Kask Mojito 3 Helmet Review

The Kask Mojito, presented here in its third generation, proves to be comfortable, light, and well-ventilated. Its price of €134 makes it one of the most attractive models on the market, as we found during our multi-week test.

By Guillaume Judas – Photos: @3bikes.fr, Kask / DR

The Mojito was the model that allowed Kask to establish itself among the iconic brands in the field, more than ten years ago. And even today, the model, which is now in its third generation, remains the Italian brand’s iconic helmet, even if it is not the top-of-the-range model. At €134 in its classic version (€144 in matte finish), it offers excellent value for money, at least if you are primarily interested in comfort and ventilation. In terms of protection, according to the brand, it exceeds European safety standards by 48%, with a significant improvement in impact resistance of 32% on the rear, 25% on the front, and 12% on the top compared to the previous generation.

Optimized ventilation

The vent placement facilitates airflow over the head, a level quite rare in this price range. The Blue Tech padding inside the helmet provides comfort, fit, and sweat absorption. Combined with a slightly raised front design that clears the field of vision in a speed-seeking position, the pads make a very noticeable difference in terms of sweat that might run into the glasses. 

Regarding the retention system, Kask’s exclusive Octo Fit provides ideal, well-adjusted support without pressure points. As for the tightening straps, they are comparable to higher-end models like the Protone, with an excellent finish marked by a particularly successful synthetic leather lower part. 

Available in six colors, the Mojito 3 retains the lines that made it successful, with a raised front part, a rounded lower shell, and a raised, aggressively shaped tail that characterize it.

On the road

In terms of comfort, we can note no difference with the Protone, which is sold for €120 more. Once on the head, the Mojito 3 is completely forgotten, whether with a skullcap underneath on cool days, or bareheaded during the first warm spells. The clear forehead is a real plus with a cap, and also proves doubly effective with glasses.

The only drawback is the air intakes, which are not designed for placing glasses arms, in case you want to place them on the helmet (if they bother you in the rain or on a big climb, for example), whereas this operation is much simpler to perform with the Protone. Of course, you can always place them on the helmet, but even with glasses from the sister brand Koo, the orientation of the vents prevents good retention, and you risk losing them at the slightest bump in the road. It is still possible to place the glasses on the back of the helmet, but this is very impractical to do while riding.

Kask claims that the Mojito 3 is less aerodynamic than the Protone, but this is data that we cannot verify on the road, even when riding at 40 km/h. 

This third generation of Mojito once again stands out as one of the most interesting offerings on the market, given its selling price, the finish of the product, and overall comfort.

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