Top 5 Entry Level Motocross Helmets

Whether you're looking for your first helmet or just wanting to not break the bank, the entry level helmet sector has a lot to offer a variety of riders. Top manufacturers like Alpinestars, Bell, Fly, Fox Racing, Fly, and MSR are constantly developing motocross helmets with features found on flagship models. In this video, Chase goes over our selection for the best motocross helmets under the $300 mark, and go over some of the features and reasons they made it on this list.

Watch Next:

2023 MSR Mav4 w/MIPS Motocross Helmet

Bell MX-9 MIPS Motocross Helmet

2023 Fox Racing V1 Motocross Helmet

Alpinestars Supertech M5 Motocross Helmet

Fly Racing Formula CP Hemet

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
1:41 - MSR Mav4 w/ MIPS
2:40 - Bell MX-9
3:34 - Fox Racing V1
5:40 - Alpinestars M5
7:20 - Fly Racing Formula CP

[_Bryant.R]

Heads up to anyone looking, Alpinestars has absolutely the worst customer service.

[dustin]

Chase, I think these videos are extremely helpful especially for researching protective gear. I also think it’s great you try and reply to questions folks ask in the comments section of your videos.

[JustBoogie]

I purchased the M5 Alpinestars helmet like 6mos ago, and it’s been great for the weekend warrior adventures I absolutely need more of! Matched with the tech 5 boots gives me the confidence I’m looking for. Thanks RM ATV MC for these super informative videos. It really helped me narrow down what I’ve been looking for. I would definitely suggest going to the local dealership to try out different brands and find out what fits you best before any purchase.

[czarrequintina]

All of d above.. favorite 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 hope some day i hav 1😁😁 thank you for sharing..Godbless

[davidray]

My HJC MX2 fits perfect and was dirt cheap. If I was picking between the ones in this video, I would say the FOX takes it.

[EarthSurferUSA]

Thank you.
I do have a suggestion though. Add how easy or hard it is to strap and unstrap with their D rings. Even with the gloves off, what a pain it is to get my low level HJC strap out of the D rings after a ride.
I know Bell had it figured out in the late 70's-80's. :)

[metalofthedeath]

The brands that do the shared shells should just do M/L and XS/S and just include the padding for both. You’d get way less returns and people could customize the fit

[keithncollins]

I have an older fox v1 thats probably 5 or 6 years old. The bell mx9 in that red/white/blue is in my cart now as the top contender.


I was also thinking of giving a hands free hydration tube an option as well such as USWE. Curious if any helmet is better for that or not. Still not sure i want to commit to it or not.

[EarthSurferUSA]

The white Alpinestars (#4), looks like a Storm Troopers helmet from the super hit movie Star Wars.
It should go good with the modern Batman art plastic on MX bikes today. :)

[Draxzy]

Looking between an alpine stars m5, the bell mx9, and troyleedesigns se4. I really cannot decide

[AndisDaugavietis]

How does the Fox V1 compare to the Bell MX-9 in terms of quality and overall feel?
Also how is sizing between these two brands, if I'm size XL in Bell should I consider size L or XL in FOX (their dimensions are a bit different)?

[EarthSurferUSA]

Correction: Yes, a heaver helmet will hit the ground harder, but not faster, (a bit slower if accelerating). It is your head weight stopping at the same speed, so it still depends on the foam/energy absorbing material. You are very much welcome. :) Doug in Michigan.

[stipesuker]

I wear a prescription glass, can you recommend me MX or dual sports helmet with eyeglasses option, for casual ride, around 150-200$

[Barident]

How do you compare these ones whith Leatt 7.5 ?

[dirtbikerplay]

The most my parents spend on my helmet is like $180 I’ve never had a super expensive helmet, I want a 6D one but I can’t afford them damn things brand new 😂

[EarthSurferUSA]

The Mipps system confuses me. Helmets used to be smooth, round shape. Then with air vents and goggle strap guides, and maybe even some abstract art in there, ridges popped up all over the helmet. Ridges that can grab the ground and twist your neck a little more. What actually works better, a mipps with a modern Star Wars helmet shell, or a Bell Moto 4 with a smooth shell? I wish Bell would bring back the Moto-4. Maybe some new protection in the shell, (if it is better). Nostalgic and functional. I bet they would sell well.
I guess I have go get a Darth Vader helmet, and look like I came from outer space.

[highball]

I feel like a visor for slow to moderate atv/4 wheeler rides is a waste. Just take it off and have one less obstruction.

[gdelg]

I wear a large, but I hate buying helmets that share a shell with XL and XXL

I rather share a shell with M-L

can you verify of recommended, which ones share the shell of Medium/Large, rather L/XL/XXL ( like I think the SM5 )

[zsombormihaly]

What goggles are on the bell moto 9???

[matasblot]

Ok but did u guys notice. The v1 has gone back to the past with the designs i dont know if most of yall remever but back in like 2000-2005 these graphics where the shit. All its missijg is the chrome and it would look exactly like them old helmets 🤙