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Motorcycle Helmet Weights

Measuring motorcycle helmet weight

Motorcycle Helmet Weight Comparisons

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While light weight is always a plus, it isn't necessarily the only factor to consider.  The helmet's center of gravity will affect how the weight is carried, which can make a lighter weight helmet feel heavy and vice versa. 

The fit of the helmet is paramount, because a proper fit will distribute the weight more evenly around the head and down through the shoulders. 

Also, helmet aerodynamics are important, because a proper design will help prevent helmet lift and buffeting (which can also be exacerbated by the helmet's perceived or real weight).

When comparing helmet mass, it's important to know the size of the helmet shell used by the manufacturer.  Helmet weights may vary, depending upon size.  Full-face helmets range from approximately 1400 to 1800 grams. 

Once helmet weight reaches about 1650 grams, it becomes harder to mask its weight.  Flip-up, or "modular", helmets typically weigh more than a comparable sized full-face helmet, due to the mechanism used to flip up the visor.

Helmet manufacturers claim that Snell certification can add 50 to 100 grams or more weight to a helmet, due to the differences in the composition of the shell in order to meet Snell requirements, but modern fiber technologies may have reduced this amount -- if they're used.  Also, Snell has announced an update to their standard, which may reduce this spread even further.

For the purchaser, this means that it's also important to know which helmet safety standard the helmet meets when comparing weights.

Here is a comparison chart that shows the weights of some of the helmets that we've reviewed.  The helmets are listed by size.  Remember, helmets should not be judged on weight alone - several other factors should be taken into consideration when choosing a helmet.

More wBW:  Reviews of helmets with internal rotating sun visors

Full-Face Helmet Weight Comparisons, Sorted by Weight (See Graph Below)
NOTE:  Flip-up and Open Face Helmet Weights in Charts Below
See Also:  Helmets sorted by shape

