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XS53–5420 7/8" – 21 1/4"
S55–5621 5/8" – 22"
M57–5822 1/2" – 22 7/8"
L59–6023 1/4" – 23 5/8"
XL61–6224" – 24 3/8"
2XL63–6424 3/4" – 25 1/8"
3XL*65–6625 5/8" – 26"
4XL*67–6826 3/8" – 26 3/4"
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Entry Level
Glide Modular
Great starting helmet for riders who want dependable modular comfort, safety, and value.
Mid-Level Performance
Legacy Modular
The sweet spot for riders who want upgraded comfort, ventilation, shield selection, and performance.
High Performance
C6 Modular
Daytona’s flagship modular platform for riders demanding premium materials and maximum performance.
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Adaptive to lighting conditions, the shield automatically darkens in bright sun and clears in low light — giving you all-day versatility right out of the box.
A performance-inspired smoke intake provides enhanced airflow while completing the PRO’s bold, dark aesthetic.
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The Concept Begins
The modular helmet market was flooded with $800+ options from Simpson, Shoei, and LS2—yet none truly delivered on value, comfort, and real-world performance. That’s when the idea for the C6 was born. Our team set out to create a street-built modular helmet that wasn’t just affordable, but actually outperformed the big names where it mattered most.
Designing for the Streets
Our engineering and design teams went all-in on creating a modular helmet for the everyday rider. The C6 was built from the ground up with comfort, practicality, and performance in mind—featuring dramatic weight reduction, low wind noise, and a massive field of vision. Every detail was designed to enhance the ride, not inflate the price.
Testing in the Real World
We hit the streets—literally. With prototypes in hand, we worked with real riders in real conditions, gathering feedback from city commutes to long-haul road trips. Extensive testing helped us dial in airflow, shell ergonomics, and internal comfort, while our R&D team fine-tuned the wind tunnel data to make the C6 one of the quietest modulars out there.
Soft Launch & Street Buzz
With production underway, we gave riders a sneak peek at Daytona Biketoberfest 2024 and local street events. The response was overwhelming. Riders were stunned by the lightweight feel, whisper-quiet ride, and sleek, aggressive styling—all at a fraction of the cost of overhyped competitors. The buzz was real, and demand started climbing fast.
Official Launch at Daytona Bike Week
The C6 made its official debut—and immediately turned heads. Riders were comparing it to the best from Simpson and Shoei, but quickly realizing the C6 didn’t just compete—it outperformed. With premium features like a wide field of vision, ultra-light construction, reduced wind noise, and a solid modular mechanism, it redefined what a modular helmet should be.
We didn’t make the C6 to chase the industry—we made it to challenge it. Sold out in just 6 days! Daytona Helmets is here to offer real quality without the corporate markup. No hype. No fluff. Just a modular helmet built for the streets, and built for the people.
The Rise of a Modern Legend
What started as a bold idea quickly became the most successful product launch in Daytona Helmets’ 35 year history. The C6 PRO exploded into the market and rapidly became our best selling helmet ever, earning a reputation as one of the most disruptive modular helmets the motorcycle industry has seen in years.
With a less than 1% exchange and return rate, riders around the world validated what we already knew: the C6 PRO wasn’t just hype, it delivered. From Dyna riders to the high performance bagger scene, the C6 PRO became the helmet riders were talking about, recommending, and switching to from legacy brands.
The momentum created a massive snowball effect. Demand surged at a rate far beyond projections, pushing our production and engineering teams to scale aggressively while maintaining the same strict quality control standards that built the C6 name in the first place. More production, same rider satisfaction.
As the platform continues to dominate the streets, the success of the C6 PRO is now fueling the next evolution of the lineup. This is no longer just a helmet release, it’s the foundation of what comes next for Daytona Helmets.
Next-Generation Protection
Dual Certified To D.O.T. FMVSS 218 & ECE 22.06
Designed to satisfy the latest generation of global safety standards, combining advanced impact protection with the rigorous testing requirements of ECE 22.06 for increased confidence on every ride.
Worldwide Road Ready
Dual homologation allows the helmet to be legally used in the United States and most international markets where ECE certification is recognized.
Aerodynamically Driven
37% Greater Drag Reduction
Engineered to deliver up to 37% greater aerodynamic drag reduction while minimizing lift compared to the Daytona Glide and Legacy modular helmets. The result is improved high-speed stability, reduced buffeting, reduced wind noise and less rider fatigue on long-distance rides.
Removable ADV Aerodynamic Spoiler
The removable ADV spoiler allows you to tailor the C6 to your riding style. Install the spoiler for enhanced stability and airflow management during adventure and lower-speed riding, or remove it for highway touring to reduce drag, minimize lift, and unlock the helmet's maximum aerodynamic efficiency.
