Best Clear Motorcycle Visors: 10 Compared (2026)

The short answer: the best clear motorcycle visor is one made for your exact helmet that you can send back free within 30 days for any reason: this guide compares 10 of them from three makers, with prices checked on 10 November 2026. Our overall pick is the ClearLineMoto range of clear aftermarket visors, each matched to one helmet or one helmet family, such as the clear visor for the Shoei Hornet ADV and Hornet X2. On 10 November 2026 its clear version cost 49.99 US dollars and was in stock, while Shoei’s own clear shield for the Hornet X2 was listed at 74.99 US dollars and showed as out of stock from Shoei.

If you want the helmet maker’s own part, Shoei’s European shop had its clear visors for the Hornet ADV and the Neotec 3 available on the day we checked, and Arai’s US parts site had its clear VAS-Z shield in stock. They are ranked second to fourth below, and each of them states things about the visor that we do not state about ours.

Our overall pick: a ClearLineMoto clear visor matched to your helmet, such as the clear visor for the Hornet ADV and Hornet X2. On a different helmet? Find the clear visor listed for your model, with free tracked shipping and 30-day returns.

Before you read on: we sell the five ClearLineMoto visors in this comparison, and we rank our own range first. The other five products are sold by Shoei and Arai. Their details come from the makers’ own published pages, checked on 10 November 2026; we have not handled or tried those products, and each of their entries says where it is the better buy.

A note on the law: in Great Britain, clear does not automatically mean legal. The test is the approval marking on the individual visor, and we cannot confirm the marking on any of ours, so we do not offer them as authorised for road use. The law section below explains what that means.

Best clear motorcycle visor: the 10 compared

Ten clear visors, ranked in six places. Our own five share first place as one range, because each fits a different helmet and they do not compete with one another. Places two to six are the helmet makers’ own clear visors and shields, with every price shown exactly as the seller’s page showed it and nothing converted between currencies.

All 10 side by side

How to read the table

Every row is one clear visor or shield, priced as a single part, on the facts that decide the purchase. There are no star ratings and no scores, because we have none we could stand behind, and the “Best for” column is our own judgement from the facts in the row.

Riders choosing a clear visor often ask about scratch resistance. None of the ten product pages we read states an anti-scratch coating, ours included, so the table has no column for it rather than a column of guesses. Where a row says “not stated”, the page we read did not say, and the maker may still offer terms through its dealers.

How we ranked them

We used four tests, in this order. First, whether you can order a clear visor for your named helmet today: it has to be listed for your model and in stock on the seller’s own page. Second, the price of the clear version as a single part, compared only where two prices are in the same currency.

Third, what happens if it does not fit or you change your mind. Fourth, what the seller documents about the visor: the approval it states, whether it is ready for an anti-fog insert, and any figures it publishes about the lens.

Our five visors lead on the first three. All five were in stock on the day, each of them cost less in US dollars than every maker’s clear shield we read that was priced in US dollars, and every purchase is covered by free 30-day returns for any reason, plus our fit guarantee on every listed helmet. The makers’ own visors lead clearly on the fourth test, and their entries say so.

The makers’ visors are ordered by the same tests. The three that were available to order sit above the two that showed as out of stock from Shoei. Among those three, the two Shoei Europe visors document more about the part than Arai’s page does, so they rank above it, and the CNS-2 sits above the CNS-3C because it cost less in the same currency.

What we did not do

We did not fit any other maker’s visor to a helmet, we did not measure any lens, and we did not use customer reviews to rank anything. We did not convert euros into dollars, because a converted price is not a price anyone is offered. Our five visors are ranked together as one entry and not as five, so this list is not a catalogue of our own products with a few rivals added.

Why a clear visor deserves its own comparison

The clear visor is the one most riders use most of the time. It is what most helmets come with, it is the visor for dusk, rain and winter afternoons, and it is the one that collects scratches fastest because it is on the helmet every day.

That makes the clear visor a part you will buy again, and the choice is less about looks than about fit, price and what the seller tells you about it. A tinted or mirrored visor is a second visor for bright days; our comparison of the best tinted motorcycle visors covers that choice.

When the maker’s own clear visor is the better buy

• You ride in Great Britain and want a visor whose approval the maker states. Three of the makers’ pages here state an ECE conformity; our product pages state none.
• You want an anti-fog insert. All five makers’ visors here are sold as ready for a Pinlock insert, and our product pages for these five visors make no such claim.
• You buy in euros. Shoei Europe’s clear visors were available on the day, and we sell in US dollars, so compare the total you would pay where you live.
• You want a dealer to order and fit the part, or you want every part of a new helmet to be the maker’s own.

