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Best Budget Motorcycle Helmets
A safe helmet does not have to be expensive. The best budget lids carry the same DOT and ECE certifications as premium ones, you mostly pay more for lighter shells, quieter aero and plusher liners. These are the best helmets we rate under $250.
- 01Scorpion · Full-Face
Scorpion EXO-R420
7.8A sporty, well-equipped budget full-face that punches above its price with multiple shell sizes and a no-fog shield, a smart value step up from the cheapest lids.
DOT ECE 22.06- Price
- $160
- Weight
- 1610 g
- Shell
- Polycarbonate
- 02Bell · Full-Face
Bell Qualifier
7.4The default budget full-face: heavier and louder than premium lids, but safe, comfortable enough and astonishing value for a first or back-up helmet.
DOT ECE 22.05- Price
- $120
- Weight
- 1700 g
- Shell
- Polycarbonate