Hats off for the 2024 CRASH helmet ratings winners

Last December, thirty new motorcycle helmet ratings were published on the MotoCAP website. These helmets, rated by CRASH, were tested for their impact resistance performance and comfort level. Of these, CRASH has selected the top performing helmet in three categories: Best Safety Award (Road), Best Safety Award (Motocross) and Best Value Award.

CRASH is proud to announce the helmets that outperformed the rest when it came to safety and value for money, they are awarded as follows:

Best Safety award (Road): HJC RPHA 12

This category compares full face helmets that are normally worn for road rides or commutes. The winner is the helmet with the highest total safety protection score, a safety rating of at least four stars, and a comfort rating of at least three stars.

The HJC RPHA 12 had excellent impact performance in both high and low severity linear impacts, was one of the top performers in managing oblique impacts and was among the quietest helmets in simulated high speed riding conditions. More information about the RPHA 12 can be found here.

 

Best Safety award (Motocross): THOR Sector 2

This category compares the full face motocross helmets tested. The winner is the helmet with the highest total safety protection score, a safety rating of at least four stars, and a comfort rating of at least three stars. 

The THOR Sector 2 scored consistently high in all safety protection tests, making it a great safe choice for your trail or adventure ride. The Sector 2 also has excellent ventilation and peripheral vision. More information about THOR Sector 2 can be found here.

Best Value award: THOR Sector 2

This category includes all full face helmets and indicates the helmet that provides the best protection per dollar spent. The winning helmet has to achieve a safety rating of at least four stars, a comfort rating of at least three stars and the RRP must be less than A$500 (at the time of CRASH purchase). 

The 2024 winner is also the THOR Sector 2.  At less than $200, the Sector 2 is an affordable helmet for riders looking for a safe option on a budget. This highlights that safer helmets don’t need to be expensive and it pays to check out CRASH for ratings of helmets you have your eye on.

 

The CRASH helmet ratings can be found here.

 

Further information about the CRASH test program can be found here.