Im currently in the market for a new sportbike and im wondering which helmet to purchase?

Question

I want a quality helmet but also want it to look nice... an ICON helmet caught my eye but i want to know if its a good quality helmet

Answer 1

while and dot or snell helmet is good, get a full face helmet without the chin bar that raises. later when you get more practice you can get one, but they could break off durring a fall and not save your face.

Answer 2

I have a Shoei RF-1000.  Fit is excellent, comfort and visibility is excellent, ventilation is good and it is a top notch helmet.

That said, I'd try on a few of the top rated ones, Arai, Shoei, HJC and see which one fits you best.  

I'd definitely get a full face helmet no matter what kind of bike you ride as they offer the best protection.  

The helmet should be pretty snug on your head but not so tight that it hurts, try rotating the helmet side to side, you shouldn't be able to rotate the helmet or pull it back off your head with the chin strap buckled.  The cheek pads will crush in and not feel as tight after you've been wearing it for a while.

Answer 3

Icon, Arai, Shoei, HJC are all good helmets, look for the "snell" sticker on the back, Snell regulations include much tougher testing standards...