This is the World's Most Expensive Motorcycle Helmet, Surpassing Aleix Espargaro's!

Aprilia Racing MotoGP 2022 rider, Aleix Espargaro, threw his helmet into the audience at the Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, on Sunday (20/3).

This action fulfilled Aleix Espargaro's self-made promise to throw his helmet if his Instagram followers reached 1 million.

The helmet thrown by Aleix Espargaro was a KYT SR-GP model, an Indonesian brand. Based on market prices, the helmet is priced at approximately Rp8 million.

Compared to other brands, the price of Aleix Espargaro's helmet is relatively "cheap". Many motorcycle racing helmets are sold for tens of millions of rupiah.

Here are the 10 most expensive motorcycle helmets in the world according to *motorcyclecruiser.com*:

1. Arai Corsair-X RC – US$3,995 (Rp57.3 million)
2. AGV Pista GP RR ECE DOT Limited Edition Speciale – US$1,700 (Rp24.37 million)
3. Ruby Motorcycle Helmet Castel Shibuya – US$1,600 (Rp22.94 million)
4. Hedon Heroine Racer Metallic Python – US$1,080 (Rp15.5 million)
5. Arai Corsair-X IOM – US$1,060 (Rp15.2 million)
6. AGV Corsa R – US$1,000 (Rp14.34 million)
7. Veldt Foil Fullface – US$900 (Rp12.9 million)
8. Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon – US$900 (Rp12.9 million)
9. Shoei X-Fourteen Marquez – US$890 (Rp12.76 million)
10. AGV Sportmodular Carbon – US$850 (Rp12.18 million)

The Arai Corsair-X RC is the world's most expensive helmet, priced at US$3,995 (Rp57.3 million).

This helmet is produced using Formula 1 racing helmet technology, with carbon fiber material and a peripheral belt. Although relatively lightweight, its structure is very strong, providing maximum protection from impacts.

The Arai Corsair-X RC is also claimed to have good ventilation despite being a full-face helmet.

(Also read: KTM Leads the Provisional MotoGP 2022 Manufacturers' Standings)