| Motorcycle Helmets are becoming a necessity when | | | | Perhaps one of the most popular types of helmet to |
| it comes to rider gear not only because it they are | | | | those that ride cruisers, the half helmet is a half shell |
| mandatory in many states, but riders are becoming | | | | helmet that sits on the riders head and only extends |
| more and more conscientious about their safety | | | | down to about the level of the rider's ears. There |
| when they're out on the road. Shopping for this | | | | are many variations of the half helmet, and some are |
| product has become more and more complicated | | | | smaller than others which may be preferred. The |
| because of the different types available to shoppers | | | | half helmet is popular because of the freedom that it |
| and it's important to identify which is going to be | | | | provides to riders by not having their entire head |
| more suited for the rider. | | | | enclosed in a helmet. |
| Here are some of the different types of motorcycle | | | | Modular Helmets |
| helmets available today: | | | | This type of motorcycle helmet is very similar to the |
| DOT Motorcycle Helmets | | | | full face version. The only difference is that the |
| These type of helmets include all styles of helmet | | | | front portion of the helmet that surrounds the face |
| from half to full face and are named DOT because | | | | can be flipped up into an upright position, leaving the |
| of the standards that they must pass in order to be | | | | face exposed which allows for more circulation and |
| considered safe for riders. These type of helmets | | | | ventilation. |
| are made for safety with their thick inner liners and | | | | Novelty Helmets |
| tough outer shells. Many motorcyclists base their | | | | The novelty motorcycle helmet is similar in shape and |
| shopping on the fact that their helmet must meet | | | | style to the half helmet. The difference between |
| DOT standards for their own preference, or because | | | | the two is that the novelty helmets are made with a |
| it is required. Many biker safety courses require the | | | | much smaller construction because of the fact that |
| use of DOT helmets so that has led to an increase in | | | | there is a very small inner liner. So these types of |
| demand for this type. | | | | helmets often times provide the smallest profile look |
| Full Face Motorcycle Helmets | | | | possible. The only drawback to these helmets is the |
| These helmets encompass the entire head so no | | | | fact that they provide very little protection to the |
| surface is left exposed. Full face helmets have thick | | | | rider because there is no inner protective liner. If a |
| shell and inner liner and provide the most protection | | | | sleek look is what you're looking for though, this is |
| for the rider. They are equipped with face masks | | | | your best option. |
| that open and close, which provides air circulation for | | | | Shopping for a motorcycle helmet can be a time |
| the rider. This type of helmet is available in many | | | | consuming task but if you have a good idea of what |
| different styles and is very popular among the sport | | | | you're looking for, then your experience will be much |
| bike riders. | | | | more pleasant and less stressful. |
| Motorcycle Half Helmets | | | | |