13 Popluar Adventure Helmets - Try on Haul - For Dual Sport and ADV Motorcycles 

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Jeff Austin My pleasure! It was pretty eye opening for me too. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Glad it was helpful! I feel the same way... another one that I did with Motocross boots... super helpful! How do they FEEL and WORK Against the Bike... Something you just can't see in an on-line catalog!

Yes Sir! Happy to be of service. - Kyle

importcars03 Thanks for watching!

Keith Averill thanks for watching! Glad they are helpful... today I shot a giggle try on / how they each work (Fox Vue / 100% Armega / Oakley Airframe) all “high end” and all VERY different. You just can’t “see that” in a package or in a photo. - Kyle

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

@@manybikes hello. I want helmet NEXX X.WED2 in Russia. Is it possible?

vriendelijkegroet Totally Agreed!

Mee eens, mijne is onderweg.

Thanks for watching!

I LOVE the XD4!

I LOVE LOVE the light weightness of my Krios PRO. So nice!

Glad it was helpful! I too have wanted to wear several helmets that I could not due to their incompatibility with glasses. Some I have modified... but that is not recommended of course. I have a couple more videos like this in the works and if you want to see them when released, please subscribe if you are not already. Thanks for watching. - Kyle

Right?! Ha! Ha! Ha! It's in a helmet about 2 hours a day so it is used to it ;)

Francois Peens great feedback! I’ve never personally worn the Adventuro, but have heard great things. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

I feel your pain!

You are quite welcome! Happy to be of service. 390 Duke, awesome bike. Did you see my 390 Duke Snow ride? If not, check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zB-DZqV6MXE.html Cheers - Kyle

Glad it was helpful!

Me too!!!

Peter Willekens Thanks for watching Peter.

Peter Willekens thanks for watching!

Great feedback! Thanks for watching.

Hey Mark, great meeting you last week and thank you for sharing this info! See you around! - Kyle

Ha! Ha! Ha! Not every product... but a TON of them for sure! My wife isn't too happy I have this much access either :) What did you come home with tonight?" Ha!

@@manybikes I absolutely love it LOL

Fantastic! Happy it was beneficial for you!

i totally agree about the XD4. One of the most comfortable helmets I have ever worn.

@Joseph Marton XD 4 Noise level is pretty decent, however I use ear plugs. I also have a Schuberth S2 which is considered one of the quitest. I use the Arai 90% of the time bc it feets me better.

Nice! My buddy Swen LOVES LOVES LOVES his AT950... and tells everyone he sees how amazing it is. You should love it too... Happy you liked my review / try-on haul of these helmets. What other product should I try on and evaluate in this same format? Thanks for watching. - Kyle

@@manybikes I have owned a few Harley and BMW bikes in my day, but not since 2007. I typically rode with a half helmet or no helmet. In 2018, I bought a new Street Scrambler. After a quick spin, I decided riding without a proper helmet was not appealing anymore. So, I bought two Bell Moto 3s and a Daytona Cruiser 3/4 helmet. I thought those helmets would compliment the off-road, retro style of my Street Scrambler. While decent, for me, those helmets fall short on practicality and versatility. For anyone considering the above-noted helmets (in my opinion): The Moto 3 is nice, but when riding with others, talking at red lights is almost impossible, access to your face is limited, and the peak catches the wind over 45 MPH. Also, the only way to shield your eyes is with glasses or goggles. I found that I do not really like wearing goggles for extended periods. Glasses are okay with the Moto 3, but you can not cover your entire face if needed while wearing one. The Daytona Cruiser looks great because of its low profile and retro appearance. Also, it is a great value. I added a flip up visor/shield combo. I love wearing it for short trips, but for longer rides, I like full face coverage. To address the aforementioned issues, I started searching for adventure helmet options, and stumbled across the AT950. I wish I had seen it sooner. It is the perfect solution, as it seems to combine most of the features of my helmets in one tidy package. It looks like a motocross helmet, has three options for face and eye protection, allows access to my face and has an eye port that rivals the Moto 3. I am not sure what other equipment you have reviewed to date, but I think head-to-head reviews of all the typical riding gear would be helpful. Or, maybe other helmets, such as 3/4, half, or motocross style. I know when I searched for helmets, I liked to see them on a person with the size noted and number of shell size options. You basically covered the other stuff. Thanks again.

