Two-wheeler helmets: The best life-saving investment that you must make

A happy life is all about making the right investments at the right time. And in order to enjoy those investments you must be safe and healthy! Therefore, it goes without saying that the biggest and most important investment that you can ever make is in a two-wheeler helmet that will save you and give you the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of every investment that you make in life. Like with every investment, buying a two-wheeler helmet must also be based on your specific needs which can be evaluated by asking a few questions to yourself. 

Let us help you with that! Here are a few questions that can help you decide better while purchasing a helmet.

What is your primary riding style?

The first and foremost question that you are going to ask yourself is this: ‘Why do I need a road motorbike helmet for?’  For some of you, the answer will be to commute daily to work or college, for others that will be long weekend rides, and many of you will find the answer that your primary riding style is just an economical alternative to your car. Once the requirement is completely clear to you, making the purchase decision becomes a lot easier.

Understanding the types of helmets

The second step is to understand the differences between the different helmet types in the market today. When you step into your nearest helmet shop you will find these common types of helmets to choose from.

Open face helmets:  As the name suggests, open face helmets do not have the chin section, keeping the lower part of the helmet completely open and allowing more airflow to your head and neck area.

Full face helmets:  These types of helmets offer complete coverage of your head and chin area, which makes it the ideal type of helmet for many two-wheeler riders. One clear advantage over open face helmets that you will find in a full-face helmet is superior weather protection in cold or wet conditions.

Modular helmets:  A happy hybrid of the open face helmet and full-face helmet is the modular helmet that comes into different styles namely: the flip up helmet and the flip off helmet. In the first type, you can lift the front part including the chin section upward whereas in the flip off type of helmets, you can completely remove the visor including the chin section making it an open face helmet in an instant! 

Sporting helmets: A slightly different take from the helmets mentioned above, sporting helmets come with a set of additional features that you may prefer for long rides and cruises. Sporting helmets are very trendy in design and as the name suggests, they are preferred by people who are into motorsports.

Fit and comfort

Once you have taken a pick from the types of helmets, the next step is to choose the right helmet that will fit you perfectly and give you the most benefit on your rides. A few important things to consider at this stage are the size of your head and the set of comfort features that the helmet comes with. A good quality road motorbike helmet comes with comfort features such as quick release strap mechanism, comfortable inner lining that is hypoallergenic in nature (which prevents allergic reactions) and last but not the least, different sizes which is also a very important thing that ensures maximum comfort. Road motorbike helmets that are available in the Indian market at any helmet shop come in sizes from extra small (540mm) to extra-large (600mm).

Additional features

Besides the fit and comfort of your helmet you must also take a look at additional comfort features that will give you the best value for money.  A good quality road motorbike helmet has additional features such as UV protected paint, high impact resistant shell, dual visors, tinted visors, space for placing Bluetooth earpiece, among others. While all of these additional features are not absolutely necessary for safety, having them ensures that you get more out of your helmet on every ride. Choosing additional features is a matter of personal preference, so make an informed decision based on your personal requirements.

Ease of maintenance

While buying a new road motorbike helmet look for simple things that will make your life easy when it comes to maintaining and keeping your helmet in prime operating condition. Special features such as dual visors are great for transforming your helmet from a daily commute tool to a special weekend cruise equipment! But, having said that, replacing the visors at a later date can become a little tricky and you may need to visit a bike accessories shop near you for assistance.

The right price

The average price of a road motorbike helmet in India ranges between Rs.800 to Rs.4000 depending on the bells and whistles that you go for. In a simple road motorbike helmet you will get the basic features that are enough to keep you safe on the road, and as you pay higher the number of options that come with the helmet will also increase proportionally.  Once again, choosing the best helmet depends on your budget and your personal requirement.

Keeping all of these important things in mind, make the right investment in the best road motorbike helmet for your needs.