For your convenience, we’ve split the following sections into helmet type (i.e. Full Face, Modular, Half Shell, etc.). Hopefully that will make your search just that little bit easier! Full Face 5XL Motorcycle Helmet Before you reach for the credit card, it’s important to remember that for a helmet to be road-legal in the UK, it has to adhere to one of the following safety standards: The benefit of this type of strap is that it ensures correct strap tension at all times and cannot be inadvertently released. (5) When it’s time to refresh, simply remove and machine wash the interior to keep it feeling like new for your next ride. The dual D-ring chinstrap ensures a secure fit, and it even comes with a protective helmet bag. Fog Free Fog Free An anti-fog coating is applied to the inside of the visor to aid in preventing the visor from fogging during use. (79)

Childrens helmets are available in a variety of sizes depending on the Manufacturer, but they are generally :With a reputation for all round protection, the full face helmet is a popular choice by motorcyclists, which at the moment is dominated by the most popular helmet brand in North America, HJC. If you’re looking for a motorcycle helmet for big heads in a full face, then you can’t go wrong with an HJC i10 helmet. HJC i10 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Fortunately, most motorcycle helmet manufacturers follow the same sizing, so that a 3XL HJC is the same measurement as an XXXL Scorpion. However, Daytona differs very slightly as you can see in the charts below. headsdontbounce.com The first step is to select the type of motorcycle helmet you need, as there are five different types of bike helmets available. Let’s dig into them: The HJC C91 is, at the time of writing, available in a range of plain, solid colours and just a couple of graphic options.

Also, I believe a proper full face helmet is a bit more noise proof that a hybrid helmet like this one but it's just a sacrifice you have to make if you're going for a hybrid helmet. Just make sure you've got some good earplugs. Although a more expensive method of production it can often result in a slight increase in helmet weight. (25)

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The helmet is plug-and-play prepared for the SC2 communication system, having the speakers and microphone already preinstalled. The C91’s been ECE 22.05 certified in Europe ( DOT in the US) so you know it’s been made to give decent protection. But over and above those mandatory helmet tests, what do we know? Embrace the spirit of the open road with the Highway 21 9mm German Style Half Shell Motorcycle Helmet for big heads, designed to give you the freedom and adventure you’ve been craving. We have not yet tested the EXO-CT220, but we do know that one will be coming our way relatively soon, so keep your eyes on webBikeWorld for that review! Read more about Scorpion in our archives. Klim Krios Pro Rally – ADV Helmet

The C91 is designed to be a good value all-rounder modular helmet. And according to the vast majority of owners, that’s exactly what HJC has delivered. Hi Viz streaks on the HJC C91 Taly

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All of the helmets we have listed have DOT FMVSS-218 certification. Some have both DOT and ECE certification, and some of the 3XL helmets may have Snell certification, though for whatever reason manufacturers don’t usually submit larger sized helmets for Snell testing and certification.

The visor can be fiddly to open when wearing gloves, and although the Arai is naturally airy, its venting system is hardly the most extensive here. What’s more, Arai refuses to add a sun visor to its products as it believes they compromise safety – that means you’ll need to carry a spare darker visor if it gets too bright. In my experience, HJC helmets often feel on the tighter side when you first wear them (especially the cheek pads) though they do tend to give a little over the first few days of riding. And we found several other owners saying that’s the case with the C91 so be prepared, they do need to bed in over a few rides. If you’re looking for Hi Viz… you’ve found it! Fluo green C91 ADV Helmet: An Adventure Helmet mimics the protection you need for the trail, single, or street riding. Not Rated Not Rated This rating does not mean that the helmet has scored a zero rating. It simply means that the helmet has not been tested by SHARP thus no results are available. (151) Fog Free Fog Free An anti-fog coating is applied to the inside of the visor to aid in preventing the visor from fogging during use. (31)The visor will also give you plenty of UV protection – HJC claims all their visors give 99% UVA and UVB protection which is nice to know (mind you, most other polycarbonate visors should give a similar sort of figure). Alternatively, EEA-produced helmets need to adhere to a safety standard equal to or better than the BS 6658:1985 standard and be marked accordingly Providing a very strong helmet that weighs very little, Carbon fibre offers a combination of safety and comfort. (17) Motorcycle helmets can be divided into four main groups; full-face lids that cover the entire head and are most common, open-face lids which leave the face exposed, and flip-front helmets which can be enclosed or open depending on the position they’re in. Finally, motocross-style helmets enclose the head, but replace a visor with a peak, while adventure helmets feature both a visor and a peak. You’ll need to factor in the cost of goggles for a motocross-style helmet.