Motorcycle goggles protect riders’ eyes from debris and UV rays. They come in various styles and materials, including prescription options. Goggles should fit securely and not interfere with helmets. Riders should bring their helmet when purchasing goggles to ensure a proper fit.
Motorcycle goggles are often considered a fashion statement, but they serve a much more important purpose than that: protection. When driving at a speed of 60 miles per hour (96.56 kilometers per hour) on a highway, even the smallest particles of dust or debris can cause serious damage to a person’s eyes. Motorcycle goggles serve as a protective barrier between that dust and debris and the motorcycle rider’s eyes.
Both the lenses and the coating of the motorcycle goggles have a variety of stylistic and material options. The traditional coating for motorcycle goggle lenses is leather, although high-performance synthetic fibers are now common. The traditional lens material is glass, but this has slowly fallen out of favor to sturdier synthetic materials that can be manipulated in a number of ways through tinting and optimization for rider comfort.
One such improvement is the advent of prescription motorcycle glasses. They eliminate the need to wear corrective lenses under glasses, allowing for a closer fit and ensuring a safer ride. The glasses have also been made in a style that accommodates prescription glasses. Often these are made of a synthetic material treated to be resistant to fogging and scratches.
Other optimizations that have been made for motorcycle goggles/goggles include the ability to adjust the tint on the goggles. These protective glasses not only provide protection against flying debris, but also the harmful UV rays of sunlight. There are also motorcycle goggles made for night riding, as well as driving in less than optimal weather conditions.
All the stylistic and functional features will mean nothing if the goggles are misplaced. Motorcyclists should ensure that the goggle strap is firm enough to stay on, but not so tight that it cuts off circulation. They should also keep in mind that glasses should always form a protective barrier around all angles of a person’s eyes. If they don’t, a different style or size may be required. Additionally, goggles should not interfere with a cyclist’s choice of protective helmet.
Motorcycle helmet goggles accommodate in size and shape to allow the rider to safely wear both the helmet and the goggles. Unlike aviator-style motorcycle goggles, which tend to be large and cumbersome, most goggles designed for use with a helmet are smaller and less obtrusive. Different helmets have different shapes, and it is advisable for the rider to bring her helmet with her when buying a new pair of motorcycle goggles from a store.
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