Dual Sport Motorcycle Helmets: Cool, but Functionally Useless?

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Dual sport motorcycle helmets are a hybrid of standard full face helmets and dirt-bike helmets, they're great for adventure riding, and they make us look like awesome space marines! But are the extras (specifically the peak/visor and the face shield) more for looks than for function? On most dual sport helmets, I say yes! Put your helmet on and be honest with yourself, how much of that peak can you actually see past the brow of your helmet? How much dirt/roost will it actually block on your rides, and does it stick out far enough to provide any shade for your eyes or face? My guess is that most peaks on dual sport/adventure helmets will cause far more detriment from wind fatigue on the road than any actual benefit during off road riding. Let's talk about it!
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@ianjones2731 4 жыл бұрын

My rides seem to always end facing the setting sun so...yeah peak is good

@RideAMAP 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Love my peak blocking sun

@colorider903 4 жыл бұрын

I ride from sunrise to sunset most trips and love the ability to cut the sun out. Just sunglasses or a tinted shield doesn't cut it at that time of day. It's not just for roost. That is the reason wear it not for a cool factor. Ride longer, you will see.

@oknevals 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, same here about sun but, I don't have peak on my road helmets. I'm almost thinking about trying carrying some masking tape to block direct exposure.

@colorider903 4 жыл бұрын

@@oknevals I experimented with the stickey tape foam, you use in door jams on my street helmet a few years back.

@oknevals 4 жыл бұрын

@@colorider903 Did it work?

@0neTwo3 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone who has actually rode off into the sunset knows full well the value of a good visor!

@nickg2431 3 жыл бұрын

yes and sometimes even sunglasses AND visor!!

@vood00samurai 3 жыл бұрын

And trees with branches smacking your face

@nickg2431 3 жыл бұрын

@@vood00samurai LOL yes

@deaneverlean7408 3 жыл бұрын

The visor no matter what you ride is great

@user-po7iv4ni3o 3 жыл бұрын

I've gotta have that visor for sure.

@ZafodB3 4 жыл бұрын

I own a dual sport/adventure style helmet and find that while traveling East in the morning sun or west in the afternoon sun the visor can be very useful in blocking the blinding light in my eyes with just a slight tilt of my head.

@deej19142 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@lukefish7562 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@lancemclean5700 Жыл бұрын

Yup.

@donniebunkerboi9975 Жыл бұрын

There's a thing called sunglasses

@ZafodB3 Жыл бұрын

@@donniebunkerboi9975 I wear Transitions Extra Actives with prescription lenses but not even dark sunglasses can block direct sunlight like a visor. That’s why all automobiles have them. Are you that guy that drives into the sun in the middle of the road that can’t see anything while those of us coming the other way nearly get run off the road? Try a visor!

@christopherbennett4559 Жыл бұрын

It's great to see a person go straight to the point and is being 100% honest with everyone. Great video. 👍

@jonathanchwatek1157 4 жыл бұрын

I mostly use my peak to protect my visor from small twigs and branches riding in the forest. I would imagine that is less of an issue where you ride.

@PriestKikyo 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I thought that's what it was for... which is similar to where I live.

@matt_kelly 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, my peak has saved me countless times when I've pulled too far to the side of the trail and some small branches get in my way.

@zeroskill250 4 жыл бұрын

Same for me. I do a fair bit of woods riding in the Pacific North West and bounce a lot of branches off my peak.

@inthesPhila 4 жыл бұрын

In the Mid Atlantic States for "single track dual sport" riding, Peak over goggles is for #1 for Sun, #2 Muddy splashes from yourself and nearby riders, #3 Rain #4 sticks and branches #5 roost. #10 looks

@Hyad3s 4 жыл бұрын

Ye, thats what its for mostly. But i guess Evaride rides mostly in the desert, so he wouldn’t know that.