Helmet

 Size Weight (grams) Weight (lbs/oz) Shape*
HJC CL-5 Open Face (For Reference) L 1301 2 lbs. 13-7/8 oz.  
  BMW SportIntegral Carbon (Owner Report) L 1000 2 lbs. 2 oz. (c.)  
1 Shark RSX (Owner Report) M 1350 2 lbs. 9 oz. (c.) SN
2 Akuma Phantom II MFR XL 1367 3 lbs. 0-1/8 oz. SR
3 Nexx XR1R L 1382 3 lbs. 0-3/4 oz. N
4 OGK FF-4 L 1409 3 lbs. 1-3/4 oz. SR
5 Airoh TR1 (Modular) XL 1411 3 lbs. 1-3/4 oz. R
6 Nitro N1200-VX XL 1426 3 lbs. 2-1/4 oz. SR
7 M2R MR10 XL 1426 3 lbs. 2-3/8 oz. MR
8 Airoh S4 (Enduro) XL 1445 3 lbs. 3-0 oz. R
9 Bell Mag-8 L 1445 3 lbs. 3-0 oz. SR
10 Schuberth J1 XL 1480 3 lbs. 4-1/4 oz. SN
11 Suomy Vandal XL 1486 3 lbs. 4-3/8 oz. SR
12 HJC AC-12 Carbon XL 1489 3 lbs. 4-1/2 oz. R
13 ROOF LeMans L 1492 3 lbs. 4-0 oz. R
14 CMS GP-4 XL 1495 3 lbs. 4-3/4oz. R
15 Nolan N94 Casey Stoner Replica XL 1499 3 lbs. 4-7/8 oz. SN
16 Shark RSF3 XL 1504 3 lbs. 5.0 oz. SN
17 Shoei VFX-R Air (Motocross) XL 1508 3 lbs. 5-1/4 oz. SR
18 URBAN N20 Astro L 1511 3 lbs. 5-1/4 oz. SR
19 HJC FS-15 Carbon XL 1514 3 lbs. 5-3/8 oz. SR
20 Craft RX6 Revolution L 1518 3 lbs. 5-1/2 oz. N
21 Marushin X-Moto XL 1518 3 lbs. 5-1/2 oz. N
22 ROOF Rover L 1525 3 lbs. 5-3/4 oz. R
23 AGV Stealth XL 1536 3 lbs. 6-1/4 oz. N
24 AGV K3 XL 1543 3 lbs. 6-3/8 oz. N
25 Shoei Hornet (Enduro) XL 1542 3 lbs. 6-3/8 oz. R
26 Schuberth R1 XL 1552 3 lbs. 6-3/4 oz. SN
27 Shark RSX L 1553 3 lbs. 6-3/4 oz. SR
28 ROOF Boxer (Flip-up) L 1558 3 lbs. 7-0 oz. R
29 AGV T-2 XL 1558 3 lbs. 7-0 oz. SR
30 Bell Star L 1559 3 lbs. 7-0 oz. N
31 Shark RSI XL 1565 3 lbs. 7-1/8 oz. NA
32 Shark S900 L 1565 3 lbs. 7-1/4 oz. N/SR
33 Vemar VSR XL 1566 3 lbs. 7-1/4 oz. N
34 SparX S-07 XL 1569 3 lbs. 7-3/8 oz. SR
35 Suomy Extreme Spec-1R XL 1570 3 lbs. 7-3/8 oz. SR
36 AFX FX-37 DS (Enduro) XL 1571 3 lbs. 7-3/8 oz. R
37 Z1R ZRP-1 XL 1572 3 lbs. 7-1/2 oz. MR
38 Fulmer D4 Evil Spell XL 1576 3 lbs. 7-5/8 oz. SN
39 Zox Azuma R XL 1578 3 lbs. 7-5/8 oz. SN
40 Nolan N43 (Modular) XL 1579 3 lbs. 7-3/4 oz. SR
41 AGV Ti-Tech Rossi XXL* 1582 3 lbs. 7-3/4 oz. N
42 Arai Vector XL 1583 3 lbs. 7-7/8 oz. SN
43 Nexx XR1R XL 1588 3 lbs. 8-0 oz. N
44 Akuma V-1 Ghost Rider L 1591 3 lbs. 8-1/8 oz. SR
45 Givi X.01 (Modular) XL 1592 3 lbs. 8-1/8 oz. R
46 Shark RSR XL 1601 3 lbs. 8-1/2 oz. R
47 Osbe X-Race XL 1601 3 lbs. 8-1/2 oz. N
