![]() ![]() ![]() The helmet has a removable interior liner, a hinged visor, and fabulous color options to choose from for variety. A close examination of its technical features confirms why this helmet takes the first spot on our list.īuilt from a polycarbonate shell, also used in the Bonanza and Gringo helmets, the Lane Splitter also features a hard-edge, angular chin bar that will give you a professional and tough-guy/girl riders’ look. The Lane Splitter ranks top of Biltwells’ café racer helmet productions due to its outstanding features. Below is a comprehensive review of some of the best helmets available on the market today. Review of the Best Cafe Racer HelmetsĬafé racers are among the famous early bikes from the 1960s with so many helmet options. All these are geared towards improving your riding experience. Such helmets may include wind reduction features, integrated sunshade visors, advanced air vents, and communication provisions. Other than the shell’s quality, some manufacturers go the extra mile to ensure your helmet is as safe and comfortable as possible. ![]() Other models also allow you to install Bluetooth systems to aid communication. There are helmets with in-built communication provisions. Wireless communication devices for motorcycles are becoming popular hence you need to pay special attention when selecting a helmet, especially if you intend to ride in a group. On the other hand, polycarbonate is less costly but will flex after absorbing energy.įiberglass composite is a relatively expensive option and will absorb energy, flex, split and crush when an impact occurs. For instance, Carbon fiber is the most expensive but is lighter, comfortable, and will distribute energy in case of an impact. The material used also determines safety levels. ![]() An inner helmet shock-absorbent lining is usually created by compressing these forms tight. Such helmets use expanded layers of polystyrene (EPS) form. Most helmets are made from Carbon fiber, Fiberglass composite, and Polycarbonate. You may look at its weight, design, and ventilation features. However, as you pay attention to the build material, you should consider how comfortable it will be on your head. It’s a no-brainer that the material used in building a helmet corresponds to the level of safety it will offer. On the contrary, a poorly designed helmet with an imbalance of the center of gravity will feel heavier hence strain your neck.Īccording to Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, a good helmet will reduce head injury risk by up to 69 percent and death risk by 42 percent. A good café racer helmet should spread its weight around the head and your shoulder regions. Most helmets will weigh between 3-4 pounds, which is not bad provided the design is good. However, to find a fitting café racer helmet, you’ll need to consider a few factors that I’ll explain below: Helmet WeightĪlthough a little heavy helmet won’t overwhelm you as much since café racers are designed for short distances, finding a helmet with a comfortable weight is essential. The Triumph Thruxton remains the most authentic of the modern café racers and spawned a whole new class of motorcycles from many major manufacturers.What Makes a Café Racer Helmet Worth Buying?ĭifferent types of motorcycles require specific helmets, although there is no hard and fast rule on this. High-specification suspension by Ohlins and brakes by Brembo were fitted to the Thruxton R model. In 2016, Triumph completely re-engineered the Thruxton, fitting it with the high-power version of the 1200cc parallel twin engine and retaining the style of the original. In 2004, Triumph took its reborn Bonneville and turned it into the Thruxton 900, using the 900cc parallel twin engine, and completed the style with a single seat, clip-on handlebars, rear-set foot pegs, and reverse-cone mufflers. The original Triumph Thruxton was a limited edition, hand-built, production class racing machine based on the Bonneville T120, first seen at the 1964 Earls Court Motorcycle Show and intended to race at the prestigious 500-mile race at the Thruxton race circuit in England, at the time an important showcase for the manufacturers. With the success of the new Bonneville in 2001, Triumph realized that there was an opportunity to delve further into its history to diversify the range. ![]()
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