BikerForge Vertex Carbon Full-Face Helmet — Real Carbon Fibre, DOT Certified
A genuine carbon fibre full-face helmet at 1,250 g — roughly 300 g lighter than the thermoplastic helmets it competes with. Three carbon weave finishes, a fixed aero spoiler, and an iridium visor.
| Style | Full face |
| Shell | Carbon fibre composite |
| Shell finishes | 12K weave · Twill weave · Forged carbon |
| Impact liner | Multi-density EPS |
| Comfort liner | Removable, washable |
| Weight | 1,250 g / 2.76 lb |
| Visor | Iridium |
| Spoiler | Fixed rear aero spoiler, colour-matched |
| Ventilation | Chin intake, top intake, rear exhaust |
| Retention | Double D-ring |
| Certification | DOT FMVSS 218 |
| Fit | Unisex |
| Sizes | M / L / XL / 2XL |
| Shipping box | 35 × 25 × 25 cm, 1.85 kg |
Carbon fibre lets a shell hit its strength target with less material, which is why this helmet lands at 1,250 g where an ABS full-face of the same size sits nearer 1,500 g. Over a three-hour ride that difference shows up in your neck.
The three finishes are structural, not printed. 12K weave gives the large checkerboard pattern, twill the classic diagonal, and forged carbon the marbled chip look. All three perform identically — pick on looks.
DOT certified — street legal in the US and in Canadian provinces that accept DOT. It does not carry ECE 22.06, so it is not approved for road use in the UK, EU or Australia.
The iridium visor is a mirrored tint and is not legal for night riding in many places.
The rear spoiler is fixed, not removable. It is part of the shell moulding.
Free shipping on every order over $100. Orders under $100 are charged a flat rate shown at checkout before you pay.
Delivery times are business days and exclude weekends and public holidays. Orders placed after 2pm ship the following business day. Import duties and taxes are not included and are set by your local customs authority.
Not the right fit? Send it back within 60 days for a full refund. No restocking fee, no explanation needed.
For safety reasons we cannot accept returns on helmets that have been worn on the road or involved in an impact, as the protective shell can be compromised in ways that are not visible.
Ordered the wrong size? Exchanges are free within the 60-day window — we cover the cost of sending the replacement out to you.
This helmet carries dual homologation, which means it has passed the safety standards that apply in the United States and across Europe, the UK and Australia. Both labels are stitched into the chin strap.
The federal standard every helmet sold for road use in the US must meet. It sets the baseline for how much energy a shell has to absorb before it passes anything on to your head.
Independent labs test batches of production helmets before they can be sold, rather than relying on the manufacturer's own word. It is the stricter of the two standards and the more demanding to pass.
Helmet sizes have nothing to do with your clothing size. They are based on the circumference of your head in centimetres, so take one measurement before you order and you will almost certainly land on the right size.
| Size | CM | Inch |
|---|---|---|
| S | 53 - 54 | 20.87 - 21.26 |
| M | 55 - 56 | 21.65 - 22.05 |
| L | 57 - 58 | 22.44 - 22.83 |
| XL | 59 - 60 | 23.23 - 23.62 |
| 2XL | 61 - 62 | 24.02 - 24.41 |
| 3XL | 63 - 64 | 24.8 - 25.2 |
| 4XL | 65 - 66 | 25.59 - 25.98 |
Still not sure? Order the size the chart gives you. Exchanges are free within 60 days and we cover the cost of sending the replacement out to you.
The visor is the part of a full-face you interact with on every ride. This one comes off and back on in under a minute without tools, and the ventilation is set up to keep it clear when the temperature drops.
A chin bar buys you protection and quiet, and costs you some airflow. Here is exactly what that trade-off feels like on the road, so there are no surprises the first time you ride it in summer traffic.
Draws air in at the front and sends most of it up the inside of the visor, where it clears fog before it forms.
Feed cool air straight onto your forehead and scalp — the area that heats up first and fastest.
Grooves moulded into the impact liner carry that air backwards across the top of your head instead of letting it stall.
Low pressure behind the shell pulls warm, damp air out. Without an exit, intakes on their own do very little.
This is the quiet end of the range. The chin bar and the sealed visor break up airflow before it reaches your ears, which is the single biggest difference between a full-face and anything open. On a long ride it is the reason you arrive less worn out.
Most of the noise that does get through is turbulence rolling off your screen and shoulders rather than the helmet itself. A rider tucked behind a tall touring screen and a rider on a naked bike will describe the same helmet completely differently.
The chin curtain closes off the gap under the chin bar and makes a noticeable difference on the motorway. Leave it in for winter, take it out for summer.
