Intermediate Oval Motorcycle Helmets

In search of an intermediate oval motorcycle helmet that truly fits? Then don’t wait around for a Cinderella moment — get to work and get measuring! This is the absolute best way to determine your head size while finding the styles and brands of intermediate oval helmets that exceed your expectations. Cycle Gear’s customer service team is happy to assist you in the endeavor as you determine head shape, fit and function. We’ve also compiled these easily-followed best practices for helmet sizing for those who are ready to start shopping for their next lid.

Plain and simple: a helmet that fits the shape and unique contours of your head is one that’s safer. Leading helmet manufacturers like Arai, HJC and Shoei are well aware of this. It’s why you’ll find their most popular models in multiple shapes, including intermediate oval. The easiest way to determine the shape of your head is with a photo taken from above. Flatten down your hair and enlist the help of a friend and you should have a clear idea of an intermediate oval motorcycle helmet fitting your head. This shape is essentially the middle ground between round and oval-shaped. The true test of a good fit is donning your new intermediate oval helmet and waiting for any pressure points to development. It should only take 15 to 20 minutes and you’ll soon be able to tell the difference between a painful squeeze or a nice, snug fit.

Some say intermediate oval is the “somewhere in between” measurement and you’ll be glad it exists after trying on a motorcycle helmet that was designed with you in mind. More information regarding the best protective lids for the other two shapes, long oval and round oval, can be found at those links.