If there is one area of protective gear that is constantly evolving, and generally in a good direction, it is...
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.
Open-face helmets are popular options for riders who want increased airflow, unobstructed views, and moderate protection. Unlike full-face helmets, they...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has only been around since 2019 but is now set to release the fourth generation of its Atlas full-face helmet. The company claims its ECE 22:05 and DOT FMVSS218 approved, carbon-fibre Atlas 4.0 helmet will be even quieter than the last model. I reviewed the Atlas 3.0...
The makers of the inVIEW helmet light hope to raise more than $US1m to develop an update of their innovative...
Australian smart-helmet manufacturer Forcite is today launching a public equity crowdfunding campaign through Equitise to build more varieties of their...
The Australian Motorcycle Council is asking riders to help them work out a rating system for helmet comfort via an online survey. Results will be supplied to the Australian Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH) working group to review. They will include these results in their helmet comfort...
Modular helmets have long been the go-to choice for tourers, commuters, riding instructors, and those who value versatility and practicality...
When you’re out riding, you’ll want nothing less than the best gear available. Even if you prefer the wind on...
Smart helmets with head-up display and other hi-tech features rank as the most exciting piece of kit riders are keen to try in 2022, according to a new UK survey. The Bikesure survey found that riders are keen to invest in new technologies to improve their safety while riding. Top...
New British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has only been around a few years but has already released the third generation of...
A company named VELDT has taken it upon itself to perk up noggins across the country with customizable helmets –...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on 26 March 2021 with a range of improvements over the Atlas 2.0 helmet which we reviewed here. Company spokesman Ben Conie says the changes are the result of listening to rider...
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at...
Flying Into 2021 Fly Racing has revealed it’s 2021 MX racing helmets and their respective liveries/color options with an entirely...
NEXX Brings Carbon ADV Option For 2021 This may or may not get slightly confusing with the sheer amount of ‘X-Names’ as every model and technology from NEXX starts with an X and ends with something else. To celebrate its 20th anniversary in the helmet manufacturing world, NEXX has refreshed...
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...
Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite Helmets, has released exciting world-first, racer-perspective video from their Forcite MK1 helmet with an integrated camera, bypassing the usual racing restrictions on body-worn cameras. The Forcite MK1 helmet retails for $A1299 and the next limited batch will be available for Australians this summer. ASBK competitor...
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....
HJC Helmets has had a long association with Marvel Comics and Star Wars and now they add the DC Comics RPHA 11 Pro Joker helmet to their collections. Of course you’ll pay up to an extra $100 for the privilege of following your nerdy fashion tastes, but who cares when...
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...
Helmet accessories such as intercoms and cameras must be crash-tested with the helmet type to be legal under new United Nations rules that come into effect from July 2023. The changes are part of an upgrade to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 22.05 standard which has been accepted for...
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...
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that calls for help if you crash. The Kosmos Smart Helmet has sensors which detect a crash and then uses your paired phone and a proprietary app to contact emergency services. However,...
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...
You can’t live without your head, so you need to protect it with the best motorcycle helmets. However, shopping for a motorcycle helmet has never been a walk in the park. Sometimes you have to weigh up cost versus comfort. Should buying a helmet leave your pockets empty? Of course...
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...
With the absence of racing due to the pandemic lockdown and the waning of sportsbike popularity we wonder how many riders are still keen on race replica helmets. They used to be very popular, but we haven’t seen as many in recent years. Some riders wear them to announce their...
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...
If you have been riding for any time then chances are you have managed to scratch your motorcycle helmet – more than once! How to repair or improve scratches on your motorcycle helmet? In this article we look through five top tips to help identify, repair or reduce the prominence...
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...
The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor still offers peripheral vision of 190°. It arrives in March from $699 for mono colours and $799 for multi colours. The lightweight 1220g road helmet is based on technologies derived...
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...
Smart helmets are coming and they are getting smarter by the day with the latest calling emergency if you crash and fitted with blind spot detectors. For several years smart helmet concepts have been been revealed with hi-tech features such as the ability to display vital motorcycle information on the...
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face...
How would you like to win this elegant Halley Accessories motorcycle helmet display hanger that not only looks good, but...
US college student Ty Uehara has won $US2000 to develop his ConTekt helmet that will call emergency (911) if you have been in a crash. He’s not the first. Several other helmets are also being developed, including the Encephalon (Brain) from Nand Logic in the USA, the Indian-made Quin and even a...
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...
While drink riding may be rare, it does happen, but not if a Taiwanese smart helmet fitted with a breathalyser becomes available. The “Bluetooth Alcohol Detection Smart Motorcycle Helmet” was designed by Taipei City University of Science and Technology and has won best invention at the recent Seoul International Invention...
(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...
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down may be illegal in some states. The Brake Free light is currently being crowd funded and Aussie rider Raphael Chan has signed on to receive and test the unit. It...
(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...
(CONTRIBUTED POST FOR NORTH AMERICAN READERS) Riding a motorcycle is one of the most exciting things you can do in your life. Nothing can compare with the feeling of the road under your wheels and the wind gliding around your body. When you think about the acronym ATGATT, which stands...
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...
Australia’s first smart helmet has already sold 1000 to be delivered around Christmas and is launching in the USA and Europe next year. Forcite CEO and co-founder Alfred Boyadgis says their MK1 smart helmet has been a huge success since its unveiling at roadshows around Australia over the past couple of...
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...
A new Koroyd helmet liner being used by Klim is claimed to be safer, cooler and last longer than the industry standard polystyrene or polypropylene “EPS” foam. Koroyd is basically hundreds of tiny tubes of plastic polymer that form a honeycomb around your head, absorbing more impact and allowing cooling...