48 HJC CS-R1 XL 1605 3 lbs. 8-5/8 oz. SN
49 Shoei TZ-R XL 1606 3 lbs. 8-5/8 oz. R
50 Baehr Silencer (aka FM F10) L 1607 3 lbs. 8-3/4 oz. N
51 Vemar CKQI (Modular, incl. chin bar) XL 1607 3 lbs. 8-3/4 oz. MN
52 Shoei RF-1000 XL 1610 3 lbs. 8-3/4 oz. MR
53 Xpeed XF-705 L 1611 3 lbs. 8-7/8 oz. SR
54 Caberg Trip (Flip-up) XL 1614 3 lbs. 8-7/8 oz. SR
55 OGK FF-5 XL 1614 3 lbs. 8-7/8 oz. R
56 Shark S 650 XL 1615 3 lbs. 9-0 oz. NA
57 Vega Summit II (Flip-up) XL 1615 3 lbs. 9-0 oz. N
58 KBC VR-1 L 1616 3 lbs. 9-0 oz. SN
59 Zeus ZS-806 L 1620 3 lbs. 9-1/8 oz. N
60 Bell Apex XL 1620 3 lbs. 9-1/8 oz. N
61 Bell Zephyr XL 1620 3 lbs. 9-1/8 oz. NA
62 Zeus ZS-806 XL: 1623 3 lbs. 9-1/4 oz. N
63 OGK FF-3 L 1623 3 lbs. 9-1/4 oz. R
64 Arai Quantum II XL 1624 3 lbs. 9-1/4 oz. R
65 CMS SUV Apribile (Flip-up) L 1625 3 lbs. 9-3/8 oz. SR
66 Bell Star 2010 L 1628 3 lbs. 9-3/8 oz. N
67 Akuma Stealth XL 1631 3 lbs. 9-1/2 oz. SR
68 Icon Mainframe XL 1632 3 lbs. 9-1/2 oz. SR
69 ROOF Boxer V (Flip-up) L 1638 3 lbs. 9-3/4 oz. R
70 Shoei X-Eleven XL 1635 3 lbs. 9-5/8 oz. SN
71 HJC FS-10 XL 1641 3 lbs. 9-7/8 oz. R
72 KBC Tarmac XL 1643 3 lbs. 10.0 oz. SN
73 Nexx X30 (Flip-up) XL 1649 3 lbs. 10-1/8 oz. N
74 KBC VR-2 XL 1652 3 lbs. 10-1/4 oz. SN
75 Vox Flip-up (Flip-up) XL 1652 3 lbs. 10-1/4 oz. SN
76 KBC VR-3 Stealth XL 1653 3 lbs. 10-1/4 oz. R
77 HJC IS-16 XL 1653 3 lbs. 10-1/4 oz. SR
78 Icon Airframe XL 1657 3 lbs. 10-3/8 oz. SR
79 Arai Profile XL 1658 3 lbs. 10-3/8 oz. NA
80 Craft R2 Aerospeed L 1660 3 lbs. 10-1/2 oz. SR
81 AGV Miglia (Flip-up) XL 1666 3 lbs. 10-3/4 oz. R
82 HJC Sy-Max (Flip-up) L 1667 3 lbs. 10-3/4 oz. SR
83 Arai XD3 (Enduro) L 1675 3 lbs. 11-0 oz. SN
84 GMAX GM68S XL 1677 3 lbs. 11-1/8 oz. R
85 Zeus ZS-2100 B (Enduro) XL 1680 3 lbs. 11-1/4 oz. N
86 Bell Sprint XL 1688 3 lbs. 11-1/2 oz. R
87 Arai XD (Enduro) XL 1693 3 lbs. 11-3/4 oz. SN
88 Bell Star 2010 XL 1696 3 lbs. 11-7/8 oz. N
89 HJC CL-XS (Enduro) XL 1697 3 lbs. 11-7/8 oz. R
90 HJC CL-16 XL 1702 3 lbs. 12-0 oz. SR
91 HJC CL-14 XL 1704 3 lbs. 12-1/8 oz. R
92 KBC Force RR XL 1705 3 lbs. 12-1/8 oz. SR
93 Zox Nevado R (Flip-up) XL 1706 3 lbs. 12-1/4 oz. SR
94 Schuberth C3 (Flip-up) XL 1709 3 lbs. 12-1/4 oz. R
95 Lazer Century (Flip-up) XL 1710 3 lbs. 12-3/8 oz. N
96 HJC CL-SP XL 1713 3 lbs. 12-3/8 oz. R
97 AFX FX-28 XL 1716 3 lbs. 12-1/2 oz. SR