@techdragn 2 жыл бұрын

One thing you didn’t really mention, is the size of the viewport in a dual sport helmet vs a street helmet. I personally don’t like the peak as I do ride on the highway, and I do ride lots of gravel and two tracks, but as you say, the peak doesn’t really help. I find that a street helmet does not give me the view I want, because they are typically smaller for safety reasons and aerodynamics. I always go back to a dual sport helmet and pull the peak off

@mudslinger5833 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know where you are from but here in the Pacific Northwest the sun is pretty low in the sky for most of the year which makes the peak a must have.

@deej19142 4 жыл бұрын

I concur. From Forks and Sequim Wa!

@mtnmotoadv 4 жыл бұрын

Not that I don't use the peak off road, but some of the times I've noticed how useful the peak is was while on the road. I have found having a peak so useful that even if I were riding a street only bike I'd probably have a peaked helmet for that as well

@areess6209 3 жыл бұрын

Olympia Washington here!!

@zyonsdream 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an Arai XD-4 and an Africa Twin with a taller windscreen. I can go any highway speed that the bike is capable of without any pulling on the helmet. If you take the time to set your bike up correctly, (correct screen and correct helmet fit) then it’s a non issue. 50% of my riding during the week is in the dark. The other half is usually during a setting sun. I run a clear shield and have no issues blocking the sun with my peak. To each their own but I wouldn’t ride a street bike helmet on my DS or ADV bike.

@impact0r 4 жыл бұрын

Setting up windscreen, even aftermarket, usually work only for the shortest of riders. It doesn't do much for medium-height riders like 6'2" and upwards, so no setup will fix it and the helmet wind blast is unavoidable.

@Comrade134 2 жыл бұрын

@@impact0r you can always make your windshield higher with an insert.

@Andrew-sv3ck Жыл бұрын

Only thing is really tall DS windshields look horrible

@samuelfox8126 11 күн бұрын

I had a cruiser with a big windscreen and at 6'5" my helmet was in full wind. My seat height was only 26" which is one of the lowest. On a dual sport or ADV I have no chance of a windscreen doing any good.

@SkyLinMegas 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly .. I just like looking like a discount Spartan super soldier *Ques master Chief attack music*

@Spartan375X 4 жыл бұрын

You're calling me out. lol

@lukecalumlyonwrath7723 4 жыл бұрын

So...you have your own Cortana pre-installed on your bike? Sweet!

@SkyLinMegas 4 жыл бұрын

@@lukecalumlyonwrath7723 just her cousin three times removed. Alexa is her name .

@SkyLinMegas 4 жыл бұрын

@@Spartan375X red vs blue definitely comes to mind lol .. just need to find a carbon full body suit .

@quikboarder93 4 жыл бұрын

My Bell MX-9 Adventure feels perfect. Use tinted goggles with the visor flipped up (they don't even fit weird) when it's sunny and hot out, or put the visor down when it's a little colder or you're going faster. The peak is removable, or it can be left on to block out sun and low hanging branches. Sure, a street helmet is better on street and dirt helmet is better on dirt, but if you just wander around and have no idea what kind of riding the day is going to bring when you leave the house, a dual sport helmet is perfect.

@cyb3rpr1m35 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same helmet... Love it... and I use a combo of the peak/goggles/shield as well :)

@johntutto8231 3 жыл бұрын

Visor has great benefits for blocking sun glare especially if you are an early rider during sunrise or sunsets. I have both types of helmets and miss not having my visor when riding.

@chrisbowers310 3 жыл бұрын

I like my Bell MX9 adventure. It works perfectly with tinted goggles in the day at low speeds, on the highway flip down the clear shield. At night loose the goggles and run the clear shield at all speeds. It never fogs. Oh and dawn and dusk the Peak is GOLD.

@dudesweet4151 4 жыл бұрын

I only had a dual sport helmet for a while and I don’t like tinted visors so I used the peak to block the sun! It’s the cheap fly racing helmet and it did me good

@Loiczzr 3 жыл бұрын

On my street helmet I use something similar to that. Put it inside your shield right above your line of sight. (It can be remove and reapply as many time you want) got mine from my local cycle gear. www.amazon.com/The-Original-Helmet-Sunblocker/dp/B00BSCFETQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Helmet+Sunblocker&qid=1609216185&sr=8-1

@TheParamotorGuy 4 жыл бұрын

My visor is used to protect my eyes from direct sunlight. It is also used to prevent debris from trees from hitting my face shield. I hate using goggles.

