Lots of riders buy motorcycle gear online, and with good reason. For one thing, it’s 2022—and there’s simply a lot more choice on the Internet than there often is in nearby shops. Depending on where you live, you may not even have any other choice, since plenty of places don’t have readily available brick-and-mortar motorcycle gear shops nearby.
Unfortunately, riders need to be careful about counterfeit products—even if they claim that they have the necessary safety certifications. This November, 2022 investigation from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s investigative journalism program Marketplace demonstrates the dangers of buying sketchy motorcycle helmets from online sellers.
