Price is just what you pay. There is no proven difference in technology or production techniques between an £800 race replica and a £40 scooter lid, they all pass the same very basic testing to get the approval sticker. The price difference is just how much someone will pay to think they are getting the Moto GP lifestyle.
Buy what is comfortable and let's you see. Headaches, wind noise and misting up will be a prime factor in having to test the impact resistance.
Have to disagree with the helmet lock advice for Europe. The locks can be forced open with a table knife, so your lid goes with you unless the main bike security chain will go through the chin bar without getting it filthy.
I use an open face with goggles in summer (cheap scooter job, £70 five years , brand unknown ), a Frank Thomas jet style for winter and a peaked/visored MX style ( Australian made, forgot the name. ) for anywhere there might be dirt above walking pace.
Spend your cash on fitted earplugs not brands, logos and trying to look like Charlie or Rossi.
Andy
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