New British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has only been around a few years but has already released the third generation of...
Helmets
The single most important item you can wear on a motorcycle is a helmet. Yet there are varying, confusing and comprehensive laws around the world about whether or not you need a helmet and what type of helmet you must have. We sort through al the rules and regulations on helmets and offer advice for the rider. We also preview new motorcycle helmets and road test helmets for protection, soundproofing, comfort, practicality, ease of use, weight, aerodynamics and more, recommending what we like and pointing out the shortfalls.
If there is one area of protective gear that is constantly evolving, and generally in a good direction, it is...
A company named VELDT has taken it upon itself to perk up noggins across the country with customizable helmets – and the options are seemingly endless. The French helmet manufacturer has a good reputation for building quality motorcycle helmets that cost a pretty penny. Now, a software system integrated on...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on...
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at...
Open-face helmets are popular options for riders who want increased airflow, unobstructed views, and moderate protection. Unlike full-face helmets, they won’t offer all-around protection and will leave areas of the face and skull vulnerable in the event of an accident, however, the majority of models are designed with your safety...
When you’re out riding, you’ll want nothing less than the best gear available. Even if you prefer the wind on...
Modular helmets have long been the go-to choice for tourers, commuters, riding instructors, and those who value versatility and practicality...
Flying Into 2021 Fly Racing has revealed it’s 2021 MX racing helmets and their respective liveries/color options with an entirely new cost-effective helmet model to throw into the mix. The Fly Racing Formula Carbon is a lightweight, DOT and ECE approved motocross helmet with a full 12k carbon fiber construction....
NEXX Brings Carbon ADV Option For 2021 This may or may not get slightly confusing with the sheer amount of...
French motorcycle helmet company Roof has unveiled a limited-edition Boxxer Carbon Cage modular helmet with leather interior, an additional iridium...
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite is about to go on sale and has attracted major investment support. The first batch of 1000 limited-edition carbon fibre helmets sold out at $1599 each and the MK1 helmet is now available for order at $1299 with deliveries around December after suffering production setbacks...
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite Helmets, has released exciting world-first, racer-perspective video from their Forcite MK1 helmet with an integrated...
American start-up KIRSH Helmets has started producing helmets that have a slimmer shell without compromising safety. Instead of thick EPS...
Portuguese helmet manufacturer Nexx has added a matte black stealth version to its X.R2 carbon range called the Dark Vision. But is it just adding to our dangerous “invisibility” on the road?’ Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (SMIDSY) crashes are among the most common involving motorcycles. I have written...
HJC Helmets has had a long association with Marvel Comics and Star Wars and now they add the DC Comics...
Sena has released its first modular helmet with built-in intercom, but Australians will have to wait for the Outrush as...
Just how much is your head worth? If it’s $A6250 then you’re in luck as that is also the price of the Berluti Veldt, the world’s most expensive helmet. It even eclipses the carbon-fibre Arai Corsair-X RC at $A5600. Veldt is made on the Isle of Man and the Berluti...
Helmet accessories such as intercoms and cameras must be crash-tested with the helmet type to be legal under new United...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
A helmet scanner service that checks for hidden fractures in your helmet has reached the halfway point in investment funding and is calling for more riders to respond to their survey. The Helmet Doctors who developed the helmet laser scanner say it would give riders peace of mind that their...
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that...
Taiwanese company Lucky International has launched a GermBuster gizmo that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to sterilise and deodorise your...
The new NEXX X.G10 Saloon open-face helmet is a vintage motocross style that resembles helmets worn by the legendary Hollywood actor and bike fan Steve McQueen. He was an accomplished motocrosser who represented America in the international six-day enduro trials in 1964 where he rode with a Bell Jet helmet...
You can’t live without your head, so you need to protect it with the best motorcycle helmets. However, shopping for...
The retro helmet fad has boomed in recent years, but this HJC V90 with bubble visor is the first we...
