Just imagine the convenience of a flip front for communicating with others, putting on glasses, or grabbing a drink of water without removing your helmet. Combine that with the safety of a full face helmet, and it is easy to see why more and more riders are choosing modular helmets for their heads. While a modular helmet can sound very attractive, one of the major factors holding a lot of riders back is the cost. As you can imagine, having all of those extra moving parts drives the price up, putting many flip up helmets out of reach for the price conscious buyer. Well, Gmax has done it once again with the GM54s Modular Helmet. With a street price that is well under $150, the GM54s provides a lot of features that are normally reserved for helmets costing two or three times the price. The chinbar mechanism on the Gmax GM54s latches securely with metal locking posts and hooks, and operates with a simple lever located on the front of the chinbar. This allows you to easily flip up the front of the helmet at a stoplight, and quickly lock it back down when it is time to get underway again. Another great feature of the Gmax GM54s is the internal sun visor. A plastic slider on the top of the helmet makes deploying the dark smoke internal visor effortless, even with gloves on. There are two features of the GM54s that really stand out apart from other brands. Number one was the sheer number of vents that are present. The GM54s is covered in both intake and exhaust vents, most of which are closeable and lined with a metal mesh that looks really sharp as well. The other stand out feature is the unique red LED light that is located on the back of the helmet. This light can be set to remain constantly on, slow blink, or fast blink. These settings are easily cycled through using a rubberized button on the back of the helmet. You might need the help of a buddy to get to the setting you want while wearing the helmet, but the increase in night-time visibility is obviously a very welcome feature. Overall we have been very impressed with just how much Gmax is able to pack into their helmets while keeping the price at a reasonable level. The Gmax GM54s is DOT approved, and should be a great option for the budget minded rider looking for a modular helmet.

New inner flip tint sun lens, with the best anti-fogging coating available today

Inner flip shield is easily raised or lowered with a lever located on the exterior of the helmet

Distortion free clear single lense shield

New integrated multi-function red LED rear light

One hand easy to use chin bar push to open mechanism

Lightweight DOT approved Thermo-Plastic Alloy shell

Excellent shield sealing reduces cold air and noise

Top vents/interior styro designed for controlled airflow

Top, side and rear venting reduces fogging and sweating by allowing hot air to escape from the mouth area and top of head

Adjustable chin vent directs air upward across the inside of the shield to help reduce fogging

Large Eye port for improved range of vision

Coolmax® comfort liner and cheek pads move the moisture away from your body and the fabric dries quickly, the added performance keeps you dry and comfortable

Removable/washable interior and adjustable cheek pads allow for more comfortable sizing

Deluxe ear pockets for better fit and comfort

Built in speaker pockets for communication systems

Optional breath guard available