# Off Road Helmets

## Shop Off-Road Helmets by Brand

We carry off-road and motocross helmets from five trusted brands — Shoei, Arai, HJC, Bell, and Daytona — so you can jump straight to the maker you trust.

-   **[Shoei Off-Road Helmets](/collections/off-road-helmets?filter.p.vendor=SHOEI)** — premium VFX-series motocross helmets.
-   **[Arai Off-Road Helmets](/collections/off-road-helmets?filter.p.vendor=ARAI)** — premium MX helmets built on the round R75 shape.
-   **[HJC Off-Road Helmets](/collections/off-road-helmets?filter.p.vendor=HJC)** — the widest selection, including the value-packed C50.
-   **[Bell Off-Road Helmets](/collections/off-road-helmets?filter.p.vendor=BELL)** — iconic motocross helmets like the Moto-9.
-   **[Daytona Off-Road Helmets](/collections/off-road-helmets?filter.p.vendor=Daytona%20Helmets)** — a DOT-approved off-road option.

## What Is an Off-Road Helmet?

An off-road helmet — also called a motocross, MX, or dirt helmet — is built for off-road riding, with an extended chin bar, a large sun peak, aggressive ventilation, and no face shield (you wear goggles instead).

Everything about it is purpose-built for the dirt: it's lightweight to reduce fatigue on rough terrain, heavily vented for hard physical riding, and shaped to work with goggles and to channel air across your face. It's the standard for motocross, trail, and enduro riders.

## Benefits of Off-Road Helmets

Off-road helmets are lightweight and maximally ventilated, with an extended chin bar and a peak designed for the demands of dirt and motocross riding.

-   **Maximum ventilation** — large vents move heat during hard, physical riding.
-   **Lightweight** — reduces neck fatigue on rough terrain.
-   **Extended chin bar** — more room to breathe and added protection.
-   **Sun peak** — blocks sun and deflects roost kicked up by other riders.
-   **Goggle-optimized** — the open eye port is designed to fit and seal with goggles.

## Are Off-Road Helmets Safe? Do You Need Goggles?

Yes — off-road helmets are designed for dirt impacts and should carry DOT or ECE certification. Because they have no face shield, goggles are required to protect your eyes from dust, roost, and debris.

The open eye port that makes these helmets so well-ventilated is also why **goggles aren't optional** — they're your only eye protection. Many competitive riders also pair an MX helmet with a neck brace. 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. Off-road helmets are meant to fit firmly so they stay put on rough terrain.

-   **Measure right** — widest part of the head, level, measured twice; use the larger number.
-   **Snug fit** — a firm fit keeps the helmet stable over jumps and bumps.
-   **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 an Off-Road Helmet

Off-road riding is sweaty and dusty, so wash the removable liner often, rinse dust from the vents, and wipe the shell and peak with mild soap and lukewarm water.

-   **Liner & pads** — wash frequently and air dry; refresh with new [liners](/collections/helmet-liners) and [cheek pads](/collections/helmet-cheek-pads).
-   **Vents** — clear packed dust and debris with a soft brush.
-   **Shell & peak** — lukewarm water and a microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemicals, especially on matte finishes.
-   **Lifespan** — replace after any impact or about every five years.

## Off-Road vs. Dual-Sport

A pure off-road helmet is lightest and best ventilated for dirt but isn't built for the highway (the peak catches wind and there's no shield). If you ride pavement to reach the trail, a [dual-sport helmet](/collections/dual-sport-helmets) is the better all-rounder.

## Off-Road Helmet FAQs

Why don't off-road helmets have a visor or face shield?

The open eye port maximizes ventilation and airflow for hard physical riding, and it's shaped to fit goggles — which give better seal and protection in dusty, off-road conditions than a shield would.

Do you need goggles with an off-road helmet?

Yes. Since there's no face shield, goggles are your only eye protection against dust, roost, and debris, and the eye port is designed to seal with them.

Can you ride an off-road helmet on the street?

It's not ideal — the peak catches wind at highway speed and there's no shield to seal out wind and bugs. For mixed street-and-dirt riding, choose a dual-sport helmet instead.

How should an off-road helmet fit?

Snug and firm so it stays stable over jumps and rough terrain. Measure around the widest part of your head about an inch above your eyebrows and size down if you're between sizes.