In the other cases, and above all where the maker’s clear shield costs about twice as much and is out of stock, a clear aftermarket visor matched to your helmet is the sensible buy. That is the case for entry 1.

1. ClearLineMoto clear visors, matched to the helmet

• Made by: ClearLineMoto, as aftermarket visors
• Fits: one helmet or one helmet family per visor, five of which are compared here
• Clear version price: 25.99 to 49.99 US dollars across the five, checked on 10 November 2026, all in stock
• Also offered in: tinted, mirrored and other finishes on the same product pages
• Fitting: clips in by hand, no tools, according to each product page
• Returns: free for any reason within 30 days, with free tracked shipping and a fit guarantee on the helmets listed on each product page

This is our pick, and it is our own product, so here is the argument in full. Every visor scratches in the end, and a clear one scratches first because it is the one you ride with. If replacing it is cheap and quick, you replace it when the scratches start to matter rather than riding on with a hazed view.

On the day we checked, each of our five clear visors was in stock and listed for a named helmet. Where we could compare our price with the maker’s own clear shield in the same currency, ours cost about two thirds of Shoei’s price for the Hornet X2 shield and about half of Shoei’s price for the Neotec 3 shield. Each product page says the visor clips in with no tools and asks you to peel the protective film off both sides before the first ride.

What you give up is just as plain. These are aftermarket visors, not made by the helmet makers. Our product pages state no approval marking, make no claim about an anti-fog insert and state no anti-scratch coating, and we cannot confirm the marking on any individual item, so we do not offer them as authorised for road use.

Each product page lists the exact helmets the visor is matched to, and each also offers tinted and mirrored versions of the same visor. The clear visors page collects the clear version for every helmet we stock.

For the Shoei Hornet ADV and Hornet X2

The Hornet ADV and the Hornet X2 both take Shoei’s CNS-2 visor: Shoei’s European shop lists it under the Hornet ADV, and its US site lists it for the Hornet X2. Our Hornet ADV and Hornet X2 visor cost 49.99 US dollars in clear on 10 November 2026, and the same page offers light and dark tints and mirrored finishes.

Shoei’s own clear CNS-2 shield on its US site was listed at 74.99 US dollars and showed as out of stock from Shoei, so it is entry 5. Shoei’s European shop had its own clear CNS-2 visor available at 69.95 euros, and it is entry 2. Our guide to taking the visor off a Hornet ADV walks through the steps, and everything we stock for it is on the Shoei Hornet ADV visors page.

For the Shoei Neotec 3

The Neotec 3 is Shoei’s flip-front touring helmet, and its visor is specific to it. Our Neotec 3 visor cost 49.99 US dollars in clear on the day, with tinted and mirrored versions on the same page.

Watch the name. The Neotec, Neotec 2 and Neotec 3 are three different helmets, and this visor is listed for the Neotec 3 only. Shoei’s own clear CNS-3C shield cost 97.99 US dollars on Shoei’s US site and showed as out of stock there, which makes it entry 6, while Shoei Europe had its clear CNS-3C visor available at 74.95 euros, entry 3.

Our guide to removing the Neotec 3 visor walks through removing and refitting it, and more for this helmet is on the Shoei Neotec 3 visors page.

Not riding a Shoei? We stock visors for helmets from more than 20 makers. Choose your brand and model in the visor finder and it shows only the visors listed for your helmet.

For the Scorpion EXO-R420

Our EXO-R420 visor costs less than the other four, at 25.99 US dollars in clear on 10 November 2026. Its product page lists the EXO-R420 only, and it offers mirrored, dark and brightening versions of the same visor alongside the clear one.

We could not compare it with Scorpion’s own part. Scorpion’s US site did not answer our request for its shield page, so no part made by Scorpion is ranked here. Other options for this helmet are on the Scorpion EXO-R420 visors page.

For the HJC i70

Our HJC i70 visor cost 28.99 US dollars in clear when we checked, and the same page offers dark and mirrored finishes, including light mirrored ones. Its product page lists the i70 only.

HJC’s own shield pages refused our requests earlier on the day, so we rank no HJC part and make no claim about HJC’s price. The rest of what we stock for the helmet is on the HJC i70 visors page.

For the MT Thunder 4 SV

Our MT Thunder 4 SV visor cost 30.99 US dollars in clear on the day, with light and dark tints and mirrored finishes on the same page. It is listed for the Thunder 4 SV only, which matters because MT uses similar names across several generations.

