Arai Shoei Hjc
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Is it true? Arai and HJC helmets are on the same lines of protection?
Here is an article I came across where they did helmet testing. I surprised that Shoei did not want to participate, neither did KBC or Bell. But anyway here is the article, I highly recommend everyone to read it. HJC helmets actually averaged a higher impact than Arai helmets. So for everyone who says you have to pay $500-$800 to get a good helmet, this is definitely not true.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/
Not disagreeing with you, but often you pay more for the following reasons (regardless of the product):
1) Construction materials (weight, durability, finish, etc.)
2) Where it's made and assembled (more expensive to have stuff made in Europe or US versus China or South America)
3) Extras (for motorcycle helmets this includes vents, removable liners, etc.)
4) Number of shell sizes used...important if you have a smaller or larger than normal head
5) Brand Name (some people got to have that NAME)
But as far as a $500+ helmet making you safer than a $100 helmet..well I think the article debunked that myth for the most part.
Personally, I like Icon and Scorpion because each of their customer services have been responsive and courteous to me and they both fall in the middle of the pack on price. I've always wanted to try a Suomy helmet though...