KYT vs LS2
Which motorcycle helmet brand is the right call in India?
KYT
KYT is an Italian-designed helmet built in Indonesia and used in WSBK/Moto2. Race-derived aerodynamics and fit, sold in India at significantly lower prices than European-built rivals.
Pick if: Sport riders wanting race-grade aero without AGV-tier pricing.
LS2
LS2 Helmets is headquartered in Barcelona, with global manufacturing scale. They produce one of the widest type ranges in motorcycling — full-face, modular, ADV, off-road — at price points that consistently undercut Italian/Japanese rivals while maintaining ECE 22.06 certification.
Pick if: The smart-money pick when you want pinlock-ready ECE-certified gear without paying flagship money.
By the numbers
| Metric | KYT | LS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Models in catalog | 334 | 733 |
| Lowest price | ₹2,700 | ₹3,499 |
| Median price | ₹8,975 | ₹9,850 |
| Highest price | ₹62,500 | ₹1,03,000 |
| Types available | full-face, open-face, off-road | full-face, modular, off-road, adv |
| Certifications carried | ISI, ECE-22.06, DOT | ECE-22.06, DOT, ISI, SHARP |
| Weight range | 1450–1500g | 1100–1750g |
| Models w/ pinlock readiness | 290 / 334 | 430 / 733 |
| Models w/ internal sun visor | 125 / 334 | 280 / 733 |
You want value-tier pricing
- · Median price is ₹8,975 vs LS2's ₹9,850 — meaningful gap.
You want premium engineering
- · Wider type coverage — 4 categories vs KYT's 3.
- · Carries more certifications across the range (ECE-22.06, DOT, ISI, SHARP).
- · Lighter floor — entry weight of 1100g undercuts KYT's 1450g.
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