## Products in this collection

- [HJC C50 Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/c50-helmet-solid) - 119.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/youth-cl-xy-ii-helmet-solid) - 119.99 USD
- [D.O.T. & ECE Daytona Tactic- Dull Black](https://helmetshop.com/products/d-o-t-daytona-tactic-dull-black) - 125.95 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XYII Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/youth-cl-xyii-helmet-solid) - 129.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC1SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc1sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC2](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc2) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC21SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc21sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC3HSF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc3hsf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC5SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc5sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC Youth CL-XY II Drift Helmet MC8](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-youth-cl-xy-ii-drift-helmet-mc8) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Mirage Helmet MC1SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-mirage-helmet-mc1sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Mirage Helmet MC3H](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-mirage-helmet-mc3h) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Mirage Helmet MC7](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-mirage-helmet-mc7) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Primal Helmet MC1](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-primal-helmet-mc1) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Primal Helmet MC2](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-primal-helmet-mc2) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Primal Helmet MC4](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-primal-helmet-mc4) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Primal Helmet MC5](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-primal-helmet-mc5) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Primal Helmet MC6HSF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-primal-helmet-mc6hsf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Slide Helmet MC10SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-slide-helmet-mc10sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Slide Helmet MC21](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-slide-helmet-mc21) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Slide Helmet MC8SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-slide-helmet-mc8sf) - 149.99 USD
- [HJC C50 Mecha Beast Helmet MC5SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-c50-mecha-beast-helmet-mc5sf) - 159.99 USD
- [HJC i50 Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/i50-helmet-solid) - 179.99 USD
- [HJC CL-X7 Plus Helmet - Solid](https://helmetshop.com/products/cl-x7-plus-helmet-solid) - 179.99 USD
- [HJC i50 Mimic Helmet MC1SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-i50-mimic-helmet-mc1sf) - 209.99 USD
- [HJC i50 Mimic Helmet MC2](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-i50-mimic-helmet-mc2) - 209.99 USD
- [HJC i50 Mimic Helmet MC4SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-i50-mimic-helmet-mc4sf) - 209.99 USD
- [HJC i50 Mimic Helmet MC5SF](https://helmetshop.com/products/hjc-i50-mimic-helmet-mc5sf) - 209.99 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-9YTHMIPS Y/M](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-9-mips-youth) - 279.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 AGS WHITE BLACK SMOKE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_ags_white-black-smoke) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC BLACK](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_black) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_blue) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC GN GREEN](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_green) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC M G BLACK](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_m-g-black) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC RED](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_red) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 CLASSIC WHITE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_classic_white) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 DEATHSPRAY PINK PURPLE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_deathspray_pink-purple) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-3 FH OLD ROAD MATTE GLOSS BLACK WHITE FH OLD](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-3_r_matte-gloss-black-white-fh-old) - 299.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-9YTHMIPS FH FLYC/WHITE Y/M MATTE BLACK WHITE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-9-mips-youth_fhflyc_matte-black-white) - 319.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-9YTHMIPS ROVER MATTE CAM Y/M MATTE GRAY CAMO](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-9-mips-youth_rover_matte-gray-camo) - 319.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-9YTHMIPS ROVER CAM Y/M ORANGE CAMO](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-9-mips-youth_rover_orange-camo) - 319.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FADE/YELLOW BLACK YELLOW](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_fade_black-yellow) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FADE BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_fade_blue) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FADE RED](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_fade_red) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FALCON/BLUE ORANGE BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_falcon_orange-blue) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FALCON/WHITE RED WHITE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_falcon_red-white) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FALCON/BLACK WHITE BLACK](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_falcon_white-black) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FLUID PURPLE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_fluid_purple) - 599.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 MIPS FASTHOUSE NY NAVY](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-mips_fasthouse_navy) - 619.95 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE HELMET](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo) - 629.99 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4) - 699.95 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET STEWART MS27](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-stewart-ms27) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET SPARKLE TC-10](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-sparkle-tc-10) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET SPARKLE TC-8](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-sparkle-tc-8) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET FAITHFUL 2 TC-5](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-faithful-2-tc-5) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET SPARKLE TC-3](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-sparkle-tc-3) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET SPARKLE TC-1](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-sparkle-tc-1) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET JAMMER TC-8](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-jammer-tc-8) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET JAMMER TC-5](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-jammer-tc-5) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET JAMMER TC-2](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-jammer-tc-2) - 799.99 USD
- [SHOEI VFX-EVO MOTOCROSS DIRT BIKE FULL FACE HELMET JAMMER TC-1](https://helmetshop.com/products/shoei-vfx-evo-jammer-tc-1) - 799.99 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Resolute](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-resolute) - 819.95 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Battle](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-battle) - 819.95 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Block](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-block) - 819.95 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Stream](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-stream) - 849.95 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Flame](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-flame) - 849.95 USD
- [ARAI VX-Pro4 Scoop](https://helmetshop.com/products/arai-vx-pro4-scoop) - 849.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 SPHR CORTEX BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-spherical_cortex_blue) - 899.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 SPHR FLUID GN/PINK GREEN PINK](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-spherical_fluid_green-pink) - 949.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 SPHR RSDOLDGLRY RED BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-spherical_rsdoldglry_red-blue) - 949.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 SPHR GRID/BLACK/GRAY WHITE BLACK GRAY](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-spherical_grid_white-black-gray) - 969.95 USD
- [Bell PS MOTO-10 SPHR STRIKE BLUE](https://helmetshop.com/products/moto-10-spherical_strike_blue) - 969.95 USD

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> Source: [The Helmet Shop](https://helmetshop.com/collections/off-road-helmets)
> Updated: 2026-06-21