If you are looking to buy a helmet this article – Top 11 Helmet Brands in India will provide you a good idea to make a right decision. While shopping for best helmets, you’ll see a wide variety of shapes, materials, graphics. When selecting a Helmet, the structural integrity and design of your helmet is most important as it will decide if you walk away alive or not.
Why wearing a Helmet is Important ?
Most of us hate wearing a helmet for different reasons. But when you drive a 2 wheeler you are inviting huge risk. The Road is full of miscreants and if one drives safely there is no guarantee that accidents can be avoided. Wering a good helmet is always good as it protects your head in case of crash, it reduces the risk of head injuries and can be a life saver.
Below is a List of Top 11 Helmet Brands in India
- Vega Helmet
Vega i a good brand and makes some cost effective helmets on sale. The Karnataka-based company was founded in 1982, and thanks to its wide product range, is one of the largest-selling helmet makers in India. The company has expanded its product offerings over the years, and as of today, also sells accessories like motocross goggles, side boxes and scarves. Vega helmets can cost between Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,000.
- Steelbird Helmet
Steelbird products are considered solid, reliable and cost-effictive. Steelbird made the classic golf-ball-shaped ‘bieffe’ helmets hich is worn by a lot of seniors citizens. The brand has four product lines – Steelbird, Steelbird Air, Ares and Ignyte. Steelbird is the base brand and makes affordable helmets of half-face, full-face and modular design. Steelbird Air helmets feature a sharp, aerodynamic design aimed at youngsters. The Ares helmets look identical to more rounded, sharp-chin designs from American and European brands. Ignyte is a range of motorcycle riding gear. Some Steelbird Helmets has this cool feature with hands-free microphones. Price of the Helmet varies between Rs. 900 to Rs. 4000
- Studds Helmet
Studds is a common name whosoever rides a bike, it is the oldest helmet manufacturers in India. It sells helmets in over thirty-five countries. They have two product lines – the base Studds and the more premium SMK. Studds helmets can be bought in half-face, full-face and flip-up designs. Out of these, the most popular is the Shifter, which for Rs. 2,000 onwards, comes with a lot of features like a comfort liner, an inner sun visor and up to five chin vents. Other products in the Studds range vary from between Rs. 850 and Rs 2,165. Studds helmets are on the heavier side, though.
- Royal Enfield Helmet
Royal Enfield also sells a range of motorcycle accessories alongside its two-wheelers. The helmets, while neither as expensive nor heavy as their motorcycle brethren, look quite cool nonetheless. The designs are pretty standard, but with one key difference — a thicker inner layer that includes an additional foam shell. The extra foam makes the helmet look ungainly, but it pays off in terms of thermal insulation and impact absorption. Plus, all RE helmets are all-weather, unisex helmets. Prices start from Rs. 1800 to Rs. 8000.
- SMK Helmet
SMK helmets are actually a premium line of headgear manufactured by Studds, the third in the ‘big three’ of Indian helmet manufacturers after Vega and Steelbird. SMK helmets are slightly more expensive — they start from Rs. 4,000 and go all the way to Rs. 10,000. The best thing about SMK lids is that they are all ECE-certified. Along with attractive graphics, SMK helmets also come with pin-lock visors, in-helmet sun shades, lockable air-vents, comfort padding, and an aerodynamic shape. If used well, SMKs should last you at least three years.
- LS2 Helmet
Buying an LS2 helmet is actually quite a challenge because the helmet market is full of duplicates. This just goes to show how popular the brand is in India. LS2 has been around for quite some time, and over the years, the company has created an impressive record of making tough, comfortable and safe helmets. Users have lauded the comfortable liners, the easy-to-operate locking mechanisms and the build quality of LS2. The biggest pain that still remains is to differentiate between an original and a fake. LS2 also makes motorcycle apparel, by the way, and has started setting up a number of authorised outlets.
- THH Helmet
THH is a Taiwanese helmet manufacturer. THH Helmets are nice, rounded and quite comfortable. A big reason why THH helmets didn’t sell well initially because when the company launched in India, one could only buy them online. But now, THH helmets can be purchased at most motorcycle riding gear stores. THH helmets, as we said earlier, feature a smaller, more rounded shell, which makes it easy to store and lighter than most other helmets in the same price range. Users take pride in the build quality and long life of THH helmets. THH helmet will cost you Rs. 2,500 onwards.
- MT Helmet
With MT, you will be entering the world of premium helmets. MT helmets start from RS. 4,000 and go all the way up to Rs. 23,000. The helmets are made from a variety of products, from energy-absorbent thermoplastic to carbon-composites. MT helmets have a large frontal area and a reinforced chin, lending it a sharp, oval, rakish look quite identical to most racing helmets. The helmets are made in Spain and have been used widely in all kinds of motorsports events all over the world. All MT helmets are ECE/DOT rated, and at this price range, these are the only dual-ratings you should be looking at. Users have praised the build quality and comfort levels of MT products. You may experience some wind noise at speeds above 100 kph but be warned — MT helmets are not track-certified. If possible, go for an MT helmet with a double-D ring — they are safer. Some helmets also come with the SHARP rating, and that’s a serious piece of kit, right there.
- Sol Helmet
Sol, also called G-Max, is an American helmet brand that you’ve probably never heard about. Because if you did, you’d think of it as one of the best lids on sale right now. The price band is quite narrow — between Rs. 6000 and Rs. 7000. Sol helmets feature good all-round visibility, DOT-approved design, attractive colour schemes and have been reported as extremely safe. The helmets have 19 air-vents and the inner liner is made from cotton, which is perfect for India’s humid weather. The helmets feature an optically-corrected visor that reduces glare, whether day or night. Sol helmets, if maintained well, can last for years, thanks to the water-based paint that does not fade. The shell-size of all helmets is the same, only the cheek-pad thickness differs. So, if your helmet gets loose around the cheeks, simply swap out the pads.
- Axor Helmet
Axor is to Vega what SMK is to Studds. The Axor product catalogue is focused on offering racing-inspired helmets on a budget. As a result, most of their helmets follow a rounded shape, with a wider front end and a cropped chin. The helmets come with ECE 22.05 and DOT certifications. Axor helmets feature a lock strap and can be purchased with anti-fog inserts. Their Apex series is the first of its kind in India to come with a removable rear spoiler — that’s MotoGP-level stuff. The prices ranges between Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 6,000.
- Fastrack Helmets
India’s leading sports accessories brand, Fastrack develop helmets for everyday drivers and adventurers. The brand provides both full-face and open-face helmets. They are made of optical grade polycarbonate material, which makes them scratch resistant. Fastrack helmets have high-quality cheek pads that don’t lead to sweat or discomfort while wearing. The material protects the face in case of any impact. The price starts from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 4,500.
Out of 11 The Top 10 Helmet Brands in India are best in the world.