MT’s own site refused our request for its clear visor page, so MT’s part is not ranked. The MT Thunder 4 SV visors page holds everything we stock for it.

Best for: riders who want a clear visor made for their helmet, in stock, at a price that makes replacing a scratched visor an easy decision. Not for: riders who need an approval statement from the maker, or who want a visor sold as ready for an anti-fog insert.

2. Shoei Europe’s clear CNS-2 visor for the Hornet ADV

• Made by: Shoei, sold on its own European shop
• Fits: listed in the Hornet ADV spare-parts section of Shoei’s European shop
• Price: 69.95 euros, “Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs”, checked on 10 November 2026, shown as “Available”
• Anti-fog insert: “PINLOCK preparation: Yes”, with a matching Pinlock Evo (CNS-2) insert listed at 32.95 euros
• Stated conformity: “ECE-R 22.05/22.06: Yes/Yes”, according to the same page

Of the makers’ visors, this one ranks highest on the four criteria. It is Shoei’s own clear visor for the Hornet ADV, it was available to order on the day, and its page states conformity with both ECE-R 22.05 and 22.06. It also states that it is prepared for a Pinlock insert, and the matching insert is listed on the same shop.

The page publishes figures for light transmission and UV filtering and describes the visor’s use as unrestricted. Our product page publishes none of that, so on documentation this visor is well ahead of ours.

It ranks below our range for two reasons. Its price is in euros plus shipping, so a rider paying in dollars cannot compare it directly with ours, and its product page states no returns terms. If you live in Europe and want the maker’s visor, buy this one.

Best for: Hornet ADV owners in Europe who want Shoei’s own clear visor with a stated approval and insert preparation. Not for: riders who want to pay in US dollars or want a returns promise on the product page.

3. Shoei Europe’s clear CNS-3C visor for the Neotec 3

• Made by: Shoei, sold on its own European shop
• Fits: “Fits for helmet model: Neotec3”, in Shoei’s words
• Price: 74.95 euros, incl. VAT plus shipping, checked on 10 November 2026, shown as “Available”
• Anti-fog insert: “PINLOCK preparation: Yes”, with a Pinlock Evo insert listed at 29.95 euros
• Stated conformity: “ECE-R 22.06: Yes”, according to the same page

Shoei Europe sells its own clear CNS-3C visor for the Neotec 3, and it was available on the day. The page names the Neotec 3 as the helmet it fits, states conformity with ECE-R 22.06, and says the visor is prepared for a Pinlock insert.

A flip-front helmet like the Neotec 3 is often a touring helmet, worn for long days in changing weather. On those days a clear visor that takes an anti-fog insert is worth having, and this one does, by Shoei’s own account.

It ranks third, just below the CNS-2, because it cost more in the same currency. Like entry 2, it is priced in euros plus shipping and its product page states no returns terms, and those are the reasons it sits below our Neotec 3 visor.

Best for: Neotec 3 owners in Europe who want Shoei’s own clear visor and plan to fit an anti-fog insert. Not for: owners of the first Neotec or the Neotec 2, which are different helmets.

4. Arai’s own clear VAS-Z shield

• Made by: Arai, sold on its official US parts site
• Fits: “RAM-X SHIELD, CLEAR”, in Arai’s description
• Price: 67.95 US dollars, checked on 10 November 2026, “Status: In Stock”
• Anti-fog insert: “Pinlock ready for RAM-X Pinlock lens 03-1001C-120”, according to the same page
• Also stated: screw holes for Arai’s Pro Shade base and cover pieces, and standard brow vents included

Arai sells its own clear VAS-Z shield through its official US parts site, and it was in stock when we checked. For a RAM-X owner it is the genuine part, ready for the matching Pinlock lens, and the page is precise about which Pro Shade parts it will and will not take.

We have not put a visor of ours for this helmet in entry 1, so it has no rival from us in the table. We do stock visors listed for the RAM-X on our Arai RAM-X visors page, and our comparison of the SZ-R and VZ-Ram visors covers which visor those Arai helmets take.

It ranks fourth because its page documents less than the two Shoei Europe visors: it states no approval and no figures for the lens. On insert readiness it is ahead of ours, and it is Arai’s own part, sold by Arai.

Best for: RAM-X owners who want Arai’s own clear shield, ready for a Pinlock lens. Not for: riders on Arai helmets that use a different shield system, such as the VAS-V.