BRYAN thanks so much for your feedback! I’ll get your suggestions added to my list of things to do... Thanks again for watching. - Kyle

Great call Louis. KLIM Try On Haul... on my list. I can only speak to the size Large as that is what I wear... but I will try to find a Small Model to participate. Thanks for watching. - Kyle

@@manybikes thank you very much kyle i normaly wear small size and i would love to see on a model what a sweet badlands pro looks like

louis marie danet will do!

My pleasure!

Thank you for sharing your story Rice. Great to hear that you like it and it is working for you. It is a very popular helmet and many who are looking for other more expensive helmets that then try on and compare to the Vemar... end up going that route. Happy you are happy with yours! Thanks for watching. - Kyle

@@manybikes Thanks and great informative video. Cheers and enjoy the ride.

Not sure the Italian so is top quality thing is true. I have owned AGV (Italian) helmets before and found them to be extremely bad build quality. Same for Vemar. only onetoget my cash would be Arai. Maybe Shoei , dependent on fit.

Thanks for your support!

Dariu Racovicean Nice Catch! I though they were al Amal’s! Well, the size Small that I own and wear on a daily basis fits very similarly...

KwakZedRider93 the Arai was the best feeling / fitting of the helmets. I’ll do my best to get my hands on an AX-9. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Wow! Now that’s a testimonial! Happy to hear you were okay!

What was 11,000 feet?

Glad it was helpful! I do plan on doing more... time is my issue. Yes, I measure 54cm for my helmet size and a Size Small is typically 20"-22" or 51-56cm. My brain isn't big, just concentrated.

For sure!

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 6D makes great helmets. At this juncture they only had Full Dirt helmets. Yes, many helmet companies use MIPS. Bell was the first to use it back in 2014 and many have adopted it too...

Good times! Good times!

Great feedback Chris. I will do a Goggle Haul with the helmets at a later date. Thank you for the suggestion. Thanks for watching. - Kyle

Thanks for your feedback. I haven’t ridden in each helmet, so I couldn’t talk about what I felt re: venting. I have installed intercoms to all of these helmets. Some more tricky than others.. but all doable. Thanks for watching!

If I were you, I'd go with the Medium. They will break in ... and become looser fitting. I also have some tricks I will share with you IF you need more room around the edges. The KRIOS Pro is my favorite helmet to date. SUPER light weight and it breathes / vents really well.

@@manybikes amazing advice, thanks so much for taking the time to reply! You’ve got me leaning more to the Krios Pro now, is it warm enough in the winter, can you shut the venting off enough to stop you getting cold?

@@TheXFactorFilm well when it comes to venting... yes and no. All of the forward facing vents close but the side / rear vents are always open. I wear a buff (motley tube) on my head when it gets really cold in the winter. Easy fix for me.

Yes, I do agree. There are less expensive helmets that have Snell ratings, but the fit and finish if Arai and Shoei are unmatched. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Great suggestion Borge. Totally forgot about that on! I'll have to get my hands on one and record an update video. Thanks for watching. -- Kyle

Right on, Thanks for sharing! I was supposed to have tested one of those, but it never worked out. I've only got "studio time" in the Pioneer. Happy to hear you like it!

Thanks for watching! Nope… have not ever seen in person either of those too helmets.

@@manybikes Too bad for me, but thank you for your reply! 👍

Kim Cruz The Krios Pro with Koroyd is the COOLEST helmet I’ve ever worn! Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0G90NvlB8h4.html

Kyle Bradshaw thanks man unfortunately they don’t sell those here but pretty much any of the other brands are available haha! FYI I currently use the hjc and completely agree with you it’s nice and comfy but it’s a large fit and has tendency to get caught in the wind

@@KimCruz1 check out champion helmet reviews. They put a mic and temp sensor in the helmet while testing on the hwy. Arai seems to be the most quiet dual sport helmet AND well vented

There is a BIG difference between the "entry level" Bell helmet and the high-end helmets. a VERY BIG difference. I have been to their headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA... it is impressive! In-house testing that is super impressive. Pretty awesome. I just wish they were lighter helmets ...