@pdrhound 4 жыл бұрын

I Like a visor. I live in the mountains so a visor is good for glare anytime the sun is low. Street or dirt.

@Holgrinator 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a Bell MX-9 adventure. I bought it for a few reasons. Super comfy (I love their fabrics and it fits my head shape just right) MIPS (safer), lightweight (especially for a non-carbon helmet) Wrights in Salt Lake had them for $170 (which is great for a helmet with MIPS). I wanted to try out a "dual sport/adventure" helmet. The peak does block a little sun in the low position but I also bought a tinted shield. The shield was cheaper than the nice pair of the goggles I wore and lenses were getting hard to find for them (dragon NFXS). Now I can toss a pair of safety glasses in my bag, if the sun goes down the shield goes up and the glasses go on. (Protection, no tint, and easier to carry than another pair of goggles or shield). Wow this turned out long winded. I also only hit the road to get to trails on my WR450F and at 70mph with the peak it still didnt feel like the sail my Fly MX helmet did.

@gregorysteffensen3279 4 жыл бұрын

I use my MX-9 as an urban commuter helmet, often with an untinted visor and some tinted goggles underneath. Feels awesome when I'm commuting at sunset/sunrise, and I rarely go over 50 on my commute. Surprisingly workable >70 when I have to blast down the interstate too

@Holgrinator 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregorysteffensen3279 only downside I've found is with the peak in the lower position if you raise the shield all the way they make contact and it will scratch the shield. Just a heads up, I moved my peak back to the full upright position

@jev2867 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine from Amazon for much less a year ago. Iirc, it was $99 with free shipping. For some reason they have them priced differently with the decals.

@chrisbowers310 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregorysteffensen3279 Seriously I use mine the exact same way and it is great!

@joeray5394 Жыл бұрын

@@jev2867 probably not the ADV model .....it's the older mx model without a shield I would imagine for that price

@samtoshner8002 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how similar dual sport helmets are to dual sport bikes. They do both things well enough, but are an exercise in compromise!

@brianhaygood183 Жыл бұрын

...and most people will just be driving down the road 90% of the time on them. Yes, that includes gravel roads. I can ride those on my sport bike or sport tourer. I can also ride my WR250R 1000 miles down the road. There are a whole lot of adventury looking bikes out there that can't actually handle a real rough road. They are the SUVs of the motorcycle world.

@xtina818 4 жыл бұрын

Peak definitely helps with the sun. My eyes are sensitive and help stop the glare

@samgome01 4 жыл бұрын

One reason why I love my mx9 adv is the fact u can wear goggles without removing the visor or the peak, really good for low speed commutes or trail riding.

@narrator-timothymckean 4 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about this as well. I live in Phoenix AZ and commute on my bike. In the summer the sun is brutal and being stuck in slow traffic can be awful. I'm wondering if the benefits of a peak for sun protection would offset the added drag when at speed. Maybe I should just look for a full dirt setup for the summer.

@mikanuutinen2264 3 жыл бұрын

LS2 Pioneer Evo MX436 is the same way. You can use goggles even when the visor is still installed or even shut. And here where I live it's only 130€ which is dirt cheap for a helmet like it.

@jesseburns9734 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Extra Videos, God Bless you and your family

@UnknownOverLand 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome information about the reasons for the peak and options to look for!

@laurieberg2880 4 жыл бұрын

The peak on my XD4 helps keep snow off the visor...🤪🇨🇦

@billbill7894 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyee 🇨🇦🤟

@infotechsailor 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the peak was the visor

@flyovercounty1427 2 жыл бұрын

@@infotechsailor Hi Josh Arai refers to the eye shield part you look through as “visor”

@Weltbummler23 2 жыл бұрын

Forget about peaks. The DS helmet is all about having larger vision port for goggles and added protection on the highway. Just take the peak off, totally messes with highway wind.

