Carbon fibre is the lightest serious helmet shell a rider can buy. This range gathers carbon-shelled lids from AGV, LS2, Bell and Nitro across full-face, modular, open-face, adventure and off-road styles. Less weight sits on your neck while structural strength holds, built for long touring days and fast laps alike.
LS2 FF805C Thunder Carbon Gas Helmets - Blue / Hi-Vis Yellow 06
LS2 FF901 Advant X Carbon Helmet
Carbon fibre wins on weight
Carbon fibre delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any common helmet shell. A woven carbon shell resists impact while shaving grams off the total, which cuts fatigue across a 4-hour ride and lowers rotational load in a crash. Every helmet here meets ECE 22.06, the current benchmark that tests 18 impact points and adds rotational testing absent from the older 22.05 rule. While helmets carry their own ECE standard, riders pairing a carbon lid with body armour should look for EN 17092 abrasion ratings on jackets (AAA, AA, A) and CE Level 1 or CE Level 2 back and shoulder protectors for a complete kit.
Match the shell to your riding
Full-face carbon helmets give the widest coverage with a chin bar rated for direct frontal impact. Modular shells add a flip-up front for touring flexibility. Open-face carbon lids suit cruiser and urban riders who want airflow over full coverage. Sizing runs XS through 2XL, and a correct fit sits firm with no pressure points across a 20-minute wear test.
| Style | Coverage | Typical weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-face | 100% | Under 1,500g | Sport, track, touring |
| Modular | Flip-up chin | 1,500g to 1,700g | Touring, commuting |
| Open-face | Front-open | Under 1,200g | Cruiser, urban |
| Adventure | Peak plus visor | Under 1,600g | Dual-sport |
A typical carbon full-face weighs under 1,500g, around 200g to 300g lighter than a comparable polycarbonate lid. Replace any helmet 5 to 7 years from its manufacture date, or immediately after an impact. Check the EPS liner, the 25mm-plus comfort padding and the visor seal before every long trip. Match shell shape to your head profile, intermediate oval suits most riders, and size by measuring head circumference in mm for the closest fit.
Frequently asked questions
Are carbon fibre helmets safer than other helmets?
Carbon fibre offers the best strength-to-weight ratio of any common shell, so it absorbs impact while staying light. Every carbon helmet here meets ECE 22.06, which tests 18 impact points plus rotational forces. The lighter shell also reduces neck strain on long rides.
How much lighter is a carbon fibre helmet?
A carbon full-face usually weighs under 1,500g, roughly 200g to 300g less than a comparable polycarbonate lid. That weight saving cuts fatigue on long days and lowers rotational load in a crash.
Which carbon helmet styles are available here?
This range covers full-face, modular, open-face, adventure and off-road carbon helmets from AGV, LS2, Bell and Nitro, in sizes XS through 2XL. Pick full-face for track coverage, modular for touring flexibility or open-face for cruiser airflow.