TheRiddler
Helmet Tap
- Joined
- Apr 9, 2007
- Location
- California
- Moto(s)
- Any of the two-wheeled kind.
- Name
- Matt
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 1099639
Yep, as mentioned, the larger chin area helps with ventilation, the larger/wider shield improves visibility, and the visor helps keep the sun outa yer eyes.....
...but my fav reason to own it is still- It looks bad ass.
(Back when I had the Duke, it's gone now)
I agree with you about the real reason, but each of the advantages you listed also have faults.
Larger chin for ventilation = face gets colder in the winter
Larger shield for visibility = greater chance of injury to your face in an accident
Visor for the sun = damn sail at high speeds (although rare on a SM)
If I rode a sumo on the dirt at all I'd rock a dual sport helmet, but if it was exclusively to fool around on the street I'd stick to a street helmet.