You don’t have to spend as much as most of these 10 cost for a truly great helmet, but if our mission here is to seek out the best motorcycle helmet, well, you have to open up the purse a little.

Unlike a single-piece full-face helmet, a flip-front has a separate chin-bar that lifts up, exposing the face while the helmet is still on. Not only does this allow people to see your face for ID ...

And if you’re picking up adult beverages before heading home ... But newer models are often indistinguishable from fixed, full face helmets, thanks to new lightweight materials and design.