@@manybikes That's a very valid point, and one that needs to be made. Yamaha made the bike that I started out on, a TTR90. You can judge them by the TTR90, but that same company makes the R1 haha. Thanks for the great content Mr. Bradshaw, and I appreciate the reply.

While the Bell MX9 is a great helmet, the friends of mine who have the exo at950 LOVE it and are huge supporters. - Kyle

John Mason Nice! Africa Twins are great. I’m a 54.5 to 55 cm and a small fits me best. I am a long oval and must say the Arai XD4 is the best fitting helmet I’ve ever owned. That being said, it lacks some really nice features I have grown to love. The Krios Pro is a fantastic helmet, but does lack the fit and finish of the Arai. I’d suggest you stick with the medium. Thanks for watching!

Don't know how I missed your comment / inquiry. I am a 55-1/2 cm which puts me smack dab in the middle of most helmet manufacturers Small size... 55 to 56 cm. I am a long oval... but can wear an intermediate pretty well. I am not shaped right for Shoei... but Arai fits me amazingly. I have been wearing the Kiros Pro for about 8 months now and LOVE it... Here is my 1 month review of the Krios Pro helmet: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0G90NvlB8h4.html After nearly 50k miles in it I still love the light weight feeling of the helmet and the venting / breathability is remarkable. It is "squishy" inside as compared to my other helmets - but it is comfy. I went with size Small - but should have gone XSmall in retrospect. It's a little loose now that it is VERY broken in... hope this helps if you haven't already pulled the trigger. If you have, what did you go with? Do you like it? Thanks for watching, Kyle

@@manybikes how does the airflow and wind noise of the klim krios pro compare to the arai xd4

Chris Blanchard yes... I had all Small size helmets pulled. That was a mistake. Bummer... I do wear a Small in the Krios Pro currently and it’s still a little big. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Head shape is key. Both are more of an intermediate shape, but my long oval head fits the Krios Pro the best. I’ve tried to wear the Shoei as it’s fit and finish is excellent, better than the Krios Pro. That being said the shape of the helmet didn’t fit me. I went with the Aria XD4 instead. Almost 2 years ago I picked up the Krios Pro and at first wear it “felt cheap” but… it was so light and the transitions shield was a breath of fresh air. Long term, the Krios Pro is the lightest, the most comfortable and best performing ADV helmet I’ve owned. Try both on… you will immediately know which one is for you.

@@manybikes thanks for the feedback I have asked several RU-vidrs in the past several months and you were the first to reply have a great day

@@22bnightrider Yes sir!

Yes, I really like the fit and finish of the Arai. Top notch bar none!

@@manybikes Thanks Kyle. I eventually picked up the Airoh Commander.

I would go the MX-9 due to overall features and weight. The bell is much lighter feeling too. Thanks for watching! -- Kyle

@@manybikes yep .. thank you for the insight.. after seeing how it looked on you compared to the others I was convinced.. just ordered the dlx version ..

@@SkyLinMegas how has the dlx been? I just got mine today. Anything I should know?

It’s my current and FAVORITE helmet. It comes with a transition lens and a pinlock. SO LIGHT and SO VENTED!

There are several manufacturers who “say it in their descriptions” but many really don’t work !

Great question - only reason is I don’t have access to the Touratech Aventuro. If I had access to it... it’d be in the line up. So would the Nexx

That’s really too bad, I would like to have your opinion. I would think Touratech would be happy to let you review what I think could be a good helmet.

Great feedback! I have been tempted to run this helmet for an extended run... Just haven't yet. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

Go for it! I am on my third Krios Pro. I had an Icon Variant and a Bell MX9 Adv in between the others. The Krios Pro is hands down the best helmet. The Transitions shield is fantastic. The helmet is 1 pound lighter (with headset and camera installed) than my Arai XD4 Naked!!! Great unit. Mine was $750 USD. Expensive, but worth it. Oh... and the Fidlock buckle. Can't stand d-rings any more!!!

