Snell M2010 Motorcycle Helmets

A Snell Motorcycle Helmet is tested beyond the normal requirements of DOT testing in the us. Snell helmets offer a wider area of protection and perform better at higher speed impacts and absorbing and deflecting shearing and piercing forces. In October 2010 the first Snell M2010 helmets were released by way of Shoei with Arai to follow in the Spring 2010. The new Snell motorcycle helmets rating while adding enhanced protective qualities does add a few additional ounces of weight to an otherwise DOT or ECE 2205 rated helmet. While Snell M2010  helmets are new to the market, most race tracks requiring Snell helmet certification will allow the admission of the older Snell standard for at least the next few years. We must note that there are multiple standards for helmet safety testing and each has their own set of procedures and tests. Snell is only one measurement of a helmet's ability to withstand certain types of impact.