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How to measure to get the right size motorcycle helmet

Feb 28, 2020

Wearing a helmet that's too small will be uncomfortable on a short ride and can be downright painful on a long ride. A helmet that's too large won't give you as much protection. It's important to make sure you're buying the right size, and we have some tips on how to do that.

In this video, we talk about different head shapes (round, intermediate oval, and long oval) and show you how to measure to get the right size motorcycle helmet.

For an accurate head measurement, wrap the measuring tape horizontally around your head about one inch above your eyebrows. Keep the measuring tape comfortably tight in order to achieve the best results. For precise results, measure two or three times. If you get different measurements, take the largest one. Helmets should fit snugly so if your head measurement falls between two different sizes on the helmet sizing chart, choose the smaller helmet size.

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