
Lured in by the sci-fi looks, our reviewer found Icon's Airflite lid offered stellar performance to match
Very comfortable once on with low wind noise and great visibility, the dropdown sun visor is great. The space for com speakers are very shallow, the width for getting your head in is a tight squeeze. You really need to pull apart the chin straps to help get it on.
Let’s be honest, it was all about looks with this one. Very good quality, top to bottom. Easily houses a Sena system. Only downside is the lack of wind resistance. Shoulder checks at speed or in a moderate wind can unnerve you a little until you get used to it. The chin guard was a brilliant addition though and helps with keeping the draught out.
I bought this after trying several intermediate oval shaped helmets that put pressure on my brow. I have a long oval head and this is the first helmet I found that fits comfortably. I didn't bother looking any further because it's just such a cool looking lid, especially with a blue mirror visor fitted. As for features, it's quiet enough, doesn't steam up in winter as long as you crack the visor through town and the weight is fine. The looks, however, invite comments. After a small (non-quality) issue, I can also attest that Icon customer service is right at the top.
Go for one size larger. This helmet looks and feels great, having tried many others, the fit is snug but not tight and also surprisingly light feel.
One of the best helmets I've ever owned. I replaced a rubbish schuberth c5 with this helmet, and it's honestly one of the best, the vision and clear visor is amazing never fogs up even in winter. It's a little chilly under the chin area. A very quiet helmet also. Much better than a 500 pound schuberth which is terrible
Best helmet I've ever had by far, after 25 years riding, no helmet I've had comes close!!
Great helmet good ventilation and great service from sportsbikeshop as usual
Incredible graphics, excellent quality and value for money. I've had loads of helmets over the years and this one is right up there with the best of them. Agree it was tight from new and nearly ripped my ears off but now no problem. I'm a large and large is correct. The answer from utube was to inflate a size 3 football inside to compress the cheek pads. It works! Go on get one, you won't regret it. And of course sportsbikeshop again was totally professional, well done guys.
Build quality is good, no fogging or wind noise compared to other brand I've owned.
It's let down is it has a really thing design, defin for very oval heads, so much so I had to sell it as I could not get it comfortable. I think it needs stating as it very pronounced.
Bought this lid from Sportsbikeshop online and thank goodness I read the reviews about the fit. I have owned meny helmets over the years and always take size M but on this occasion I ordered L and even that is a very close fit so I would not have been able to get the Medium one on . . . or even worse, get it back off. Please be aware that this is a very tight fitting helmet and order the next size up from your regular fitting. Wind noise is considerable and the inner drop-down sun-visor steams up instantly so will need to be treated with anti-mist solution. Thing is the whole lid looks awesome - a very aggressive Antman look. I ordered the Nocturnal version with black snakeskin and the gold visor. Worth the extra wind noise in my opinion, just wear earplugs.
Best helmet I've ever bought, love the stylish and contour of this helmet, feels like I'm flying an F15.
Would buy again for sure
5 stars
Fits perfectly, used the size guide and all is great.
Really comfy helmet, even with my glasses on, the chin curtain is great and really keeps the wind out, also keeps it nice and warm on those cold mornings. Came with two visors, a clear and a smoked one. The design and finish on the helmet are pristine, even the helmet bag is great quality.
Don't be like me, take the advise of other reviewers saying to get a size up. I'm usually a M but I found out I'm a L in icon as I feared it was stuck on my head till the end of days. After great returns service by SBS I had the correct size. It's still tight to get on and off but once on feels very secure and visibility is fantastic. Style and glow in the dark features are a nice touch. Can't wait to customise with the available accessories!
looks are impressive especially with dark visor fitted , vision out superb, noise reduction in motion very good, light helmet well padded, went for a large where i bounce from medium to large and found it ok tightish to put on but a squeeze to get off -sticking with this size as will loosen up with use -probably go for a size up when ordering -to sum up -extremely happy with this helmet .
This helmet looks great, awesome in fact. The interior is quality The venting is good except the top vents are restricted when the drop down is in up position. Overall its a smart quality helmet, but this lid is small so wear in store for at least 15 minutes before deciding
Not only is it an awesome looking helmet, (I get lots of stares with this) it's also great on the motorway and at fast speeds. I like the big visor and the drop down sun shades.
I like how futuristic it looks and it has a Halo vibe.
Obviously this lid looks amazing. I bought it with the purple visor and purple spoiler and it's the best looking thing on the road. As others say it's a bit louder in the lower frequencies than other lids I have.
Bit of a squeeze you get on but once it's on its the most comfortable lid I own.
I'm an xl in other lids and wear 2xl in this one.
Other lids I own are hjc i70, hjc cs-15, shark evo
A stylish comfortable helmet.Best to get one size bigger.Nice quality for the money .Only negative is it could have had the option for riders with glasses.They can be worn but a recess would have been better .