Adventure Helmets
What Makes a Great Adventure Motorcycle Helmet?
Adventure motorcycles are the Swiss Army knives of the bike world. They are as at home in the rough as they are in the city. To make the most of your adv motorcycle, you need the same degree of adaptability in the safety kit you wear.
Let’s take a closer look at the features that make a good adventure motorcycle helmet great.
Adventure motorcycle helmets take the best elements of motocross and street-bike helmets and combine them to create a hybrid. With their prominent peaks, adv helmets may give off an MX vibe, yet the features hidden inside are street smart.
If you own a large-bore adv motorcycle, you have a bike capable of achieving well over 200 kph. Flick a switch though, and thanks to sophisticated electronics, you’ll be power sliding along a dirt track. Yet, how does this flexibility impact an adventure motorcycle helmet?
Practical Adventure Motorcycle Helmet Features to Enhance the Ride
Fast cruising speeds need a visor that is a snug fit around the eye opening, creates a wind and rain-proof barrier and is optically clear. A secondary flip-down sun visor is essential but needs to be easily accessible and have a one-finger operation.
The MX style peak should have lots of large aerodynamic cutaways for high-speed work so as not to create too much wind resistance. The peak should also be quick to remove and, when in position, adjustable.
For comms on the go, you’ll need an adventure bike helmet that is Bluetooth-ready. This feature means it has pre-formed speaker pockets. What’s more, it may even have channels built into the EPS liner to accommodate wiring.
Take note of the adventure motorcycle helmet’s Bluetooth capability. This feature may allow for a third-party brand to be fitted, or require an own-brand intercom.
Do your two-wheeled adventures take you through clogged urban streets or humid forests? Wherever you ride the adventure bike helmet you choose should have some form of anti-fogging visor. So again, Pinlock-ready is a plus. It’s even better, if the Pinlock visor comes with the helmet as part of the deal.
A removable, washable comfort liner for humidity and warmer climates is a must too. In addition, multiple front vents and corresponding exhaust vents will keep your head cool.
Safety features are always a priority. The good news is, all of XLMOTO’s adventure motorcycle helmet selection offers a minimum of ECE22.05 safety certification.
Are additional safety features high priority for you? Then look for helmet options featuring Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) energy management systems.
Adventure Motorcycle Helmet Construction Materials
Thermoplastic/Polycarbonate Adventure Helmets: These helmets are tough, flexible and feature-packed. While they represent value for money they are often heavy.
Fibreglass Adventure Helmets: Fibreglass adventure motorcycle helmets offer advanced levels of safety with good weight savings.
Composite Adventure Helmets: Composite helmets combine fibreglass, carbon fibre and aramid fibre. These adventure bike helmets offer strength gains over basic fibreglass. At the same time they remain comparatively light.
Carbon Fibre Adventure Helmets: Carbon fibre is the strongest of all ADV helmet materials. This material produces rugged yet flexible adventure motorcycle helmets with significant weight savings.
Offering over 140 models the XLMOTO range of adventure motorcycle helmets has something to offer every dual-sport bike rider.
If the vast choice seems daunting, don’t worry. Make a list of the features most important to you. Next, use the drop-down helmet finder filter to produce a shortlist and let the adventure begin.