Biltwell Lane Splitter Motorcycle Helmet Review

Biltwell Lane Splitter Solid Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet Review: Unisex, Badass and Basic

Want a badass, retro and basic helmet in an affordable price ? Does that sound too far-fetched? Want to buy a Simpsons helmet but can’t bring yourself to spend a few bucks? With the Biltwell Lane Splitter helmet, you might just get that all-in-one helmet you are looking for. 

With this review you have everything sorted and you will be eager to grab your hands on the next helmet available. 

When buying a helmet, it can seem like a toss between the best and the price it comes for. The Biltwell Lane Splitter check out on most of the things you are looking for.

Benefits of the Lane Splitter Motorcycle Helmet

A helmet is undoubtedly the single most gear that provides maximum safety so one must lookout for the best benefits in a helmet possible, 

• The shell

The shell is made of polycarbonate – a tough, lightweight material that wouldn’t be too heavy on your face. With high impact resistance, the shell helps resist impacts during a collision keeping your head safe and secure. 

Since it’s cheap to manufacture, it’s considered an ideal material for crash helmets. The ABS outer shell adds in more strength on the outer covering of the shell.

Plus, the helmet is resistant to scratch and suitable for rough journeys. You remove the chin guard anytime you want. The shell, with a hand painted finish, also has an expanded polystyrene inner shield that adds style and comfort to the helmet. 

• The visor

The Biltwell helmet comes with a hinged face shield. The hinged face shield can be very handy in case you want fresh air simply lift the shield and let the breeze file through. 

• The liner

The Biltwell Lane Splitter is equipped with a removable liner, so you can easy remove, wash and sanitize the liner and put it back on to the helmet. The liner is machine washable for a easy wash and you wouldn’t have to make the extra efforts to wash your liner. You can even get a replacement liner from the manufacturers in case you need a new pair of liner. 

You can even adjust the fit of the helmet by buying cheek pads of different sizes to get the right fit. 

The liner is essential for noise and wind reduction and also to keep you warm in cooler climates. It also adds extra comfort to the rider. The noise reduction helps in making the rider more aware of his surroundings and also prevents the risk of hearing impairment. 

Features

• Type: Solid Full Face Helmet
• Technology: Polycarbonate shell and ABS outer shell
• Weight: At around 3.6 pounds, this is one of the lighter helmets you will find. Some of the other ones that we have reviewed weigh more than 7 pounds. 
• Finish: Matte black and gloss
• Shield: Hinged Shield
• Certification: DOT Approved

Additional Features: Variety of color combination, audio pockets in the ear recess

Here is a look at its features in detail.

• DOT Approved

A DOT and ECE helmet means you can wear the helmet in the region where the certification is accepted and you need not worry about the safety issues. You can you the helmet for daily use as well. 

• The legendary Biltwell color options

You get to choose your helmet from a variety of color palettes. If you like matte black or gloss or love wearing a colored one you can have it! With the interesting color palette, Biltwell offers you can sport any helmett of your choice. 

• Audio Pocket in Ear Recesses

The helmet also has an audio pocket so if you wish to wear speakers or wear communication devices you have space in the helmet. Add more to your helmet with the available audio socket and enjoy your ride thoroughly! 

• Wide range of size

You will find a vast size range with the Biltwell helmet, they have sizes ranging from small to XL. If you have trouble finding your perfect size, then Biltwell Lane Splitter could be your perfect fit! 

Other Important Factors

While the helmet does score on most of the points that you are looking out for, here are some of the things that you should note before buying it. 

• No intake venting

Although the helmet provides a rear vent and an open mesh vent there is no intake vent in the helmet. The intake vent adds more air circulation around the head and gives extra ventilation inside the helmet. If you are looking for longer journeys with your helmet, this might not be your best bet.

• Absence of tool-less removable visor

The helmet comes with a hinged visor and hence to remove the visor you will have to use a screw and a little bit effort to remove the visor and replace it with a new one. Considering the other helmets available with a tool-less visor that is easy and effortless to use, this hinged visor can be a cause of worry for the riders. 

• Go for a size down

Wearing the perfect size helmet can always cause inconvenience, so finding the perfect fit for your helmet is essential for a safe and comfortable ride. In the case of the Biltwell helmet, opt for a smaller size. So, if you wear size XL, size L would fit you perfectly. 

The Final Verdict

The Biltwell Lane Splitter helmet is definitely the badass helmet one can get within an affordable price. Apart from the size issue and the archaic mechanism, this helmet does offer a lot at an economical price. It also gives you a range of options to choose, has a cool retro look to it with all the basic features one must look out for in a helmet within 3.6 pounds!