We sell all three styles, so we have no reason to talk you into the wrong one. A helmet you leave hanging on the mirror because it annoys you protects nobody. Here is an honest comparison so you can buy once.
| Full-faceYou are viewing this | Open-face | Half helmet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Whole head including chin and jaw, with a visor over your eyes | Top, back and sides. Chin and jaw are exposed | Top of the head only. Ears, chin and jaw exposed |
| Wind, rain and cold | Sealed behind the visor. Comfortable in weather most riders would avoid | Face is exposed. Goggles or a bubble shield are close to essential | No weather protection at all. Eye protection is on you |
| Noise at speed | The quietest of the three by a wide margin | Loud above roughly 50 km/h without a screen | Loudest. Nothing between your ears and the airflow |
| Airflow in summer | Manageable when moving, warm in stop-and-go traffic | Excellent. The reason many riders keep one for the city | Coolest of the three |
| Field of view | Meets the certified minimum, though the eye port frames what you see | Wide open, with nothing in your peripheral vision | Completely unobstructed |
| Wearing glasses | Workable, but you feed them in through the eye port after the helmet is on | Easy. Put them on and off however you like | No restriction whatsoever |
| Best suited to | Motorway runs, daily commuting, year-round riding, faster roads | Town riding, classic and cruiser builds, warm climates, short trips | Slow cruising in good weather, riders who want the least helmet possible |
One thing worth saying plainly. Every helmet on this site is certified, and certification is a floor rather than a ranking. A full-face covers more of your head than the other two styles, and that difference is real. But the helmet that actually protects you is the one you reach for every time you ride, so pick the style you will genuinely wear.
Wrap a soft tape measure around your head about 1cm above your eyebrows and ears — the widest point of your skull. Keep the tape level and note the measurement in centimetres, then match it to our size chart. If you don't have a tape, use a piece of string and lay it flat against a ruler.
Go with the smaller size. The comfort liner compresses roughly 3–5mm over the first few rides, so a helmet that feels snug on day one will settle into the right fit. A helmet that feels comfortable straight out of the box is usually too big.
Firm and even pressure all the way around, with no hot spots on your forehead or temples. Your cheeks should be lightly compressed. With the strap fastened, try rolling the helmet forward off your head — if it moves more than a few centimetres, size down.
Yes. Every full-face helmet is a squeeze to put on, because the opening has to be smaller than your head to hold the shell in place at speed. Pull the strap edges outward as you slide it on. If it's a struggle to get past your ears but comfortable once seated, the size is right.
Yes. Exchanges are free within 60 days and we cover the cost of sending your replacement out.
The visor has an anti-fog treatment and the chin vent directs airflow across the inside of the screen. In cold or wet conditions, crack the visor to its first detent at low speed to clear it. If you ride year-round in cold weather, a Pinlock insert is the most effective fix.
Yes. The visor is removable with a standard side-plate mechanism and takes clear, tinted and iridium replacements. Swapping takes under a minute with no tools.
Warmer than an open-face, since the chin bar restricts airflow across your face. Open all vents and it stays manageable in moving traffic, but stop-and-go riding in high heat will be noticeably warmer. Riders in hot climates often keep an open-face for city use.
Most frames fit, though it takes more effort than an open-face — you'll usually need to put the helmet on first, then slide your glasses in through the eye port. Slim, straight arms work best; thick or heavily curved arms can press against the cheek pads.
Yes. The liner has recessed pockets for standard speaker units and the shell edge accepts clamp-style mounts.
Considerably. The chin bar and sealed visor cut wind noise a lot, which makes a real difference on longer rides. It's still worth wearing earplugs at motorway speeds — no helmet brings noise down to a safe level on its own.
It's certified to both DOT (US) and ECE (Europe, UK, Australia), which covers the vast majority of riders. Certification labels are stitched into the strap. Some regions have additional local requirements, so check your local road authority if you're unsure.
Remove the pads and hand wash in cool water with mild soap, then air dry away from direct heat. Never put a liner in the tumble dryer. Clean the visor with warm water and a soft cloth only — glass cleaner and solvents strip the anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings, and can weaken the shell finish.
Replace it roughly every five years from the date of first use, or immediately after any impact — even a drop from handlebar height. The EPS foam inside works by crushing once, so a helmet that's already taken a hit won't protect you the same way again, regardless of how it looks from the outside.
We ship worldwide. Orders leave our warehouse in 1–2 business days and arrive within 7–10 business days, tracked door to door. Shipping is free on orders over $100.
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