Kask Mojito X helmet

The Kask Mojito X is the latest version of its well-respected Mojito helmet. It's had some updates, and first impressions are that it's a helmet that punches well above its weight, or should that be price? It's well finished, offers an excellent fit and is nicely styled. You can even get a gravel version too.

• Pros: Comfortable to wear, well ventilated, comfortable chin strap
• Cons: Cheaper helmets getting the likes of MIPS technology

Well, I say the Mojito X has had some tweaks, but for the life of me I couldn't see what they were when comparing the pictures of the previous Mojito we tested back in 2016. There is no mention of how the X version has improved over the original on Kask's website, though Evans Cycles offers: "The new Mojito X has been improved on and now features: A two part external polycarbonate shell (one top and one bottom) instead of three (one top and two bottom), the XL size remain in 3 parts. New graphic design where the logos are pad printed not stuck on decals."

As far as I can tell these are cosmetic differences; but hey, the Mojito was an excellent helmet and if it ain't broke, why fix it?

Things like the leather chin strap and the fact that the polycarbonate shell covering doesn't just adorn the helmet's upper (you'll see it running around the rim too) give the Mojito X a much more expensive look than its £119 price tag would have you expect.

That chin strap is very comfortable too, especially on a hot ride when things can get a little sweaty. I never found any skin irritation under my chin no matter what the state of my current shaving regime.

The relatively thick padding makes for plenty of comfort as well, and the Kask has kept its Up & Down fit system at the rear which allows you to adjust the rear cradle height to suit the shape of the head as well as using the dial system for circumference fettling. It does give a very even feel of retention around your head, obviously provided that it suits your shape.

When it comes to ventilation the Kask offers plenty of airflow. With 26 vents, the air isn't so much channelled like some of the latest aero helmets where you can really feel the breeze being pushed through front to back, but the Mojito X has been noticeably chilly during testing in January and February. A good sign for the upcoming spring and summer months.

If you like to colour code your kit then you'll be happy to know that the Mojito X comes in a plentiful array of colours, 14 to be precise, although at least half of those do contain quite a bit of black in there.

There are a fair few sizes too, with four options from S to XL, which gives a spread of 48cm to 64cm.

Value-wise, the Mojito X still offers good bang for your buck, although there are a lot of cheaper models coming through with more technology like MIPS, for instance. (Though I must admit, having MIPS has never had any bearing on whether I'd choose to wear a certain helmet or not.)

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It's a good deal lighter than the Sweet Protection Outrider helmet that is available for £99.99. It's also lighter and has much better ventilation than the Endura Pro SL helmet, which costs £149.99.

Overall, the Mojito X might be based on quite an old design, but it's still outperforming many other helmets on the market, sweetened by those little details.

Verdict

The Mojito X offers great performance across the board at not bad money