Full Face Helmets

Shop Full-Face Helmets by Brand

We carry full-face helmets from ten trusted brands — Shoei, Arai, HJC, Bell, Scorpion EXO, AGV, Icon, Z1R, Daytona, and Sena — so you can jump straight to the maker you trust.

• Shoei Full-Face Helmets — premium, hand-built full-face protection.
• Arai Full-Face Helmets — hand-built shells built around the round R75 safety shape.
• HJC Full-Face Helmets — the widest selection and best value, including the C10.
• Bell Full-Face Helmets — heritage street, sport, and racing lids like the Qualifier.
• Scorpion EXO Full-Face Helmets — feature-rich EXO-R series with a drop-down sun visor.
• AGV Full-Face Helmets — MotoGP-bred sport performance.
• Icon Full-Face Helmets — bold, urban-styled designs.
• Z1R Full-Face Helmets — budget-friendly full-face like the Talon.
• Daytona Full-Face Helmets — DOT-certified Detour and Retro models.
• Sena Full-Face Helmets — full-face helmets with integrated Bluetooth.

What Is a Full-Face Helmet?

A full-face helmet covers your entire head and face in one piece, with a fixed chin bar and a flip-down visor — making it the most protective helmet style you can wear.

If safety is your priority, this is the benchmark. The one-piece shell and fixed chin bar protect the parts of your head most likely to hit the ground in a crash, while the sealed visor blocks wind, rain, bugs, and road debris. It's the most versatile choice too — at home on a sportbike, a tourer, or a daily commute.

Benefits of Full-Face Helmets

Full-face helmets give you the most protection, the quietest ride, and the best aerodynamics of any helmet type — which is why they're recommended for every kind of street riding.

• Maximum protection — full chin, face, and head coverage in a single shell.
• Quietest & most aerodynamic — the sealed shape cuts wind noise and buffeting at speed.
• All-weather — the visor seals out rain, wind, cold, and bugs.
• Great ventilation — modern vents flow air without opening you up to the elements.
• Comms-ready — fits a Bluetooth communication system cleanly.

Are Full-Face Helmets the Safest?

Yes — full-face helmets offer the most coverage of any style, including the chin and face, and are consistently rated the safest helmet type. Look for DOT and ECE 22.06 certification.

Because roughly a third of helmet impacts land on the chin area, the fixed chin bar is a big part of why full-face helmets lead on safety. Look for a DOT sticker (U.S. legal minimum) and ideally ECE 22.06, the current international standard, with Snell certification on many sport models.

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 with even pressure and no gaps. Sizes vary by brand, so always check the specific chart.

• Measure right — widest part of the head, level, measured twice; use the larger number.
• Mind your head shape — round, intermediate, or long oval.
• Snug, not painful — the liner breaks in about 15–20%.
• Between sizes? Size down, and fine-tune with cheek pads.

How to Care for a Full-Face Helmet

Clean the shell and visor with mild soap and lukewarm water, hand-wash the removable liner, and keep the visor clear with an anti-fog insert.

• Shell & visor — lukewarm water and a microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemicals on matte finishes.
• Liner & pads — hand-wash and air dry; refresh with new liners and cheek pads.
• Stay fog-free with a Pinlock or anti-fog insert, and keep a spare visor/shield on hand.
• Lifespan — replace after any impact or about every five years.

Full-Face vs. Modular vs. Open-Face

A full-face is the safest and quietest; a modular trades a little weight and noise for flip-up convenience; an open-face is airier and more classic but leaves your chin and face exposed.

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