Airoh Connor Full Face HelmetYou don't need a race-team budget to wear something that looks like it escaped from pit lane.Motorcycle gear can get expensive in a hurry, and helmets are one of those things where spending more can become very easy to justify. Carbon shells, fancy ventilation systems, elaborate spoilers, race-developed aerodynamics. Suddenly you're staring at a four-figure lid wondering when protecting your skull started requiring a small personal loan.That's why helmets like the Airoh Connor are so refreshing. It sits near the affordable end of Airoh's full-face lineup, with solid colors priced at 129.99 euros and most graphic versions at 149.99 euros. The newer Flex graphic bumps that to 159 euros. At current exchange rates, we're talking roughly $150 to $185 depending on the version, which is very reasonable money for a helmet from an established brand.More importantly, the Connor is homologated to ECE 22.06, the newer European helmet standard that introduced more demanding impact testing compared with the previous 22.05 regulation. So this isn't just some aggressively styled plastic bucket designed to look fast while parked outside a coffee shop. It's an actual modern certified helmet aimed squarely at riders shopping on a budget.The shell itself uses Airoh's HRT thermoplastic construction, with three different shell sizes covering XS through XXL. Airoh lists weight starting at 1,450 grams, or about 3.2 pounds, plus or minus 50 grams. You also get a ventilation system developed in Airoh's wind tunnel, an extra-wide visor, tool-free visor removal, removable and washable hypoallergenic liners, and compatibility with a Pinlock 70 insert.But come on, we're here because of the graphics.Airoh Connor Full Face HelmetMore For Your Gear CollectionThis Retro-Inspired Motorcycle Jacket Gets How Most Motorcyclists Actually RideAGV Debuts Brand New Pista GP R3 Helmet and Ushers in Next-Level ProtectionThe Connor comes in liveries with names like Chameleon, Spotted, Flex, Masker, Stellar, Double Face, Bloom, Ego, Alligator, and Zeus. Some of them look like they belong on helmets costing two or three times as much, complete with loud colors, angular patterns, and enough fake race-team energy to make your Tuesday commute slightly more dramatic.That matters more than it sounds. New riders already have enough stuff to buy, and safety gear shouldn't become the part of motorcycling where affordability means settling for something dull or questionable.The Connor gets the important bit right first. It's properly certified. The fact that it also looks like you've got imaginary sponsors to keep happy is just a bonus.Source: Airoh Helmets