The hunt for a new motorcycle top box can often be a daunting one simply because of the sheer amount of options out there and as always, it is important to find the option that ticks all the boxes.

Said top boxes are going to have an ascendancy based on the qualities that are valued most highly and for many riders the motorbike helmet storage is a priority. This may sound all too familiar, and if so, it is important to consider what any prospective top boxes have to offer in the helmet department.

Why Are Motorcycle Top Boxes Needed For Helmets?

SHAD Motorcycle top boxes are the ideal way of storing your motorbike helmet when not in use whilst benefiting from their waterproof protection, added security and enhanced convenience.

Firstly, SHAD’s entire range of motorcycle top boxes are 100% waterproof, ensuring helmets remain dry regardless of what the elements have in store. This is perhaps the main selling point when pitted against some of the alternative luggage brands’, such as Givi and Kappa, which can only guarantee a degree of water resistance.

Next up on the list of incentives is the convenience. Imagine having to lug your helmet around with you all day, that would be about as convenient as a bike with no wheels. Thankfully, a top box means you do not have to, offering a place to store your helmet and this is supported by the security capabilities as SHAD motorcycle top boxes are fully lockable, allowing you to leave the helmet stored in the top box and go about your day knowing it will be safe.

Will My Helmet Fit In My Motorcycle Top Box?

SHAD's larger top boxes can hold 2 helmets.

While motorcycle top boxes’ size is generally labelled with their internal volume in litres, they also tend to be listed with helmet capacities. This provides an idea as to what type of helmets can fit inside, for instance, open face, full-face and flip face, as well as how many helmets can be stored.

Naturally, the space for a helmet or helmets all depends on what else is being stored in the top box and it is important to keep this in mind when selecting a particular size of top box. With that said, the addition of an inner bag could negate this issue, allowing your belongings to be stored in one place and removed together before being taken on the go to free up space for the helmet(s).

How To Find A Motorcycle Top Box For Helmets

The helmet capacity a particular top box is labelled with usually refers to full-face helmets rather than open face or flip face, but there are some exceptions and not just any motorbike top box is going to fit each type of helmet or the same amount of helmets. With that in mind, what kind of helmets do SHAD motorcycle top boxes hold and how many?

You should now be better equipped, with knowledge of what SHAD top boxes have to offer when it comes to your motorcycle helmet, to find the best motorbike top box for storing your helmet(s). Nevertheless, it may still be worth pointing out the main aspects to consider.

The main considerations are whether the top box can hold your desired style of helmet or quantity of helmets and whether it is waterproof and lockable. If you commit to a SHAD top box, you will be met with all of these features and more but always ensure it is the right size.