A pair of motorbike goggles can be worn with or without a helmet; it is needless to say that riding without a helmet is giving an open invitation to death and hence it is best never to ride without one. Almost as important is a pair of goggles, to keep the wind as well as dust and grime from irritating the eye, which could again become a possible cause for an accident. In the event of a mishap, shattered pieces of protective eyewear can cause permanent damage to the eye. To prevent this, shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses are your best bet. Moreover, qualities like ultra violet protection are also invaluable when it comes to preventing vision related ailments.

While looking to buy a pair of goggles, some of the things you need to keep in mind, apart from those mentioned above are the following. The goggles must be comfortable to wear with well padded rims and a non-slip strap to hold them in place. An anti-fog coating or cleaner is necessary for use, when fogging of the lens can occur frequently, impairing visibility. So also, scratch resistance is desirable for those who like to rough it out or else, tend to be careless with their goggles. A dust filter to keep out microscopic particles of dust is also essential.

Certain other features that have been incorporated into motorbike goggles are integrated quick strap units which can be mounted on a helmet for the ease of taking the goggles on and off without having to remove the helmet. Some goggles even come with added features like extended thickness for extra protection, interchangeable lenses, extra lightweight etc. For those of you who are comfortable wearing prescription glasses can use goggles that can be worn over them.

There hence is a variety of choices one can make to suit one's individual requirements; biking can be every bit as thrilling only with a helmet and the right pair of goggles to ensure your safety.