@MotoJournoKris 4 жыл бұрын

Great video weighing up the pros and cons. I've got the Hornet ADV and was amazed how much I'd come to appreciate the peak for extra sun protection in the right conditions when I wore a street helmet or removed it. Mainly doing road though with a little dirt.

@endeavourco 4 жыл бұрын

lol I bought a Scorpion modular-touring-dualsport Helmet, It has all the things including visor, shield, flip down tinted inner shield, modular, two later face shield for fog protection. It's a great helmet but I've not used the visor and it was a big reason i got it!

@KestrelYI 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Even more eveRide content! Great video, man. I've been considering the mixed helmet for long trips with some off road, but you sort of convinced me to stick with what I've got- the street helmet, and dirt helmet. If I'm riding on a long trip with luggage and I need a dirt helmet, I'm probably be in a situation I shouldn't be in! Thanks for the input.

@adamprocter4530 4 жыл бұрын

I use my peak all the time for deflecting tree branches riding forest service roads. It is way better to let the peak take the hit rather than scratching up the face shield.

@nanomckomsncom 4 жыл бұрын

same

@larryambrose5078 4 жыл бұрын

Shoei Hornet X2 is my favorite of all time. Been wearing the X2 for 4 yrs and about 75,000 mi, both street and dirt and on my 2nd one. Comfy, quiet, and great when riding into the sun. Also the face shield does not rattle at any speed or position.

@jalexb007 4 жыл бұрын

Arai XD4 Works great on dirt and street. it has tons of vents. I use the peak a lot when riding, especially going uphill when the sun is in your eyes and is hard to see. I usually wear goggles on the dirt and the visor can open and close without interference from the strap.

@toddwmac 11 ай бұрын

Been wearing one for more than a decade while riding my 990 my 1250 and my little WRR on and off road. I have several other helmets that usually collect dust. I'll never ride on the road or fast gravel without it. As you note, it does well with googles but IMHO any serious Enduro or trail riding deserves the airflow and light weight of a dirt focused helmet. While buffeting can be a bit annoying at triple digits, the ability to manage direct sunlight is just too valuable to ignore. No sunglasses or tint can do that job effectively. That being said, the video points were valid and to each his own.

@varieze117pj7 4 жыл бұрын

I love my LS-2 Adventure helmet. It's the first helmet I've ever bought that fits my "long oval" head. The visor I use against the setting sun and the flip shield gives me nice ventilation if needed. I ride mostly alone. I'm old and I can also wear my reading glasses down low. I run mostly county maintained gravel roads in North Central Montana. Speeds 35-55 with a bit of highway speeds. Use good judgement when you ride.

@edwardlawson9200 4 жыл бұрын

I agree and use the peak for sun all the time. I'm currently using the LS2 pioneer and had a MX453 previously. Very impressed with both for the money and although the pioneer is somewhat noisier the airflow is good in summer, it fits goggles well and it's got a good length peak, which is removable should I ever be bothered. The Nexx adventure helmet is also excellent for long oval heads and a brilliant bit of kit if you want a tri composite material since LS2 is only now doing KPA. I'm waiting for my Forcite helmet that has integrated camera and Bluetooth for the road, it's been held up due to Covid19 ☹️

@roderickborg952 4 жыл бұрын

@@edwardlawson9200 +1 on the noise part. Have been reading different reviews of DS helmets but it seems they are all are noisy.

@BrekRND 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer having a peak to having to store an extra visor for long days/travel.

@LumpkinMumfins1 4 жыл бұрын

“Much love; eveRide [insert 30 second ad here] out.” 😂😂 I felt like I was watching Psych... “Wait for iiiiitt!”

@deej19142 4 жыл бұрын

I will add that the peak on the 950 is designed taller and allows the air to split way easier. I hardly notice it at all, even at 60 mph.