Aldi claims the gear they offer in their annual motorcycle gear sale is safe, but one Sydney reader says at least silver Aldi helmets don’t age well. Ray Schriever bought a stack of helmets from Aldi in 2015 and all the silver paint has now crazed and become sticky, despite limited use....
With the absence of racing due to the pandemic lockdown and the waning of sportsbike popularity we wonder how many...
BMW Motorrad has extended its helmet warranty from two years to five years which is basically the suggested life of...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures of the most basic test of simple wear and tear. However, it is important to differentiate a product failure from a rider error. Product failures We recently bought a pair...
If you have been riding for any time then chances are you have managed to scratch your motorcycle helmet –...
German company Schuberth helmets have been producing helmets for motorsport and riders for more than 90 years with the top-of-the-range...
(Contributed post) When it comes to riding a motorbike, having the right safety gear is of utmost importance. Riding is far more enjoyable when you have the confidence you are safe. A helmet is the most important part of your bike safety gear as it protects your head and face....
The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor...
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever...
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a revolutionary EyeRide connection system for large group intercom. Instead of using Bluetooth to connect, it uses a data connection to a Discord app server. While EyeRide promises virtually unlimited group...
Smart helmets are coming and they are getting smarter by the day with the latest calling emergency if you crash...
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face...
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US college student Ty Uehara has won $US2000 to develop his ConTekt helmet that will call emergency (911) if you...
Japanese company Arai is the first helmet manufacturer to win a gold safety medal from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. In...
If you are frustrated with finding somewhere to safely rest your helmet the “Y” shaped Spanish Frog portable helmet support could be the answer. Inventor Luis de Arquer says the 70 x 80mm polyurethane Frog comes in two models that you either carry in your pocket or stick to the...
While drink riding may be rare, it does happen, but not if a Taiwanese smart helmet fitted with a breathalyser...
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re...
Every motorcycle helmet seems to have a retro model after the recent Arai Rapide Neo and now the Shoei Glamster road helmet. Shoei already has the Ex-Zero which is more of a retro adventure helmet. While the Glamster is a handsome looking helmet and has all the usual Shoei hi-tech,...
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a...
Only seven out of 30 helmets tested this year for safety and comfort by the NSW Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH) rated four out of five stars. Worst performing helmets were open-face helmets. Three open-face helmets scored just one star (Bell Scout Air, Eldorado EXR and R Jays...
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) Riding a motorcycle is one of the most exciting things you can do in...
Cambox V4 Pro is a slim action camera that fits around a helmet’s visor aperture to give a more accurate...
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models as well as the upcoming R 18 cruiser. “BMW Motorrad has announced the launch of a serial-production motorcycle for the second half of 2020, which will mark its entry into...
Australia’s first smart helmet has already sold 1000 to be delivered around Christmas and is launching in the USA and...
French motorcycle helmet company Roof is releasing a new helmet, the RO200 Carbon, which is expected to be the lightest...
The next-generation Arai Regent-X helmet will address the problem of tight-fitting helmets being difficult to pull on and off. It will be released late this year with the latest version of Arai’s Facial Contour System. This system includes a 5mm adjustment in the jawline and cheek pads that “articulate up...
A new Koroyd helmet liner being used by Klim is claimed to be safer, cooler and last longer than the...
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers have now released retro designs over the past few years and now the Arai Rapide Neo...
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom for their helmets. So far, the ARK intercom is only compatible with the AX9 Adventure range, K5-S Sports range and Sport Modular Touring. The AGV ARK intercom costs $399, but...
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since...
After almost four years of development, British tech company BikeSystems is finally about to release their next gen BikeHUD head-up display...
Nolan helmets may soon have active noise-cancelling systems after signing a deal with Norwegian tech startup DAAL. DAAL issued a media release saying their innovation would “give motorcyclists the chance to ride their bikes at highway speeds without the discomfort of tiring and potentially damaging wind noise”. They say wind noise in...