Full-face helmets
The most prevalent and sought-after headgears are the ones offering full-face protection. These are considered the safest helmets, and you can get some of the best ones within Rs.5000.
1. Axor Street Crazy Gloss helmet
Just within your budget is this helmet from Axor, with its very popular design featuring edgy graphics that make it an instant hit with off-roaders and track riders. Its commendable 3-dimensional shape fits the rider’s head like a glove and 3-layer density check pads for ultimate comfort and shock absorption.
Its visor is optically corrected with UV protection to provide a panoramic view. This helmet also facilitates Bluetooth installation and comes with removable and washable interiors.
- Approximate price: Rs.4994
- Safety features: Nose guard, chin curtain, double D-ring fastening system, pin-lock visor with anti-fog film, high performance ensured by ABS material.
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)
- Weight: 1600 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 160 km/h speed
- Certification: ECE R-22.05 and DOT FMVSS No. 218
2. SMK Twister Logo
Available in 26 graphics variants, this SMK helmet sports an Italian design with an aerodynamic external shell, moulded in EIRT and an inner shell moulded in EPS. They come with removable and washable inner cushions with hypoallergenic and breathable liners. The durability of this helmet is also observed in its visor, which is scratch-resistant. This also comes with adjustable vents and a Bluetooth intercom.
- Approximate price: Rs.4650
- Safety features: UV resistant visor, anti-fog pin-lock visor, quick-release strap, retention system for buckle adjustment, reduced wind impact
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Large (L)
- Weight: 2460 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 140 km/h speed
- Certification: ECE 22-05
3. MT Mugello
One of the best helmets under 5000, the MT Mugello is a lightweight headgear sporting a high-end look and feel. It sports several vents to allow adequate airflow as well as anti-allergic padding to absorb sweat, which is removable and washable. This foam padding is also laser cut to offer a perfect fit. In addition, the Mugello comes in several attractive graphic options to choose from. Overall, you can get great value for money if you decide to invest in this headgear.
- Approximate price: Rs.4600
- Safety features: Removable chin curtain, nose guard, double D-ring fasteners, pin-lock visor
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)
- Weight: 1400 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 150 km/h speed
- Certification: ECE R-22.05 and DOT FMVSS No.218.
4. THH TS-43GP
Although a developing brand, Tong-ho-hsing is known for manufacturing high-quality and safe helmets with avant-garde technologies. The TS-43GP from this brand is another of the best helmets under 5k designed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and 3D-modeling and is available in 7 colour options with Moto GP track style graphics. It comes with a dual-lens visor and sports 7 ventilators for optimum airflow. Its interior shape is oval and offers compatibility with Bluetooth headset devices.
- Approximate price: Rs.4576
- Safety features: Scratch-resistant visor, removable secondary sun visor/goggles, nose guard, chinstrap supporting buckle closure retention system, quick-release buckle closer, chin guard, rear spoiler
- Visor type: Mercury
- Available sizes: Medium (M)
- Weight: 2000 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 150 km/h speed
- Certification: ISI and DOT
5. Vega Cara D/V
The Vega Cara helmets come with dual-colour tone and modern graphics print available in 8 variants. With a comfortable polypropylene EPS inner padding, this helmet offers a snug fit and maximum impact absorption. In addition, 7 ventilation ports also offer ample breathable space.
- Approximate price: Rs.1996
- Safety features: Silent chinstrap lock, nose guard, sturdy polycarbonate outer shell, minimal fogging due to dual exhaust vents, reduced wind noise
- Visor type: Reflective (only at daytime)
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)
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- Weight: 1450 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 150 km/h speed
- Certification: ISI and DOT
6. Studds Scorpion D3 Decor
Available in multiple colours and graphic options, the Scorpion D3 Decor is the best helmets under 5000, sporting a modern and bold exterior with a matte finish. Its visor is engineered with a highly optimised silicon coating, while its anti-allergic inner lining is both removable and replaceable. Users can also benefit from a remarkable ventilation system for adequate airflow and comfort.
- Approximate price: Rs.1850
- Safety features: Scratch-resistant and tan protected visor, quick-release chinstrap mechanism, UV resistant polyurethane paint for better durability, EPS concussion inner padding and thermoplastic material in outer shell for better impact absorption
- Visor type: Reflective (only at daytime)
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)
- Weight: 1450 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 150 km/h speed
- Certification: ISI. IS:4151 and DOT FMVSS No. CM/L-91691 218
Open-face or half-face helmets
As the name suggests, these helmets do not cover your entire face, i.e., they come without a chinstrap. However, many riders prefer half or open-face helmets over full-face headgears due to the comfort they offer during summer. Here are the half-face helmets that find themselves in our list of top helmets under 5000.
7. Royal Enfield Spirit
One of the open-face helmets under 5000 that made it to our list is the Royal Enfield Spirit. This helmet sports a classic design, identifiable with the brand name, and is available in 2 colour variants. It features internal antimicrobial fabric with comfort liners and offers a snug fit. This headgear also comes with 4 metal mesh intake vents, a removable visor, and a goggle holder with a press button lock.
- Approximate price: Rs.3600
- Safety features: Micrometric lock with D-ring, high-density EPS liner for improved impact absorption, UV resistant visor, UV resistant helmet pain and high-impact grade outer material
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL)
- Weight: 1040 gm
- Stability: Unknown
- Certification: ISI
8. Steelbird SB-40 DOT Route66
The SB-40 DOT Route66 is another half-face helmet under 5000 available in India that comes in an extensive range of colour variants with options for both matte and gloss finish. It sports an Italian design with hygienic and multipore interior padding. It also sports a neck protector with breathable padding for maximum comfort, and a designer Pivot KIT.
- Approximate price: Rs.2399
- Safety features: Scratch-resistant polycarbonate visor, quick-release micrometric buckle and high-impact ABS material.
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Extra Large (XL)
- Weight: 900 gm
- Stability: Manageable for up to 150 km/h speed
- Certification: DOT
Flip-up helmets
You know it is a flip-up helmet the moment you see one with a movable chin bar. It serves as a full-face helmet when the chin bar is closed and an open or half-face helmet when you slide it up after pressing a button. Our top picks for the best flip-up helmets below 5000 are as follows.
9. Steelbird TRX
The TRX from Steelbird is one of the best helmets under 5000 that come with a flip-up mechanism. Designed in Italy, this headgear features an inner shell with anti-allergic EPS concussion padding and dynamic ventilation for optimum safety and comfort. Users will also be able to enjoy added comfort with a neck protector.
- Approximate price: Rs.2299
- Safety features: Visor with scratch-resistant coating, quick-release micrometric buckle, high-impact ABS material shell
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L)
- Weight: 950 gm
- Stability: Unknown
- Certification: ISI
10. Vega Crux DX
Another flip-up helmet that finds its place in our list of top 10 helmets under 5000 is the Crux DX from Vega, sporting an edgy off-road design and leather-finish touch. It features a polycarbonate visor with an easy fit and smooth flip-up operation. This helmet comes with foam lining on the inner layer and offers press buttons to open and close vents effectively.
- Approximate price: Rs.1691
- Safety features: UV resistant and scratch-resistant visor, high-impact ABS material shell
- Visor type: Clear
- Available sizes: Medium (M), Large (L)
- Weight: 1100 gm
- Stability: Unknown
- Certification: ISI
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