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There are a lot of helmets out there with flashy graphics and bright colors, but the fact of the matter is that black will always look good and go with just about any gear you’re wearing. While a gloss black helmet is always a good choice, there’s just something extra badass about a matte black motorcycle helmet.
That’s why we decided to make it easy on you and pull together a list of the best motorcycle helmets that are available in the matt black color. Keep in mind, there are many more out there. This is just a small slice of the matte black motorcycle helmet pie, but this is the slice with all the best goodies in it.
How & Why I Picked These Helmets
Now you might wonder what gives me the authority to make claims about what are the best matte black helmets out there. In other words, you might be thinking, “Who the heck are you and why should I listen to you?”
Well, first off I write about and evaluate gear for a living. I’ve been doing this for years. I don’t get paid by the brands that make the gear, and I don’t earn money when you buy a helmet. I get paid to identify the best helmets and present them to you. That’s where it ends.
I’ve also been riding motorcycles since high school. I’ve worn a lot of crappy helmets over the years and somehow survived. Having the best helmet out there is important, and I want all my fellow riders to stay safe.
When it comes to how I chose these helmets, I used my own personal knowledge about gear to pick them. I also relied on the reviews and opinions of moto-journalist colleagues I personally know and trust. I looked for the following things:
- Safety
- Value
- Construction
I also made a point of including multiple types of helmets, including full-face, modular, and open-face lids. This way you have an option that fits your preference. I then organized the lids into the price brackets you can see below. Hopefully, you find this list helpful.
Helmets Under $250
Scorpion EXO-R710
- Price: $199.95
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.55 lbs
The Scorpion EXO-R710 is one of the best fiberglass full-face helmets out there that you can buy around this price point. The helmet is lightweight, provides good protection, excellent comfort, and plenty of features.
Those features include four intake ports and three exhaust vents, multi-layer EPS, emergency release system for neckroll and cheek pads, moisture-wicking liner, speaker pockets, three shell sizes, and SNELL certification.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Bell Qualifier DLX Blackout
- Price: $149.95
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.34 pounds
If you’re looking for a truly good deal, then you need to shouldn’t need to think too hard about the Bell Qualifier DLX Blackout. This helmet features some of the best construction, features, and style for the money.
Just because this helmet comes with a basement bargain price doesn’t mean it’s lacking when it comes to features. Here’s what you need to know: polycarbonate shell, three shell sizes, adjustable ventilation system, moisture-wicking liner, chin curtain with breath deflector, integrated speaker pockets, QuickRelease shield system, anti-fog/anti-scratch shield, and ECE and DOT approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Bell Rogue
- Price: $249.95
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.03 lbs
If you want an open-face helmet with some badass style that comes in matte black, look no further than the Bell Rogue. This unique helmet has an innovative style that still offers good features and protection. While there are other, more classic-looking open-face helmets, this one has a modern edgy style.
The helmet may be simple, but the features list is kind of long. It features a lightweight shell made of composite material, durable and adjustable muzzle to shield you from bugs and the elements, three shell sizes, washable interior liner, speaker pockets, and DOT approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Helmets Under $250 – $500
Shoei RF-1200
- Price: $485.99
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.5 lbs
One of the leading helmets in the industry for the price, the Shoei RF-1200 is available in matte black, giving you one of the best options you can choose.
This compact helmet features an aerodynamic design that was tested in Shoei’s onsite wind tunnel for maximum quiet on the road. It’s also Snell-certified and boasts itself as being Shoei’s lightest full-face helmet with high protection standards.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Schuberth M1 Pro
- Price: $499.00
- Review: Ultimate Motorcycling
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.31 lbs
If you’re looking for a truly modern open face helmet, that comes in matte black, look no further than the Schuberth M1 Pro. This helmet brings modern features usually only found on high-end, full-face helmets to the open-face game. It’s an attractive looking helmet with an adjustable fit, good comfort, and everything you could need out of an open face lid.
The helmet comes with all of the following features: aerodynamic optical class 1 polycarbonate face shield that’s Pinlock ready, integrated sun shield, top intake vent, and rear exhaust vents, antibacterial liner, and preinstalled microphones and speakers, making the addition of a communication system easy.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Scorpion EXO-AT950
- Price: $269.95
- Review: ADV Pulse
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.77 lbs
Scorpion’s EXO-AT950 is one of the most unique helmets on the market today. It blends the characteristics of a good modular touring helmet with the features of an off-road lid. This makes it a perfect helmet for anyone who does a little adventure touring. It’s also reasonably priced and comes in matte black.
Here’s a look at the long list of features: advanced polycarbonate shell, dual-density and multi-layer EPS, large anti-fog face shield, integrated sun visor, anti-microbial liner, flip-up chin bar easily accessible by both hands, speaker pockets, three shell sizes, and DOT approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Helmets $500+
AGV Sportmodular Carbon
- Price: $799.95
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.2 lbs
The AGV Sportmodular is one of the best modular helmets for sale. But wait! You’re probably saying, this isn’t the typical black like the other helmets on here. It’s not, but it is a matte finish over black carbon fiber, so I’m counting it. It’s sleek, Italian, dark, and full of features.
Here’s a look at what makes the AGV Sportmodular a special helmet. The helmet features a 100 percent carbon fiber shell available in three sizes, four different EPS sizes, five-density EPS, 100 percent carbon fiber chin bar, AGV’s Integrated Ventilation System, removable antibacterial interior liner and cheek pads, Pinlock-ready face shield, internal sun shield, and DOT and ECE approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
Schuberth C4 Pro
- Price: $699.00
- Review: webBikeWorld
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.91 lbs
The Schuberth C4 Pro helmet is another fantastic modular design that is available in matte black. If you don’t want the carbon fiber matte black finish, but still want a premium modular helmet, then this is a smart choice. The C4 Pro is updated from the C4. It’s quieter, has a revised fit, and a better interior.
It comes with a good list of features, too. The C4 Pro gets DFP Glass fiber heat-formed shell, multi-density EPS foam, removable antibacterial fabric liner, multi-channel ventilation system, anti-fog face shield, extra-wide viewport, speakers and microphone pre-installed for SC1 and SC2 communication systems, and DOT approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.
AGV Corsa R
- Price: $799.95
- Review: RideApart
- Warranty: 5-year
- Head Shape: Intermediate Oval
- Weight: 3.63 lbs
The AGV Corsa R helmet is designed to be a helmet used for high-speed or race-oriented riding. It’s a top-of-the-line helmet that’s seriously purpose-built. It borrows quite a lot from the Pista helmet. This is a fantastic full-face option for anyone looking for a matte black helmet who has some money to spend.
When it comes to features, the helmet is well equipped with a carbon-aramid-fiberglass shell, four shell sizes, four multi-density EPS sizes, AGV’s Integrated Ventilation System, optical class 1 face shield, Pinlock-ready face shield with Pinlock visor included, washable and reversible helmet liner with warm and cool sides, safety quick release in case of accident, and DOT and ECE approval.
We have worked closely with RevZilla, Amazon and 2Wheel over the years to provide our testers with products to review. They are all great partners and unique in their own ways, so make sure to check out their prices. Please don’t forget we may get a commission if you buy from them.