Nolan Helmets

Nolan motorcycle helmets at Moto Central span road, sport, touring, adventure and urban riding. The collection includes carbon-fibre XSeries full-face helmets, polycarbonate road models, conventional flip-up and flip-back designs, configurable adventure helmets and compact open-face options.

Nolan was founded in Italy in 1972, but the brand name alone does not tell you which helmet will suit your riding. Start with helmet type and fit, then compare the exact model generation, approval, visor arrangement and communication compatibility.

Explore the main Nolan helmet families

How to choose a Nolan helmet

Decide first whether your priority is full-face enclosure, touring convenience, open-face simplicity or multi-configuration adventure use. Then compare the practical details: visor aperture, sun visor where fitted, ventilation, closure, spectacle accommodation, lining care and the space available for an approved communication system.

Finish names such as Classico, Classico Nobile, Verniciatura Speciale and graphic names normally identify colour or decoration, not a different core helmet type. The model code and generation are the important compatibility references. N100-6 parts should not be assumed to fit N100-5, and the N70-2 X 06 must be distinguished from earlier versions.

If you are buying for track use, check the organiser's current rules before ordering. A road-approved performance helmet is not automatically accepted by every circuit or event, and fastener or approval requirements may differ.

Nolan helmet sizing and fit

Nolan's guidance starts with head circumference measured at the widest point, approximately 2 cm above the eyebrows. Use that number with the size chart for the exact model. A chart narrows the choice, but it cannot account fully for individual head shape or how two helmet interiors distribute pressure.

A new helmet should feel evenly snug around the whole head without a sharp pressure point. With the retention system securely fastened, try to roll the helmet forward and rotate it side to side. Excess movement, the lining sliding independently over the head or easy roll-off indicates the fit needs reassessment.

Wear the helmet indoors for long enough to identify pressure, and test it with the glasses or approved communication components you intend to use. Interior parts and cheek-pad thicknesses are model-specific; use only compatible Nolan components and never cut the energy-absorbing liner.

Visors, Pinlock inserts and N-Com compatibility

Nolan publishes visor compatibility by model. Some visors are shared between specified families, while others are divided by shell size or generation. Match the full visor or Pinlock reference to the helmet label rather than relying on appearance.

The same caution applies to N-Com. A helmet may be prepared for a communication system, but that does not mean every N-Com unit fits it or that all installation parts are included. Use Nolan's current compatibility information for the exact helmet and avoid modifying the shell or EPS liner.

Why buy Nolan helmets from Moto Central?

Moto Central's Nolan collection keeps helmets separate from visor, intercom and spare-part results, so you can compare the actual helmet families without accessories crowding the page. The range covers many sizes, colours and generations, and our Leicestershire showroom gives riders the option to compare fit in person.

For more preparation before choosing, read our motorcycle helmet sizing guide. You can also compare full-face helmets, flip-up helmets and adventure helmets across other brands.

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