In the summer I wear white helmet. The side by side test with a white helmet next to a dark helmet in the sun sold me. As far a visibility, the idiots on the road here are just that, idiots.

 

I've added reflective stripping to my white helmet and I wear a bright orange air jacket with refective HD logo on the back, front, and arms. I look like a road cone riding a motorcycle.

 

LOL - - pics please!

 

 

I can tell you with total certainty white is cooler. The wife wears a black helmet, me a white usually in the summer (when I wear one). Put them on the seat here in sunny South Carolina and wait an hour. Then touch both. HUGE difference in heat.

 

Reflective decals is another option https://www.webbikeworld.com/reflect...ycles-helmets/

 

Just discovered that Bell has stopped making their Pit Boss half helmet in white (pearl white) as of last year. Very disappointing for me since I like the helmet and like white for reflecting heat and greater visibility. Sad news!

 

Your lighting is far more important than helmet color choice. I wear a black helmet when i wear one but my dual LEDs and aftermarket LED turns an brakes are more critical than a silly white helmet. Making yourself appear as big as possible which in effect is created by BRIGHT lighting does just that. A quality Black Matte helmet does not transfer heat to your head any more than a white one does. I own both so that's my qualification. Having a quality UV protective smoked visor is more important than helmet color. I'm not saying NEON colors are a safety improvement because they are but your lighting is 1000 times more important to being seen than a simple helmet color choice.

 

Yes lighting is very important. Everything we can do is important for safety.

I'll stick with my silly WHITE helmet.