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0 pointsdharmab2y ago0 comments

It is a standard feature of an ECE, FIM or even Snell rated helmet. Even modular helmets have the same chinbar testing as full face helmets.

I can't speak for DOT helmets, since that standard is untrustable for a variety of reasons anyway.

0 pointsdharmab2y ago0 comments

It is a standard feature of an ECE, FIM or even Snell rated helmet. Even modular helmets have the same chinbar testing as full face helmets.

I can't speak for DOT helmets, since that standard is untrustable for a variety of reasons anyway.

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igravious2y ago· 3 in thread

Someone deacronymize plz :(

wlonkly2y ago

All various motorcycle helmet standards. ECE is the EU standard, DOT is the US Department of Transportation standard, FIM is another, stricter EU standard (Functional Independence Measure), and Snell is not an acronym but is an independent safety testing organization.

dharmabOP2y ago

FIM is Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme - here referring to their standard for MotoGP and World Superbike helmets.

ECE is a United Nations standard that the EU has chosen to require for helmets sold in the EU.

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eddythompson802y ago

Also when I was buying my motorcycle gear (8 years ago) the general conses I recall is that ECE ~= DOT. Not sure what OP means regarding DOT certification.

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