The best 5 flipover motorcycle helmets for 2024 - Sportsbikeshop 

at what sort of speeds do you think it get's a little too noisy to listen to music at when flipped open?. thanks

@@Bob-ts2tu cant really say, never use head set for music only comms on ADX2, which I taped the seams with duck tape to reduce wind noise and wore ear buds for sound, so I never really noticed an issue. And havent worn it since, I used it for a weeks trip to france on a speedmaster 1200. The LS2 I've used on Speedmaster and my Tiger, but even with face open I find the wind noise less than the ADX2, odd really. Again never used headset with LS2. Sorry I can't advise further. A problem with helmets I found out the hard way with the ADX2 is that you can try them in the shop but not on the road. When I rode the ADX2 I immediately picked up pu the wind noise, by far the worst I've had. But the company I bought it from wouldn't accept the helmet back as it had been worn even though it was not fir for purpose. Not ure how we avoid that issue, I would be interested to hear your thoughts.

@@halo3master11100 thank you for the reply, something to think about, & i think i'll call into SBS and order an LS2 to try on as a starting point, as last time i had as much trouble finding a helmet to fit as i do footwear lol, i must be an odd shape. GL

Agree shark ,each is terrible

Thank you - suggestion noted. For the record, the Roof Boxxer 2 and Boxxer 2 Carbon have three shell sizes. All other helmets in this guide have two. Cheers, Tony

I have the LS carbon with a Cardo unit fitted, works fine. Comments about wind noise are right but if you use ear plugs it’s not an issue.

@@andy4072 thanks, i'll put it on the list of ones to try

Thanks for the feedback. I think the extra 'x' is just to differentiate the models. Cheers, Tony

Not that I'm aware of, sorry. Cheers, Tony

We cover that whenever we publish a full review, but take the suggestion on board for future videos like this one. For the record, the Roof Boxxer 2 and Boxxer 2 Carbon have three shell sizes. All other helmets in this guide have two. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

Your purpose sounds perfect for a helmet like this. I just spent a weekend away on the bike and wore the Nolan N120-1. I flipped it back for low-speed riding around the coast of Anglesey, and then closed it up for the long ride home. Cheers, Tony

I have the 100-5 now and was considering upgrading to the 120. Is it worth it? I love my 100-5 so I need a second opinion.

@@soldat2501 my 100-5 was pretty old and noisy by now but yeah I like it a lot more , better visibility , smoother operation and a bit quieter since it’s tighter and newer , also very comfortable to have the flip back

@@andreadossi sei Italiano? I need to try one on first. I wear a large 100-5 but I am really in between a Medium and a Large. I can't stand a helmet that's too tight. I just need a place in Rome that has them and most places don't have the 120.

@@soldat2501 si sono di Bergamo , io uguale , avevo il 100-5 misura L , sul 120 sono sceso a una M , il primo viaggio lo sentivo stretto , usando la regolazione del liner sono riuscito a trovare il punto giusto e non sento pressioni strane sulla testa e guancie, traitor cosa fantastica di questo e che contro tutti gli altri flip back che ho provato non stringe in maniera inutilmente forte le guancie quando lo chiudi. Per provarlo a guardare da wheel up , io preso da loro

@@andreadossi OK - questa e buona informazione. Grazie amico mio!

The fit of the Boxxer 2 Carbon is exactly the same (in a medium at least) as the previous Boxxer Carbon. Cheers, Tony

Have tried the HJC (review link below), but not the Airoh. The HJC wasn't rated highly enough by customers when I put this together, hence it missing out. The Advant has a plastic shell and the Advant X is composite fibre, hence being lighter. There are other differences, but that's the main one. Cheers, Tony HJC i100 review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xopm-Y2dODw.html

I have the HJC, and I'm happy with it. Wind noise has a lot to do with the bike, fairing and wind screen. With the HJC when you flip the chin bar Iver the visor comes back down automatically, it doesn't with any of the others.

I've now added those to the description below the video, which I'm aiming to do on all of these guides from now on. In short, all Scorpions and LS2s run two shells (XS-L in the smallest) the Nolan has two shells (3XS-M in the smallest) and the Roof only has one shell (S-XL). Thanks for getting in touch and I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony

@@sportsbikeshop Thanks! That's great!! Manufacturer often just tell a helmet comes in e.g. 2 different outer shells wich does not really help as you wanna know if you can wear the smaller one.

Shark's flipover helmet has been discontinued. We have no experience of Airoh's flipover lid so couldn't include it, but that also appears to have been discontinued in the UK. Cheers, Tony

I was about to write the same thing lol

It wasn't rated highly enough by customers, so it missed out. We have a full review here... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xopm-Y2dODw.html Cheers, Tony

We don't generally get advance notice like that on model information. We'll find out in the autumn with everyone else I'd expect, but I'd like to think the Shark Evo will be back. Cheers, Tony

@sportsbikeshop Thanks for taking the time to reply, Tony. I got my last two Evos from you, so I'll keep mine for now and check your website after summer. Fingers crossed!

