Helmet sizes and correspondence tables - what sellers are silent about

The standard advice that every Internet page boasts about how to determine the size of a helmet is: measure the circumference of your head with a tape and choose your size using the table of sizes for motorcycle helmets.

Everything seems to be sensibly and correctly written. But, unfortunately, a 100% chance of getting into your size is not guaranteed. That is, you take your measurements, order and pay for a helmet, and they will send you (if they send you) a helmet that will not fit on your head. Don't believe me? Look at the ads on motorcycle forums and free and paid message boards: “reason for sale - the size didn’t fit.” Do you want to join the ranks of these buyers? Or do you still want to be sure that the helmet will fit properly? In general, I’ll tell you this: buying a motorcycle helmet on the Internet is a 70:30 lottery, where 30 is the chance of not getting the right size. Moreover, there are cases when neither size is suitable, for example, helmet size M is small, and helmet size L is large. This means that the helmet shape is not suitable. You've seen enough pictures, read reviews, got excited to the limit, turned your wallet inside out, but it won't shrink. Sorry. You will have to abandon the model and, possibly, the brand. By the way, it’s not just the circumference that can make you miss the right size—I’ve encountered cases where the helmet didn’t fit vertically, that is, the chin ended up below the lower front edge of the helmet. Or, conversely, the helmet was “deep” and the head “sank” in it.

No tables or measurements will give you an accurate understanding of whether it is your size or not. How to determine the correct motorcycle helmet size? You need to try on the helmet. Put it on your head, make sure that it fits so tightly that it moves with the skin, but does not press anywhere. The cheeks may be slightly squeezed, the main thing is that it does not hurt. Wear a helmet for half an hour. During this time, you will either become close to him or understand that “it’s not right.” Therefore, the best option for buying a helmet is to buy a real helmet in a real store. If this option is not possible, then we buy from the online store the model of helmet that you tried on and whose size you are sure of. And the third, most risky option - look at the tables of helmet sizes, check the sizing of a specific model, find out the rules for returning and exchanging goods (we, for example, do the second exchange delivery for free or return the money) and only then buy.

Motorcycle helmet sizing charts can help with sizing, just keep the above in mind and take them with a bit of skepticism. Yes, yes, size M helmet (57-58cm) from Shoei is not the same as size M helmet (57-58cm) from Arai. Moreover, even different models from the same manufacturer differ in size and fit. Therefore, here we present tables of motorcycle helmet sizes from official sources and supplement them with comments - which models do not correspond to the declared values, what features of the fit of the helmets. If there are no comments, it means either the helmets correspond to the declared sizes, or we do not have data. The tables will change as we go along, and we will make adjustments taking into account our collective experience. Therefore, we ask you to write about any size discrepancies that you encounter at [email protected]

AGV helmet size chart

Models Pista GP R , Corsa R , Veloce S (4 shell sizes)

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Models K-5 S , K-3 SV (2 shell sizes)

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Model AX-8 Naked (3 shell sizes)

Sportmodular model (3 shell sizes)

Model AX-8 Dual Carbon (3 shell sizes)

Model AX-8 Dual Evo, AX-8 Carbon, AX-8 Evo (3 shell sizes)

Model Compact ST (1 shell size)

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Model K-5 Jet (2 shell sizes)

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Fluid model (2 shell sizes)

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Model AGO-1, Gloria, Super AGV, Pasolini, Trofeo (3 shell sizes)

Choosing the right motorcycle helmet sizes

You already know how to determine the size of protective headgear. We present to your attention a few nuances that will be useful to you:

• If you wear glasses, do not try to find a means of protection under them. Buy comfortable glasses for a comfortable helmet, or better yet, use contact lenses.
• The same situation with hairstyle. If you wear a ponytail, unbraid your hair while wearing protection. Finding the size of equipment to match your hairstyle is an impossible task.
• For the sake of being able to eat, drink and smoke without removing the protection, do not try to buy a looser helmet of a larger size than necessary. If you fall, small gaps can lead to serious injuries in an accident.
• The right size gear is awkward to put on – do your ears roll? You will have to come to terms with this at first, and over time the problem will disappear. But you shouldn’t buy something that doesn’t meet your specifications - sometimes it ends badly.
• There is no need to experiment with replacing the inner liners - change the tight fit to a comfortable one. The price of such a replacement can be unreasonably high.
• Do you sweat in your original size helmet? Proper riding gear has air channels, and the physical exertion of riding can cause sweating, so that's no reason to buy a looser model.

Now you know almost everything about motorcycle head protection. All that remains is to use useful tips to choose the right model.

