Dodger his pretty much hit the nail on the head (no pun intended) as regards to what to look for in a helmet.
To all you "why pay more?" brigade - I suggest going to a shop that has a wide range of brands on offer (including Shoei and Arai) and just compare the build quality - of the shell, the paint, the lining, the fittings, the optical clarity of the visor etc etc - and you'll see why an Arai costs as much as it does, it is simply better made than the budget brands.
Whether you decide to spend a little more to have that level of quality is up to you, but don't forget there are plenty of deals to be had on the premium brands if you shop around - I paid £240 for an Arai Tour-X in plain white (rrp £299), and £260 for a white Astro-R (rrp £329) - and that was over the counter, not mail-order internet shopping. At that sort of price, there really is no reason to compromise.
But ultimately, as has been said above - it's what fits you properly and feels 'right' - you've got to try them for yourself...
JennyMo xxx
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