We consider a touring motorcycle helmet to be a helmet that is designed to be worn for long distances while riding mostly in the upright position. Typically, some well-known bikes that require this position are the Honda Goldwing, various Harley-Davidsons, BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure and so on. Any ADV or Touring bike where you're going to be sitting upright for the majority of your ride. In this video, we highlight eight of our top picks for touring helmets, and discuss the various feature sets of each helmet.
In this video, we tried to isolate what we think are the best-in-class for ADV touring helmets based on several criteria: excellent ventilation when in the upright riding position, very lightweight, ergonomic and comfortable, along with being able to combat multiple weather variables. The following helmets are the eight that we selected as top of the food chain with a few highlights of each one:
-Medium Oval Head Shape
-Helmet design modeled directly from Arai Corsair V
-Same wider-eyeport face shield as the Corsair V
-Lightweight & Ergonomic with Aerodynamic Shell Shape
-Cheek pads excellently cradle head for balance & comfort
-Even weight distribution throughout helmet - Medium Oval
-Snell 2010 Certification
-5 Unique Shell Sizes for more accurate fitment
-Long Oval Head Shape - very long & narrow
-Dual Intake/Exhaust ventilation for superior airflow
-FreeFlow System that reduces wind turbulence while encouraging hot air exhaust
-Fiberglass Composite shell is strong and lightweight
-Multiple-density foam interior for comfort and ergonomics
-2010 Models are Snell 2010 Certified
-Medium Oval Head Shape
-One of the Lightest Modular Helmets at RevZilla.com
-Extremely versatile full-face or open-face configurations
-Easy & smooth open/close mechanism
-Upper AirScoop for max airflow & superior aerodynamics
-Removable washable moisture-wicking interior
-AIM shell is strong, light, and aerodynamic
-QuickRelease Tool-less shield changes
-Chin bar locks in behind head for open-face riding
-Extremely aerodynamic with great airflow
-Round head shape
-Retractable internal sun visor
-Easy to operate open/close mechanism
-Removable washable moisture-wicking liner
-DOT & ECE 22-05 Certified
-9-position ratcheting shield
-Scratch-resistant anti-fog shield
-Medium Oval Dual-Sport Helmet
-Fiberglass Composite shell is strong, light, aerodynamic
-Three configurations: Peak & shield, Shield only, Peak only
-Dual Intake/Exhaust ventilation
-Multiple chinbar vents: two for cooling, one for de-fogging
-Removable washable antimicrobial wicking liner
-High-flow peak forces air into the top vents
-DOT & Snell 2010 Certified
We hope we demonstrated the various types of long-distance touring helmets to help connect the dots for you, allowing you to make a more informed decision. Of course, you can always visit our modular helmets page, our dual sport helmets page or our general motorcycle helmets page to explore more options. All of these helmets have their own detailed video reviews which you can see on the individual product pages at RevZilla.com or by visiting Youtube.com/RevZillaTV.
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