The 5 Best Modular Helmets of 2024

What is a system helmet?

A modular helmet is a combination of a full-face helmet and a jet helmet. The helmet protects your entire head and by flipping up the chin piece, you expose the face. Very handy when you stop and want to have a quick chat without having to take off your helmet. Popular among the type of motorcyclist who will cover a lot of miles.

From best value for your money to the best system helmet

This is not a ranking with an accompanying scoreboard, these are top system helmets of which we at RAD are convinced that they are the best choice within the segment. We have chosen to highlight 5 helmets. We start with the cheapest helmet and work our way up to the most expensive one. For each helmet, we bring forward several reasons why the helmet is a good choice according to our sellers.

The helmets are available in various colors and designs, but we always talk about the basic model because the quality of the helmet is the most important thing we focus on here. All these helmets are equipped with an internal sun visor and have recesses for glasses wearers. This way, motorcyclists with glasses can be sure that these helmets are also suitable for them. An anti-fog lens is also included with the helmet.

Best starter system helmets

Scorpion EXO-930 EVO

The Scorpion EXO-930 EVO, with a base price of €299.90, is the ideal system helmet for beginning motorcyclists. The helmet is equipped with the necessary basics, so you won’t miss anything. Pinlock70 Maxvision lens, integrated sun visor, micrometric closure, and the necessary ventilation is provided on the chin guard and at the top of the helmet. You can easily flip open the helmet, and with the red slider on the left visor attachment, you can lock the helmet in the open position. The inner lining is a Kwikwick liner, so you stay fresh even on warm days. The neck edge fits nicely and the whole does not feel cheap. If you want a communication system, you can seamlessly install the Scorpion EXO-COM intercom.

HJC C91N

The HJC C91N is a very complete polycarbonate modular helmet. With a base price of €169.95, for a very low budget you have a complete modular helmet that does not disappoint. The helmet has double homologation, with a simple click system you flip the screen up and it also stays open. The helmet also features ventilation at the chin piece and at the top of the helmet. At the back, you can find the exhaust so the air can easily flow through the helmet. At the bottom of the helmet, you can see that attention has been paid to windproofing around your neck to prevent wind noise. The helmet has a good fit, giving your ears the necessary space for extra comfort. This is not all, because when we talk about a complete helmet, we mean complete. The helmet features an integrated sun visor that you can control with a slider on top of the helmet. The Pinlock 70 lens can be bought separately, we recommend this so that you don’t suffer from condensation on the inside of your visor. This helmet is suitable for installing the Sena Smart HJC 20B intercom system.

Best Flip-back System Helmet

Scorpion EXO-Tech Evo

Anyone in search of a system helmet with a chin piece that can be fully retracted will end up with the Scorpion EXO-Tech Evo. The EXO-Tech Evo can be seen as the evolution of the EXO-930 helmet. The inner lining feels a bit better, but otherwise the helmets are similar, including in price. The base price of this helmet is €329.90. The right choice for those who want to use the helmet often in the jet helmet position without the chin piece being a nuisance or catching wind.

Best premium modular helmets

HJC RPHA-91

HJC has decided to compete with the Schuberth C5 and the Shoei Neotec 3. As per tradition, HJC delivers a top-notch helmet with the RPHA-91 modular helmet, giving its competitors a run for their money at an unbeatable base price of €549.95 in this class.

The helmet impresses with the ease with which you can flip the chin piece upwards, lock it in an open position and then unlock it. The steel micrometric closure indicates the quality you can expect. You can adjust the sun visor so that it is closer to or further away from your face, providing plenty of room for glasses wearers. Ventilation is provided on the chin piece, at the eyebrows and on top of the helmet, and there is also an adjustable outlet at the back so you can better control the ventilation. You can opt for the installation of a Sena Smart HJC 21B or 50B intercom.

Those looking for a premium system helmet under €600 can rely on the RPHA-91, especially knowing that HJC provides a 5 year warranty on the helmet.

Shoei Neotec 3

The long-awaited successor to the widely known Neotec 2. Shoei has not made major changes, they have built on the success of the Neotec 2 by improving the best.

Those in search of one of the best system helmets, are at the right place with the Shoei Neotec 3. With a base price of €669.00, this is not a cheap helmet, but you should not expect proven quality to be cheap. It is not just a premium system helmet. The helmet shines in the simplicity of its operation.

You can open the chin bar with two fingers and the helmet locks in an open position when you swing it up far enough, no unnecessary fuss with buttons or sliders. The visor is locked with a button that you need to press if you want to open the visor. This helmet doesn’t have an abundance of sliders or buttons. Furthermore, the helmet is equipped with chin and top ventilation and it seals exceptionally well at the neck. You can feel how well the helmet supports your head at your neck. You can equip the Neotec 3 with the SENA SRL3 Harman Kardon intercom.

“Less is More” applies and you get a solid system helmet with a 5-year warranty.

Which system helmet is the best for you?

These are the five recommendations from RAD, it’s not an absolute guideline but a piece of advice. If you want to buy a new system helmet, it’s important to compare models and sizes. The best motorcycle helmet for one person may feel less comfortable for another person. Each brand has its own fit and philosophy and everyone has a different head shape and taste. Whatever you’re looking for, at RAD we have motorcycle helmets from various popular brands so there is definitely a helmet that perfectly suits you.

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