Type of Sunglasses to Wear While Riding a Motorcycle

The type of sunglasses to wear while riding a motorcycle vary from rider to rider. Style, safety features and comfort all play a role in what to purchase.

Function

Sunglasses and protective eyewear serve a basic purpose of keeping the sun out of a motorcyle rider's eyes. But they also help protect the eyes from wind, rain, and flying debris.

Types

Sunglasses come in a wide range, from goggle types to wraparound lens styles. Several manufacturers offer sunglasses that fit over existing prescription glasses.

Features

Aside from clear lenses, some styles of motorcycle eyewear have interchangeable lenses in amber or smoke colored and yellow to accommodate differing light conditions. The lenses may also be polarized to reduce glare, and most have polycarbonate shatter-resistant lenses for safety.

Considerations

Motorcycle sunglasses and other protective eyewear can be found in motor sport retail locations, motorcycle dealerships and through various internet websites.

Warning

Wearing improper motorcycle eyewear, or none at all, may have serious consequences and lead to injury.

References

• Motorcycle Safety Foundation
• Motorcycle Sunglasses: A part of Road Safety