That model comes with a five-year guarantee and a failure like that would be covered, so I'd recommend contacting the retailer you bought it from. If you bought from us you can submit a return here... www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/returns Cheers, Tony

@@sportsbikeshop Thanks, I didn't know about the warranty to be honest (or was too lazy to look it up). But since I bought the helmet online from Germany (I live in Sweden), I'm not sure I could be bothered to go through the trouble of sending it back to Germany. I instead just opted to fit the dark outer visor instead of the clear one. I did like the inner visor though, since it's a bit hard to fit sunglasses in the helmet. Apart from that I do like the helmet.

The one that's better is the one that fits you better. In every other sense I'd be happy with either of those helmets. Cheers, Tony

@@sportsbikeshop thank you for your answer 🙏🏻

My job means there is virtually always something to wear for review. On the rare occasions I don't have something to review, and if I'm riding my own Yamaha FZ-1 Fazer rather than a 'work' bike, I wear a Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon. Cheers, Tony

It's been discontinued and stock levels are so low that it's not a realistic option any more. Cheers, Tony

That's been discontinued so isn't available in 2024. Cheers, Tony

At the time I put this together the i100 wasn't rated highly enough by customers for inclusion. We have a full review here... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xopm-Y2dODw.html Shark Evo series has been discontinued. Cheers, Tony

The Shark is flimsy junk!

I bought an HJC i100 and the overcomplicated hinge mechanism drove me nuts. It automatically puts the visor down again when you flip the chin bar. I tend to flip it when I'm about to park or would like a decent view of the ground directly below the bike. The mechanism broke within 6 months and I got a replacement helmet from my dealer. This one broke about 6 months later just as I was setting off for the NC100. I had to disassemble both hinges and I pulled out over half a dozen bits of broken plastic in order to be able to use it at all. It's been returned for a full refund which is why I'm watching this video! I can see a trip to SBS in the near future... 😂

I agree the Advant is a bit fiddly to fasten. I suspect it's because the pull tab that makes it easier to release the strap makes it harder to locate the entry point for the slider. I found I got used to it with a bit of time and I hope it's the same for you. Cheers, Tony

There are many variables with helmets - and this is one of them. I wore all five of these helmets with my spectacles, but it doesn't mean anyone else would be able to. It's the same for fit and noise - something that fits me and is quiet for me might be exactly the opposite for you. I can only really suggest trying helmets in one of our stores and bringing your specs to see which work best with them. Cheers, Tony

Get glasses with thinner earpieces. I have the Valiant and the Horizon, and have no problems with either of them and the Horizon is the older and more comfortable of the two, probably because I've worn it so much my glasses slip in easily. However, I've also mastered putting the helmets on with my glasses on my face first. That actually ends up being the most comfortable as I don't have to try to thread my earpieces through while my big elephant ears get compressed. Worst case scenario, Flying Eyes has prescription glasses specifically for helmet wearers, but are extremely expensive, I priced out a pair with progressive lenses and just about shat myself. Don't know why progressive lenses have to cost so much more.

@@blandrooker6541 Thanks. Maybe it is my head shape that isn't compatible with the LS2... I am reluctant to buy new glasses, I had no problems with either pair in my HJC, even when it was new and after I had bought a new set of liners. I'll try that trick of your and put my glasses on before the helmet

We have a full review of the HJC i100 (link follows), but it didn't make the cut for this list because the customer feedback wasn't strong enough. Cheers, Tony. i100 review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xopm-Y2dODw.html

No problem. Do you mean connectivity with intercoms. All of these helmets will accommodate one, but it usually requires sticking it to the helmet with a pad rather than using a clip. I hope this is what you meant, and hope this reply helps. Cheers, Tony

I have tried two of them and can confirm. They are wide. Not only visual. Stops me buying.

And heavier too.. But still very useful for city rides or work commute. I have shark evo gt and im thinking to try the Nolan N120-1

None have Bluetooth integrated, but some have official intercom options and all are compatible with universal Bluetooth intercoms. Cheers, Tony

The customer feedback wasn't strong enough to justify a place when we worked out the rankings. It's picked up a little since and let's see how it goes through this year. Perhaps it'll make it to the list in 2025. Cheers, Tony

But they are BIG and HEAVY! So get something for your money LOL.

Out of the two, I think the closure is easier on the LS2. In terms of a more general choice, I think the LS2 is the more practical lid and the Roof's main attraction over the Advant X Carbon is the streetfighter styling. I don't recall peripheral vision being a problem with either helmet. I hope that helps you decide which is right for you. Cheers, Tony

@@sportsbikeshopthank you