@doobielawson702 4 жыл бұрын

I ride a 250L mostly offroad so I use a dirt helmet as I need the Peak a lot. Wouldn't want to go any heavier on my helmet as I get a burning pain at the base of my neck. Excellent video, great job of pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each style.

@ianmcgee8302 3 жыл бұрын

I wear glasses and have never found a pair of goggles that fits well over them so the visor on my old Arai does the job for me and to quote others here the peak is sure nice riding into the sun.

@marcjohnson7882 4 жыл бұрын

The peak on my Scorpion ADV helmet does not keep the sun out of my eyes at any angle, but it is removable. Resist the urge to join the ADV costume party and get either a street helmet for street/ highway days or a dirt helmet for dirt. Tyler, your review on ADV boots was spot on also.

@brianhaygood183 Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@JDT64 Жыл бұрын

I rely on the visor on my XD4 very frequently to avoid the sun. Very effective while travelling west late in the day. Looks like you bought the wrong helmet.

@jerryscott9598 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tyler, excellent & informative video. This really helps for those of us that don't have the opportunity to test-ride several different helmets. I appreciate the way you explain how to decide on a helmet according to needs. I have a road / dirt helmet for my road bicycle, as I live in the desert, appreciate the sun blocking & rarely get over 40mph, so it's not a big sail, (fortunately). On my Arai road helmet, I've put a 2" sticker, (Troy Lee makes some), so act a bit as a visor, w/out blocking my vision. Many folks may not be aware of how snug a good fitting helmet should be, and when you take yours on & off, you can see this. I see many folks easily slip their lid on, (for comfort), not realizing a loose, (or even improper fitting) helmet can actually be dangerous in some cases. Keep up the great videos.

@jonsrm125k5 3 жыл бұрын

The peak helps with ability to see in heavy rain, and keeps bugs off the visor and front screen in the spring here in the midwest.

@coderedcamaro4812 4 жыл бұрын

Great video !!! I ride more dirt helmets in the warmer days here in pa and street only helmet in the colder days but after this video I'm convinced to get a shoei dualsport helmet

@slimsammyone 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video gave me the exact information I was looking for.

@toddwoollett 4 жыл бұрын

My Nexx XD1 came with a peak extension that you screw on (awesome) and the visor is made to allow goggles to be fitted with the visor up. Pretty happy with it.

@victor9 2 жыл бұрын

Its good for EUC. If you ride slow you use the peak to block rain when you not using a visor. Cause they fog up sometimes.

@rikenglebert7558 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a street rider for years but bought a ADV bike recently. This was extremely informative. Thank you!

@r0llc4ll66 3 жыл бұрын

So which helmet did you get

@TheFoxyt2 4 жыл бұрын

great vid, saving us tons of time/money! Whatever amount I spend on a helmet, I'm never fully happy with it. I don't think the perfect helmet exists, but there is good enough and everide is spot on...as usual!

@bikewolf7455 4 жыл бұрын

Arai XD4 does it all you can fit goggles and close your faceshield over them, its more quiet than most street helmets, the shield is big enough to block sun and roost and you cant notice it on the highway, the air vents are big and all over the place and you get almost dirt bike helmet like air flow when theyre all open and you can shut them onroad when its cold. i took the shield off when i rode a sports bike and i felt a very tiny difference but after a couple hundred miles i regretted it because the tiny bit of lift the shield provides would have been convenient because it would support your neck with keeping the head up (because of the tucked seating position). i wouldnt neccessarily go faster than 120mph with the shield on but.... lets keep it legal. i usually wear clear goggles underneath the tinted face shield wherever i go because offroad i really dont like tinted goggles and when it gets dark i just open my face shield and can still see all the other dual sport helmets do have these disadvantages you mentioned in the video but the XD4 just kills it and does everything right. it comes with a big price tag but its well worth it. also a very durable helmet and very customizable. great video bro

@donnarae2216 4 жыл бұрын

I wish my helmet had a peak. End of day rides are always into the sun. A peak would be super.

