Four current-generation flip-up helmets that won’t wreck your budget, all available locally through Motoworld Philippines.
Modulars (flip-ups) are huge with Filipino commuters for good reason: toll booths, quick merienda stops, talking to the barangay checkpoint without removing your helmet. The good news for 2026 shoppers is that ECE 22.06 certification, the newest and strictest international helmet standard, has finally reached sub-₱5,000 modulars, something that simply didn’t exist a couple of years ago.
One thing to check before buying any modular is P/J dual homologation, which means the helmet is legally certified to be ridden both closed and open. Not all flip-ups have it, and it’s worth confirming before you buy. Every helmet on this list is a current-generation model with fresh inventory and available spare parts, not discontinued clearance stock.
Quick note on how I picked these: everything here is available at Motoworld Philippines, and I can vouch that each one meets a proper safety certification standard, most at ECE 22.06, with the Trooper Sport on ISI/DOT. I prioritized certification level, shell material, weight, and real-world usability for Philippine riding, meaning heat, rain, and traffic.
1. Studds Trooper Sport, ₱2,690
The Trooper Sport is the budget floor for current-generation modulars at ₱2,690. Studds is India’s largest helmet manufacturer, shipping millions of units a year to over 70 countries. That scale is exactly how a working flip-up ends up at this price.
The shell is a high-impact injected thermoplastic with UV-resistant paint over regulated-density EPS. At roughly 1,380 g (±50 g) it’s remarkably light for a modular. It’s actually lighter than most full-face helmets on the market. You get a quick-release visor, quick-release chin strap, hypoallergenic liner, and a free spoiler on the Sport version.
Studds Trooper Sport
Budget modular at 1,380g with ISI and DOT certification, quick-release visor and strap, built for first-time flip-up riders on a tight budget.
For a first flip-up, that light weight is the entry-level win: modulars are usually heavy, and heavy helmets discourage new riders from wearing them properly. Certification is ISI and DOT rather than ECE, which is the compromise you’re making at this price. As a starter modular or a spare lid, it’s hard to argue with.
2. SMK Gullwing S-01 V2, ₱4,690 ⭐ Value pick
This is the helmet that makes the rest of the modular market nervous. The V2 is the newest Gullwing, priced at ₱4,690 with a spec sheet that reads like a ₱10,000 helmet. It’s my value pick of this entire article.
The shell is SMK’s EIRT thermoplastic in two shell sizes, with a spec-sheet weight of about 1,750 g (±50 g), which is normal for a feature-loaded modular. The certifications are the remarkable part: ECE 22.06, DOT, and P/J dual homologation, meaning it’s legal to ride open or closed. On top of that you get an internal retractable sun visor, a Pinlock 70-ready visor, speaker pockets, a removable washable liner, and sizes all the way up to 4XL.
SMK Gullwing S-01
ECE 22.06 and P/J certified modular under ₱5k, with sun visor, Pinlock-ready shield, speaker pockets, and sizing up to 4XL. The value pick.
An ECE 22.06 modular under ₱5,000 is precisely what a new rider should prioritize when weighing certification against price. Reviewers also consistently note the Gullwing is unusually quiet for a budget modular, which reduces fatigue on long rides. The weight is the only real compromise, and it’s one every helmet at this price shares.
3. LS2 FF908 Strobe II, ₱5,490
The FF908 Strobe II brings LS2’s modular experience down to entry pricing at ₱5,490. It’s the latest generation of the Strobe line, built on LS2’s Kinetic Polymer Alloy (KPA) shell with AREM rotational energy management. This is the one I’ve actually tested as a daily helmet, not just researched on paper.
The shell spreads across three shell sizes covering XS to 3XL, weighing about 1,550 g (±50 g). What stood out in daily riding is weight distribution rather than raw weight: the KPA shell carries its structure evenly across the profile, so it sits centered and stable instead of pulling forward like most modulars in this class. The chin vent also actively pushes air toward the visor, which kept it fog-free through morning traffic and humidity without ever needing a Pinlock insert.
