A helmet is one of the most important piece of protective gear that a motorcycle rider should wear. In a crash, a helmet can mean the difference between life and death. This image explains how a motorcycle helmet works For a motorcycle helmet t... read more
For a motorcycle helmet to work effectively, the retention system or chin strap should be securely fastened underneath your chin. This retention system holds the helmet in place during a crash. As you can see from the image that the motorcycle helmet has a rigid outer shell made from some tough fiber-reinforced composite material. read more
Standards define laboratory tests for helmets that are matched to the use intended. If a helmet can pass the tests for a sport or activity, it provides adequate impact protection. A construction helmet will not pass the more severe bicycle helmet tests. A bicycle helmet will not pass the more severe motorcycle helmet tests. read more