Full Face Helmets vs. Modular Helmets

In a motorcycle gear shop, you’ll find a variety of motorcycle helmets available and each has a specific name for identification. These motorcycle helmets are built to match specific riding styles and offer distinguished features. For instance, you can find full-face, modular, off road, half, open-face, and dual sport helmets for your purpose.

However, don’t be confused over these types of helmets. You should always pick the right one that fits you best. Here are the details and differences between full-face and modular helmets,


Full-face helmets Modular helmets
As the name suggests, full-face helmets are designed to cover the entire face of the riders and hence provide the highest level of protection. The modular helmet is also known as a flip-up helmet which is a combination of open-face and full-face helmets. It incorporates a different mechanism allowing the users to lift up the chin bar with a button.
Compact, compromise breathability, and no sun visors.  Easy to wear, super breathable, built-in tinted sun visors along with the primary visor.
Full face covered so you need to take off when drinking water or communicating. Good for f2f communication, no hassle for drinking or eating when you are riding. 
Lighter than modular helmets Includes extra mechanism so they are heavier and less protected than full-face helmets

Don’t get stuck in different helmet types. See the comparison between them to understand which one is right for you in this video

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Near Uddin Ahmad is a chief content writer and editor in Helmets Advisor. He is a dedicated writer with first-hand experience with helmets as he actually loves traveling and hiking to keep his footprint on the surface of the earth.

That’s why his testing and inspecting of helmets and accessories is trustworthy to present to potential users. Besides, he usually provides authentic and liable suggestions with value-added that help pick the best helmets on the go.

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Near Uddin Ahmad is a chief content writer and editor in Helmets Advisor. He is a dedicated writer with first-hand experience with helmets as he actually loves traveling and hiking to keep his footprint on the surface of the earth. That’s why his testing and inspecting of helmets and accessories is trustworthy to present to potential users. Besides, he usually provides authentic and liable suggestions with value-added that help pick the best helmets on the go.