Gear Review - The Sedici Adventure Modular Helmet

This year, I decided it was time for a new helmet. I had been wearing the same one for three years, and it had seen its share of wear and tear. That helmet was a “freebie” when I got the bike, and at the time, I wasn’t knowledgeable enough to know whether it was a quality lid or not. It served me well for over 20,000 miles, but it was time to move on.

I wanted a modular helmet for a lot of reasons (which I might expound on in a future post). Since I ride an adventure bike, I wanted something ADV-style. I definitely “bike on a budget,” but since a helmet is easily the most important thing you own besides the bike itself, I was ready to spend a few hundred dollars on something I could trust.

After some research and browsing my go-to gear source, RevZilla — enter the Sedici Adventure Modular Helmet.

Overview

The Sedici Adventure Modular is a flip-up, almost dual-sport helmet with a drop-down sun visor and space for a comm system. I picked it up from RevZilla for around $250.

Note: I try to avoid describing my riding as “dual sport.” Dual sport is a thing unto itself. I’m an ADV rider, and we are our own breed. Maybe I’ll write about that someday too.

This helmet is my everyday helmet. Actually, it’s my every-ride helmet. I’ve used it at high speeds on pavement and low speeds on gravel. I ride in everything from 35°F to 90°F, rain or shine. This is my "the helmet."

If I had to give the Sedici a one-word rating, it would be: Excellent.

Features & Fit

Easy-to-find chin bar tab

Modular Function.  The modular mechanism is excellent. The face release tab is centered and easy to locate and press, even while wearing gloves. The chin bar flips up smoothly with a solid, confident feel, and it stays wherever you put it.

The peak has a clever design: it flips back slightly to get out of the way during the final inches of chin bar movement.  There are no issues getting the chin bar all the way up.  

The visor has solid detents throughout its range, and it stays solidly where you put it.  When fully raised, it almost tucks under the peak — which can make it hard to grab with gloves while riding. That said, there's a detent at about 90% open that works well and is easier to reach.

Pulling the visor down gives a satisfying “click” as it seals — a nice touch. My last helmet didn’t do that, and it adds to the overall impression of quality.

Note: Sedici says riding with the chin bar in the ¾ configuration is nice for hot days. I strongly recommend not riding with the chin bar up.  Ever. — for obvious reasons I’ll explain in a future post.

Comfort

Outstanding. The helmet stays firmly in place even when raising the visor or chin bar. Of course, head shape matters, but this model seems to have a fairly neutral fit. The sizing chart is accurate — no need to adjust up or down.

Tons of padding, just the right firmness

There’s a removable chin skirt that I really like. It helps reduce wind noise and cold drafts and it fits very comfortably over my big beard.

There are recessed slots at the temples for eyeglasses. My glasses slide right in and stay put with just the right amount of pressure — a big win for me. That said, if your glasses sit differently than mine, you might find this a bit of a challenge.

For me, comfort is one of the most important aspects of a helmet (second only to keeping your egg in its shell), and this is where the Sedici really shines.

Utility

The helmet uses a double D-ring for the chin strap — classic and reliable. However, the strap could be an inch or two longer. For a while I had a hard time getting it threaded and snapped. There’s a nylon pull tab to help release it, but that can get in the way while fastening. Mildly annoying until I got used to it, but not a dealbreaker.

Get the Pinlock!

I also installed the Pinlock anti-fog system. Installation was easy, and while it works in theory… I get fog. It is limited to the bottom portion of the visor (which makes sense).  Granted I've used the helmet in nearly freezing weather, but still, there were times when I couldn't see my dash.  I don’t think it’s the
Pinlock’s fault — I suspect it’s a ventilation issue. I didn’t feel cold inside the helmet during cold days, and in the heat I haven’t felt overheated either. So the airflow seems balanced, but something’s off when it comes to preventing condensation.

Both the visor and peak are tool-less and easy to remove. I appreciate that, especially since I’ll be doing some riding on a Victory 1400cc cruiser this summer, and I don’t want the other riders to laugh at me.  It's difficult to look "tough" on a big cruiser wearing a "dirt bike helmet."  There, I said it.

Wind & Noise

This is my first helmet with a peak — and I like it. I can tilt my head slightly to block a sudden sun glare or duck a bit and let the peak take the "whip" of a tree limb. I haven’t ridden without the peak yet, but I suspect it would reduce wind noise a bit.

Speaking of wind noise: the Sedici feels average. There’s some wind noise at higher speeds, but nothing annoying. RevZilla’s review suggests the design of the release mechanisms for the visor/peak may

contribute. I ride with earplugs anyway (note to self: future post), so it’s a non-issue for me. Overall, I’m satisfied, and I think you would be too.

I can tell you that there is zero turbulence while riding with the visor in just about any position.  I rode for a couple of hours today with the visor 90% up, and it was very smooth.  You don't want to collide your face with a bumble bee at speed, but if you want to risk it, at least you can do it without turbulence.  😁

Comm Compatibility

The helmet is comm-system ready. Personally, I prefer to buy my comm system separately — that way, every dollar I spend on the helmet is going toward the helmet itself.

For example, Sedici also sells a “Duale Parlare” helmet with a built-in comm system for $279. Since my helmet was $250, I’m skeptical that the comm system only adds $29 of value — likely, some compromises were made to the helmet itself. I’ll be installing my own system and will post an update once I’ve tested it.

Honestly, those pre-installed comm systems aren't that great anyway.  I've used a couple on borrowed helmets, and meh.  Do yourself a favor -- when you buy your helmet, spend every dime on the helmet.  Then later get yourself a nice Cardio system and install it yourself.

Visibility

Aside from the fogging issue, visibility is excellent. The visor has great optics and a wide field of view.

Pros & Cons

Pros:
- Extremely comfortable
- Removable peak adds versatility
- Easy to configure and adjust
- It just “feels” solid and well-made
- Good visibility
- Wind noise is totally manageable
- Did I say it was comfortable?

Cons:
- Some fog/condensation in cold or humid weather, even with Pinlock
- Chin strap could be longer
- Eyeglass fit may not work for everyone

Final Thoughts

This was a solid buy for me, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it — or buy it again. It’s going to be with me every mile this year, including some very long trips. If anything changes as it breaks in, I’ll follow up with another post.

This is the first iteration of the Sedici Adventure Modular Helmet, so the company is likely watching closely and may refine it in the next version. If you want to wait, that’s fair — but honestly, I don’t see any major improvements needed.

I recommend this helmet to any ADV rider, especially those who want the option of removing the peak for street or cruiser use. I also recommend the Pinlock insert — it’s $20, super easy to install, and you certainly can't go wrong with it.  You're typing in your credit card number anyway...just check the box and upgrade!

If you’re a straight-up dual-sport or off-road rider, you might want something more specialized. But if you ride a mix of pavement, gravel, and forest roads, this might just be your helmet.

If you're interested in the Sedici Adventure Modular Helmet, I recommend checking it out at RevZilla. They have a great video review on their site, and if you're a new customer, this is a good time to use that 10% discount.