LS2 helmet size chart

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Nolan helmet size chart

Models N100-5 and N44 Evo (2 shell sizes)

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Model N90-2, N60-5, N40-5 GT and N40-5

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Model N87 (2 shell sizes)

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Model N53 (2 shell sizes)

Model N33 Evo

Models N21 Visor and N21 (2 shell sizes)

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Steps to choosing the right helmet

So how do we determine the right helmet? Below are the rules for trying on a helmet. These rules are focused on integrals, but the same principles apply to modulars and open helmets.

• Determine your head size and then select the appropriate helmet size from the manufacturer's size chart. These dimensions are the most reliable information.

The helmet should fit snugly in the “cap area” highlighted in the photo above.

• The new helmet should fit snugly around the part of your head that is “under the cap.” The helmet should fit snugly around this area, like a tight knit winter hat—slightly constrictive, but not painful or constricting.
• There should be no “pain points” or discomfort in the “cap area”.
• With a new helmet, your face should be tightly compressed, especially around your cheeks. The pressure may feel awkward or slightly uncomfortable, but should not be painful. You should not be able to chew gum and you may not be able to speak clearly.

That's all.
If your new helmet meets all of the above guidelines, your helmet is right for you. Simple, isn't it? If it doesn't pass any of these rules, then the helmet may be the wrong size or may not be the right shape for your head. While staying on topic, here are a few things you should never do:

• Size never compensates for an irregularly shaped helmet. If you have specific pain points or pressure points, the only safe solution is to try on a different shell.
• Never tolerate pain in the cheek area. Try squeezing the pads, and if that doesn't work, get thinner cheek pads.

Schuberth helmet size chart

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Choosing the type of motorcycle helmet

Motorcyclists have never had such a wide selection of helmets available to them. This is encouraging and discouraging at the same time. Where to begin?

There are five main types of helmets.

Open motorcycle helmet

Open motorcycle helmet

The first is an open-face motorcycle helmet. This type has no face-protecting features, except for clear visors on some of them. We include in this category both half helmets (shells, braincaps) and 3/4 helmets with back protection. What they have in common is that they have excellent airflow to the face and do not cover the chin. Helmets of this type are usually cheaper than others, and they are not particularly rich in comfort features. Typically, this type of helmet is worn by owners of cruisers, retro bikes and classics.

Integral

Integral

The Integral is a motorcycle helmet that is in many ways the opposite of an open-face helmet. It is designed in such a way that, in addition to the skull, it protects the nose, forehead, eyes and chin. The integrals have minimal airflow, but provide maximum protection to the face from collisions. They also have the maximum level of noise insulation. The Integral is the only option for the race track and the most popular type of helmet for riding any road bike.

Modular

Modular

Modulars can be considered a type of integrals, but they are often contrasted with each other rather than combined. These helmets have a hinge that allows the chin-protecting part of the helmet - also called the jaw or visor - to be raised, turning the helmet into something like a 3/4 helmet. Thanks to their modular design, modulars got their name. It's essentially two in one: you can choose to have near-maximum integral level protection, or open the visor and enjoy the freedom inherent in 3/4 helmets. This is very convenient during stops; you don’t have to take off your motorcycle helmet while resting, drinking, or eating. However, please note: the vast majority of modulars are not designed for riding with an open visor (and those that are are classified as transformable helmets, but there are few such models and we will not talk about them separately). The disadvantages of modulars are increased weight (the mobility of the visor is ensured by a hinge, often metal), a lower level of noise insulation, and a slightly reduced degree of jaw protection compared to a “full-body” integral. However, modulars are becoming better every year: more reliable, stronger, lighter, and no wonder: they are extremely popular among tourists and urban motorcyclists, for whom a motorcycle is an everyday vehicle, and comfort is very important to them.

Helmet adventure

Helmet adventure

For those who periodically drive off the asphalt, there is a category of adventure helmets. These helmets combine features important for both on-road and off-road riding. For driving on asphalt, such motorcycle helmets have road safety certificates and a visor, and when driving on dirt, they work like off-road helmets: a visor, ventilation and the ability to wear glasses. Of course, their dual nature leads to a number of limitations and compromises, but for those whose trips consist of on-road and off-road, there are probably no more convenient options. Adventure helmets are usually worn by owners of dual-purpose and touring motorcycles.

Off-road motorcycle helmet

Off-road motorcycle helmet

And finally, an off-road motorcycle helmet. They are also called cross, enduro, mud, and for fans of the corresponding disciplines there is a big difference between the different options. But for the vast majority, these helmets are about the same. What they have in common is that they are almost never certified for road safety, and in countries that do, off-road helmets are probably not safe to ride on the road. These helmets have excellent ventilation and a large visor to protect the eyes from splashes and branches. (Although off-road helmets do not have the usual on-road safety ratings, there are special safety ratings for off-road helmets, specifically from the Snell Foundation.) In professional reviews, the visor is often called a visor, but such helmets do not have a transparent visor. They are designed for riding in special goggles (also called goggles), reminiscent of ski goggles. And these glasses are almost always sold separately from helmets. These helmets are extremely lightweight but ooze comfort. These helmets are designed for off-road riding and should not be chosen for driving on asphalt.