98 Caberg Convertible (Flip-up) L 1717 3 lbs. 12-5/8 oz. N
99 Shoei Syncrotec Police (Flip-up) XL 1731 3 lbs. 13-0 oz. SR
100 Scorpion EXO-700 XL 1733 3 lbs. 13-0 oz. SN
101 Joe Rocket RKT 101 XL 1737 3 lbs. 13-1/4 oz. SR
102 Zeus ZS-508 (Flip-up) XL 1741 3 lbs. 13-1/2 oz. R
103 Shoei RF-1100 XL 1746 3 lbs. 13-5/8 oz. N
104 Fulmer AFS7 XL 1749 3 lbs. 13-3/4 oz. N
105 Vemar VSREV L 1748 3 lbs. 13-5/8 oz. SR
106 Caberg Konda (Flip-up) L 1755 3 lbs. 13-7/8 oz. SR
107 Arai Corsair V XL 1758 3 lbs. 14-0 oz. SR
108 HJC Sy-Max II (Flip-up) L 1762 3 lbs. 14-1/8 oz. SR
109 Vega Summit XPV (Flip-up) XL 1762 3 lbs. 14-1/8 oz. SR
110 Z1R Eclipse (Flip-up) XL 1765 3 lbs. 14-1/4 oz. MR
111 Shoei X-12 XL 1766 3 lb. 14-3/8 oz. N
112 AFX FX-11 Lightforce XS 1771 3 lbs. 14-1/2 oz. SN
113 Caberg Sintesi 2 (Flip-up) L 1772 3 lbs. 14-1/2 oz. SR
114 Scorpion EXO-400 XL 1785 3 lbs. 15-0 oz. SR
115 Shoei Multitec XL 1786 3 lbs. 15-0 oz. R
116 Schuberth S1 XL 1789 3 lbs. 15-1/8 oz. NA
117 Vemar VTXE XL 1790 3 lbs. 15-1/8 oz. SR
118 AFX FX-87X (Snowmobile/Street) XL 1799 3 lbs. 15-1/4 oz. R
119 HJC IS-Max (Flip-up) L/XL 1803 3 lbs. 15-5/8 oz. SR
120 Caberg Justissimo (Flip-up) L 1806 3 lbs. 15-5/8 oz. N
121 Scorpion EXO-1000 XL 1821 4 lbs. 0-1/4 oz. SN
122 Schuberth C2 (Flip-up) XL 1827 4 lbs. 0-3/8 oz. NA
123 Reevu MSX1 (2010) XL 1839 4 lbs. 0-7/8 oz. SR
124 Zeus ZS-3000B (Flip-up) XL 1842 4 lbs. 1-0 oz. SN
125 Nolan N102 (Flip-up) XL 1850 4 lbs. 1-0 oz. R
126 Nolan X-lite X-1002 (Flip-up) XL 1855 4 lbs. 1-3/8 oz. N
127 KBC FFR (Flip-up) XL 1867 4 lbs. 1-7/8 oz. N
128 Vemar Jiano (Flip-up) XL 1884 4 lbs. 2-1/2 oz. SR
129 Scorpion EXO-900 (Flip-up) L 1888 4 lbs. 2-5/8 oz. SN
130 Nolan N103 (Flip-up) XL 1891 4 lbs. 2-5/8 oz. N
131 HJC FS-Max (Flip-up) XL 1911 4 lbs. 3-3/8 oz. R
132 Zeus ZS-3000 (Flip-up) M 1924 4 lbs. 3-7/8 oz. SN
133 Shark Evoline (Flip-up/Modular) L 1928 4 lbs. 4-0 oz. SR
134 Shark Evoline Series 2 (Flip-up/Modular) L 1948 4 lbs. 4-3/4 oz. SR
135 Fulmer M1 Modus Flamethrower (Flip-up) XL 1954 4 lbs. 4-7/8 oz. SR
136 Shark Evoline (Flip-up/Modular) XL 1960 4 lbs. 5-1/8 oz. N
137 Suomy D20 (Flip-up) XL 2003 4 lbs. 5-5/8 oz. SR
138 Caberg Sintesi 2 (Flip-up) XL 2006 4 lbs. 6-3/4 oz. SR
139 Caberg Sintesi (Flip-up/Modular) XL 2034 4 lbs. 7-3/4 oz. SR