Comfort Standards
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Moisture Wicking Fabric Keeps Your Head Cooler And More Comfortable
Removable, Hand Washable Interior
Emergency Release System
Removable Chin Curtain
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5 Adjustable Air Intakes, 2 Exhaust
3 Chin Vents
2 Top Vents
2 Rear Exhaust Ports
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Quick Release Lock With One Hand Release
Chin Guard Lock
Bluetooth/Intercom
Designed with precision-engineered speaker pockets and cable channels to accommodate most universal Bluetooth® communication and intercom systems.
Guaranteed Daytona Compatibility
Compatible with all Daytona Bluetooth devices:
• BT-SOLO
• BT-PAIR
• BT-2
• BT-CAM
OptiVision® 200
The Daytona C6 helmet comes equipped with a premium OptiVision® 200 MaxVision insert, offering crystal-clear, fog-free vision in all weather conditions. An exclusive addition included with every C6 helmet purchase. Engineered for elite riders, this advanced visor system enhances the helmet’s luxurious design and race-ready functionality.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 139 reviews.
This is by far the best helmet I have purchased from your company! This is my 3rd one.. Keep up the good work.
Super light, my first modular helmet after riding 20 plus years, comes packed with features and looks badass , going to get another one for my lady so we can match haha
I had no idea what’s piece of crap my Simpson mod bandit was.
This thing is amazing! The intermediate oval fit is perfect for my head. So much more quieter without sacrificing ventilation.
Love the look and feel!
I am very pleased with my purchase. This helmet is very light and quiet. Customer service is remarkable. Kyle worked with me to resolve a minor issue and worked quickly due to me leaving on a trip.
I will recommend this helmet and the company to everyone.
Thanks
Hands down the best lid I've ever owned and I've worn Bell, Simpson, and Shoei. The fit, finish, and function are far superior to them all. Super light weight. To the point that it feels like a baseball hat. Interior is form fitting but super plush and comfortable. The clarity of the photo chromatic lense is unreal. Almost like fighter jet cockpit glass. Darkens almost instantly too. Wide field of view range through the shield as well. This lid feels like it should be $1000+ all day. Worth every cent. It's no wonder that its gotten the "Simpson Killer" name. Only bummed about the Gold shield not being in stock. It would look killer. I wasn't paid or given anything for free for this review. It's that good. Although I won't say no to that Gold shield haha. Props Daytona. You nailed it with this one.
Was looking on internet for modular helmets with auto darkening face shield and found c6pro so I had to have . Love it so far even if I haven’t been able to ride yet. Me and my motorcycle are healing up from some blind lady turning left in front of me . Luckily I was going under the speed limit just a broken right foot . Need a great helmet because there are idiots out there . Ride safe
From the moment I tried the C6 Pro on, I instantly knew I made the right decision. My experience with Daytona has been amazing. I spent 40 minutes on the phone with their customer service who answered on the second ring when I called. They helped me answer all my questions and went above and beyond to help me and ensured me my upgrades to the helmet would be installed when I received it (they were). My order was taken and shipped to my door in two days. The Daytona C6 Pro is the lightest modular helmet I have ever worn and by far the quietest. I am beyond pleased with my purchase and my only regret is I didn’t do this sooner. Way to go Daytona !!!
I was looking for a quiet, light weight, good looking modular helmet and this one ticked every box. I did plenty of research before choosing this.
I daily ride a Harley road glide. Weekends I take out the cbr1000rr. Haven’t tried it on the sport bike yet but it is definitely a mile crusher helmet. Highway speeds you can feel the aero of the helmet working. Very little to zero head buffeting.
Interior of the helmet is top notch and feels comfortable in every direction. There’s no weird hard or pinch spots at least with my head shape.
Plenty of air flow. Coupled with the pinlock insert, 45 degree overcast and humid morning rides are cake now. Zero fog issues. There’s an extra airflow switch INSIDE the chin bar. It took me about 5 rides before I accidentally found it.
Inner drop down shade covers a lot of your face which I like. When coupled with a balaclava your face is completely protected.
My favorite part though… wind noise. This was killing me with my older AGV. My ears would be ringing at the end of every highway ride. This C6 is like crawling into bed and turning off the light.
I could keep going but overall it’s just a really really good helmet.
Only things I don’t like are the center pull for the visor. I prefer having a tab on the side. The lever for the drop down shield needs to be more prominent so it’s easier to locate with gloves on. I also wish it would retract into the helmet completely without having to really push on the lever for that last bit to get up out of your sight.
