Best Electric Dirt Bike Helmets & Riding Gear UK
Best Electric Dirt Bike Helmets & Riding Gear UK
An electric dirt bike is silent, but a crash at 45–55mph is exactly as loud as it would be on a petrol bike. Proper riding gear is not optional — even on private land. Here is what you need, what to spend, and our recommendations for UK riders.
Helmet: the non-negotiable
Every rider needs a helmet that meets at least one of these standards: ECE 22.06 (the current European standard) or ACU Gold (required for organised track days and competition in the UK). A motocross-style helmet with a peak and chin guard is the right type for off-road electric dirt bikes.
Budget: £80–£150 gets a solid ECE-certified MX helmet from brands like O'Neal, THH or Pull-In. £150–£300 covers mid-range options from Bell, Fox or Alpinestars. £300+ buys premium helmets from Shoei, Arai or 6D with advanced impact protection.
Kids: the same standards apply. Never put a child on an electric dirt bike without a properly fitted, certified MX helmet. Kids' MX helmets start from around £50–£80.
Goggles
MX goggles protect your eyes from mud, stones and branches. They fit over the helmet's eye port and provide a sealed, ventilated view. Budget: £20–£40 for solid options from 100% or O'Neal. Premium goggles from Oakley or Scott (£50–£120) add better optics and wider field of view.
Gloves
MX gloves provide grip, vibration damping and protection for your knuckles and palms. Budget: £15–£30 for a good pair. Key features: reinforced palm, knuckle protection and a secure wrist closure. Fox Dirtpaw and O'Neal Element are popular choices under £30.
Boots
Off-road boots protect your ankles, shins and feet from impacts and the bike's footpegs. A proper MX boot with ankle support, shin plate and reinforced sole is strongly recommended. Budget: £80–£150 for entry-level boots from Fly Racing, O'Neal or Forma. £150–£300 for mid-range from Alpinestars Tech 3 or Fox Comp. Premium boots (Alpinestars Tech 7, Sidi Crossfire) run £300+.
Body armour and protection
A chest/back protector or full body armour jacket adds meaningful crash protection for relatively little cost. A roost guard (chest protector) starts from £30–£60. A full armour jacket with back, chest, shoulder and elbow protection runs £50–£120. Knee guards or knee braces (£30–£100) protect the joints most vulnerable in an off-road fall.
Minimum gear checklist
- ECE-certified MX helmet
- MX goggles
- MX gloves
- Off-road boots (ankle support minimum)
- Long trousers (MX trousers or heavy-duty)
Recommended additions: chest/back protector, knee guards, MX-specific trousers and jersey.
Do you need different gear for electric vs petrol?
No. The protection requirements are identical — the speeds, terrain and crash forces are the same. The only difference is that you do not need to worry about exhaust burns from an electric bike.
Where to buy
VoltTrail stocks a range of helmets, gloves and protection. Browse the riding gear range, or get in touch if you need sizing advice.
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