The 2026 Rally World Championship

Round	Rally Dates	Rally Date	Surface
1	22 – 25th January	Monte Carlo Rally	Mixed
2	12 – 15th February	Rally Sweden	Snow
3	12 – 15th March	Safari Rally Kenya	Gravel
4	9 – 12th April	Croatia Rally	Tarmac
5	23 – 26th April	Rally Islas Canarias	Tarmac
6	7 – 10th May	Portugal Rally	Gravel
7	28 – 31st May	Rally Japan	Tarmac
8	25 – 28th June	Rally Greece	Gravel
9	16 – 19th July	Estonia Rally	Gravel
10	30th July – 2nd Aug	Rally Finland	Gravel
11	27 – 30th August	Paraguay Rally	Gravel
12	10 – 13th September	Rally Chile	Gravel
13	1 – 4th October	Italian Rally	Gravel
14	11 – 14th November	Saudi Arabia Rally	Gravel

Motorcycle accessories like a helmet are a matter of personal choice. In that case, the aesthetic side often succeeds over anything else. At any rate, this has contributed to why safety is overlooked.

To shun misconceptions in choosing motorcycle helmets, here are some of the factors that you have to consider:

Shape

This is the most important factor that you have to understand before purchasing a helmet. Riders come in varying head shapes. These shapes include round, oval, egg, reverse egg and earth. Helmets are also particularly made to cater to these varying head shapes. Thus, the choice is given to the purchasers. They must select the most appropriate helmet shape that will greatly support their head.

Visibility

Be sure that your helmet gives you appropriate peripheral vision. This is simply to avoid accidents and other untoward incidents.

Liners

Liners vary depending on the design, material and shape of the helmet. Liners must give comfort and protection to the rider. Thus, it must be compatible with the rider’s needs.

Liners that give pressure points must be avoided. Pressure points are usually located against the temples, forehead and cheeks. A helmet liner skull cap is preferable. Moreover, it is better if you personally try the helmet before purchasing it. This is to ensure that it will not be burdensome in the future.

Color

Colour is important in the sense that it affects conspicuity. Bright colours are preferable over solid and dull ones. The purpose is to make the rider visible even during nighttime. This is to avoid collisions and the like.

Before you purchase a helmet, make sure that you are knowledgeable of all the factors involved. You do not purchase simply because it is hot or at the moment hype.

Also, before purchasing, wear it first for an extended period to be sure of the fit and feel. Wear earplugs to be acquainted with the surrounding sounds.

Some of the leading motorcycle helmet manufacturers are Arai, Bell, Icon, AGV, Nolan, Thor, and Erex. The helmets they are releasing are mostly tested and approved by the DOT. Choosing is using your mind and your senses.