Half helmets are exactly what they say...they are half of a helmet. Half helmets generally come with snaps on the front for a visor or shield, and have a removable zip out neck liner which is very handy on cool days to have on, and of course warm days to have off.

Half helmets are often classified with shorty helmets and skid lids because essentially those are half helmets as well and this is why we have included them in this category. Technically speaking though, half helmets are those with the features mentioned in the paragraph above. These carry a DOT rating and protect you from the top of your head and come down over your ears giving you half the protection of a full face...hence the term, half helmet.