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26 | WheelsOfGrace.com | #74 THE BEST FULL FACE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS Our picks are based on helmets that offer the best blend of safety/performance, function/features, and price. Part-1 of this article helmet prices range from $159.00 to $449.00. HJC i10 - $159.00, where to buy: RevZilla / J&P Cycles / Amazon The HJC i10 returns to the recommended list because of three main factors. The first is that the helmet is well under $200, and for that price it is an absolutely ludicrous bargain. This helmet should, realistically, be in the $300+ range, but HJC has steadfastly kept it down at $160 to make sure that all who want the helmet can buy it. The second main factor is that this helmet is the result of thousands of hours of research, design, testing, and real-world data gained from MotoGP and WorldSBK HJC helmets. The result is an amazingly aggressive, yet sleek helmet with a high-quality composite shell and race- grade EPS lining and padding inside. The third reason is that despite the price, in all shell sizes bar 3XL, the HJC i10 is fully SNELL M2020 rated, and to this day is the least expensive helmet to carry that rating. SNELL rated helmets are needed to attend many track days around North America, and they must be able to withstand impact forces at race speeds. This helmet meets those criteria. This helmet, as long as it remains on the market, is an absolute bargain and deserves to be on the helmet shelf of any sport rider. Scorpion EXO-T520 - $199.00, where to buy: RevZilla / J&P Cycles Part of the company's well-known "trickle down" effect, the T520 incorporates all the best parts of the top-tier EXO-R1 and EXO-ST1400 helmets, but at an affordable price for most riders. The shell shape is an aggressive but smooth swoop, feeding the aterederodynamically tuned top ventilation ram-air intakes. The visor includes the Ellip- Tec II ratchet pull system from the higher end helmets, which pulls the visor back into the visor port gasket when fully closed. The helmet also features the innovative AirFit system from the EXO-R1 Air models, which ensure a tight but comfortable fit for every ride. The Scorpion EXO-T520 is DOT and ECE 22.05 certified. LS2 Arrow EVO - $279.00 ($449 Carbon), where to buy: RevZilla / J&P Cycles / Amazon The Arrow EVO is the most recent full-face helmet from the Spanish helmet maker LS2. The interesting thing about the helmet is that it has the specs and performance of a mid- range, but sneaks into the entry level range in terms of pricing. The shell is made from HPFC (High-Performance Fiberglass Composite), keeping the shell strong but light. This is backed by multi-layer, multi-density EPS foam, over which laser cut and motorsports- oriented pads and lining sit. The biggest feature of the Arrow EVO is its very aerodynamic shape, reducing noise while also preventing buffeting of your head in windy conditions. The LS2 Arrow EVO carries a full DOT and ECE 22.05 certification. We'd know - we've reviewed 450+ helmets since 2000! By Cameron Martel