Ah, the Cafe Racer. A small and powerful fun machine to ride. This vintage appeal to the old motorcycles of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s has hipsters spilling their bulletproof coffee all over their beards and man-buns. I kid, I kid. If you ride on 2 wheels, you can ride with me. Alas, the proper fitting helmet and style is required across all things 2 wheels.
10 Best Vintage Cafe-Racer Helmets
Full Face Vintage & Cafe Racer Helmets
Bell Bullitt
The Bullitt, whose features are described in detail in the next section, may resemble a new-old-stock Bell Star, but it is much more than a relic from the 1970s. It eliminates many objections to wearing a full-face helmet: It is lightweight and offers a wide range of vision, making it ideal for general all-around safety but especially for heads-up city riding.
It is also highly adaptable — run it with either the included straight clear shield or any of many straight or bubble-shaped aftermarket shields. In addition — thanks to a slick leather-clad magnet tab — the shield can be cleanly removed and the helmet worn with glasses or goggles of your own choice.
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The Moto3 is very much a helmet that was made in a retro style, and yet it has many of the advantages that us bikers would expect in a more modern helmet. In the motorcycle world, there is a lot of interest in retro styles these days, so the Bell Moto 3 really does signify part of a trend. Many bikers are going to be interested in a helmet that does seem to recall some of the best early days of motorcycling right off the bat, and that’s even before customers start analyzing the other features. Its design should offer for really good visibility, making riding easier and still allowing them the protection from the elements that they need in order to work efficiently.
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Biltwell Gringo
After lots of feedback from consumers and motorcycle enthusiasts, Biltwell designed and developed their newest model of helmets. Biltwell’s new Gringo helmet has a retro style, and a solid construction. This full face helmet offers DOT protection. It is really affordable from $159.00 and offered in pumpkin-head, gloss antique white, gloss black, and matte titanium. Sizes range from XS to XXL. You don’t have to worry about losing your street credit with this helmet!
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Biltell Lanesplitter
Once in while you come across a helmet that makes you fall in love with it at first sight, and that is precisely what the Biltwell Lanesplitter will do to you. From the outer design to the cheek pads on the inside, every important feature that a good helmet should possess is taken care of when it comes to this helmet. And the best part is that it’s one of the most reasonably priced helmets out there. Given the features, the looks, and the comfort, it seems reasonably priced. If you compare it with most of the other helmets in the market, you will realize that the Biltwell Lanesplitter is way ahead.
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Nexx XG100
In this Nexx XG100 motorcycle helmet review, you will understand why so many people are clamoring to purchase this particular product. Perhaps most importantly, you can begin to understand the benefits of owning it by better understanding its features and what makes it so special. This is a helmet that provides virtually everything that most motorcycle riders are looking for. It can be purchased as either an open face helmet or a full face design. Perhaps even more importantly, this is a helmet that is made using superior carbon fiber materials, allowing it to weigh virtually nothing while still providing outstanding protection in the event of a crash.
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1/2 & 3/4 Vintage & Cafe Racer Helmets
Bell Custom 500
When the Bell 500 was first introduced by Roy Richter in 1954, it became an almost instant success. The Bell Custom 500 Carbon was designed to pay tribute to the original that helped the company earn its reputation as one of the top helmet manufacturers in the world, while also ensuring that today’s riders were also provided with the latest safety features and a comfortable fit. If you are a serious rider that is looking for a new helmet, the Bell Custom 500 Carbon helmet should be at the top of your list.
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Shark Raw
This Shark Raw Helmet bridges the gap between the traditional full face helmet, and the half shell open face helmet. Call it a 3/4 helmet, or a hybrid motorcycle helmet, the Shark Raw has got style. Geared toward the urban cafe racer crowd, the Shark Raw combines style and up-leveled protection. Made from the same organic bamboo fibers as the Shark Race Pro R helmet, the interior is fully removable for cleaning. This versatile Hybrid Motorcycle Helmet is also setup to easily install the Sharktooth communicator for Bluetooth capabilities.
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Scorpion Belfast
Scorpion is a well-known manufacturer of motorcycle gear that has been popular for a decade. The company employs the best designers to create signature helmets and apparel. Many popular racers endorse and wear Scorpion brand products frequently. All the motorcycle gear is manufactured in a state of the art production facility owned by Scorpion.
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Bell Rogue
Initially I was attracted to its unique styling and easy on/off front shield capabilities. Unlike most DOT certified half shell helmets that turn your head into a large “mushroom head,” this extra feature of a muzzle locking down in front takes out some of that sitting high on your head look and feel.
After taking the face mask off, however, that mushroom look does come back, as with any helmet with that much padding/safety.
Check out some of the customer reviews here on that subject.
The options that come with this styling of helmet are very intriguing in the custom motorcycle helmet painting arena. I think that we are gonna see some very interesting and unique custom air brushing or painting on this one. I know I am looking forward to getting mine done.
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Nexx X70
The Nexx X70 Groovy helmet has its own unique flare in addition to being highly effective in the area of safety as well. The X70 is an immensely stylish helmet that is suitable for motorcycles and scooters. The oversized bubble design gives the helmet that jet fighter appearance. It is clear that the design of this helmet is meant to make a significant fashion statement; however, it does so much more than that.
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