crash helmet
Motorcyclist's head armor
A crash helmet is a hard protective covering worn on the head during activities where impact is likely—motorcycling, auto racing, or cycling.
The rigid outer shell distributes force while inner padding absorbs shock: Riders must wear crash helmets on the track.
Often shortened to simply helmet in context.
Hard outer covering
- visorEye-shading brim
- chinstrapStrap securing headgear
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- linerInner protective covering
ventilation · buckle · EPS · polycarbonate · fiberglass · kevlar · thermoplastic · quick-release
Viewed from directly ahead
- modularMade of separable units
- open-faceOne bread slice, toppings exposed
- flip-upHinged to swing upward
- dual-sportMotorcycle for both surfaces
touring · sportbike · cruiser · adventure · intercom · anti-scratch · rider · pillion
Speed competition sport
shell
Hard outer covering
liner · ventilation · buckle · EPS · polycarbonate · fiberglass · kevlar · thermoplastic · quick-release · vents
full-face
Viewed from directly ahead
- modularMade of separable units
- open-faceOne bread slice, toppings exposed
- flip-upHinged to swing upward
dual-sport · touring · sportbike · cruiser · adventure · intercom · anti-scratch · rider · pillion
racing
Speed competition sport
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- MIPSProcessor speed measure
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- homologationFormal approval for standards
- motorsport safetyfire suit, roll cage, safety car, roll bar, gravel trap
- demo derbydemolition derby, roll cages, safety harness
- headwearhat, cap, crown, hood, beanie
- safetyhazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety, danger
- protectionbodyguard, armor, gloves, security guard, shield
- protective gearhard hat, hard hats, gloves, goggles, shields
crash helmetno helmet
Lacking head protection
baseball cap · beanie · bandana · cloth cap · sunhat
crash helmetfascinator
Ornamental clip-on millinery
tiara · pillbox hat · top hat · headpiece · flower crown