As the temperatures start to warm up and the days get a little longer, are you itching to get outdoors and feel the wind on your face? There's nothing like hitting the open road on your motorcycle -- unless you count the thrill of hitting the off-road trails on your dirt bike, ATV, or UV.

No matter which type of adventure you prefer, it's important to have the right safety gear in place. This includes a solid helmet that can protect your most valuable asset.

Today, we're taking a look at the best dual sport helmets to help you stay safe behind the handlebars, whether you're hitting the blacktop or the backwoods.

Scorpion AT-950

The Scorpion AT-950 Solid Helmet is a dual-sport, flip-up helmet that can be used in two different ways.

To use it as a full-face ADV helmet, leave the external peak visor attached. To transform it into an aerodynamic touring helmet, simply remove the peak visor. Featuring a generously-sized eye port, this lightweight yet rugged helmet delivers great peripheral vision, as well as downward visibility.

Key features of this helmet include:

• Modular, flip-up chin bar
• Internal drop-down Speedview® sunvisor
• KwikWick® II liner
• KwikFit® cheek pads
• Aero-tuned ventilation system
• Communication system speaker pockets
• Aero skirt
• Die-Cast visor hardware
• Removable block-off plates
• No-fog Everclear® face shield (clear, tinted options sold separately)

Ready to take this helmet off the road? Remove the face shield, add goggles, and use the EXO-AT950 as a dirt helmet! The sunvisor and liner are designed to ensure comfort and support visibility.

You can choose from three different shell sizes, all made of Advanced LG® Polycarbonate and dual-density EPS. The EXO-AT950 model comes with a five-year warranty.

Scorpion AT960

You can count on Scoprion to deliver some of the best helmets in the industry, and the AT960 is no exception. Like the AT-950, you can leave the external peak visor on to use it as a full-face ADV helmet. Or, it becomes a more aerodynamic touring helmet when you remove the peak visor!

This helmet includes many of the same details as the 950 model, including the oversized eye port and modular chin bar. Other key features include:

• Internal drop-down Speedview® sunvisor
• No-fog Everclear® face shield
• Aero-tuned ventilation system
• KwikWick® C liner
• KwikFit® 3D sculpted cheek pads
• Three shell sizes (Advanced LG® Polycarbonate and dual-density EPS)

An added benefit of the AT960 is that it comes equipped with the brand's new EXO-COM BlueTooth® Communicator Kit! This system allows you to easily connect with other riders, as well as your music and mobile device, delivering the following capabilities:

• Bluetooth 5 processor chipset: Provides DynaMESH® intercom capabilities to keep you connected to your riding group
• EXO-COM hi-definition premium speakers
• Adjustable ABF noise cancelation
• Integrated dual microphones
• Premium speakers with 40mm drivers and adjustable graphic equalizer

Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS

The Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Dual Sport Helmet will take you from the single track to the blacktop with ease. This model expands upon the brand's original MX-9, adding extra features including an integrated/removable shield with NutraFog II™ anti-fog, anti-scratch, and UV protection. Leave the shield on or flip it up and add goggles when it's time to navigate extreme conditions!

Other great features of the MX-9 Adventure MIPS include:

• Two-point adjustable visor
• Velocity Flow ventilation system
• MIPS protection
• Removable, washable, anti-microbial liner
• Three shell and EPS sizes
• Polycarbonate/ABS shell construction
• Padded chin strap

This helmet comes with a five-year warranty and includes a Clear shield. You can also purchase an alternate Dark Smoke shield, sold separately.

KLIM Krios Karbon

The KLIM Krios Karbon Adventure Helmet is heralded as the lightest ADV helmet on the market. While it won't weigh you down, it's definitely sturdy thanks to its high-tech materials and expert craftsmanship.

The top features of this helmet include:

• Two polycarbonate Anti-Scratch shields (one Clear, one Smoke)
• High-performance carbon-fiber construction
• Aero Acoustic performance
• Premium liner system
• Full-carbon KRIOS shell with wide carbon weave
• Klimatek™ Fabric liner system
• KRIOS helmet with a quick-release shield and visor system
• Chin bar vent
• Four riding modes

With the brand's modular helmet technology, riders can adapt their helmets to meet any riding needs. It's also compatible with KLIM Radius Goggles and includes a five-year warranty.

Shoei Hornet X2

The all-new Shoei Hornet X2 has dominated dual sport helmet reviews. This helmet offers the best of all worlds, combining on-and-off-road form and function. Its design is thoughtful and strategic, with features that include:

• Pinlock® EVO Fog-Resistant System
• State-of-the-art wind tunnel facility to optimize ventilation
• SHOEI-exclusive, lightweight Multi-Ply Matrix AIM+ Shell construction
• 3D Max-Dry Interior System II to wick away moisture
• Multi-stage lower vent shutter to fine-tune airflow
• New V-460 visor to maximize aerodynamics and functionality
• New CNS-2 shield with UV protection to provide visibility across the entire optical range
• QR-N base plate system with spring-loaded base plates for quick shield changes
• Dual-Layer, Multi-Density EPS liner
• Emergency Quick Release System
• Four shell sizes

All of these features combine to make one of the most innovative, smartly-designed dual sport helmets available. The Shoei Hornet X2 comes with a five-year warranty.

Arai XD-4

The Arai XD-4 improves upon the brand's former XD3 dual sport helmet, maintaining many of the same features but improving overall performance. The latest updates include:

• New comfort headliner
• Micro-fitting 5mm peel-away temple pads
• Patent-pending FCS® cheek pad design
• Larger, sculpted vents for better ventilation and stability
• More intake ports on the chin vent
• Top-diffuser-vent ports
• Brow vents on the face shield
• Removable, washable, replaceable Dry-Cool® technology in interior
• Emergency cheek pad release system

The Arai XD-4 also takes dual sport helmet head shape variations into account, offering multiple interior-fit shapes to accommodate all riders.

LS2 Explorer Carbon

The LS2 Explorer Carbon helmet is designed to keep you cool and comfortable as you ride. This helmet features a premium-quality technical fabric liner that wicks away moisture to ensure you stay dry.

Other key features include:

• 3D laser-cut cheek pads
• "A Class" polycarbonate visor
• Pinlock MAX insert for fog resistance
• Integrated sun shield
• Quick release chin strap
• Emergency release cheek pad system
• Multi-density EPS
• Adjustable, multiport, dynamic ventilation

This model is available in three different shell sizes.

AGV AX9 Carbon

The AGV AX9 Carbon helmet rounds out our list in a powerful way. You can wear this dual sport helmet in four different ways, just by removing the newly-updated peak and ultra-panoramic visor. Its lightweight Carbon+Aramid+Glass fiber shell construction is comfortable and meets all industry safety standards, while the water-resistant interior will keep you cool and dry.

Top features include:

• Four-density EPS
• 100% Max Vision Pinlock
• Anti-scratch visor
• Adjustable air vents
• Removable wind protector
• Max ventilation grid under air vent
• Internal deflector on chin guard
• Shalimar and Nabuk fabric on neckroll
• Ritmo cheek pads with antibacterial, moisture-wicking (2Dry), and fluidity (Microsense) treatments

Purchase the Best Dual Sport Helmets Today

If you love to ride, you shouldn't have to choose between hitting the road and exploring the trails. With the best dual sport helmets, you can do it all.

As you're gearing up for your next adventure, start with us. At Xtreme Helmets, we have all of the helmets, boots, jackets, clothing, and accessories that all riders need. Check out our full collections online and contact us to learn more!