Discount Motorcycle Helmets

Which are the discount motorcycle helmets?

As all riders know, helmet laws are a fact of life in all but a handful of states in the US.  The same with riders in Europe and other parts of the world.  The cost of top quality helmet can be steep, especially when considering brands like Shoei, Arai, Harley-Davidson and others, can be steep.  Don’t get me wrong, each of these brands makes excellent helmets.  But for those on a tighter budget, finding DOT approved discount motorcycle helmets might mean exploring what’s available from some other, more economically priced brands.

Brands To Consider When Looking for Discount Motorcycle Helmets

If you need a DOT approved helmet, a couple of makers of discount motorcycle helmets that you might consider are HCI and Hawk.

HCI (Helmet City International) makes several DOT approved discount motorcycle helmets in various configurations including full face and half helmets.  They also make helmets in smaller sizes for kids.  As you’ll see below, you can get a pretty decent HCI helmet for a pretty decent price.  Conveniently, they also provide the following size chart which is a great help for anyone wanting to purchase online:

Hawk, the other maker of discount motorcycle helmets that we’ll take a look at, also  has a number of DOT approved helmets from which to choose and designs for every taste.  Hawk Discount Motorcycle Helmets does not provide a size chart on their website, but the chart below provides Hawk sizes corresponding to inches.  If you refer to Helmet Size Chart – How To Measure, you should be able to figure out your size.

HCI Discount Motorcycle Helmets

The HCI Full Face DOT 75 Silver Blade helmet might be one of the best helmets available at a price of around $50.

The Silver Blade is a great deal for a DOT approved full face motorcycle helmet.  It features a lightweight ABS shell and 2 adjustable side vents and 1 adjustable forehead vent.  It comes with a fabric helmet bag, owners manual and a clear removable face shield.

For around $60, you can buy the HCI Full Face Helmet With Double Retractable Visor.

It’s lightweight, meets DOT standards and comes with a clear face shield and multi-ratcheting visor.

Hawk Discount Motorcycle Helmets

For around $80, there is the Advanced Hawk Black Crazy Skull Full Face Motorcycle Helmet.

This gloss black, lightweight designed helmet with skull graphics meets DOT regulations.  It has dual air channels for better ventilation, an impact absorbent liner, plenty of padding and scratch resistant clear visor.

Also for around $80 from Hawk is the Advance HAWK Black Matte Full Face Modular Motorcycle Helmet.

The black matte finish, flip-up design and lightweight polycarbonate shell make this a worthy choice among discount motorcycle helmets.