Off Road Street

Off Road Street
Why are street motorcycle helmets different than off road helmets?

I ride an off road/enduro motorcycle and would like to use a street helmet instead of a typical Off Road Helmet, but I would like to know if there are any safety or technical reasons that I should be aware of.

please post in the motorcycles category... this is Cycling, as in Bicycling

A look at what is currently available on eBay

UNI Bulk Air Filter Foam Universal Street Offroad ATV
UNI Bulk Air Filter Foam Universal Street Offroad ATV
US $15.29
7/8 Inch Handlebar Street Sport Touring Dirt Bike Off Road CNC Aluminum Grips x2
7/8 Inch Handlebar Street Sport Touring Dirt Bike Off Road CNC Aluminum Grips x2
US $3.99
Hard Plastic Spare Tire Cover For Jeep CRV Rav4 FJ Off-Road 4x4 Snow w/Shoevl
Hard Plastic Spare Tire Cover For Jeep CRV Rav4 FJ Off-Road 4x4 Snow w/Shoevl
US $135.00
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life Matte Black Medium Offroad Snowmobile
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life Matte Black Medium Offroad Snowmobile
US $89.95
OFF ROAD RACING Street Sign race racer competition truck motorcylce rally gift
OFF ROAD RACING Street Sign race racer competition truck motorcylce rally gift
US $7.99
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White Small Offroad Snowmobile DOT
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White Small Offroad Snowmobile DOT
US $89.95
NEW MIKUNI TM FLAT SLIDE SMOOTHBORE 28mm CARBURETOR CARB ATV Bike Snowmobile
NEW MIKUNI TM FLAT SLIDE SMOOTHBORE 28mm CARBURETOR CARB ATV Bike Snowmobile
US $122.46
Harley,Elwctra Glide,Road Glide Custom,Street Glide,Saddlebag Latch
Harley,Elwctra Glide,Road Glide Custom,Street Glide,Saddlebag Latch
US $26.00
ALPINESTARS ATLAS MX OFF ROAD MOTOCROSS MOTORCYCLE STREET SPORTS SHORT GLOVES
ALPINESTARS ATLAS MX OFF ROAD MOTOCROSS MOTORCYCLE STREET SPORTS SHORT GLOVES
US $78.92
EVS UG04 Street Motorcycle MX Offroad Boxers LG NEW
EVS UG04 Street Motorcycle MX Offroad Boxers LG NEW
US $13.83
NEW SET 6
NEW SET 6" OFFROAD STYLE STREET LEGAL DRIVING LIGHTS + JEEP COVERS + WIRING**AE2
US $49.99
EMGO CLAMP ON AIR FILTER 54MM UNIVERSAL STREET/OFFROAD
EMGO CLAMP ON AIR FILTER 54MM UNIVERSAL STREET/OFFROAD
US $16.92
BAJA FOG DRIVING LIGHTS KIT SAE APPROVAL FOR STREET OFFROAD STYLE WITH COVERS*Ji
BAJA FOG DRIVING LIGHTS KIT SAE APPROVAL FOR STREET OFFROAD STYLE WITH COVERS*Ji
US $17.99
UNI Bulk Coarse Red Air Filter Foam Street Offroad ATV
UNI Bulk Coarse Red Air Filter Foam Street Offroad ATV
US $15.29
4 AMBER LENSE FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING BIKES OFF STREET GLIDE FLHX ROAD GLIDE
4 AMBER LENSE FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING BIKES OFF STREET GLIDE FLHX ROAD GLIDE
US $4.99
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White Large Offroad Snowmobile DOT
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White Large Offroad Snowmobile DOT
US $89.95
NEW BENNCHE 700EFI BIGHORN 4 x 4 UTV OFF ROAD OR STREET LEGAL
NEW BENNCHE 700EFI BIGHORN 4 x 4 UTV OFF ROAD OR STREET LEGAL
US $8,799.00
16
16" RIM SPARE TIRE HARD COVER w/ SHOEVL FOR JEEP HONDA CRV RAV-4 FJ SUV KIA 4X4
US $79.95
BLACK Ribbon Window Net Race Car 18 X 24  Street Stock IMCA UMP OFF ROAD
BLACK Ribbon Window Net Race Car 18 X 24 Street Stock IMCA UMP OFF ROAD
US $9.95
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White XL Offroad Snowmobile DOT
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life White XL Offroad Snowmobile DOT
US $89.95
UNI Bulk Coarse Air Pre Filter Foam Street Offroad ATV
UNI Bulk Coarse Air Pre Filter Foam Street Offroad ATV
US $15.29
NEW SET 6
NEW SET 6" OFFROAD STYLE STREET LEGAL DRIVING LIGHTS + JEEP COVERS + WIRING**C3B
US $49.99
The Grunge Brush Motorcycle Chain Cleaner Off Road Street
The Grunge Brush Motorcycle Chain Cleaner Off Road Street
US $14.95
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life Matte Black Large Offroad Snowmobile
New GMAX GM76X GM-76X Helmet Street Life Matte Black Large Offroad Snowmobile
US $89.95

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NEW BENNCHE 700EFI BIGHORN 4 x 4 UTV OFF ROAD OR STREET LEGAL, Honda : CRF 230M HONDA ON OFF ROAD DIRT BIKE STREET BIKE CRF 230M DIRT BIKE HONDA STREET TRAIL, LG Motorsports 1997-2000 Corvette C5 Stainless Long Tube Headers Off-Road X-Pipe, LG Motorsports 2001-2003 C5 & Z06 Stainless Long Tube Headers Off-Road X-Pipe, LG Motorsports 2004 C5 & Z06 Stainless Long Tube Headers, Off-Road Mids, X-Pipe, LG Motorsports 2005-2007 Corvette C6 Stainless Long Tube Headers Off-Road X-Pipe, LG Motorsports 2008-2013 Corvette C6 Stainless Long Tube Headers Off-Road X-Pipe, ROAD KING FAIRING KIT OFF OF A 2008 STREET GLIDE FOR CUSTOM PROJECT, ARAI VXPRO3 OFFROAD MX CRUTCHLOW MONSTER ENERGY STREET HELMET LARGE 250, ROUSH Ford Mustang Exhaust System Off Road (2005-2009) Not Street Legal 401339, BBK Performance 16995 Exhaust Pipe Off Road X-Pipe 3" Not EPA Street Legal, NEW WILWOOD SUPERLITE BRAKE CALIPERS & PADS,STREET ROD,HOT,OFF-ROAD,.81,1.38,RED, NEW WILWOOD DYNAPRO RADIAL BRAKE CALIPERS,PADS,STREET 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Mens Fox Racing Shorty Comp 5 Street or Offroad Motocross Riding Boots Black 10, Mens Fox Racing Shorty Comp 5 Street or Offroad Motocross Riding Boots Black 11, Mens Fox Racing Shorty Comp 5 Street or Offroad Motocross Riding Boots Black 12, NEW MIKUNI TM FLAT SLIDE SMOOTHBORE 28mm CARBURETOR CARB ATV Bike Snowmobile, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK X-SMALL XS, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK SMALL S, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK MEDIUM M, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK LARGE L, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK X-LARGE XL, GMAX TC2 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET BLUE BLACK XX-LARGE XXL, GMAX TC1 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET RED BLACK XX-LARGE XXL, GMAX TC1 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET RED BLACK X-LARGE XL, GMAX TC1 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF ROAD STREET HELMET RED BLACK LARGE L, GMAX TC1 SHATTERED GRAPHIC OFF 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