Top 5 BIS Certified Helmets in India

Are you an avid motorcycle rider and looking for a premium helmet that offers great safety, comfort, and ventilation, but also has an ISI (Indian Standards Institution) mark? With the Indian two-wheeler market having witnessed a boom of several different types of motorcycles entering the country in the last decade, the variety of gear available in the country is massive these days. Just so that you don’t get confused which helmet to consider while upgrading, there are the top 5 BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) or ISI-certified helmets in India:

Reise Helden

Price: Rs 3,499

It has a race-inspired design with an aggressive look, and the spoiler at the back adds to that aesthetic. The inner liners are comfortable and offer a snug fit, offering stability at high speeds. The front and top vents, with the exhaust vents at the back, offer good ventilation. 

The wide visor offers great visibility. This helmet also has built-in pockets for a helmet communication device in the liners. This feature makes it very easy to fit those devices to the helmet before a ride, instead of finding a ‘jugaad’ at the last moment. The liveries on offer are snazzy but straightforward, giving it a wholesome look.

Axor Retro Moto-X

Price: Rs 4,994

The Axor Retro Moto-X is the perfect option for you if you are looking for a retro-looking helmet that looks really good and is available at an affordable price tag. The Moto-X has a round shell structure, which means riders of all head shapes should find the helmet comfortable. The helmet is ISI and DOT certified, and the fibreglass composite shell keeps it lightweight. The Double D-ring strap offers added safety, and the inner liners are easily removable and washable. 

It is available in four colour options: Athena Grey, Dull Black, White, and Yellow. The Athena Grey is the perfect mix of subtlety and style with the dark grey paint scheme, the silver chin vents, and brown leather lining around the edges.  

Acerbis Profile 4

Price: Rs 6,499

Designed in Italy, the Acerbis Profile 4 is ECE, DOT, and ISI certified, making it a very safe helmet for you to consider. The off-road helmet has a sharp and aggressive design with a sharp-looking peak. Every design crease and sharp edge is well-proportioned, providing cohesion to the aggressive look of the design. The inner liners and paddings are removable and washable, and the padding around the closing strap should provide great stability at high speeds. 

Weighing at 1290g, the Acerbis Profile 4 is extremely light, making it great for usage on an everyday basis. The Acerbis Profile 4 is available in six different colour options, ranging from loud, off-road style graphics to solid, single-colour paint schemes.

Airoh Connor

Price: Rs 14,950

The Airoh Connor is ECE 2206 and ISI certified. The helmet has a round shell, which should make it suitable for riders with different head shapes. The helmet has excellent ventilation, with vents at the front and top of the helmet. This makes the helmet suitable for hot summer days. Also, the ventilation system is designed cohesively. 

The wide visor offers great visibility, making it suitable for everyday usage. The inner liner is well-padded and offers great comfort, making it a suitable option to consider for occasional touring as well. The liners are removable and washable. The liveries available for the helmet range from splashy graphics to simple graphics and solid colours.

KYT KX-1 Race GP

Price: Rs 57,000

As the name suggests, the KYT KX-1 Race GP is made to be worn on the racetrack and is a replica of the helmet worn by MotoGP  rider Enea Bastianini. That should be enough to cement the helmet’s racing credentials. 

The KX-1 Race GP is a fantastic helmet at a great price point for seasoned hardcore riders who like to do track days, and it’s a great fit for everyday road use as well. It is an FIM-homologated helmet with ECE 22.06 protection as well as ISI certification. The shell is made of Tricomposite fiber, which makes the overall structure lightweight and hard at the same time. With the helmet having undergone substantial wind tunnel testing, the vision and aerodynamics of the helmet are simply great. It offers great stability even when you are riding at speeds of 250-300kmph on the racetrack.

The seven air ducts will keep your head cool even on hot summer days, and the inner liners offer great comfort, which is essentially crucial when you are using it on an everyday basis. The liners are easily removable and washable. The Double D-ring system offers added safety, and the helmet is available in two colour options: Carbon Glossy and Bastianini’s lid livery from his 2023 Ducati season.

We also have a list which includes some of the best helmets in India, and if your budget is a bit constrained, then you can also check out our list of affordable helmets under Rs 2,000.