Heroine Racer Metallic Python has a post-apocalyptic, Mad Max-esque look, while maintaining the same high-end vibe as the rest of the Hedon helmet line. Priced at $1,080, it's the most expensive helmet in the company's lineup.
3. Ruby Castel Shibuya
One of the most expensive motorcycle helmets - $1,600
French company Ruby Helmets produces some of the most luxurious and stylish motorcycle helmets on the market, and the Shibuya full-face helmet design has become iconic in its own right. Its distinctive features include high-quality paintwork, genuine calfskin interior lining, and the signature crest in the center of the helmet.
Each helmet is hand-painted. The color scheme is inspired by the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
2. AGV Pista GP RR ECE DOT Limited Edition Special
The cost of this helmet is $1,700.
A 100% carbon fiber shell, metal-lined vents, and an integrated hydration hose for hydration during the race are just a few of the unique features of this top-of-the-line racing helmet.
It features a quick-release system, but lacks adequate sound insulation. AGV provides the buyer with a pair of earplugs in exchange.
1. Arai Corsair-X
Price: $3,995
Take the technology used to create Formula 1 helmets, integrate it into the best motorcycle helmet, and what do you get? The Corsair-X, designed for professional motorcycle racers.
It was created using a special carbon fiber blend, the same type used in the latest generation of commercial airliners. This provides the helmet with incredible strength without adding significant weight. The helmet weighs 1,645 grams.
A unique feature of the Corsair-X is a small, adjustable spoiler at the rear of the helmet. The spoiler can be raised and lowered, then locked securely into place. This feature is designed to provide adjustable pressure at higher speeds, preventing the helmet from lifting or sliding forward depending on the rider's position.
At nearly $4,000, it's currently the most expensive helmet in the world, unless some billionaire's private collection happens to have one adorned with platinum and precious stones.