This is the best helmet package in the industry! I say it’s a package because the photochromatic faceshield is normally an expensive add on, but is included with the C6 Pro. It fits well, wind noise is at a minimum and it’s very lightweight. Additionally, the inner drop down visor doesn’t decrease the clarity of your vision and it drops down further than the competition. Daytona has wisely priced accessories and parts affordably given today’s economy. The only neg/neutral thing is that the chin curtain could have stronger or better designed attachment points. Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again in the future. Daytona has made me a long term customer.
First long trip with it this weekend definitely happy with how quiet it is even with the vents open ! Light weight and the photchromatic lens is great would like to try the gold lens!
I couldn’t be more happier. I’ve always wore the Simpson bandit helmet because I thought it was “cool”. Those days are over. The C6 pro makes me want to throw my Simpson in the trash. Not only the looks but it’s how comfortable it is and quite. This is my first modular helmet and I’m so impressed on how quiet it is. I hardly ever wear a helmet, this makes me want to wear it every time I ride! I wish I would have bought this years ago.
I came from a ol junky Harley helmet so I don’t have a lot to compare it with but this thing is phenomenal. Nice snug fit, very little wind noise, super light, and is the best looking helmet on the market. I looked into a new helmet for a while, looking at and studying about several of the favorites of the masses but I am so glad I went with this one. Now I am going to be ordering a few different colors of the shields to go with it! I highly recommend!
Love this helmet! The fit is perfect, it’s comfortable, yet it fits snug where you want it to. Also, one thing I like, is the Daytona emblem is subtle on the front as well as the C6 on the chin bar. It’s there, but you hardly notice it in the carbon fiber. Other brands seem to put their logos on their helmets like an advertisement billboard. Everything is just subtle and cool with this helmet. Honestly, I can’t find a negative thing to say about this helmet. Very well done, Daytona. You secured my business in the future! Pin lock and Photo-chromatic included with purchase, how can you go wrong?
Just went on the first ride of the season with thr C6Pro. This helmet is superior to my Sena OutrushR. So much more comfortable and much better ventilation.
Let's talk about helmets! Ive had so many - Shoei, Arai, Simpson, HJC, etc…
I’ve transitioned to a modular helmet a few years back. For me, it’s so much more convenient on a big Harley bagger, especially on those long days!
I've been wearing a Simpson Mod Bandit Carbon for the last few years and I loved it. It’s really hard to beat the look of Simpson helmets.
While in Daytona for Bike Week, I had a chance to check out the Daytona C6 PRO Carbon - I was impressed, to say the least. ♥️
Comparing the two, the C6 is lighter in weight and definitely quieter going down the road. It was honestly the first thing I noticed after just a few minutes of riding. For me personally, it fits better as well and is more true to size. The included transition shield and pin lock just make the package that much better and now I don't have to carry two shields!
I will say, I do like the channel inside the Simpson helmet to route the microphone for my Cardio headset; the Daytona helmet doesn't have this.
Overall the new helmet made the 400 mile trip home, that much more enjoyable! If you’re in the market for a helmet, I’d definitely check this one out! I’m glad I made the switch.
This Helmet is, for lack of a better word, Dope! It's very Light, and one of the quietest Lids I own. That Carbon Fiber look is hard to beat! It's also a safe Helmet, being both DOT and ECE 22.06 rated. The fact that it's also Modular is a welcome Bonus! I haven't put this Lid away since I bought it! Definitely get this one!
Not gonna lie, after my experience with Z1R Solaris 2.0 modular helmet, I was VERY hesitant on buying another modular helmet online without first trying it on, especially at the price.
Boy am I SO FU*KING glad I called and emailed the team at Daytona. Every question I had, silly or not, they answered it. Phones were answered within 1 ring too, which is a small detail, but I’m still very appreciative on.
My primary concern was sizing. My Z1R Solaris was a Medium, which is what I typically am for a full face helmet - intermediate oval shaped Medium head. I come from a Shoei and Icon helmet background - both helmet medium, both comfortable. The Z1R was a great!… for a less than an hour ride. I started developing pressure points on various parts of my head. It got even worse when I put my cardo Packtalk edge system on it - the speakers protruded just enough to place constant pressure on my ear ligaments. It was especially bad that way, due to the ear placement of the helmet did not align with where my ears actually were. Just an overall nightmare of a helmet with the cardo on.
The C6 PRO was everything the Z1R Solaris wish it was, and more. Talk about EASY lens replacement, incredibly light, COMFORTABLE, quiet, and most importantly - looks sick as fu*k.
