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Buying Guide modular helmets with retractable chin straps

There are modular helmets in the equipment market and among them is a subcategory. These are modular helmets with a 180 ° chin bar swivel system or retractable chin bars. Here is a selection of these modular helmets of a specific type.

Historically, the French brand Roof pioneered this helmet concept along with the famous Boxer. A helmet that has evolved many times, and today it is increasingly preferred by users of maxi scooters and roadsters. Roof Boxer V8, Roof Boxxer and Boxxer Carbon combine the current Roof range.

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But later it was Shark who changed this system and the market positioning of this type of helmet with the first Evoline. French manufacturer Shark then wanted to make this helmet wider by integrating a sun visor and giving it a more typical GT or roadster look. And several manufacturers then went in the same direction, actually competing with today's Shark Model Evo One 2 helmets. The Evo One 2 is its test here. Please note that the French manufacturer Shark tries to protect its patents through procedures.

In the meantime, note that the French brand GPA has also tried another form of modular design in the past with the GPA I SR, whose chin bar is split in two and opens at the front. Unique solution! A helmet that was often worn by law enforcement officials, but this technical solution, according to our research, is no longer used today. The stability and safety in the event of a frontal impact has sometimes led to reluctance to use the chin bar on this helmet, but we do not present any evidence of this at this time. Maybe one day we'll see this solution come back?

Buying Guide modular helmets with retractable chin straps - Moto-Station

Advantages and disadvantages of a retractable chin bar: 

Advantages: 

  • It frees the lower face completely to facilitate donning the helmet, as in the classic modular chin bar lift design.
  • Provides better balance when riding with an open helmet. (Note that for safety reasons it is clearly preferable to ride with a closed helmet, obviously).
  • The tilted back chin guard limits the wind-catching effect compared to the lifting chin guard of the classic modular model.
  • The big advantage is the ability to keep the main screen down and thus protect the eyes when the chin guard is tilted back. The classic modular system does not allow this because the main screen is an integral part of the chin bar.

Disadvantages: 

  • In terms of weight, these modular devices can be heavier than the "classic" modular ones, in particular due to the use of less noble materials or even the use of a housing of the same size for all available sizes.
  • Materials exactly; Some of these 180 ° pull-up helmets use fibers.
  • The difficulty of disassembling the main screen (varies from one brand to another) compared to the classic modular screen, which sometimes has the same mechanism as the standard integral one.
  • Due to the shape of the chin bar and its attachment, these helmets will be quieter than standard modular helmets.
  • Price: They are quite expensive because they are more difficult to produce.

Airoh Rev 19

Fiche technique:

  • Materials: HRT high strength thermoplastic shell
  • 1 case size
  • Modular with double P / J homologation (Jet and Integral)
  • Colorless screen, anti-scratch and anti-fog
  • Ultra-wide screen, ultra-wide, providing a large field of view
  • Internal UV protection sun canopy
  • Ventilation: upper air intake and chin bar 
  • Chin strap: micrometric buckle
  • Prone to receiving a Bluetooth kit
  • Weight: 1700 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXL.
  • Average observed price (no remainder): 345,97 (

LS2 Valorous FF399

Fiche technique:

  • Modular helmet with double P / J homologation (Jet and Full)
  • Auto-lift and auto-lower system that simultaneously unlocks the screen and chin bar when changing from full to jet
  • Materials: KPA shell, a proprietary blend of polycarbonate and thermoplastic composites.
  • 2 case sizes
  • EPS - inner shell of different density
  • Interior: made of hypoallergenic fabric with antiperspirant coating. Fully removable and washable
  • Glasses temple insertion slots
  • Large clear screen with anti-scratch, anti-fog and anti-UV protection, Pinlock (anti-fog film) prone
  • Smoky, anti-scratch and UV-resistant inner sun visor that is activated by a slider in the lower left corner of the helmet
  • Ventilation: ventilation system with dynamic air flow. Upper, lower ventilation deflector and rear air deflector. Styrofoam air duct (inner channels in the lining distribute the air inside the helmet)
  • Strap: micrometric titanium buckle
  • Predisposed to receive LS2 Bluetooth Communication Kit “Linkin Ride Pal III”
  • Weight: 1700 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXXL
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 312,30 

LS2 Walliant II

Fiche technique:

