# Dual Sport Helmets ## Shop Dual-Sport Helmets by Brand We carry dual-sport and adventure helmets from six trusted brands — Shoei, Arai, HJC, Bell, Scorpion EXO, and Sena — so you can jump straight to the maker you trust. - **[Shoei Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=SHOEI)** — premium adventure helmets. - **[Arai Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=ARAI)** — premium ADV helmets built on the round R75 shape. - **[HJC Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=HJC)** — the value-packed DS-X1. - **[Bell Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=BELL)** — the MX-9 Adventure with MIPS. - **[Scorpion EXO Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=SCORPION%20EXO)** — the widest selection of dual-sport/ADV helmets. - **[Sena Dual-Sport Helmets](/collections/dual-sport-helmets?filter.p.vendor=SENA)** — an adventure helmet with integrated Bluetooth. ## What Is a Dual-Sport Helmet? A dual-sport helmet — also called an adventure or ADV helmet — is a hybrid built for both street and off-road riding, combining a full-face shell and chin bar with a sun peak and a flip-up face shield. It's the do-it-all helmet for riders who split time between pavement and dirt. You get full-face protection and a sealed shield for the highway, plus a peak and extra ventilation for the trail — and most models let you swap the shield for goggles when things get dusty. ## Benefits of Dual-Sport Helmets Dual-sport helmets give you one helmet for everything: highway-ready aerodynamics and a face shield, plus off-road ventilation, a sun peak, and goggle compatibility. - **Street and dirt in one** — no need for separate helmets. - **Face shield for the road** — sealed protection at highway speed, unlike a pure dirt helmet. - **Sun peak** — blocks low sun and deflects roost off-road. - **Strong ventilation** — more airflow than a street full-face. - **Goggle-compatible** — flip up or remove the shield and run goggles off-road. ## Are Dual-Sport Helmets Safe? Yes — dual-sport helmets have a full chin bar and meet the same DOT and ECE 22.06 standards as street full-face helmets, so they provide full-face-level protection on and off the road. Unlike a pure off-road helmet, a dual-sport's aerodynamic shell and sealed shield make it genuinely highway-capable, while the peak and venting handle the trail. Look for DOT and ideally ECE 22.06 certification. ## How to Choose the Right Size Measure your head about an inch above your eyebrows, match it to the brand's size chart, and choose a snug fit. Sizes vary by brand, so always check the specific chart. - **Measure right** — widest part of the head, level, measured twice; use the larger number. - **Snug, not painful** — the liner breaks in about 15–20%. - **Between sizes? Size down**, and fine-tune with [cheek pads](/collections/helmet-cheek-pads). **Find your exact size:** our [brand-by-brand sizing charts](/pages/size-charts) cover every helmet we carry, plus how to measure and match your head shape. ## How to Care for a Dual-Sport Helmet Clean the shell, peak, and shield with mild soap and lukewarm water, hand-wash the sweat-prone liner, and keep both a clear shield and goggles ready for mixed riding. - **Shell, peak & shield** — lukewarm water and a microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemicals. - **Liner & pads** — off-road riding means more sweat, so wash often; refresh with new [liners](/collections/helmet-liners) and [cheek pads](/collections/helmet-cheek-pads). - **Stay fog-free** on the street with a [Pinlock or anti-fog insert](/collections/anti-fog-inserts); keep a spare [shield](/collections/oem-shields) handy. - **Lifespan** — replace after any impact or about every five years. ## Dual-Sport vs. Off-Road vs. Full-Face A dual-sport is the on/off-road compromise: more street-capable than a pure [off-road helmet](/collections/off-road-helmets) (it has a shield and better aerodynamics), and more trail-capable than a street [full-face](/collections/full-face-helmets) (peak, venting, goggle option). ## Dual-Sport Helmet FAQs What is a dual-sport helmet used for? Riding that mixes pavement and dirt — adventure touring, dual-sport, and ADV bikes. It works on the highway with its face shield and off-road with its peak and ventilation. Can you use a dual-sport helmet on the highway? Yes. Its aerodynamic shell and sealed face shield make it highway-capable, unlike a pure motocross helmet whose peak catches wind and which has no shield. Shield or goggles in a dual-sport helmet? Both work. Use the face shield for street and faster riding; flip it up or remove it and run goggles for dust and slow technical off-road sections. How do I size a dual-sport helmet? Measure around the widest part of your head about an inch above your eyebrows, match it to the brand's chart, and pick a snug fit. Between sizes, size down. ## Products in this collection - [HJC DS-X1 Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/ds-x1-helmet-solid) - 179.99 USD - [HJC DS-X1 Synergy Helmet MC47SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-ds-x1-synergy-helmet-mc47sf) - 209.99 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS STLTH MATTE CM/HIVZ MAT CAMO BLACK HI VIZ](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_stlth_mat-camo-black-hi-viz) - 239.