Modern Helmet

It has been many years since I have purchased a helmet. The technology has advanced considerably and I have more questions than insight. There are some really good websites offering a lot of information creating more questions.

My needs cover street and some touring. I like the options of a modular configuration but do not have any seat time wearing one and question the hinged front?
Your opinions on model, cost, configuration, flip down visors and windscreens, thoughts on ventilation and fit, wifi, bluetooth are sought.

One can drop a lot of cash on a quality cycle lid, what parameters did you place on price regarding the quality of a helmet that is specifically designed to protect your noggin?
I have my own thoughts on this but want to hear what others are thinking.

I seek quality and "performance". My kids and grand kids are all over me on this one so again your input is appreciated.
In over 40 years of riding I have had a couple of spills so this is not my first rodeo but, I would like to get user feedback before making a selection.

Thanks for the input.

Try the following site, it covers the basics and then reviews helmets
https://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/

I like my HJC modular. Not having to take off my glasses to put on or take off helmet is great. I believe that a helmet is one thing that should not be purchased online. You want to try it on. I buy a lot of stuff online but one thing I will not do is try on something in a brick and mortar store and then buy it online. I think that is pretty low. Besides size differences there are also different shapes. Some fit better on round heads and some fit elongated heads better. When you go to try one on, keep it on for a while and move it around on your head. Remember that they will loosen some over time. I use a "Super Visor" so I never use the drop down visor, but is seems that all modulars have one now.

I have an Arai RX-7 Corsair, a Shoei Qwest, an AGV open-face and my fave, a Schuberth C3 Pro modular. Before the C3, the Qwest was the quietest helmet I ever owned. I bought the C3 on sale at Barber year before last and the rep talked me into buying a medium. I only wore it halfway home before I had a raging headache and put the old, loose Qwest back on. I've since broken the Schuberth in and it's the best quality, quietest and lightest modular I've seen. The Arai is light and very well-crafted, but noisy.

The best thing you can do, whatever lid you end up with, is buy it a little small and break it in slowly before you wear it full-time. Go for the best combo of light weight, low noise and quality build you can afford. Modulars are always heavier than non, but the C3 is lighter than many regular helmets.

Lineslinger,
I'll help you out if I can. I ride street bikes of several kinds and do some touring but generally don't like riding straight, flat, boring, point A to point B interstates. 51 years of riding and I wear a full face helmet every time I ride because it's the most comfortable, not because I intend to bash my head on the pavement. It's like someone designed it to be used as proper gear for riding a motorcycle, hard to imagine.
I'm somewhat claustrophobic so it was a little difficult to talk myself into changing to a full face helmet, but it can be overcome. Hell, I hate to be closed up in an airplane or even the back seat of a car with no back doors. I've got several helmets of different types, both modular and regular full face. Modular is my favorite design because I don't have to take my glasses off while putting the helmet on or taking it off. I can flip the face up and talk to someone, get a drink, have a cigarette, or whatever without taking the helmet off.
The most important consideration when selecting a helmet as far as I'm concerned is comfort. I'm sure you've probably worn some uncomfortable shoes at one time or another in your life. When you were wearing uncomfortable shoes for an hour or a day, what were you able to concentrate on beside your aching feet. The hours or days you spend in the saddle are real enjoyable if you can free your mind and just concentrate on riding. I try to pick my helmets based on what "standards" the helmet meets (certification), fit (snug), weight (lightweight), ventilation, noise (quiet), visor, ease of use, color, what materials the helmet is made of and what those materials do, THEN cost. Good riding gear makes riding easier and a lot more fun. How much did you spend on your motorcycle?
My helmet is the warmest hat I've got in the winter, shields my old head from the hot sun in the summer, protects my head from bugs, sand, gravel, rain, sleet, hail, etc..
I've never bought a helmet mail order. Too easy to get a big disappointment. Go to a motorcycle shop (if there are any left) try on helmets, and when you find one you like, wear it around the store (like an idiot) for 20-30 minutes to make sure it doesn't develop any pressure points that can be really uncomfortable. If you're really tight with a shop, I've had them let me take a new helmet out and ride with it to find out how noisy it was. I think good shops like that are definitely gone by way of mail order (support local business).
I hope this helps you make a wise decision. There's a lot to consider.
Charlie

A lot of people have their own opinions on what helmets are best but really its up to yourself what you like wearing and not what others are wearing everyones head is different so only you can decide what you like to wear myself like to wear a open face helmet for me I like the wind in my face, have better all round vison that you don't get with a full face helmet, I have a few helmets my open face that I wear most of the time, a flip top helmet for traveling and riding in the rain or cold winter nights and then I have a full face helmet while on the Honda dirt bike.
I love my flip top helmet but it has some wind sound but ok with ear plugs, has less vision and can't turn my head as much, some say a open face helmet is not safe to wear but you have a lot more vision, can turn your head around a lot better than a full or fliptop and better hearing.
But what ever helmet you decide on not all of them will not save your life and it don't matter how much money you spend on a helmet its what fit you the best and for what your needs or riding style you do, only you can decide that, what helmet fits one person might not work for you.
A good friend of mine got killed in a bike accident not a mark on him except he broke his neck when he hit a pole, what cause his neck to break was his full face helmet, so not all helmets will save your life, maybe my friend if wearing a open face he might not have broken his neck but who knows, myself feel safer when I wear my open face helmet and I know a lot of people will have their say about that but I been wearing a open face helmet for over 45 years of riding I feel safer because of the better vision, more head turning and better hearing and my face is still ugly lol.
So really its your choose in what you like to wear and what you feel comfortable with, the only way is go and try on as many helmet as you can and you will find one that will suite you only.

Ashley

My advice is to go to a motorcycle shop that caters to real riders such as a BMW dealer. Their parts and accessory people are well trained in helping you get the proper fit. Schuberth is a very quiet and great fitting quality helmet. If I was looking for a modular helmet I'd shop no further. Since I'm not a modular guy I've stuck with Arai helmets for at least 20 years. They've always fit my head and safety needs. Once you've found the helmet that you like buy it from the shop that just spent the time helping you search through all of the options. Yes, you'll be able to find it for less online but what did that seller do to earn your business and where will he be when you have a question or problem?

Thanks for sharing your thinking fellas, much appreciated.