I will say, when I first removed the helmet box from the shipping box, I was concerned about the way it was packed due to lack of foam. Then I realized, the folded up cardboard and the way the helmet bag was placed in there would’ve mitigated serious movement and potential drop-damage from carriers, so worries were erased.
Immediately after unboxing, I swapped out the lens to the gold one I bought. Two screws, pop up the lens and it’ll pop out the sides. Align the new one and pop the lens down and it’ll click in place, and pop the two screws and plate back in. Bueno!
Things to know: When you remove the top spoiler, make sure you remove the spacer(s) in order for the plate to sit flush with the helmet. See pictures attached - you'll know what I mean. Kyle with marketing called me within like 10 minutes of posting the review and he was like "bro, you gotta take out the spacers" THAT'S ON ME BRO MY BAD. Handled that issue expeditiously. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN TEAM!!!
Fit and finish is amazing. I love this helmet. As quiet as my Shoei X15 at 2/3 of the price, and I personally think it looks better than Simpson. Simpson elitists mad reading this I just know it.
This should be the prime example of modular helmets. Why spend $1000 for a Shoei neotec 3 and have no airflow when you can spend $600 for a cooler (quite literally) helmet with the same noise reduction and impressive safety certifications?
Daytona has obtained my business and will continue to gain my business. I’m already planning on getting my wife the pink C6 - we’re roughly the same size.
I removed the chin skirt off mine, since the boom mic on my Cardo edge would always get caught in that mf when I raise/lower the face shield. In fact, I typically remove the chin skirts on all my helmets. They just get in the way when I try to scratch my chin or something.
This is the best helmet I've ever owned. I searched for weeks looking for a carbon fiber helmet (preferably a modular) but couldn't find the right fit. I Road to every shop near my house and tried on every carbon helmet in stock. The best fit of them all was the Simpson Mod Bandit but the ear pockets seemed a bit too low for long ride comfort. I was extremely hesitant to order the C6 pro without trying it on but after speaking with Kyle, I decided to pull the trigger. The helmet showed up at my door last Tuesday and the fit and finish are absolutely perfect. True to size and the red photochromic shield is sick. I've been riding with this helmet for about a week now and I have to say this is the best helmet on the market, in my opinion. Definitely recommend it.
Switched over from a Simpson Ghost Bandit and this thing did not disappoint. So much quieter and feels like it’s barely even there while riding. Definitely recommend going with the all Carbon C6 Pro!
After 2 months of searching for helmets due to hating my sedici viaggio for 7 hour rides and my unwillingness to buy more shoei helmets, I came to understand that this is the helmet I need. It's a complete system for whatever you do. I still have an adv style visor but with the with aerodynamics of a sport bike helmet; and noise reduction that surpasses far more expensive helmets.
When I first saw this helmet, I hated the the look of the grill. With that said, the way it functions is amazing. The outer vent aims right up at your glass, and the inner vent is pure airflow. The inner one is a little awkward to get to with the chin skirt, but you'll let it, and you're most likely setting it and forgetting it depending on the weather.
My only complaint once I received it is that for the type of glasses I wear, the channels and pads aren't very accommodating; do I've cut the cheek pads. I wear Oakley crosshair 2.0, and Oakley gauge 8. The reason those glasses didn't fit well is because the arms bow and flare out. Anything that fits close to your head and goes straight back shouldn't have a problem.
Those are my only complaints.
The manufacturing is pretty perfect. You can tell it's hand crafted by people who know what they're doing. Every action you'd need to perform is easy even with winter gloves. The second you put it on and button is up, it's instant nose reduction. The locking studs for the chin bar are stout. The detents for the shield are deep, and it's staying in whatever position you put it in when you ride. Same goes for the chin bar when you lock it in the open position. The glass has a locking tab and you'll know when you've shut it completely.
At speeds of 90mph I noticed only a minimal difference in sound or ability to turn my head with the visor. It feels smooth at speed. I experienced zero buffeting with my head facing the wind, or turned to it.
All the people across various social media platforms saying it was the best helmet they own was what got me to call these guys to ask questions I needed answered; and their customer service sold me. You call, someone answers. If you have a question, it'll be answered. If you need something, they will do their best to help you. It's like calling your brothers who are always like, I've got you.
Upgraded my helmet from a full face carbon helmet to this modular carbon helmet surprisingly this is lighter and it’s very quiet also very easy to install any of your Bluetooth speakers etc. that’s great measured my head from the chart they provide please note if you’re taking the visor off their spacers that pop out when you replace the hardware for the shield I love this helmet definitely love the fact it comes with all the extras like auto darkening and the pin lock. I would pull the trigger and buy the helmet if you’re on the fence about it you won’t regret it.