@GrizzlyAshton 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I personally find the bell mx9 adventure is more of a dirtbike helmet with a visor. It moves a lot of air and you can use goggles with the visor up or down. In the Canadian prairies there are a lot of cold mornings, evenings and days, so cutting the cold air is valuable to me, while still allowing big airflow on hot days. Riding hard and racing as a kid, an mx helmet was the only way, but trail riding and messing around, the mx9 adventure is perfect for me. As always, I love your videos. Keep up the great work.

@Modded25 Күн бұрын

the peak also protects the visor on the dual sport helmet when riding in tight trails where limbs may hit the visor

@Snoozzzzzze 4 жыл бұрын

I use a Bell ADV helmet in the U.K. Mainly back lane and ‘green’ lane riding and the peak can be very useful when going through overgrown bushes and low hanging trees etc, saves the visor getting scratched. I wear glasses and haven’t found good goggles for going over them yet... I find that they get steamed up when it’s hot.

@user-vm5ss2eh3o 2 жыл бұрын

I never ride without my sun blocking peak! It barely bothers me at highway speeds and the benifit of blocking the sun vastly out ways the minor wind sail effects.

@leadsolo2751 Ай бұрын

I came here to find out what a Dual Sport helmet is for, while considering one, and U've answered my thoughts & concerns 201% - Thank You for that !!! ❤🙏🏼✌🏼

@thepcguy007 4 жыл бұрын

When riding slow in wooded areas, you will bring up the visor and the peak will protect the visor against getting scratched by the branches. It also protects the visor when you take the helmet off. The peak on my dual-sport helmet is also pretty ling and does effectively protect my eyes from the sun.

@PhilTonic 4 жыл бұрын

"Throwing a big old chunk off your knob." Best quote of 2020.

@zzxx33mh 4 жыл бұрын

@MassCityMadman ..and with coronaphopia going on..

@UncleWally3 4 жыл бұрын

Phil Tonic: So, to avoid being roostered, is the slogan, always wear protection? Or is it, use protection ware?

@oruemulgrew9187 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't get the quote right, but okay.

@gestoandlane 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tyler...Thanks for the info, we're just looking at getting into some off road riding so this is interesting information :D

@lackingpoint 4 жыл бұрын

When the sun gets low the peak has kept me from blind driving right if the road. It also mitigates some rain coupled with a good windshield. My Bell ADV X9 can wear goggles with the face shield up or down if you need to, without interfering the strap. I've never had a significant issue with dirt being vented up through the chin bar, but I dont ride in desert dry conditions here in the Heartland. It is a compermise helmet but it's compromises that are easily made.

@mrfechu6281 4 жыл бұрын

why when the sun gets low? I never had one of this but I thought it´d be useful when the sun is high.

@lackingpoint 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrfechu6281 whennthe sun is low, right on the horizon and shinning straight at your face you can dip you head a little and block it with the peak. When it's that low you'd almost need a wielders helmet to block enough light and then you won't see anything else. When it's high there's enough shadow from the brow of the helmet to suffice.

@cplegrand 4 жыл бұрын

I second this. 80% of my commuting is directly I to the sun when it is in exactly the wrong place. Tinted face shield doesnt help much. Dipping my head with the peak does. I have a Nexx XG200 and an Arai XD4. Both perform just fine at highway speeds and you cant even tell the difference from a street helmet on the roads below 60 mph.

@themosaito 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. Never knew that! Thanks!

@Toad_Moto 4 жыл бұрын

I got in a wreck two weeks ago. I broke my wrist and my collarbone in four places. Most importantly, I broke my dual sport Fly helmet. Saved my life.

@brianhaygood183 Жыл бұрын

The peak and chin also act like a brush guard so you aren't bashing your goggles or lens into every twig.

@jonoj7666 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the modular style?

@thewatcher5271 2 жыл бұрын

I Didn't Know It Was Called A Peak. Fifty Years Ago We Called It A Duckbill.

@paulvanhout9695 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding public service video! Excellent explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of each. All about the right tool for the job and the compromises we have to consider.