Shape Designations (7/09):  NA = Narrow; MN = Medium Narrow; SN = Slightly Narrow; N = Neutral; SR = Slightly Round; MR = Medium Round; R = Round.
 

Notes:
* *The AGV Ti-Tech XXL size is equivalent to a size large in other helmets, in our opinion.  
a. The Vemar VSREV has a different internal shape than any other helmet; we're calling it the "Round Oval"; see the review for more details.
b. Original EXO-700 was classified as "Round".  A recent example, the 2009 EXO-700 Neon, feels Neutral to Long Oval.
c. Unconfirmed and possibly not correct.
   
  Actual recorded weights using Polder electronic scale, claimed accurate to 1 g or 0.125 oz.  Red numbers serve as reference to intervals of 10 in chart below.

Motorcycle Helmet Weights Chart

Flip-up Helmet Weight Comparisons, Sorted by Weight
See Also:  Helmets sorted by shape

Helmet

 Size Weight (grams) Weight (lbs/oz) Shape
ROOF Boxer L 1558 3 lbs. 7 oz. SR
Caberg Trip XL 1614 3 lbs. 8-7/8 oz. SR
Vega Summit II XL 1615 3 lbs. 9 oz. SR
CMS SUV Apribile L 1625 3 lbs. 9-3/8 oz. SR
ROOF Boxer V L 1638 3 lbs. 9-3/4 oz. R
Vox Flip-up XL 1652 3 lbs. 10-1/4 oz. SN
AGV Miglia XL 1666 3 lbs. 10-3/4 oz. R
HJC Sy-Max L 1667 3 lbs. 10-3/4 oz. SR
Zox Nevado R XL 1706 3 lbs. 12-1/4 oz. SR
Schuberth C3 XL 1709 3 lbs. 12-1/4 oz. R
Lazer Century XL 1710 3 lbs. 12-3/8 oz. SR
AFX FX-28 XL 1716 3 lbs. 12-1/2 oz. SR
Caberg Convertible (Modular) L 1717 3 lbs. 12-5/8 oz. SN
Shoei Syncrotec Police Helmet XL 1731 3 lbs. 13 oz. SR
Zeus ZS-508 XL 1741 3 lbs. 13-1/2 oz. SR
Caberg Konda (Flip-up) L 1755 3 lbs. 13-7/8 oz. SR
HJC Sy-Max II L 1762 3 lbs. 14-1/8 oz. SR
Vega Summit XPV XL 1762 3 lbs. 14-1/8 oz. N
Z1R Eclipse XL 1765 3 lbs. 14-1/4 oz. SR
Caberg Sintesi 2 (Flip-up) L 1772 3 lbs. 14-1/2 oz. SR
Shoei Multitec XL 1786 3 lbs. 15 oz. R
HJC IS-Max L/XL 1803 3 lbs. 15-5/8 oz. SR
Caberg Justissimo L 1806 3 lbs. 15-5/8 oz. SN
Schuberth C2 XL 1827 4 lbs. 0-3/8 oz. NA
Zeus ZS-3000B XL 1842 4 lbs. 1-0 oz. SN
Nolan N102 XL 1850 4 lbs. 1 oz. R
Nolan X-lite X-1002 XL 1855 4 lbs. 1-3/8 oz. N
KBC FFR XL 1867 4 lbs. 1-7/8 oz. N
Vemar Jiano XL 1884 4 lbs. 2-1/2 oz. SR
Scorpion EXO-900 (Modular) L 1888 4 lbs. 2-5/8 oz. SN
Nolan N103 XL 1891 4 lbs. 2-5/8 oz. N
HJC FS-Max XL 1911 4 lbs. 3-3/8 oz. R
Zeus ZS-3000 (Modular) M 1924 4 lbs. 3-7/8 oz. SN
Shark Evoline DOT L 1928 4 lbs. 4-0 oz. SR
Shark Evoline Series 2 (Flip-up/Modular) L 1948 4 lbs. 4-3/4 oz. SR
Fulmer M1 Modus XL 1954 4 lbs. 4-7/8 oz. SR
Shark Evoline (Modular) XL 1960 4 lbs. 5-1/8 oz. N
Suomy D20 XL 2003 4 lbs. 5-5/8 oz. SR
Caberg Sintesi 2 (Flip-up) XL 2006 4 lbs. 6-3/4 oz. SR
Caberg Sintesi (Flip-up/Modular) XL 2034 4 lbs. 7-3/4 oz. SR
 
Open-Face Helmet Weight Comparisons, Sorted by Weight
NEW!  Helmets sorted by shape!

Helmet

 Size Weight (grams) Weight (lbs/oz) Shape
1 Davida Classic Jet L 984 2 lbs. 2-3/4 oz. NA
2 URBAN N350 Moto L 1056 2 lbs. 5-1/4 oz. R
3 Cromwell Spitfire XL 1115 2 lbs. 7-3/8 oz. R
4 Fulmer V2 "Easy Rider" XL 1118 2 lbs. 7-3/8 oz. R
5 Bell Shorty XL 1143 2 lbs. 8-3/8 oz. N
6 Dainese Jet Stream Tourer               XL 1179 2 lbs. 9-5/8 oz. SR
7 Nexx X60 Ice XL 1212 2 lbs. 10-3/4 oz. NA
8 Nexx X60 Vintage XL 1221 2 lbs. 11-1/8 oz. NA
9 Zeus ZS-210C XL 1244 2 lbs. 11-7/8 oz. N
10 Lazer Rider (Superskin) L 1266 2 lbs. 12-3/4 oz. SR
11 Draxtar P-104 XL 1341 2 lbs. 15-1/4 oz. N
12 GPA "Aircraft" XL 1365 3 lbs. 0 oz. N
13 Zeus ZS-608A L 1416 3 lbs. 2 oz. N
14 GMAX GM 27 L 1427 3 lbs. 2-3/8 oz. R
15 Zeus ZS-608A XL 1429 3 lbs. 2-3/8 oz. N
16 Zamp JS-1 XL 1497 3 lbs. 4-3/4 oz. N

 

 

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