Are discount motorcycle helmets safe? Depends on a couple of things. One would be is the motorcycle helmet on discount because it is made by a manufacturer who does not produce helmets to DOT and Snell standards and thus must sell the motorcycle helmets at a discounted price? If so stay away from this motorcycle helmet!! This would be a helmet imported from overseas where quality control and safety standards are not up to par to meet American safety standards. European motorcycle helmet manufacturer have standards as high or higher than American DOT standards so these helmets are fine.

The second consideration is this---is the motorcycle helmet on sale or discounted because it is last year's model, an unpopular style or maybe the dealer or company just wants to clear out old stock. If this is the case and the motorcycle helmet is the product of a quality company like Shoei, Arie, KBC, Bell motorcycle helmets or Nolan bike helmets just to name a few, then by all means consider purchasing this motorcycle helmet. If you do not have to wear the newest and most fashionable motorcycle helmet then buy a discounted helmet and save yourself some big bucks. If you buy from a reputable company then the discounted helmet will be every bit as safe to wear as the most expensive motorcycle helmets.

Safety Tip   Studies have shown riders wearing white motorcycle helmets are involved in fewer accidents involving another vehicle due to the high visibility of a white helmet compared to darker or black helmets.