Open-face helmets are popular options for riders who want increased airflow, unobstructed views, and moderate protection. Unlike full-face helmets, they... Read More
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.
When you’re out riding, you’ll want nothing less than the best gear available. Even if you prefer the wind on... Read More
Modular helmets have long been the go-to choice for tourers, commuters, riding instructors, and those who value versatility and practicality along with protection and comfort. Popping up the chin bar is great when you’re stopped and need a breath of fresh air, or want to have a quick conversation with... Read More
Flying Into 2021 Fly Racing has revealed it’s 2021 MX racing helmets and their respective liveries/color options with an entirely... Read More
NEXX Brings Carbon ADV Option For 2021 This may or may not get slightly confusing with the sheer amount of... Read More
French motorcycle helmet company Roof has unveiled a limited-edition Boxxer Carbon Cage modular helmet with leather interior, an additional iridium silver visor and a helmet bag that doubles as a backpack. It features a beautifully exposed carbon-fibre shell in a “cage design”, hence the name. The helmet will cost €679... Read More
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite is about to go on sale and has attracted major investment support. The first batch... Read More
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite Helmets, has released exciting world-first, racer-perspective video from their Forcite MK1 helmet with an integrated... Read More
American start-up KIRSH Helmets has started producing helmets that have a slimmer shell without compromising safety. Instead of thick EPS foam, inventor Jason Kirshon uses a thinner layer of silicone and silicone fluid. He says the fluid displacement liner is designed to move impact energy from all directions and will... Read More
Portuguese helmet manufacturer Nexx has added a matte black stealth version to its X.R2 carbon range called the Dark Vision.... Read More
HJC Helmets has had a long association with Marvel Comics and Star Wars and now they add the DC Comics... Read More
Sena has released its first modular helmet with built-in intercom, but Australians will have to wait for the Outrush as it has still not been Euro-approved for sale here. At the moment it is only DOT approved for North American markets. There is no announcement yet on how long Aussie... Read More
Just how much is your head worth? If it’s $A6250 then you’re in luck as that is also the price... Read More
Helmet accessories such as intercoms and cameras must be crash-tested with the helmet type to be legal under new United... Read More
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring range from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. Ducati Australia and New Zealand head of market Alana Baratto says the touring gear will arrive in November. If you can’t wait, you can... Read More
A helmet scanner service that checks for hidden fractures in your helmet has reached the halfway point in investment funding... Read More
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that... Read More
Taiwanese company Lucky International has launched a GermBuster gizmo that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to sterilise and deodorise your motorcycle helmet. In the wake of the panic over the pandemic, company spokesman Billy Chao contacted us to see if we were interested in selling their GermBuster through our website.... Read More
The new NEXX X.G10 Saloon open-face helmet is a vintage motocross style that resembles helmets worn by the legendary Hollywood... Read More
You can’t live without your head, so you need to protect it with the best motorcycle helmets. However, shopping for... Read More
The retro helmet fad has boomed in recent years, but this HJC V90 with bubble visor is the first we have seen in a modular or flip-up helmet. These vintage-style helmets are usually worn by touring riders (and many BMW riders!) who are more interested in the flexibility of the... Read More
Aldi claims the gear they offer in their annual motorcycle gear sale is safe, but one Sydney reader says at least silver... Read More
With the absence of racing due to the pandemic lockdown and the waning of sportsbike popularity we wonder how many... Read More
BMW Motorrad has extended its helmet warranty from two years to five years which is basically the suggested life of a helmet anyway. Most helmet manufacturers suggest you swap a helmet over at fives years mainly because of the degrading of the interior lining. Several other helmet manufacturers such as... Read More
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures... Read More
If you have been riding for any time then chances are you have managed to scratch your motorcycle helmet –... Read More
German company Schuberth helmets have been producing helmets for motorsport and riders for more than 90 years with the top-of-the-range C4 Pro now available. Their quality helmets have only recently come to Australia through MB Motorcycles since our helmet laws were opened up to European standards. We asked Australian Motorcycle... Read More
(Contributed post) When it comes to riding a motorbike, having the right safety gear is of utmost importance. Riding is... Read More
The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor... Read More