@foil666 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a 50/50 helmet (acerbis fs-606) mainly because I wear hard contacts, and the wind/dust protection goggles give is an absolute god send. The helmet allows the use of goggles and the visor in tandem, thus I tend to carry tinted and clear goggles depending on the time of day. The wind noise is annoying, but I'll just thrown on some ear plugs if I'm doing plain street riding. I absolutely would not go back to a street helmet.

@Trickhorn 4 жыл бұрын

I wear clear or polarized (depending on time of day) safety glasses under my helmet. I’m 56 so the type I buy have “reader” magnification lenses too. My visor is rarely down due to heat, but my eyes are always protected and I can read my dash and devices.

@sk84life80 11 ай бұрын

I'm a brand new rider that doesn't even have their bike yet. The future bike is a dual sport for 60/40 commute and recreation This was some very useful info. Thank you.

@TheFLBClub 4 жыл бұрын

I usually use my dualsport helmet on the DRZ. I don't go so fast on it that the wind is an issue, and I love having the peak to block the sun.

@MCrider 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!! Great information!

@shakarocks 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a Bell Mx-9 Adventure MIPS that I love. Face shield flips up perfectly so goggles work great. The peak comes off easily for extended road jaunts.

@samgome01 4 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best adv helmets for the money

@saladdays180s9 4 жыл бұрын

Just got my first ADV bike(KTM 790 R) a couple weeks ago. Went down to my local motorcycle outfitter and explained my needs. This tiny kinda frumpy girl shows up as the salesperson and I’m thinking she merely is doing this as mean to an end part time job. She gave me an education that was nothing short of compelling in every aspect of riding gear, and also focused right on the Bell MX-9. I always try to rely my own thinking and intuition for situations like this, but since she was right on the money most times, I trusted what she was saying and it is reinforced right here.

@wolffo999 4 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed my visor/inner sun shade on huge multi-day rides, plus they look badass

@gregketsdever7299 2 жыл бұрын

What you missed was when you have a face shield full of dust from riding off pavement and heading into a low(ish) sun. the shield can be impossible to see through because of the reflection from all the dust. without a peak, you're out of luck. The peak allows you to dip your head slightly to put a shadow on the shield and improve your vision significantly.

@Jags4don 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review.

@RikkiRockettsLegendTripping 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I like my dual sport AGV.

@darkhorsewebdesign 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, bought a street helmet even thou I occasionally go on gravel roads, glad I made the right choice.

@aerodicus 4 жыл бұрын

The visor also gives you a way to protect your shield when using it to block undergrowth and occasional branches.

@rcabreros 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for enlightening me.

@MiloPerrotti 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quality info

@DustySquitoNM 4 жыл бұрын

Dang. You've been cranking out the content lately! I've been a huge fan of my AT950. The peak looks cool, and if the sun is in the right place, it really does help take the edge off.

@RideAMAP 4 жыл бұрын

It also helps in the rain on the road

@deej19142 4 жыл бұрын

It's my favorite helmet! Its got it all. Modular, visor, shield and drop down sun visor.

@NikMeyerz 4 жыл бұрын

Yup dual sport helmets are really just like the bikes they are for, can do it all even if nothing quite perfectly. Really appreciate the effort for content during these times of need always a smile on my face seeing a new Post from you sir. Keep up the great work!

@MotoKeto 4 жыл бұрын

I use my Peak as a visor for the sun in the afternoon. I have a LS2 Metro V3 modular I like it but it does have a lot of wind noise Peak or not. I ride ADV bikes so quite a bit of my riding is on the street that is why I wanted modular.

@alexandreaubry5808 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very simple, straight forward and accurate video. I live in the Philippines where the sun is hitting the helmet, the temp is above 30 degrees Celsius at all time so I bought a Bell Adventure type which is between the dual Shoei and the dirt helmet you have on the video. I remove the top cause I ride quite fast every day to commute and put googles on when it's too sunny or longer ride. The ventilation is very good and it is a Mips also. Right choice I would think but I still think I should have a second helmet sometimes... Which is a pain for the wallet.

