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Motorcycle Helmet Weights
Motorcycle Helmet Weight Comparisons
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While light weight is always a plus, it isn't necessarily the only
factor to consider. The helmet's center of gravity will affect how the
weight is carried, which can make a lighter weight helmet feel heavy and
vice versa.
The fit of the helmet is paramount, because a proper fit
will distribute the weight more evenly around the head and down through the
shoulders.
Also, helmet aerodynamics are important, because a proper
design will help prevent helmet lift and buffeting (which can also be
exacerbated by the helmet's perceived or real weight).
When comparing helmet mass, it's
important to know the size of the helmet shell used
by the manufacturer. Helmet weights may vary,
depending upon size. Full-face helmets range
from approximately 1400 to 1800 grams.
Once
helmet weight reaches about 1650 grams, it becomes
harder to mask its weight. Flip-up, or
"modular", helmets typically weigh more than a
comparable sized full-face helmet, due to the
mechanism used to flip up the visor.
Helmet manufacturers claim that
Snell certification can add 50 to 100 grams or more
weight to a helmet, due to the differences in the
composition of the shell in order to meet Snell
requirements, but modern fiber technologies may have
reduced this amount -- if they're used. Also,
Snell has announced an update to their standard,
which may reduce this spread even further.
For the purchaser, this means
that it's also important to know which helmet safety
standard the helmet meets when comparing weights.
Here is a comparison chart that
shows the weights of some of the helmets that we've
reviewed. The helmets are listed by size.
Remember, helmets should not be judged on weight
alone - several other factors should be taken into
consideration when choosing a helmet.
More
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Reviews of helmets with internal rotating sun visors
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