Who will appreciate your cool bike worth a hundred thousand dollars if you have an ordinary inexpensive motorcycle helmet on your head? Apparently, this is what luxury designers thought when they created the most expensive motorcycle helmets in the world.
- 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 will see in this article, motorcycle helmets from famous brands are expensive also because they look really, really cool.
10. AGV Sportmodular
Price: $850
This is a helmet designed to take AGV's racing heritage into account, while still offering the comfort and convenience of a modern modular. The carbon shell keeps the construction lightweight (1390 grams) and stylish, and there are a number of simple but striking colourways to choose from.
When creating this model, the manufacturer tried to achieve the highest level of noise insulation, good ventilation and optimal stability at different speeds. As a result, AGV Sportmodular has become one of the best tourist helmets, very similar to sports helmets in terms of safety, technologies and design.
9. Shoei X-Fourteen
Costs $890
Shoei's flagship motorcycle helmet was developed with input from the world's leading motorcycle athletes, such as Marc Marquez and Bradley Smith.
It features a CWR-F visor with improved visibility, capable of absorbing 99% of ultraviolet rays. Inside the helmet is a removable liner that absorbs and wicks away sweat twice as fast as conventional nylon linings. This expensive accessory is made from fiberglass and organic fibers that are so strong that they can only be damaged by a laser.
8. Veldt Foil Fullface
Cost - 900 dollars
Veldt helmets, with a carbon fiber shell and metal hardware, are modular, but not in a conventional way. The flip-up face shield and chin piece unscrew, allowing you to quickly convert it to an open-face helmet if that's what you're after.
The overall weight of the helmet is around 1.3kg (depending on size). There are different shell finishes, with either 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 capsule is made of carbon fiber, as reflected in the product name, it has excellent sound insulation and a microphone located near the cheek (this location improves the clarity of the sound).
- 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 $1000
One of the most expensive motorcycle helmets of 2020 offers great visibility, excellent ventilation, excellent aerodynamics, and a lightweight shell. It is completely focused on racing, so it lacks many bells and whistles like sunglasses, soft lining, and space for a headset.
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 will be able to experience the racing heritage of each of the AGV helmets without having to shell out for the top-of-the-line PistaGp model, which the Corsa R is a physical copy of.
5. Arai Corsair-X
Prices start at $1,060
One of the most comfortable and well-ventilated motorcycle helmets on the market today. But 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 from 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 $1,080
The London-based company's elegant and timeless designs never fail to impress users, both in appearance and in price. Hedon helmets are comfortable, fit well, and the Heroine Racer Metallic Python also has a stunning patinated metal look. The helmet shell is first formed from carbon and fiberglass, and then baked in a patented autoclave.
The Heroine Racer Metallic Python has a post-apocalyptic, Mad Max look, but still maintains the same high-end vibe as the rest of Hedon's helmet lineup. 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 makes some of the most luxurious and fashionable motorcycle helmets on the market, and the Shibuya full-face design has become iconic in its own right. Its signature features include high-quality paintwork, genuine calfskin leather interior, and the signature crest in the center of the helmet.
Each helmet is hand painted and features a color scheme inspired by the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
2. AGV Pista GP RR ECE DOT Limited Edition Special
The cost of this helmet is $1700.
A 100% carbon fiber shell, metal-lined vents, and an integrated hydration hose for a sip of water during the race are just some of the unique features of this top-of-the-line racing helmet.
It has a quick release system, but lacks good sound insulation. In exchange, AGV provides the buyer with a pair of earplugs.
1. Arai Corsair-X
Price: $3995
Take the technology used to create Formula 1 helmets, integrate it into the best motorcycle helmet, and what do you get? The Corsair-X, aimed at professional motorcycle racers.
It is made using a special blend of carbon fiber that is used in the latest generation of commercial airliners. It provides the helmet with incredible strength without adding much 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, and then locked 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 includes one decorated with platinum and precious stones.
Оставить Комментарий