Why are off-road Helmets different?

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Why are off road Helmets different from street helmets? What's the deal with the visor?

[chronoZ]

No, No, No!! there are three main reasons to justify the shape of an offroad helmet!
1st of course is to prevent the sun to blind you, but not so much inside the trees, switching dark or sunny spots, ruther than riding uphill and having the sun straight into your eyes!
2nd reason and most desirable, is that the shape of the offroad sunvisor in cooperation with the helmet chin wich are quite far from your face, they are preventing the branches of the trees to hit you directly on your eyes and your face. it works like a splitter.
3rd reason is, when you have another bike in dirt in front of you and this bike accelerates, you can decline your head instantaneously and use your sunvisor as a shield to prevent some rocks to hit you on the face directly. also the chin has this pointy shape to recochet the rocks better.
sorry for my english, is not my mother language.

[LouCFur]

The motocross visor is for protection against flying debris, branches, etc.

[Scoottoots]

The peak on a dirt helmet isn't for sun protection, it is for guarding the rider from roost thrown up by riders in front of them. When a rider in front of you throws up some mud and crap, you put your head down to catch that on the peak so you can still see through your goggles. A lot of adventure riders use a 'dual sport' helmet with a peak thinking it's for sun protection, but for them, the peak is just marketing to sell them a 'special' helmet, lol.

[arabb.kawe_]

I'm not first im not last but when Mike on bikes posts I click fast

[MRworldEtIkA]

you cannot tell me what to do
*proceeds to drag race with off-road helmet

[bikewolf]

The front shield of the dirt bike helmet is also to protect your face and goggles from roost. Just look down to avoid getting hit in the face by mud or rocks

[hedovein]

You're right. Looking at EUCs lately. I really needed to know that. There really is always something to learn. Thank you.

[nyleen]

I recently switched to MX helmet and goggles for supermoto. I set my Full Face aside and washed the liners. Today I tried on the Full Face for a bit of fun and I don't miss it at all. Perhaps if I race a 1000 I'll get the Full Face out again. but for now, goggles all the way.

[julianmx]

0:45 dude take you’re mouth guard off from your goggle haha😂😂

[ryanmccomas]

I've been waiting all day for someone to upload good content

[Infinitesap]

Almost completely perfect. need to talk about weight of the helmet in racing - especially dirtbike

[ExploringCabinsandMines]

I hate the hassle of goggles I was considering wearing my street helmet as I can just flip the visor instead of struggling with goggles.

[GurrasGarage]

I use a dual sport helmet, not as good as a street helmet at high speed with more buffeting but I seldom ride for hours on highways.

[TheBikerCrewUAE]

Great stuff! A lot of people don't know the difference. Awesome stuff!! Love the videos and the info!

[Tylnorton]

Yeah I bought $79 full face motorcycle helmet. I race indoor go karts a few times a year and I want to get back into ATV again. It's DOT approved and it' all I really need. I had no access to a helmet when I rode a Honda ATC and I definitely want to be prepared next time just so I can be safe.

[thatRoadster]

Short and helpful. Thanks for the upload

[ajitpawar]

Which one is best for touring and safety point of view.. Dirt bike helmet OR ful face helmet as u showed both helmets on video .. 🤔

[n-dub]

The black sleekness of the street helmet is badass!

[h.l.]

I have a Tenere 700 and ride 50/50 on paved roads and dirt roads. I prefer a street helmet. No problem with dust, rain or wind and the helmet has an integrated sun visor.

[GUTI-psoy]

I need a helmet for riding quad on street
Drifting is physical but I dont like those goggles... what should I buy?