Right now I'm using an HJC CL-21 Flame helmet. It's a big motherf'r of a helmet. I really want to get one of those sleeker ones yet I have no idea what kind they are. I'm talking about the ones that seem to fit close to the head and don't have any excess bulk, but not a novelty one because I know those aren't DOT approved. Now most of those probably aren't DOT approved, but some have got to be right? Anyone have a pic of themselves in theirs that is similar to what I am describing?

 

Good brand for small but illigal helmets here initaly are: Bandit and 70s

http://www.70s.it/default.asp?menu=collezioni

http://www.bandithelmets.com/

 

http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/

Check these guys out, you might find what you're looking for.
I have 2 of the "POLO" style, Chrome Orange & Candy Black.
Very comfortable, lightweight, looks good.
The best part is they are DOT legal.

 

I have an HCI 100series Helmet (Large)
it was the smallest DOT I could find
price was right $35-40 from JA Frum

The Carbon Fiber ones are the way to go if
you have the $$$$$$

 

Fulmers are pretty small and give minimal "space helmet head". They are DOT as well. About $100 though...

http://www.fulmerhelmets.com/Product/afv2.html

I have 2 and love them.

Daytonas are DOT too and about the same size as the Fulmers.

 

I'm with Bolillo on this one... I have a Short German half helmet, made with a combination of Carbon and Kevlar, mine is not DOT, but it is made using the same method as the DOT version... they have a couple DOT approved versions like the Polo version that Bollilo uses.... really well made and they look pretty cool too...