$119 and Full of Features The new IXS 1100 2.2 is a low priced full-face helmet option that comes with... Read More
Flying Into 2021 Fly Racing has revealed it’s 2021 MX racing helmets and their respective liveries/color options with an entirely... Read More
Portuguese helmet manufacturer Nexx has added a matte black stealth version to its X.R2 carbon range called the Dark Vision. But is it just adding to our dangerous “invisibility” on the road?’ Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (SMIDSY) crashes are among the most common involving motorcycles. I have written... Read More
HJC Helmets has had a long association with Marvel Comics and Star Wars and now they add the DC Comics... Read More
Sena has released its first modular helmet with built-in intercom, but Australians will have to wait for the Outrush as... Read More
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention Hightail may have solved the problem. Hightail ($A55) is simply a hair net device that attaches to the back of the helmet and holds long hair in place. Obviously, it... 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
Most riders in the American state of Missouri will soon be able to ride without a helmet if they are... Read More
(Contributed post) Should Kentucky motorcycle riders wear helmets? There were 122,360 motorcycles registered in Kentucky as of 2018, according to the Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts, 2018 Report (Collision Report). And while motorcycles are part of less than 1% of all collisions, they amount to 7% of fatal accidents. Riders need... Read More
Emergency call systems are coming to motorcycles and helmets with a French company the latest to release a helmet that... Read More
A Brisbane rider has sworn off modular helmets after his chin bar flipped up in a low-speed roundabout crash, causing... Read More
The Bell MX-9 Adventure DLX helmet has been recalled simply because the European certification label is missing from the chin strap. Under Australia rules, helmets must have an ECE22.05 label on the inside of the helmet. You can actually remove the compliance sticker from the outside of the helmet, but... Read More
Carrying your helmet around with you can be a pain, but the Ulka Gear motorcycle jacket transforms into a handy... Read More
Taiwanese company Lucky International has launched a GermBuster gizmo that uses ultraviolet light and ozone to sterilise and deodorise your... Read More
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... 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... Read More
Aldi Australia has confirmed its annual motorcycle gear sale will return, but has not yet named a date nor confirmed whether the pandemic will delay the sale. The sale is usually held on one of the first Saturday’s in August, but was pushed back to the end of the month in... Read More
Despite the US introducing helmet laws more than half a century ago, only 19 American states require all riders to wear... Read More
Would you wear a Chinese-made helmet, jacket, gloves, or motorcycle, in the wake of the escalating trade war with Australia?... Read More
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.... 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... Read More
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and the ability to connect up to 6000 riders on one channel. We have tested their audiophile-quality XSound auxiliary helmet speakers and they are the best we have come across with clear... 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... Read More
If you’ve ever been showered with bugs on your ride, you will know how difficult they are to remove from your helmet visor and your motorcycle. That’s because the wind quickly dries them out and they become very hard and stick like glue to any surface. Cleaning bugs off your... Read More
(Contributed post) When it comes to riding a motorbike, having the right safety gear is of utmost importance. Riding is... Read More
Future motorcycles may not need mirrors with this Revan helmet-mounted live-feed camera that screens images to a head-up display (HUD).... Read More
Proposed helmet accessories testing regulations have concerned riders that aftermarket externally fitted Bluetooth intercoms and cameras may be banned. However, one helmet expert says there is no cause for concern! The proposed changes are part of the upgrade to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 22.05 standard which has been... Read More
The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor... Read More
If you want to secure your helmet on your motorcycle and help animal rescue efforts after the bushfires, buy a Helmet... 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
Sena has introduced the next generation of Bluetooth helmet intercoms with the new 50 series that includes wifi capability to... Read More
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... Read More
NSW and Western Australia remain the only two states to not yet implement new Australian Road Rules that would provide harmony across... Read More
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face... Read More
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t think it works very well in the Domio Moto or Headwave Tag bluetooth units. Both stick to the outside of your helmet and pump the sound into your helmet via... Read More
Recalls on 161 Triumph Speed Triple S and R models and O’Neal helmets are the third and fourth motorcycle-related safety... 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 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... Read More
Many riders like to get into the holiday spirit by wearing Santa, elf, Elmo or reindeer novelty helmet covers. However,... Read More
More riders can now wear helmet cameras and bluetooth intercom attachments and fit tinted visors after South Australia joined the... 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
A tiny little piece of plastic has just made universal-fit MotoSafe earplugs from Dutch company Alpine Hearing Protection even better. With... Read More
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... Read More
(Sponsored post) So, you want to ride a sport bike. Unlike cruisers, sport bikes are made for rapid acceleration. They’re... 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 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... 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
Police continue to hand out incorrect fines for helmet non-compliance and riders continue to challenge and win against the erroneous fines. In this latest win, not only did the copper get it wrong, NSW Revenue “clearly did not bother reading the Road Rules either”, says Australian Motorcycle Council chairman Guy... Read More