Now, I can hear “PAID SCHILL!” coming out of your mouth as you’re reading this and while I am efforting at full-disclosure here and appreciate how you might say that, let my perspective on helmets be crystal clear; the most important aspect of a purchasing a motorcycle helmet is that you end up buying a quality helmet, and that you wear it- all the time when you ride- every ride. Let me also point out that I wrote “quality” not “premium” nor “expensive” here. Like most other aspects in life, you get what you pay for. That’s true in buying steak. It’s also true with helmets. Do any better than that, you are ahead of the game- as my Dad used to say. Lastly, we didn't pay to have this article on ThumperTalk, they asked for our thoughts on the subject.
So with the “full-disclosure” aspects of this article out of the way, let’s revisit the central question, “Are more expensive motorcycle helmets worth the extra money?” Well, yes they indeed are, IF what a more expensive helmet provides you is important to you.
In general terms, most of the extra money charged for a “premium” helmet benefits a rider in four main areas:
•A compact, strong and light outer shell.
•Better ventilation for the rider.
•Better aerodynamics.
•A higher performance interior liner that provides more rider comfort.
