How to Buy Your First Motorcycle Helmet

Buying a helmet may seem like a simple task, but the process of actually finding the right helmet can be daunting and annoying. Second, of course, to picking out a motorcycle. After a handful of interviews and hours of research, we figured out that it all boils down to one thing: proper fit.
Duh, right? But finding a helmet that fits is a bit more complicated than, let’s say, finding a pair of pants that fit. 
In doing my own research for a new lid this winter I realized I’m somewhere in between sizes based on the circumference of my head. After putting on some new lids and getting my head properly measured at the New York International Motorcycle Show, it turns out that I’ve actually been wearing the wrong size helmet this whole time. My head is not a medium and I’m not an intermediate oval - I’m actually a small and a long oval!

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If you’re unsure what any of that means, read on. But if you do know and you’re wondering what type of head shape most of the popular manufacturers are geared towards, you should also read on.
But first, let’s talk about safety standards. You are making an investment into your safety, so you should know the differences between DOT, Snell and ECE.
Over the last few years there have been some heated debates about DOT (Department of Transportation) and Snell and the testing methodologies each adheres to. We won’t get into the nitty gritty, but it’s not hard to find online.
What you need to know about a DOT rating is that it’s the bare minimum standard for any manufacturer to meet in order to legally sell a helmet in the US. It’s not regulated and it’s up to the manufacturers to test themselves. The Snell standard isn’t any better or safer.
The ECE (Economic Community of Europe) 22.05 standard, on the other hand, is heavily regulated, studied and tested. ECE approved helmets are universally agreed to be much safer than a DOT/Snell certified helmet, too.
You should also know that said safety standards are meant to protect your skull and not your brain. A couple of manufacturers are trying to tackle that problem now. More later on.