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever magnetic quick-release chin strap clasp. The official launch is on 27 February 2020, but we’ve had one for a couple of weeks now and been testing it in the real... Read More
French company EyeLights already makes head-up display units for cars and is now planning to move into motorcycles with a... Read More
Smart helmets are coming and they are getting smarter by the day with the latest calling emergency if you crash... Read More
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face to open-face. The American-made Bell is now available in Australia at $399.95 in sizes small to XXL. Convertible helmets It’s not their first convertible helmet after it introduce the Bell Rogue... Read More
How would you like to win this elegant Halley Accessories motorcycle helmet display hanger that not only looks good, but... Read More
US college student Ty Uehara has won $US2000 to develop his ConTekt helmet that will call emergency (911) if you... Read More
Japanese company Arai is the first helmet manufacturer to win a gold safety medal from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. In fact, no other gear manufacturer has received the prestigious Nicolas Rodil del Valle gold medal since the awards began in 1983. The gold medal is awarded to individuals who make significant... Read More
If you are frustrated with finding somewhere to safely rest your helmet the “Y” shaped Spanish Frog portable helmet support... Read More
While drink riding may be rare, it does happen, but not if a Taiwanese smart helmet fitted with a breathalyser... Read More
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re fun and exciting to drive, but they can also be challenging to ride at first. To make sure you stay safe, comfortable and in control, here’s a list of everything... Read More
Every motorcycle helmet seems to have a retro model after the recent Arai Rapide Neo and now the Shoei Glamster... Read More
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a biker club, the holiday season means getting yourself a fun motorcycle gift. This could be anything from a sturdy pair of biker gloves to something unique like a skull bracelet.... Read More
Only seven out of 30 helmets tested this year for safety and comfort by the NSW Consumer Rating and Assessment of... Read More
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) Riding a motorcycle is one of the most exciting things you can do in... Read More
Cambox V4 Pro is a slim action camera that fits around a helmet’s visor aperture to give a more accurate viewpoint of what you see when riding. Unlike the many bulky helmet cameras that fit on top, below or beside the helmet, this curved unit fits close to your eyes... Read More
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models... Read More
Australia’s first smart helmet has already sold 1000 to be delivered around Christmas and is launching in the USA and... Read More
French motorcycle helmet company Roof is releasing a new helmet, the RO200 Carbon, which is expected to be the lightest full-face helmet in the world. At just 1090g, it beats the previous lightest helmet, the Nolan-made X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon at 1249g. Light helmets reduce fatigure, especially on a long... Read More
The next-generation Arai Regent-X helmet will address the problem of tight-fitting helmets being difficult to pull on and off. It... Read More
A new Koroyd helmet liner being used by Klim is claimed to be safer, cooler and last longer than the... Read More
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers have now released retro designs over the past few years and now the Arai Rapide Neo joins the trend. Arai is better known for its racing helmets, but the sports bike category is on the slide and the retro trend is continuing to rise, so it... Read More
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom... Read More
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since... Read More
After almost four years of development, British tech company BikeSystems is finally about to release their next gen BikeHUD head-up display for motorcycle helmets. It will feature a peripheral screen (called a “monocle”) that can display speed, satnav directions, a rearview camera and eventually bike information such as fuel, revs, etc.... Read More
Nolan helmets may soon have active noise-cancelling systems after signing a deal with Norwegian tech startup DAAL. DAAL issued a media... Read More
When you park your motorcycle at your local cafe or service station and don’t want to carry your helmet, you... Read More
Argon Transform hi-tech helmet accessory transforms a standard helmet into an Iron Man helmet with head-up display, bluetooth, GPS and more. Singapore start-up Whyre claim their Argon Transform is the world’s first dual-camera Augmented Reality attachment for a motorcycle helmet. The $US795 ($A1140) unit doesn’t look too different to us from several others which... Read More
Italian helmet maker the Nolan Group has been bought by French motorcycle company 2Ride Holding, makers of Shark helmets, Bering... Read More
The versatile new AGV AX9 helmet can be worn as an adventure helmet, MX lid with goggles or even a... Read More
Here’s your chance to be a test pilot for the Forcite smart helmet that integrates a camera system, navigation and intercom in the shell and was developed right here in Australia. The ultralight and ultra-hi-tech smart helmet will hit the market in December, but you can test it in July and August. CEO... Read More