8Rank 08 of 10 · Bike Helmets
Lazer Z1 KinetiCore
The lightest helmet here at 220 g in size M, with Lazer's own KinetiCore rotational system instead of Mips. Five Virginia Tech stars at 10.06, just inside the boundary.
7.0BPR score
- €176Price
- 10.06 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 53 of 311)Virginia Tech STAR score and stars
- 8 of 10in Bike Helmets
- 7.0BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
At 220 g for a CE size M, the Z1 KinetiCore is the lightest helmet in this ranking by 45 g. Lazer builds its rotational protection into the foam itself under the KinetiCore name. Virginia Tech lists the Lazer Z1 KinetiCore at 10.06 with five stars; the older Lazer Z1 MIPS is a separate entry at 12.16 with four stars.
The score sits two places above the four-star boundary. Folksam has not tested the Z1, and its results for other KinetiCore models are mixed: grade 2 for the Codax in 2025, grade 1 for the Tonic in 2023 and for the Verde in 2025. Those are different helmets, but they show that a technology name is not a result.
Lazer's site lists three sizes (52–56, 55–59 and 58–61 cm), the Advanced RollSys fit system, a clip-on Aeroshell and a rear LED as accessories, plus a crash replacement programme whose terms we did not open. There is no price on lazersport.com; Bike24 showed a recommended price of €259.95 and a selling price of €175.99. We found no owner ratings to cite. For riders who put weight first.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Virginia Tech STAR score
- 10.06
- Virginia Tech stars
- 5 of 5
- Virginia Tech rank
- 53 of 311
- Folksam grade
- Not tested
- Rotational system
- KinetiCore
- Weight (manufacturer)
- 220 g (size M, CE)
- Sizes
- S 52–56 cm, M 55–59 cm, L 58–61 cm
- Vents
- Count not published
- Fit system
- Lazer Advanced RollSys
- Accessories
- Aeroshell, Universal LED
- Recommended price
- €259.95 (shown at Bike24)
- Owner rating
- Not found
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 220 g in size M (CE), the lightest here
- Virginia Tech STAR score 10.06, five stars
- €175.99 at Bike24 against €259.95 recommended
- Sizes stated: 52–56, 55–59, 58–61 cm
- Aeroshell and rear LED available as accessories
Worth knowing
- Score is close to the four-star boundary (10.09)
- No Folksam result; other KinetiCore models got grades 1–2
- No price or vent count on lazersport.com
- No owner ratings found
- Crash replacement terms not stated on the product page
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Bike Helmets.
| Product | Score | Virginia Tech STAR score and stars | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align IITop score | 8.7 | 9.55 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 40 of 311) | €55 |
| Z1 KinetiCoreThis product | 7.0 | 10.06 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 53 of 311) | €176 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.5 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is KinetiCore?
KinetiCore is Lazer's own rotational impact protection, which the company describes as built into the helmet rather than added as a separate liner. The Z1 KinetiCore scores 10.06 with five stars at Virginia Tech.
Is the Lazer Z1 MIPS the same helmet?
No. Virginia Tech lists the older Lazer Z1 MIPS separately at 12.16 with four stars.
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