Who really knows which helmet will protect better in a crash?ĭoes a $160 and a $500 helmet that are both DOT and Snell certified offer equivalent levels of protection? Other factors which are an important consideration are comfort, noise, air flow and ease of use.įinding the “right” motorcycle helmet isn’t as easy as it should be, because there are so many variables to be considered, and too much of it is a guessing game. Hopefully, there’s also a cost/benefit analysis that takes place prior to the actual purchase that addresses the safety issue.
That’s not a problem – after all, everyone likes to get a deal. One hundred and sixty bucks is the “sweet spot” of motorcycle helmet retail pricing.īased on our observations of motorcycle helmet purchases, that price is very competitive and is near the maximum amount that many riders want to pay for a new helmet.