LS2 Strobe II
A modular helmet with a 90º rotating chin bar built on a Kinetic Polymer Alloy (KPA) shell with AREM rotational energy management. ECE 22.06 P/J certified — usable as both full-face and open-face. Comes with a drop-down sun visor, emergency cheek pad release, 3D laser-cut comfort pads, and a fully adjustable ventilation system.
For a first modular, the draw is that balance and the everyday details: a full-metal latch with single-button chin bar release, a micrometric buckle, 3D laser-cut cheek pads, and an emergency release system for first responders. It’s ECE 22.06 P/J certified, so it’s legal open or closed, and it’s genuinely my daily helmet now. The only real gap is that the Pinlock lens isn’t included in the box, though the ventilation makes that a non-issue for most riders.
Read my full LS2 Strobe II review
4. LS2 FF902 Scope II, ₱7,490
The FF902 Scope II is LS2’s most refined affordable modular at ₱7,490. It’s the current generation of the Scope line, with a redesigned locking system for the 90º chin bar. The step up from the Strobe II is immediately noticeable.
The shell is LS2’s HPTT thermoplastic in three shell sizes, weighing about 1,750 g (±50 g). It’s ECE 22.06 and P/J certified, and the Pinlock 70 MaxVision insert comes included in the box rather than sold separately. The COOLMAX moisture-wicking liner and emergency release system are features borrowed from helmets twice the price.
LS2 Scope II
LS2's refined modular with HPTT shell, ECE 22.06 certified, included Pinlock insert, COOLMAX liner, and an emergency release system built in.
As an entry modular it makes the most sense for high-mileage riders: the quieter shell, included Pinlock, and better liner directly reduce daily fatigue. Three shell sizes also mean a more proportional fit than the two-shell budget options. At this price you’re one sale away from mid-tier territory, but as a first modular it’s the ceiling worth paying for.
How to Choose (Quick Buyer’s Guide)
Certification and homologation first. Look for ECE 22.06 where possible (the Gullwing V2, Strobe II, Scope II, and ADX-2 are all 22.06), and confirm P/J dual homologation if you plan to ride with the chin bar up.
Fit beats features. A ₱2,690 helmet that fits your head shape protects you better than a ₱7,490 helmet that doesn’t. Cheeks should feel snug (they break in), forehead should have zero pressure points, and the helmet shouldn’t rotate when you shake your head.
Weight adds up faster on modulars. The flip mechanism alone adds several hundred grams over a full-face. The Trooper Sport’s ~1,380 g is the outlier-light pick; the Gullwing V2 and Scope II sit around 1,750 g, and the ADX-2 tops out near 1,850 g.
Shell materials, decoded. Plain polycarbonate (Trooper Sport, ADX-2) is the budget standard and perfectly safe when certified. SMK’s EIRT and LS2’s KPA/HPTT are blended thermoplastics that absorb energy better gram-for-gram. That’s a quiet upgrade at this price.
Buy for your actual riding. City commuter on a scooter? Gullwing V2. Expressway daily? Scope II. Tight budget or a spare lid? Trooper Sport. Splitting time between pavement and trail? ADX-2.
The Bottom Line
If I had to hand a new rider one modular helmet from this list, it’s the SMK Gullwing S-01 V2. It’s the only helmet under ₱5,000 here with full ECE 22.06 and P/J certification, a combination that simply wasn’t available at this price a couple of years ago. That alone makes it the strongest gear deal in the country right now.
That said, the right pick still depends on your budget and your bike. Riders who just want flip-up convenience without spending much should start with the Studds Trooper Sport, since it’s the lightest and cheapest helmet on this list. Anyone splitting time between pavement and trail should skip straight to the Scorpion EXO ADX-2, which is built for that job specifically.
Whichever one you choose, don’t skip the fitting step before you buy. A properly fitted ₱2,690 Trooper Sport will protect you better than a loose ₱12,490 ADX-2, no matter what the spec sheet says. Try it on, shake your head, and only then check it off your gear list.
Prices current as of July 2026 at Motoworld Philippines and subject to change. Weights are manufacturer specs (±50 g, varies by size). Some links above are affiliate links. Buying through them supports the site at no extra cost to you.