  • Modular helmet with double P / J homologation (Jet and Full)
  • Auto-lift and auto-lower system that simultaneously unlocks the screen and chin bar when changing from full to jet
  • Material: KPA shell, a proprietary blend of polycarbonate and thermoplastic composites.
  • 2 case sizes
  • EPS - inner shell of different density
  • Interior: hypoallergenic breathable fabric. Fully removable and washable
  • 3D laser cut cheek pads for comfort and ergonomics
  • Glasses temple insertion slots
  • Large clear screen made of Class A polycarbonate, 3D optics, highly impact resistant, anti-distortion and advertised for optimal sharpness
  • Anti-scratch, anti-fog and UV screen, comes with Pinlock (anti-fog film)
  • Smoky, anti-scratch and UV-resistant inner sun visor that is activated by a slider in the lower left corner of the helmet
  • Ventilation: ventilation system with dynamic air flow. Upper, lower ventilation deflector and rear air deflector. Styrofoam air duct (inner channels in the lining distribute the air inside the helmet)
  • Neck shield with reflective safety insert.
  • Nose cover
  • Detachable anti-swirl bib
  • Predisposed to receive LS2 Bluetooth Communication Kit “Linkin Ride Pal III”
  • Strap: micrometric titanium buckle
  • Weight: 1700 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXXL
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 325,70

Desmo roof

Fiche technique:

  • Double homologation P / J (jet and full)
  • Material: thermoplastic composites
  • Interior: technical 3D textile, comfortable, ventilated, adaptable, removable and washable.
  • Silent Lining's interior is renowned for its soundproofing and comfort.
  • Redesigned body and interior trim, quieter than previous generations.
  • Suitable for wearing glasses
  • Screen: colorless, with original anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment
  • Desmodromic patented screen mechanism: Desmodromic cams allow the screen to automatically move in accordance with the chin bar.
  • Rear stop to open the chin bar, this reversible stop secures the chin bar in the jet position.
  • Patented screen mechanism
  • Ventilation: By creating an air depression, the Venturi concept provides diffuse and efficient ventilation. The upper air intakes are adjusted in one motion.
  • The chin guard is equipped with an air intake with two different functions: effective and quick fogging due to the presence of a deflector located behind the air intake and adjustable ventilation of the face.
  • Chin strap: micrometric buckle
  • Weight: 1720 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXL.
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 394,48

Boxxer roof

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Fiche technique:

  • Fiberglass composite shell
  • 50% injectable sunscreen with anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment
  • Double full face helmet and jet helmet homologation (P / J)
  • Micrometric buckle chin strap.
  • Detachable and washable body
  • Weight: 1600 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXL.
  • Average observed price (no remainder): 427,85 (

Scorpio Exo Tech

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Fiche technique:

  • Polycarbonate body
  • Approved by ECE 22.05 P / J
  • KwikWick 2 inner lining: hypoallergenic, removable, machine washable
  • Internal retractable SpeedView ™ sun visor (UV400 approved and EverClear ™ anti-fog treated)
  • The retractable chin bar system that accompanies the main screen is operated with one hand.
  • 3 independently adjustable indexed vents
  • Micrometric chin strap
  • Weight: 1700g +/- 50g
  • Sizes: XS to XXL.
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 325,28

Shark Evo One

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Fiche technique:

  • Molded Thermoplastic Modular Motorcycle Helmet
  • Full / inkjet approval.
  • 2 case sizes
  • Auto-lift and auto-lower system to unlock screen and chin bar at the same time when changing from full to jet
  • Anti-scratch screen with Max Vision lock (anti-fog film)
  • Dual integrated sunscreen
  • Optimum comfort for eyeglass wearers thanks to grooves in the inner foam.
  • Multiple ventilation
  • Chin strap: micrometric buckle
  • Planned location for Sharktooth®
  • Weight: 1650g (+/- 50g)
  • Sizes: XS to XL
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 251,40

Shark Evo One 2

Fiche technique:

  • Material: thermoplastic resin sheath.
  • 2 case sizes
  • Interior: bamboo microfiber fabric. Removable and washable
  • Easy Fit System: Recessed cheek pads for easy donning of the temples.
  • 2D screen: clear, scratch-resistant, comes with Pinlock Maxvision (high performance anti-fog film covering the entire field of view)
  • Sun visor 23% larger than EvoLine, with anti-scratch protection and UV380 label. Control slider on the top of the helmet
  • Auto Raise and Auto Lower System: Automatically lifts the screen when raising or lowering the chin bar
  • Multiple ventilation
  • Anti-curl magnetic bib that extends under the chin
  • Predisposed to receive Sharktooth® Bluetooth communication system
  • Chin strap: micrometric buckle
  • Weight: 1650 gr (+/- 50 gr)
  • Sizes: XS to XXL.
  • Average observed price (excluding sales): € 428,96

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