Motocross
Helmet & Dirt Bike
Helmet Guide and Reviews
Get a Quality Motorcycle Helmet to Protect Your Noggin!
How do you select a motocross or dirt bike helmet?
A good motocross helmet is THE most important item of protective
gear you need to ensure every dirt bike or motocross ride is a safe one.
This Motorcycle Helmet Guide shows you how to select a quality helmet,
what's hot, plus you’ll find links to motocross helmet discounts, the
best helmet brands and models.
Surf around and use this dirt bike and motocross helmet guide, and also
check out the other pages which have more dirt bike and motocross gear tips.
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Helmet Introduction:
Each type of helmet has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are the different
styles and types of each...
Motocross
& Dirt Bike Helmet
The type of helmet construction gives extra strength because of the chin
protection area. This ensures you’re safe from flying rocks that could hit your
chin, mouth or nose. Motocross helmets also include a sun visor, an area to
strap on your goggles, and graphics that give you some style. If you’re serious
about staying safe out on the track or trail, get a full-face motocross helmet.
Hybrid
/ Dual Sport Helmet
A hybrid or dual sport shines during exploration-oriented off-road riding. They
offer the features of both a street and dirt helmets such as a detachable sun
visor, flip down face shield, air flow venting, and more.
Some dual sport helmets also allow you to flip the chin protector part of the
helmet upwards during slower trail riding. Then you can flip it back down when
you hit the road and need wind protection. These styles are usually a good
choice for riders who wear eye glasses since the face shied can be used to
protect your eyes.
Open
Face Helmets
At one time, open faced motocross helmets where popular. If you like your teeth,
do not buy one. Watch out for that rock!
Youth Helmets
They’re for kids. They look like an adult helmet, only smaller.
Get a full-face version if you love your kid.
How to select your helmet:
DOT & Snell
Certification for Safety
The first step to buying a safe helmet is to buy one that is both DOT and Snell
certified. Virtually all helmets have the DOT certification, but spend the few
extra dollars for one with Snell Foundation certification. It's your head!
Comfort and
Fit
Getting the right fit is critical for your dirt bike helmet. If you buy it too
large and get in a wreck, your skull won’t be secured and protected. If you buy
it too small, you’ll never be comfortable. To get the correct fit, measure the
distance around the widest part of your noggin and know your hat size.
Weight
Almost all motocross helmets on the market today are light enough that they do
not bother your neck. But, the more expensive helmets constructed with Kevlar
and/or carbon fiber are ultra light and feel extra comfortable on your head.
Graphics
and Style
If you’re into stylin’ on the track or trail, you’ll have to spend a few extra
bucks and purchase a helmet for more than $150 or look for closeout bargains
(that’s what I recently did). These helmets come with the coolest colors and
graphics and look really good. If you want the best, check out the new flat (not
shiney) helmets from Fox, or get a custom paint job from Troy Lee Designs or
another graphic painter.
NOTE: To protect your eyes from flying rocks and
sticks, always wear goggles.
Recommended Motocross and Dirt Bike Helmets:
Inexpensive
If you want an inexpensive dirt bike helmet, HJC, KBC, THH and other
brands have some good choices for you. When I got back into riding after a 10
year hiatus, I had great luck with an HJC model. It fit right, gave me the
protection I needed during many crashes and encounters with tree branches and
flying rocks. These models offer good protection, look good, and retail for
$80-120.
Mid-Priced
For $120 to 250 you can get into the helmet models that are super
light, way more stylish, and offer more features. All the good brands like
ACX2, Arai, Fox, M2R, Oneal and Shoei have great helmets at this price
point. Many come with a handy helmet bag for protection while storing or
transporting your helmet, and some even include an extra visor.
High-Priced
If your credit card is burning a hole in your wallet and you’ve gotta get the
most pimp-daddy helmet, you can get into the ultra-light Kevlar, carbon fiber,
and custom painted models from Fox, Troy Lee Designs, etc. These can cost you
$250-500!
Useful Helmet Tips:
TIP: When you stop for a rest on the trail
or off the track, don’t place your helmet somewhere high like your seat
where it can fall down. I did this to my last helmet and cringed when it
fell off my bike onto the gravel road chipping the new paint!
TIP: Over time your goggles will get small
scratches in them making your visibility less than 100%. Use a soft clean cloth
to spread some Pledge furniture treatment on the lens to fill in the
little scratches. It works!
TIP: Bring a small bottle of RainX
windshield treatment to spray on your goggles if it rains during your trial
ride. It keeps the water drops off your goggles for great visibility.
Great places to get discount prices on dirt bike and
motocross boots:
Why buy on the Internet?
Because you get the best prices on dirt bike and motocross helmets!
Buying online can save you 25% or more over buying from your local
dealer. And besides, do you really like your local dealer?
There are hundreds of companies selling dirt bike and motocross helmets on the
Internet, but who can you trust? Many are start-up companies that don't offer
you the service or have the products you need.
Here is what to look for when buying your motocross gear on the Internet…
1. Guaranteed low prices
2. Free shipping
3. Service
Be sure to select a trusted recommended retailer...
Motorcycle
Superstore
Know your brands of dirt bike & motocross helmets:
AGV
Answer
Arai
Azonic
Fly Racing
Fox Racing
Gmax
HJC
KBC
M2R
Moose
MSR
Nolan
Oneal
Shoei
SixSixOne
Suomy
THH
Thor
Troy Lee Designs
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