Motocross helmet
E-motos on trails: Sur-Ron, Talaria, Drax and the like.
- DOT label (FMVSS 218), required for riders under 18 on public land
- ECE 22.06 or Snell M2020 for more testing
- A peak and an open eyeport, so wear goggles with it
Riding gear
What to wear, what the label should say, and where to buy it.
Helmets
Utah requires a DOT-rated helmet for OHV riders under 18 on public land, and for anyone under 21 on a street-legal e-moto. Pick the helmet for the bike, not the other way round: an e-moto needs a motorcycle helmet, and a bicycle helmet isn't one.
- Virginia Tech bicycle helmet ratingsIndependent star ratings for bicycle helmets, including full-face and e-bike styles. Four or five stars is the target. They don't rate motorcycle helmets.
- FMVSS 218, the DOT motorcycle helmet standardThe US legal minimum for a motorcycle helmet. Look for the DOT label on the back of the shell.
- Snell M2020 motorcycle standardA voluntary standard with tougher impact tests than DOT. A Snell or ECE 22.06 label on top of DOT is a good sign.
Youth motocross helmet
Kids and teens on smaller e-motos.
- DOT label, same as adult helmets
- Snug fit: it shouldn't roll forward or back when you push it
- Replace it after a crash or when they outgrow it
Full-face bicycle helmet
Class 1 to 3 e-bikes on rough trails. Not a substitute for a DOT helmet on an e-moto.
- Four or five stars in the Virginia Tech full-face ratings
- Removable chin bar, if you climb a lot
- Goggle-friendly brow
E-bike helmet
Class 1 to 3 e-bikes on streets and paths. Required for riders under 21 on a road.
- Four or five stars in the Virginia Tech ratings
- NTA 8776 certification, made for faster e-bikes
- Lights or reflective panels if you ride at dusk