When riding a motorcycle, there is nothing more important than safety. A crucial part of your setup should always start with a good helmet that will protect your head if the unfortunate should ever happen. For fans of vintage motorcycles, the choice of helmets out there can be limited, as vintage helmets are more difficult to get and may be unsafe for use. However, just because you’re riding a vintage bike doesn’t mean that your protective gear needs to resort to old school technology. With modern safety equipment having moved forward since the days of vintage motorcycles, what you need is the style that can match your vintage bike but the modern technology that will assure your safety.

Biltwell manufactures interesting helmets, offering the simple design for the vintage and retro crowd, much like the classic throwback helmets from the mid-70s. While their helmets may be vintage inspired, these DOT helmets offer the best in safety. For those that want the full protection, the Biltwell Gringo offers a ventless design that is simple and elegant. If these ventless designs are not your thing and you need some more breathing room, then the Bonanza’s open face design will be right up your alley. Both examples are more than just style, with inner linings that wicks away sweat and helps dampen unwanted wind noise.

So throw on a Barbour jacket and hit the open road with a Biltwell helmet on your head, cruising in style while being properly protected.