Gift Guide 2011: Best helmets for bikers

The year 2011 is on its way out and year end festivities are already on. Like all the years go by, this year too you would like to see glitter in the faces of loved ones, unwrapping gift packs. This article would be handy if you have a brother, sister, son, daughter, boyfriend, girlfriend, hubby or wife and who certainly rides motorbike. For recreation or for necessity, two wheelers are never famous for safety. And accidents are common among bikers. Helmets are the best protective gear for serious bikers.

Best Helmet

Helmets are common as protective headgear and they come in different designs, built and prices. We will talk about 10 different helmets from different manufacturers along with their prices and the level of protection offered by each. These helmets can make for well thought out gifts, as they would ease out your worries regarding safety of your loved ones.

1. Viper Rs16 Open Face Helmet

Viper Rs-16 Open Face Helmet

Manufacturer: MOTOHART of UK.

This open face scooter helmet comes with faux leather inner lining which makes it comfortable to wear. The helmet’s waterproof vents ensure air ventilation and its fastening system resembles a seat belt buckle. Visor is scratch resistant and the helmet complies to ECE regulations with a 22.05 standard. Available in gloss black, matt black, white and silver shades, Viper Rs16 comes in different sizes from small to large.

Price: $63.

Buy it here: Helmets UK

2. Viper RSX55 Motocross Motorcycle Helmet

Viper RSX-55 Motocross Motorcycle Helmet

Manufacturer: MOTOHART.

RSX55 is useful for onroad as well as offroad biking. Along with multiple vents, the helmet has washable and removable inner lining. The Double D fastening system makes it easy to retain the helmet on head. Available in most of the standard shades, the RSX55 has adjustable peak for clear visibility. The helmet complies to gold standard of Auto Cycle Union (ACU) and 22.05 standard from ECE.

Price: $78.

Buy it here: amazon

3. VCan V210 Bluetooth Helmet

V-Can V210 Bluetooth helmet

Manufacturer: VCAN Sports.

V210 is a Bluetooth 2 enabled helmet, which can be connected with devices like mobile phone, satellite navigation system, intercom and personal music players. Effective range of the Bluetooth reception is over 30 meters. Other than the wireless connectivity, this helmet has the usual multiple vents for air ventilation and washable sports inner line, which can be removed also if needed.

Price: $205.

Buy it here: amazon

4. Airoh Miro SRP Flip Top Motorcycle Helmet

Airoh Miro SRP Flip Top Motorcycle Helmet

Manufacturer: Airoh Miro

This flip up styled street worthy helmet’s outer shell is made of thermoplastics. It is another Bluetooth ready protective headgear with soft inner lining. The SRP Flip Top has been specifically tested in wind tunnels to make it noiseless even at higher speeds. Its Pinlock enabled folding visor allows a safe ride in foggy weather.

Price: $280.

Buy it here: DIRTBIKEBITZ

5. SCORPION EXO 1000 Motorcycle Helmet Solid

SCORPION EXO 1000 Motorcycle Helmet Solid

Manufacturer: Scorpion USA

EXO1000 has AIRFIT system, which inflates inner lining pads to give you a perfect fit feel. Besides, it has an effective air ventilation system. Changing visor is easy as there is no intricate lever. Good aerodynamics makes it noiseless. Visor is UV protected. For maximum safety, this helmet has dual shell, made of Kevlar and fiberglass. Its Kwickwick inner lining is also removable.

Price: $300.

Buy it here: amazon

6. Voyager

Voyager

Manufacturer: Airoh Miro

This is a more durable SRP flip top helmet from Airoh Miro with thermoplastic shell. Inner lining is comfortable and removable for washing. This double homologated helmet is safe and noiseless. It is can be connected with Bluetooth devices.

Price: $330.

Buy it here: amazon

7. SCORPION EXO 1000

SCORPION EXO 1000

Manufacturer: Scorpion USA

This sturdy headgear has triple shell, made of Kevlar, Fiberglass and Dynema. Helmet is UV resistant, aerodynamic and noiseless. Visor comes equipped with Everclear anti fogging shield. SPEEDSHIFT system also allows easy visor change. AIRFIT pushes in air into inner pads for a perfect fit feeling within the helmet.

Price: $394.

Buy it here: amazon

8. HUGO BOSS MOTORCYCLE HELMET

HUGO BOSS MOTORCYCLE HELMET

Manufacturer: HUGO BOSS in collaboration with Nexx Pro.

If riding in style is important, than this helmet is for you. You won’t fail in drawing attention while you're riding wearing this helment. Its shell is made of advanced thermal resin and the inner lining is anti sweat and anti allergic. Complete UV protection, micro metric fastening buckle and PC Lexicon Shield are few of the other features.

Price: $424.

Buy it here: HUGO BOSS

9. Wayer ST Black Anthracite Silver Helmet

Wayer ST Black Anthracite Silver Helmet

Manufacturer: Shark Helmets

This is a double homologation helmet with open and full face convertibility. Visor is UV resistant and comes with anti fogging system. Inner lining is removable and is washable. Multiple vents allow proper air ventilation.

Price: $472.

Buy it here: CMS

10. Arai RX7 GP Randy

Arai RX-7 GP Randy

Manufacturer: Arai

This is a top notch motorcycling helmet with state of art features. Some of them are Net Composite Shell belted with peripheral areas with highly rigid lower section, triple density shell and air wings at 5 positions to counter turbulence, drag and buffeting. The helmet is completely free of noise. RX7 is the most popular headgear with biking enthusiasts around the globe.

Price: $740.

Buy it here: amazon