Best Kart Helmet Brands

In case you were looking for helmets used by the PROs that are available today, here’s the list of brands that are the best sellers from 2025.

• Arai

• Bell

• Stilo

Why are they the best? Because they’ve built a name for themselves by delivering quality helmets for high-performance driving.

In addition, they provide a wide range of helmets from simple to premium ones, so there’s something for everyone’s budget and tastes.

Arai

Arai has been my personal helmet supplier all the years I’ve been racing in go karts and even in my first years of Formula 3.

I’ve to say that I’m biased towards this brand as their helmets saved my head many times from serious injuries, so I consider myself a big fan.

In any case, here’s why this is one of the best brands to buy helmets from:

Superb build quality, excellent comfort and fit

Great styling and paint jobs

Good ventilation, especially the models that are more premium

They have a great variety to choose from

Based on my experience Arai helmets are a long-lasting investment and more often than not they can last even 3 to 4 years of racing.

That’s quite remarkable considering the amount of shock go kart helmets take through the seasons.

Bell

Next up comes Bell.

This is also one of the best brands to buy karting equipment from. The reason for that is their wide variety of helmets.

For example, you’ll get simple entry-level designs to more premium racing models that are suitable for both beginners and Pros alike.

Their racing range is quite good, so that’s also an advantage to have if you are looking for something more versatile.

Apart from the style factor, Bell helmets are also known for their ergonomics.

Bell has used modern technology in order to improve the shock absorption properties of their helmets.

They’ve got a great sound system which is definitely a plus when hearing the engine sound during the races.

Stilo

Last but not least comes Stilo with its phenomenal Italian quality.

If you like the quality of Italian leather suits, then you’ll love their helmets.

Stilo has designed its helmets with ergonomics in mind and as a result you’ll get some of the most comfortable and safest helmets in the market.

They also have great ventilation, so they will keep your head cool during the races.

As far as looks go, they are beautiful. No doubt about it!

They’re also ridiculously light giving you the sense of having almost no weight on your head.

What helmet do you need for go karting?

If the driver is under the age of 15, they must wear a CMR approved helmet.

The CMR helmets are designed to be lightweight, thus reducing the burden on the young driver’s neck.

That means you can go about not using it if the driver is below 15 y.o. though I’d always suggest checking the specs and the updated CIK FIA requirements.

Can you use a bike or motorcycle helmet for karting?

No, you can’t use any bike or motorcycle helmets for karting races.

There are some that are in fact certified for go-karts, but there are also some restrictions when it comes to their use on the track.

They perhaps might allow you to use it for rental karts though I’m sure 100% you can’t use it for national or international races.

There has to be a proper CIK FIA homologation for using it in competitions.

Are Go-Kart helmets different among different brands?

Yes, they all have their unique distinctions.

For example, Arai has got a design that tends to push your cheek from the side while Bell has a slightly different shape and the sound feels different while wearing it.

Stilo has got a different weight and its visor looks different too.

How much does a Go Kart helmet weigh?

Karting helmets weigh on average about 3 to 4 pounds (1.5kg to 2kg), though you can find some like the Stilo helmet that can weigh as little as 1.2 kg.

You don’t want to use a helmet that’s too heavy otherwise it will feel uncomfortable and will also make your neck more tired than normal.

What is the lightest karting helmet?

The lightest helmet is hands down the Stilo karting helmet.

Stilo is the lightest CMR helmet in its class, constructed from a Carbon/Kevlar shell that is both strong and lightweight – weighing just 1200 grams.

1200 grams, Can you believe it?!

It feels really light, I promise you. I drove with it several times and your neck will feel so much less tired at the end of the race.

Conclusion:

So there you go, here was my list of the 3 best karting helmets for sale in 2025.

Remember that you should try them all out if you can so you get the final one that feels good to wear.

These 3 helmets are the best 3 according to my personal opinion and I’m sure you will like them as well.

I’ve tried to be objective here in order to give you all the info you need to make an educated decision.

I hope you enjoyed the article and that it helped you in one way or another.