Rules for choosing a bicycle helmet

Experienced cyclists prefer to ride on difficult routes and also cover significant distances. To prevent various injuries, special protective equipment is purchased. It necessarily includes a helmet, which guarantees safe movement on any road. But it is important to choose the right helmet size so that it matches the physical parameters of the user, as well as being comfortable and reliable. If you choose this product incorrectly, it will lead to difficulty assessing the situation and performing maneuvers.

Motorcycle helmet: how to choose material?

Once the type of protection has been chosen, you should decide what it will be made of. Today there are two main materials - thermoplastics and composites.

Thermoplastic helmets are made by injection molding and can be either monolithic or glued together from two halves, which naturally affects the strength of the product. They are distinguished by an affordable price, but quite heavy weight.

Composite helmets are fibers of carbon fiber, Kevlar, carbon, fiberglass, etc., glued together using a special technology, in various combinations. Their advantages are lightness, resistance to abrasion and impact, and, therefore, excellent safety indicators; the disadvantages include high cost.

The interior of all types of helmets is the same and is a foam base with good shock-absorbing properties, which is covered with a hypoallergenic lining. The only thing is that for more expensive models it can be removable, allowing repeated washing, and the impact-protective layer can be pumped up, thereby easily adjusting the helmet to any head shape.

Eventually

Even knowing the head size for a helmet, it’s still easy to make a poor choice. Therefore, when ordering motorcycle equipment remotely with delivery, always try to play it safe: first try on a similar model in a store, or ask your friends to try on a specific size from a specific manufacturer. Leather motorcycle overalls, motorcycle boots, and even gloves can seriously wear out and even become a size larger. Helmets - no, so you need to approach their selection as meticulously as possible, or better yet, buy them with a normal long fitting.

How to measure your head for a helmet

You need to measure the skull along a horizontal circle, in the place where the helmet fits most tightly to the forehead and back of the head. If you don’t have a sewing “meter” at hand, which most online advisers recommend using, you can use any lace (belt, belt). Wrap it around your head, and measure the resulting segment on the table with a tape measure or ruler.

Important:

• Do not try to “tuck” your hair under the helmet or leave a “spare” for it.
• Do not try to “take into account” the reserve for ordinary optical glasses when measuring.
• Do not use rubber bands or elastic pieces of fabric to take measurements.
• There is no need to tighten the measuring cord, just apply it tightly.

Having fixed the length of the “loop” from a strap or lace with your finger, set it aside on a centimeter ruler. The resulting number - the circumference - will correspond to the Russian size of the headdress.

Where to measure head size

The girth, or circumference of the head is measured at its widest part. For a more accurate measurement, you need to take measurements several times, taking the larger of the obtained values ​​as a basis. Most often the widest part is 2 fingers above the eyebrows or 1 finger above the top edge of the ear, but everyone's head shape is different, so move the "belt" higher or lower.

CORRECT FITTING AND SIZE

No motorcycle helmet can provide complete protection from all possible impacts. For your safety, choose a helmet that fits correctly (see motorcycle helmet size chart above). To provide maximum head protection, the helmet must fit snugly on the head and the mounting system must be firmly secured under the chin. To ensure the correct fit of your helmet, simply follow these simple steps:

1. Place the helmet on your head so that it rests low on your forehead. If you cannot see the edge of the helmet at the top of your field of vision, it is very likely that the helmet is not worn correctly. Adjust the fastening system so that the helmet is held in place tightly and without play during use.
2. Tighten the chin strap as far as possible. Grasp the helmet with both hands and try to move the helmet forward and backward and from side to side. You should feel that when you try to move the helmet, the skin of your scalp and face moves along with the helmet. If the helmet moves easily on your head, it means it is too big for you. Try a smaller helmet size.
3. Now, again with the chinstrap fastened, grab the back of the helmet with your hands and try to pull the helmet off in a forward rotational motion. Then, grab the front of the helmet with your hands and try to remove it by turning it backwards. If the helmet starts to tighten in one direction or the other, this again means the helmet is too big or the chin strap is not tight enough.

1.Do not take into account the purpose and nature of the ride

All motorcycle helmets are divided into types, each of which is good in its own way. Before choosing a helmet, you need to decide where and how you will use it? What is your main purpose for riding a motorcycle?

The required characteristics of a motorcycle helmet depend on the answers. It often happens that a motorcyclist really likes one helmet, but needs a completely different one. Still, the most important thing in a helmet is not design, but reliability, comfort and functionality.

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