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS ALPINE CHARCOAL SILVER](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_alpine_charcoal-silver) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS ALPINE MATTE MATTE GRAY CAMO](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_alpine_matte-gray-camo) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS COMPASS BR BROWN](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_compass_brown) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS MOTION BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_motion_blue) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS MOTION ORANGE](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_motion_orange) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS TRAIL GREEN ORANGE](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_trail_green-orange) - 279.95 USD - [Bell PS MX-9 ADV MIPS TRAIL/RED WHITE RED](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_trail_white-red) - 279.95 USD - [Bell MX-9 ADV MIPS BLAKOUT MATTE BLACK GRAY](https://helmetshop.com/products/mx-9-adv-mips_blkout_matte-black-gray) - 289.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-AT960 Modular Helmet](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-at960-modular-helmet) - 309.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-AT960 Modular Helmet Phantom](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-at960-modular-helmet-phantom) - 329.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-AT960 Modular Helmet Monk](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-at960-modular-helmet-monk) - 329.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO 2026 EXO-AT960 Modular Helmet Topographic 2](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-2026-exo-at960-modular-helmet-topographic-2) - 329.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-AT960 Modular Helmet Topographic](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-at960-modular-helmet-topographic) - 334.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 Solid Air Helmet](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-solid-air-helmet-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet-matte-pearl) - 439.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 Solid Air Helmet](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-solid-air-helmet-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet) - 439.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 Air Full Face Helmet Phantom](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet-phantom) - 474.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO Xt9000 Carbon Full-face Helmet Trailhead](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-helmet-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet-trailhead) - 529.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO XT9000 Helmet Xt9000 Carbon Full-face Helmet](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-helmet-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet) - 554.95 USD - [RPHA 60 Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/rpha-60-helmet-solid) - 569.99 USD - [Scorpion EXO Xt9000 Carbon Full-face Helmet Trailhead Hi-Vis](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-helmet-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet-trailhead-hi) - 589.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO XT9000 Helmet Phantom](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-helmet-phantom) - 589.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO XT9000 Carbon Full-Face Helmet Trailhead Dark](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet-trailhead-dark) - 589.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO XT9000 Carbon Full Face Helmet Phantom](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet-phantom) - 589.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO XT9000 Carbon Full Face Helmet Gilley](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-xt9000-carbon-full-face-helmet-gilley) - 589.95 USD - [SENA Outlander Smart DS Helmet (2027)](https://helmetshop.com/products/outlander-smart-ds-helmet-2027) - 599.0 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 LE Air Helmet Carbon](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-le-air-helmet-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet-carbon) - 604.95 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 Air Full Face Helmet Carbon](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet-carbon) - 604.95 USD - [RPHA 60 Arbre Helmet MC21](https://helmetshop.com/products/rpha-60-arbre-helmet-mc21) - 619.99 USD - [RPHA 60 Arbre Helmet MC4](https://helmetshop.com/products/rpha-60-arbre-helmet-mc4) - 619.99 USD - [RPHA 60 Arbre Helmet MC7SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/rpha-60-arbre-helmet-mc7sf) - 619.99 USD - [Scorpion EXO EXO-R1 Air Full Face Helmet Carbon Onyx](https://helmetshop.com/products/scorpion-exo-r1-air-full-face-helmet-carbon-onyx) - 649.95 USD - [SHOEI HORNET X2 DUAL SPORT FULL FACE HELMET](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-hornet-x2) - 699.99 USD - [SHOEI HORNET X2 DUAL SPORT FULL FACE HELMET INVIGORATE TC-7](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-hornet-x2-invigorate-tc-7) - 819.99 USD - [SHOEI HORNET X2 DUAL SPORT FULL FACE HELMET INVIGORATE TC-5](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-hornet-x2-invigorate-tc-5) - 819.99 USD - [SHOEI HORNET X2 DUAL SPORT FULL FACE HELMET INVIGORATE TC-4](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-hornet-x2-invigorate-tc-4) - 819.99 USD - [ARAI XD-5](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-xd-5) - 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