5. Shoei’s own clear CNS-2 shield for the Hornet X2

• Made by: Shoei, sold on its US site and through its dealers
• Fits: “Designed for SHOEI Hornet X2 helmets”, in Shoei’s words
• Price: 74.99 US dollars for the clear version, checked on 10 November 2026
• Stock: “Out of stock from SHOEI”, with “Find this Shield in stock at local Dealers” on the same page
• Anti-fog insert: “Compatible with the Pinlock CNS-2 Lens Insert (sold separately)”

This is the same CNS-2 visor as entry 2, sold by Shoei in the US. Shoei’s page says 3D injection moulding gives a distortion-free view and that a reinforced rib along the upper edge stops the shield bending, and it is ready for a Pinlock insert.

It also comes with Shoei’s dealer network. The page offers a dealer search by zip code, so a Hornet X2 owner can find a shop that has the shield and can check the fit in person, which no online-only seller can offer.

It ranks fifth because Shoei’s own page showed it out of stock, and because in the same currency it cost 74.99 US dollars against 49.99 for our Hornet visor. Unlike the European listing, the US page states no approval for the shield.

Best for: Hornet X2 owners in the US who want Shoei’s own clear shield and are happy to buy it through a dealer. Not for: anyone who wants to order from the maker today, since Shoei’s page showed it out of stock.

6. Shoei’s own clear CNS-3C shield for the Neotec 3

• Made by: Shoei, sold on its US site and through its dealers
• Fits: “Enhance your SHOEI Neotec 3 helmet with the CNS-3C Pinlock Ready Shield”
• Price: 97.99 US dollars for the clear version, checked on 10 November 2026
• Stock: “Out of stock from SHOEI”, with a dealer search on the same page
• Anti-fog insert: “Compatible with the Pinlock CWR-1/CW-1/CNS-1 Lens Insert (sold separately)”
• Stated conformity: “ECE-R 22.06: Yes”, according to the same page

Shoei’s US page for the Neotec 3 shield documents the part well. It states conformity with ECE-R 22.06, publishes a UV filter figure and names the Pinlock insert it takes, three things our Neotec 3 product page does not claim.

If an exact match to the original part and a stated approval matter more to you than price, this shield and the European CNS-3C in entry 3 are the parts to look at. Shoei’s dealer search on the page gives a second way to find one while Shoei’s own stock is empty.

It ranks last on the first two tests. Shoei’s page showed it out of stock, and at 97.99 US dollars it cost almost twice our clear Neotec 3 visor, which was 49.99 dollars on the day.

Best for: Neotec 3 owners in the US who want Shoei’s own clear shield with a stated approval and an insert. Not for: riders who want to spend under 50 dollars on a clear visor.

Decided an aftermarket clear visor suits your helmet? Start with your model in the visor finder, or browse every clear replacement visor by helmet, each covered by the fit guarantee on the helmets listed on its product page.

How to choose a clear visor in five minutes

1. Read the exact model name on the label inside your helmet. Helmets with similar names often take different visors.
2. Find your helmet in the table above. If it is there, compare our clear visor with the maker’s own for the same helmet, in the currency you pay in.
3. If it is not there, use the visor finder or our guide to which visor fits your helmet.
4. Decide whether you need the maker’s approval statement. If you ride in Great Britain and want a visor whose approval the maker states, buy the maker’s part.
5. Decide whether you want an anti-fog insert. If you do, choose a visor sold as ready for one.
6. Check that the visor is actually in stock where you want to buy it. Two of the makers’ shields in this comparison were not.
7. Check the returns terms before you pay, because a visor that will not clip in has to go back.

The reason to keep a clear visor in good condition is set out in the Highway Code rules for motorcyclists. They tell riders to check before each journey that the visor is clean and in good condition, and warn that scratched or poorly fitting eye protectors can limit your view, particularly in bright sunshine and the hours of darkness.

When a clear visor needs replacing

Our guide on when to replace a motorcycle visor lists the signs. Light scuffs can sometimes be polished out, and our guide to removing scratches from a visor explains what is worth trying first.

A deep scratch in your line of sight is a reason to replace the visor, not to polish it. Scratches are most obvious at night, when oncoming headlights catch every mark on the visor.

Looking after a new clear visor

Clean it with water and a soft cloth, never a dry paper towel, and keep it in a soft bag when it is off the helmet. Our guide to cleaning a helmet visor covers the detail, including what not to put on it.

If your clear visor mists up in cold or wet weather, an insert is the usual fix where the visor is made to take one. Our comparison of the best anti-fog visor inserts sets out the options, and our anti-fog inserts are Pinlock-compatible rather than made by Pinlock.

