MCN picks the best flip-front motorcycle helmets

A flip-front designed to look and feel like a sporty full-face, the new AGV Tourmodular is available in a range of finishes and dual homologated to ECE 22.06. The shell is available in three sizes for a perfect fit and designed with a super-wide visor aperture for exceptional vision. Developed in the wind tunnel, it is also very quiet and has a unique removable, and washable, 2Dry moisture absorption inner liner.

Caberg has a reputation for quality, inexpensive helmets and this Duke continues that theme while providing SHARP five-star protection. It's a relatively straightforward flip helmet though it is both P and J homologated for use with the flip open. The visor is Pinlock-insert ready and there is a drop-down sun visor with large, adjustable vents at the chin as well as on top of the head. Like many helmets, it is ready for a matching intercom system as well.

Shoei's premium flip-front is available in three shell sizes to suit every head. It is dual-homologated for riding with the flip-up or down and uses a drop-down sun visor, as part of Shoei's 'touring' range of helmets. The liner and cheek pads are removable for washing and different-sized cheek pads are available to tailor the fit. There are chin and top vents as well as exhaust at the rear and it is suitable for the SENA SRL2 integrated intercom.

Also available in gloss and matt carbon finishes for £30 cheaper, the LS2 Vortex is a chunky (some would say aggressive) flip with a carbon shell in three sizes for a perfect fit. Supplied with an optically correct visor, the large aperture gives a good view while the drop-down sun visor helps with bright sunlight. It is vented at the chin and the top with rear-mounted exhaust ports and it includes internal channels for cooling.

Inspired by racing helmets, the RPHA 90S from HJC is a flip-front helmet that looks and rides just like a full-face. It's both P and J homologated and this carbon-skin version is lightweight, reducing strain on the rider's neck. Its large visor is Pinlock-ready and there's a drop-down sun visor, too. Designed to be low-noise, it features removable interior panels for washing and it is ready for HJC's smart Bluetooth intercom system.

Release your inner Stig with this flip-front from American brand Simpson. Famously worn by TV's pet racing driver and revered over the years by racers and motorcycle riders alike, the iconic helmet is now available in both a full-face and this flip-front design, properly homologated for road use. It uses the famous snout as well as a Pinlock-ready main and a drop-down sun visor. It has vents at the chin and channels running inside and can accept Bluetooth headsets.

A variation on a theme, the SHARK Evo ES uses a chinbar that folds right over the top of the helmet and is stored at the back to leave the visor in front of the face but with no chin bar, like the European 'Jet' style of helmet. The chinbar opens and moves the visor automatically whichever direction it is going, open or closing, and the sense of air and openness, particularly when riding in warm conditions, is liberating. We've used one of these for a couple of summers and it's a nice option if a little loud when closed. Seal of Approval - We've tested this product and have found it performs well.

The C4 Pro has been designed for tourers as well as sports riders and has quietness and comfort at its heart, thanks to its rounded external profile. It has a multi-channel cooling system and vents at the chin and the top of the head as well as a drop-down sun visor. The liner and padding are all seamless for additional comfort and the helmet comes with pre-installed speakers, microphone and antenna for an optional Bluetooth intercom system.