@@manybikes mate I was definitely listening to everyone who reviewed these helmets and I've been sold on the Krios Pro for a while now but just haven't pulled the trigger, but thanks to your awesome feedback I'm now definitely buying a Krios Pro. Many thanks from Down Under! 👍😎🇺🇸🇦🇺😁

Yes Sir! Have fun out there!!!

@@manybikes Thank you Sir stay safe and have fun too!

WAY WAY WAY cooler! The Koroyd material is amazing for air circulation. It just “flows right out” and the liner is much more wicking and dries much quicker. No comparison really when it comes to the cool factor of the Krios Pro.

@@manybikes Great, thank you! Is the noise level and the shape of the two helmets about the same?

High Warlord Occurrence Noise level on the Arai is significantly less than the Klim. The hollow koroyd tubes are louder than the polystyrene of the Arai.

@@manybikes So there is no such thing as a quiet cool helmet 😔 Thanks for answering 😊

Schuberth makes a great helmet but they do not fit my head shape (for starters) and... I could not get my hands on one!

Yes, CAN... but I struggle with it and fine it easier to just remove my glasses.

Phil Cole Thanks Phil... Small head, HUGE feet 🦶;) I think the Scorpion AT950 was the best Modular.

It blocks the sun well.

Thanks Kyle!

@@bobvandick2546 Yes Sir! I don’t have windshields on any of my bikes and therefore I get lots of wind drag from the peak visor... so I don’t run it. I do love the transition shield though! Love LOVE!

Ha! Ha! Ha! I had never noticed the ears before... but as I was riding into work today I saw my shadow... and thought... THAT is what M Fox was talking about!

I too am a long oval. The XD4 is the “perfect fit” and the fit and finish is superior. That being said… the Krios Pro is my favorite helmet. With a camera and Communicator mounted the Krios Pro is still almost pounds lighter than my Arai.

@@manybikes I just ran up to cycle gear as they had an Arai in stock. I tried it on as well as the Shoei Hornet and I like the shoei better. I couldn’t compare it to the Klim though and I really want to try that on.but right now, I’m leaning towards the Shoei.

@@retiredbiker awesome!

@@manybikes of course, all they had in stock was an XL and I’m a LG. So, the wait continues

chuck noel I measure right at 56 cm. It’s a solid size Small for most helmets.

@@manybikes thanks for getting back to me. I have 58cm head. Asian. Do u think medium works for me in bell mx9? Also online theres a blackout version. Does it mean it will have the dark visors with it?

chuck noel - I’d recommend the large. According to the size chart. Bell MX-9 Helmet Sizing MD 57-58 and LG 59-60. I asked our helmet department guys and one guy is a 58.5 and the large is great. I’d go that route.

Your head shape your helmet experiences are really close to mine. My Icon helmets are the best fitting... I too have the same Fly Carbon fit situation and my Arai XD-4 was my best fitting Adv helmet but I retired it due to a crash. Yes, if you ride a Medium in the above helmets, then I would suggest a Medium in the Krios Pro. You may need to go down to the Small liner though... as it is a little more intermediate oval and the fit is a little bigger. Bummer on the Klim ETA... Thanks for watching. - Kyle

No, have not tried any of yet Oneil gear. Sorry!

Derek Arnold most don’t have them... here is my favorite that does have a drop down sun visor: Scorpion EXO-AT950 Helmet Review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qTjKcTmULOs.html

Having worn several of these for a week or more since this was shot... the Krios Pro is my daily go-to. It is MUCH lighter than most of the others and it is so much more vented / water evaporates out of it so much faster. Most other helmets... once the liner is wet... it is wet until the next day. With the Krios Pro... I can take it off for an hour, eat lunch and I can put back on a mostly dry helmet. It's pretty amazing. And with Com and Camera it is still lighter than my Arai XD4... which is my favorite fit and finish wise but it heavy, doesn't vent well, the peak is not removeable and it doesn't have a transitions shield. Wow... that is a lot. No wonder I ride daily in the KLIM ;)

@@manybikes funny you mention the arai, thats the one ive been leaning towards. right now using a fox v2 thats a dirt bike helmet but in the last month have had a couple bugs hit my face and make their way into my goggles while riding and a couple rocks hit my cheeks.

