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DOT Motorcycle Helmets Vs. Novelty Motorcycle Helmets

by Matt LeClair on Aug 28, 2009

When you are shopping for a motorcycle helmet you may come across two different categorizations of motorcycle helmets, DOT and Novelty.  You may ask yourself, "What do these mean?"  The fact is there are some major differences between the two that you should be aware of.  These differences are significant enough to where they may sway your decision in buying one or the other. DOT motorcycle helmets are helmets that have been put through the test and have proven to meet or exceed the standards of the DOT.  No, this does not mean the DOT approves the helmet, it simply means that the helmet has met the qualifications and standards that have been set forth.  They are built to protect your head in the event of a crash or fall, and that is made possible by having thicker inner liners and helmet padding.  In many cases you can expect to find over an inch of padding in these types of helmets, which in some cases makes for a bulkier helmet.  DOT motorcycle...Read More >>



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