Clear visors and the law

Great Britain

In Great Britain the legal test for a visor is the approval marking on the individual visor, not whether it looks clear. The rules are in the Motor Cycles (Eye Protectors) Regulations 1999, and rule 84 of the Highway Code says eye protectors must comply with those regulations.

That is where the makers’ visors have their clearest advantage. Three of the makers’ pages in this comparison state an ECE conformity for the visor, while our product pages state none and we do not check the markings on individual items. We therefore make no claim about road use for our own visors, and you should check the marking on any visor you receive, whoever made it.

The other finishes on our product pages are a separate question. Dark-smoke, iridium and mirrored visors are not road legal in Great Britain, day or night, whoever made them, so treat those finishes as track and off-road choices. Our guide to tinted visors and the law in Great Britain covers the detail.

United States

In the United States the rules are set state by state. Check what your own state requires before you rely on any visor, and see our guide to visors and US state rules for where to start.

Common questions

Is a clear visor better than a tinted one?

For most riding, yes, because it is the visor you can use in every light. A tinted visor helps on bright days but takes light away at dusk and after dark, which is why most riders keep a clear visor on the helmet and a tinted one as a spare. Our guide to motorcycle visor types compares the main options.

How do I know which clear visor fits my helmet?

Go by the exact model name on the label inside the helmet, not by how the visor looks. On a Shoei, the visor code, such as CNS-2 or CNS-3C, is a useful second check. Our visor finder asks for the brand and model and shows only the visors listed for it.

Do clear visors scratch more easily than tinted ones?

Scratches show more on a clear visor, especially at night, but none of the pages we read for this comparison states an anti-scratch coating, so we cannot rank any visor on it. Clean the visor gently, store it in a bag, and replace it when scratches start to affect your view.

Can I fit an anti-fog insert to a clear visor?

Only if the visor is made to take one. The five makers’ visors in this comparison are sold as ready for a Pinlock insert, which is sold separately. Our product pages for these five visors make no such claim, so if an insert matters to you, choose a visor sold as ready for one.

Is a clear visor legal on the road in Great Britain?

The test is the approval marking on the individual visor, not the fact that it is clear or who made it. We cannot confirm the marking on our own visors, so we do not offer them as authorised for road use. Check the marking on any visor you receive before you rely on it.

The verdict

For most riders the best clear motorcycle visor is a ClearLineMoto clear visor matched to their helmet. On the day we checked it was in stock for all five helmets compared, it cost less in US dollars than every maker’s clear shield priced in US dollars, and it is covered by free 30-day returns for any reason. That is our own product and our own ranking, which is why the disclosure sits at the top of this page.

The maker’s visor wins when you want a stated approval, when you want a visor ready for an anti-fog insert, and when you buy in euros from Shoei’s European shop. If you want a darker visor for bright days, our comparisons of the best tinted visors and the best photochromic visors cover that, and our best replacement motorcycle visors compares more helmets.

• You ride a Hornet ADV or Hornet X2: our visor in entry 1, or entry 2 if you buy in euros and want Shoei’s own.
• You ride a Neotec 3: our visor in entry 1, entry 3 in euros, or entry 6 if you want Shoei’s US shield and can find it at a dealer.
• You ride a Scorpion EXO-R420, an HJC i70 or an MT Thunder 4 SV: our visor in entry 1.
• You ride an Arai RAM-X: entry 4, Arai’s own clear shield.
• You ride anything else: start with the visor finder.

Products mentioned and sources

• ClearLineMoto clear visor for the Shoei Hornet ADV and Hornet X2
• ClearLineMoto clear visor for the Shoei Neotec 3
• ClearLineMoto clear visor for the Scorpion EXO-R420
• ClearLineMoto clear visor for the HJC i70
• ClearLineMoto clear visor for the MT Thunder 4 SV

Sources for other makers’ products, read as plain public pages and checked on 10 November 2026: shoei-europe.com, the Visor (CNS-2) Clear page in the Hornet ADV spare parts and the Visor (CNS-3C) Clear page for the Neotec 3; parts.araiamericas.com, the VAS-Z Shield Clear page; shoei-helmets.com, the Hornet X2 CNS-2 and Neotec 3 CNS-3C Pinlock Ready shield pages. Scorpion’s US site did not answer, and the HJC and MT sites refused the request, so no part from those makers is ranked. Our own prices come from our product pages on that date.

Free 30-day returns for any reason: full refund, and we refund your return postage.