I wish!!!! Need an angel investor and I’d be down!

Agreed. I have used them to test and review only... but do not ride in them personally / daily. Thanks for watching!

The Neotech is a great helmet, but it didn’t make this list as It’s not an ADV style helmet. Your comment makes me think I should do a Modular Helmet haul...

@@manybikes excellent! thanks Kyle

Thank you for your real world feedback on the MX-9. Yeah, Aria is my Go-To and is the best fitting in my head. I do have to disagree about needing the “helmet strap tight” to feel how a helmer fits. That will let you know how the “strap feels” but the helmet fitment is really at the crown & cheek pad area. I wear my strap so I can easily fit two fingers between the strap and my chin / neck. Now strap placement is KEY. I have had three helmets over the years that I had purchased and the strap placement was so bad I didn’t even test ride the helmet before giving them away. The original Shark, an AFX dirt helmet and a Simpson. All heads and all helmets are different and finding the ones that fit your head is KEY! Thanks for watching!

We don’t have those here… I’ve never seen one in person.

Got me! In the rolling list you will see the 13 - in the Try on, the Icon Variant PRO is missing as it is Brand New and not yet in stock. I do have a review on the way... I rode in it last week and did get the weight. Sorry that was not clear. Thanks for watching! - Kyle

I totally agree!

DOT is pretty worthless. While it is “mandatory” for US market, it’s pretty RIDICULOUS that labels(brands) are on the ‘honor system’ for test results. That makes the cert absolutely Worthless to me. Snell is ‘good’; but, the European ratings are leaps & bounds above US ratings in terms of efficacy. Actually, if you dig a little, Snell bases their ratings on Hard impacts, whereas a larger number of TBIs occur at lower (intensity) impact. Stick with ECE for Ultimate Safety.

Yes, in some worlds they are measured in Grams. Here in the USA our manufacturers and distributors discuss helmets in pounds and ounces. Even Revzilla uses Pounds and Ounces : "Helmet weights generally run between 3 - 4+ lbs. Helmets between 3 and 3.75lb are considered to be on the lighter end of the spectrum. Weights listed on RevZilla.com are based on Large helmets with all liners included"

I like the Klim Krios Pro and the Arai XD4... those are my two favorites.

Kyle Bradshaw those are my favorite too but now I only have enough money to buy one of it !! 😁 thanks for the help

Alexis Estrada The XD4 is a better fitting & a better put together helmet. That being said, the Krios Pro is SO light and flows So much air... it’s incredible. Tough choice!

We don’t have them here in the USA

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Yes... I thought I had pulled ALL SMALL helmets. This was a mistake. Wish I had an easy way to fix it...

@@manybikes I figured but just to make you aware it was not because it was a loose fit…

@@Seektruth-59 Yes, Thank you!

Great question. You'll have to contact Nexx for that info.

The AD-4 is one of the premium helmets in this segment and is the Best Fit on my head for sure.

Not sure I am understanding where you are going with this... They are DOT rated for street use and have dirt features as well. One can wear them ANYWHERE!

@@manybikes yeah i think you're right. 👍🤪

@@manybikes what do you have to say about NEXX helmets ? In particular about the adventure helmets

Why’s that?! Some great info here.

Mikey B Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your statement is incorrect however... while some of Klim gear is made In China, much of it is made in Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia and more and more of it (like most of their t-shirts) are made in Mexico. I’ll do my best to try to remember to include where items are made in my reviews. Good point.

Still need to check... I think 54mm but will verify.

@@manybikes my head is 57… do you think M will be too big? Also, is the Bell mx-9 very round? I can’t afford the ones for oval head.