What is the safest helmet?
Top 11 Safest Motorcycle Helmet Recommendations
- Shoei X-Fourteen. Safety Standard: (SHARP 5/5, DOT, SNELL, ECE)
- Arai Signet-X. Safety: 5/5 (SHARP 5/5, DOT, SNELL, ECE)
- AGV Pista GP-R. Safety: 5/5 (SHARP 5/5, SNELL, DOT, ECE)
- Shoei RF-SR. Safety: 5/5 (SHARP 5/5, SNELL)
- Shark Evo-One 2.
- HJC C70.
- Scorpion EXO-R420.
- Shark Skwal 2.
How much does a motorcycle helmet protect you?
Motorcycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 69 percent and reduce the risk of death by 42 percent. When crashes occur, motorcyclists need adequate head protection to prevent one of the leading causes of death and disability in America — head injuries.
What makes the LS2 rapid so special?
One thing that’s notable with the Rapid though: it’s a lower priced helmet but LS2 has managed to make it a very lightweight helmet (for a thermoplastic helmet that is). In fact, by our reckoning it’s about the average weight for a full on carbon fibre helmet which is pretty astounding! No tired necks after a day’s riding with the Rapid then!
How does the LS2 helmet work?
The LS2 helmet features a twin shield system operated through a flip switch. This switch has only on or off and swiftly clacks the visor when needed. Thus, if riding in a sunny environment, one can effortlessly actuate sun protection.
Is the sharp LS2 rapid a good helmet?
Which is a pretty decent average. And looking at their last five tested polycarbonate helmets (polycarbonates are thermoplastics) they’ve scored an average of 3 stars. However, SHARP tested the LS2 Rapid in 2019 and it scored a fairly lowly 2 stars out of a max of 5.
How is the vent system on the LS2 rapid?
The config of the vent system on the LS2 Rapid is similar to most other helmets on the market. That means it’s got a large chin vent that can be opened/closed and a couple of forehead vents, ditto.