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
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention... 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 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... Read More
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring... 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 aged 26 or more and have health insurance. That leaves only 19 out of 50 states where all riders must wear a helmet. This is not the first time Missouri... Read More
(Contributed post) Should Kentucky motorcycle riders wear helmets? There were 122,360 motorcycles registered in Kentucky as of 2018, according to... 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 facial injuries. Mark Taylor says he swears he always confirms the chin bar on his Nolan N104 modular helmet clicks into place. However, he says it opened on impact when... Read More
The Bell MX-9 Adventure DLX helmet has been recalled simply because the European certification label is missing from the chin... 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 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 Australia has confirmed its annual motorcycle gear sale will return, but has not yet named a date nor confirmed whether... 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? The Communist Party of China has imposed hefty tariffs and threatened other measures on some Australian exports after Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an independent inquiry into the origin... 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
Audio company IASUS is about to release its classy Rekon intercom that promises top audio quality, long battery life and... 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
If you’ve ever been showered with bugs on your ride, you will know how difficult they are to remove from... 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). Some may find this bulky camera and HUD device as a safety feature that eliminates blind spots while others may view it as a dangerous distraction. The Revan system includes... Read More
Proposed helmet accessories testing regulations have concerned riders that aftermarket externally fitted Bluetooth intercoms and cameras may be banned. However,... 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 Hook for your bike. For every $19.95 Helmet Hook bought, about $7.45 will be donated to animal rescue. Australian importer Bill Murphy says his American supplier is a “huge animal... Read More
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever... 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 efficiently charge and automatically download firmware updates. That means there is no longer any need to plug it into your computer, just plug in the wifi charger and connect to... Read More
Smart helmets are coming and they are getting smarter by the day with the latest calling emergency if you crash... 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 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
As much as we like the idea of wire-free vibration technology to introduce sound into a helmet, we just don’t... 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 safeguards your helmet liner? To win this $208 hanger, simply click here to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter. If you’re already one of our almost 4000 subscribers, simply find... Read More
US college student Ty Uehara has won $US2000 to develop his ConTekt helmet that will call emergency (911) if you... 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 ACT in formal acknowledgement of 2015 changes to the Australian Road Rules (ARR). That leaves Victoria as the only state where police have an issue with these attachments, although we... Read More
Japanese company Arai is the first helmet manufacturer to win a gold safety medal from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. In... 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 the new minigrip they are now just that little bit easier to pull out, extending the life of the earplugs. We have written on many occasions about the importance of... 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... Read More
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,... Read More
A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down... 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 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... Read More
Cambox V4 Pro is a slim action camera that fits around a helmet’s visor aperture to give a more accurate... 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 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... Read More
Police continue to hand out incorrect fines for helmet non-compliance and riders continue to challenge and win against the erroneous... Read More
French motorcycle helmet company Roof is releasing a new helmet, the RO200 Carbon, which is expected to be the lightest... 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 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... Read More