Every motorcyclist has heard the saying that loud pipes save lives. There is some truth in that. The last thing any motorcyclist wants to hear is, “I didn’t see you,” after he or she has to tip the bike over to avoid a worse crash. Icon helmets save lives too. Because they employ colorful graphics, they are visible at far distances, where other helmets blend into the scenery.

Many motorcyclists may shy away from loud colors when they don’t give a thought to loud pipes. When making one’s presence known, the more tools that a motorcyclist uses, the less he or she has to worry about being invisible. Purchasing anything that makes an accident avoidable is money well spent.

In the event that a motorcyclist’s head does meet the pavement, Icon helmets provide protection beyond their visibility. Injection molded polycarbonate is crafted to withstand the most frightening crash. Icon helmets are made to exceed DOT standards in the United States, as well as the safety and testing standards employed in the European Union, Japan, and Australia. It is a commitment going above and beyond documented safety standards that make Icon helmets an excellent choice. The prototypes of each model are extensively tested to replicate real world situations that ensure a motorcyclist’s skull will receive as little impact force as possible when encased in an Icon helmet.

Protection is one aspect in which Icon helmets stand apart, but so is everyday function. Lightweight and aerodynamic, these helmets are subjected to wind tunnel tests soon after the design leaves the drawing board. With the results in hand, engineers refine each model’s lines until it performs up to professional standards. Wind drag is reduced so that motorcyclists who choose Icon helmets do not suffer from neck fatigue while on long rides. The polycarbonate used to make these helmets is lighter than it looks. While no one will claim that a rider won’t realize he or she is wearing a helmet, the weight of this finely crafted headgear will not be a consideration when deciding to put one on.

Molded ventilation channels around the face shield capture as much oncoming breeze as is feasible by modern manufacturing techniques. Rear exhaust vents provide constant air circulation in the helmet, increasing its cooling ability and preventing the face shield from fogging when stopped at a light. Icon helmets are a sound investment for safety and looks.