After a full season of riding, Transmoto’s review finds the One Industries X-297 delivers fit, protection and features normally seen at higher price points—at a sub‑$500 price.
Performance: The X-297 matched higher-end helmets for fit, comfort, ventilation and weight over a season of real-world use.
Value: At AU$469 for the standard model (Carbon listed at AU$599), the X-297 brings advanced safety materials and features to a mid‑price bracket.
Construction and feel: Finish and build quality are comparable to more expensive options, according to the reviewer’s extended testing.
# What the review tested Transmoto's reviewer rode the One Industries X-297 through a full season of use and abuse. The test focused on everyday off‑road riding rather than lab numbers: fit and finish, protection, comfort, ventilation and weight. Photos accompanying the review are by Dean Walters and the written piece is by Andy Wigan.
# How the X-297 performed
The reviewer notes that One Industries has moved several safety features and materials—typically reserved for higher price tiers—into the X-297's mid‑price bracket. That positioning is central to the review's conclusion about the helmet's value proposition.
# Price and model options In Transmoto's report the standard X-297 is listed at AU$469. A Carbon model is also available and is priced at AU$599. The article frames the X-297 as a strong value within the sub‑$500 segment for off‑road helmets, while the Carbon version provides an upgraded option.
# Why it matters to buyers If you're shopping for an off‑road helmet and budget matters, the X-297 is presented as an option that reduces tradeoffs. The helmet aims to provide a combination of protective materials, comfortable fit, effective ventilation and light weight at a price point below many competitors that offer similar performance.
# Origin note The name X-297 is a reference to One Industries' origin: the brand was founded in 1997. That detail is included in the review as a small background point.
After extended, real‑world testing, the reviewer concludes the One Industries X-297 "punches well above its weight." The combination of build quality, materials and features at the listed price led Transmoto to classify the X-297 as one of the best value‑for‑money sub‑$500 off‑road helmets on the market.
# Practical next steps for readers If these priorities match yours—comfort for long rides, good ventilation, low weight and strong protection at a mid‑price point—look closely at the X-297 and compare it to competitors' offerings in the same price bracket. Consider test fitting the helmet to confirm the stated fit and comfort on your head shape before purchase.
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