@kevinchapman4408 4 жыл бұрын

Good review and really helpful. I prefer to ride on the street with a peak (visor) to block the sun and googles to allow max airflow. Here in the uk we often don't get much sun or warm weather, so when the sun does come out things can get real stuffy inside a full street helmet!

@timothyrice2090 3 жыл бұрын

Arai xd-4, clear shield + killer sun glasses. Drive straight into the sun! Visor is awesome! 80 mph blind spot checking, no problem. Riding nc700x with a giving tall screen.

@zatoichi101 Жыл бұрын

Brother, I think you completely missed the point of the dual sport helmet. I ride an adventure bike (BMW GSA) and I ride at all times of the day -- including early mornings and evenings, when the sun is at angles that are just annoying if you're on a bike. I am not off-road nearly as much as I like, so the airflow features are a non-issue for me. And I am not racing other bikes, so any "roost" is a non-issue as well. But having a peak to block the sun for about 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening, when the sun is right in my eyes, is when I am REALLY happy I have that peak. Being able to tilt my head down, just a bit, gets the sun out of my eyes and clears my vision on the road or trail. I don't wear a helmet to "look cool." My interest in helmets is purely functional.

@pittscfllc 4 жыл бұрын

I personally like a dirt helmet, but I do very little highway speed riding when on the street. One thing I would say is if you are going with a dirt bike helmet on a dual sport make sure that it is DOT approved. Helmets and boots are gear where it is just not worth saving a few bucks by going with a cheaper options also discourage buying a used helmet you never know if it has been comoromised

@beyourself9500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...really detailed video.....

@rosslangerak8361 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an Arai XD4 about two years ago. The visor made a noticeable difference when dealing with the Sun. And headlights. I have a couple issues with it. The face shield is a little more prone to fogging when it rains. I live in Western Washington, so it rains a lot. Also, swapping face shields is about a 20 minute headache.

@jeffhusband243 4 жыл бұрын

What brand is the dual sport helmet?

@rcast3763 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, which Bell Dual Sport helmet is this again? Thanks

@biscuitsalive 2 жыл бұрын

It rains half the time where I live. Having a peak is actually is great when moving slow in rain. Tilt head down slightly and the peak shields the visor. But yes it bugs me on the fast roads when my head gets pulled around in the wind.

@UncleWally3 4 жыл бұрын

That was educational; changed my mind. Thanks.

@jamesriley4857 4 жыл бұрын

Took mine off for the weekend because it was mostly on road. I needed it for just 20 seconds going up hill off road and after that experience yes its essential equipment

@imanomad557 4 жыл бұрын

Peak has saved my hide a few times riding into setting sun, so get my vote.

@williambedard8452 Жыл бұрын

I crashed my 1986 SP125 pretty hard back in around 1990 and the peak closing down for cover saved my face.

@luccy2606 3 жыл бұрын

Can you remove the peak for street use?

@jacksrr4661 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a 125 pit bike to learn on and I’m gonna do a little more road riding then dirt which should I get?

@JohnTYoung 4 жыл бұрын

Love the channel and ALL the videos. Wish I could speak and enunciate as well as you. I've ridden street all my life and all my life wished my street helmet had a visor so I could get out of the sun and glare. Also, an Arai XD-4 gets rid of most of the issues the Shoei seems to have with switching back and forth between street and dirt mode. Let's do coffee at Mouse's sometime.

@dragonknightadam 4 жыл бұрын

just to add, the only dual sport helmet really designed for goggles is the Bell MX9 adventure, I have one and it's really nice, the visor will close over the top of the goggle straps

@jacobglen8880 4 жыл бұрын

I mostly ride on road, but I do need the peak as it really help blocks the sun, I lived in a really sunny place so for me it mostly helpful.. 😁 It also helps when I ride in the rain too, it blocks some of the rain drops, heads down, and my face is safe from the prickling rain