Hit the dirt: Best enduro helmets as picked by MCN

If you’re an off-roader, then the chances are that somewhere along the line, you’ll decide you want a proper off-road enduro helmet. That’s not to say that adventure-style helmets are not for you – we’ve looked at these before and know that they can be a great compromise between quiet and comfort for long road trips, plus ventilation and space for off-road excursions.

However, if you’re looking for the ultimate in cooling airflow and protection, then a motocross or enduro-style helmet could be right up your byway.

Typically, helmets for both motocross and enduro bikes will feature an extended peak to keep the sun out of the eyes, as well as mud and water off the rider’s face and there will be no visor, as goggles would be used to protect the eyes.

The chin piece will be extended to give plenty of breathing room and the benefit of this and no visor means the maximum amount of air to the rider, both for breathing (both forms of riding are very hard work) and for cooling.

If you want to use this kind of helmet on the road, then you’ll need to make sure you get one with ECE22.06 approval – some will be purely for off-road use and some for both on and off-road and for the road, it must conform to 22.06.

So here is a selection of motocross and enduro motorcycle helmets to keep you safe and cool.

How MCN tests helmets

At MCN, our team of expert journalists have decades of experience gained over hundreds of thousands of miles. We don’t test our kit to destruction; we use it exactly how you do, in the real world and in all conditions. That means we can deliver impartial buying advice you can rely on.

Each of our writers has an in-depth understanding of the needs of today’s biker… because they are one.

We’ve worn these tested helmets for hundreds or thousands of miles on MCN test bikes and we ride in all weathers and conditions, too. We’ll never recommend a helmet we wouldn’t put our own head in!

If you can’t see a review against a helmet on this page, it’s because we haven’t tested it yet. These helmets will only be included if we think they’re important and relevant in the market, and rest assured, we will be working on bringing you a review as soon as we’ve done the miles.

To find out more, head to our dedicated page explaining how we test motorcycle products.

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Our scores explained

When we review a product, we award it a score out of five. In the ratings tab of a given product, you may also find more specific scores for the different aspects of a product’s performance to help you make an informed decision. Here’s a guide to what each number score means:

• 1 star – Poor performance in this category or overall. A product with a single star rating has fallen below the expected standard and should be avoided.
• 2 stars – Basic performance in this area or overall. A product with a two-star rating has managed to perform to a barely acceptable level and there is room for improvement.
• 3 stars – An average performance in this area or overall. A product with a three-star rating has achieved a basic level of performance and is deemed adequate.
• 4 stars – A product has performed over and above the accepted averaged in this category or overall. A product with a four-star rating has surpassed expectation and delivered in a particularly impressive way.
• 5 stars – A product has performed at the highest possible level in a particular category or overall. A product with a five-star rating has delivered to the highest possible level, impressing the tester with its performance. We would happily spend our own money on it.

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