Motorcycle Helmet Reviews

Trying to decide which motorcycle helmet is right for you? Our motorcycle helmet review will help you make the right choice.

If you want to start a heated discussion among motorcycle riders, start talking about helmet laws. There aren't many topics that will stir up more passion than whether or not motorcycle riders have the right to ride without a helmet. It's hard to disagree with the fact that motorcycle helmets help prevent serious head injuries.

Here's a look at the different types of motorcycle helmets available.

HALF-SHELL The half-shell helmet covers only the top of your head. They give you the least amount of protection. Many riders like these helmets for comfort reasons. They are probably the next best thing to going without a helmet.

THREE-QUARTER-SHELL These helmets cover the sides of your head and ears but leave your chin unprotected. Some of these come with face shields. Some of the face shields can be raised or lowered which give you good eye protection.

FULL-FACE Full-face helmets cover the riders chin and more of the face. These provide the most protection. They come with movable face shields for eye protection.

MODULAR Modular helmets are full-face helmets that hinge at about ear level so the entire front of the helmet can be raised or lowered. This can be used to talk or take a drink without removing the helmet.

DOT AND SNELL Whatever type of helmet you choose, make sure it meets DOT standards. Helmet manufacturers put the DOT sticker on the helmet. Some helmets are also Snell certified, which means they meet the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation, which has been testing helmets since the 1950s.

When doing a motorcycle helmet review, you have to look at the pros and cons of the different types of helmets. I like the feel of the half-shell, but I don't like the wind noise you get when riding with this type of helmet. I guess ear plugs are for that.

I like the three-quarter-shell for cutting out wind noise so you can hear that great Harley sound. This type helmet doesn't give you the face protection you might want, but it's cooler on those hot days.
The full-face is great for highway riding because it give you the most protection from bugs, rain, stones and other things that always seem to hit your head on long highway trips.

It probably wouldn't hurt to have a couple of different helmets for the different types of riding you do.

Hope this motorcycle helmet review helps you decide which helmet is right for you.

Enjoy the ride.