Australian smart helmet start-up Forcite is about to go on sale and has attracted major investment support. The first batch... 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
The biggest problem with many Bluetooth helmet intercoms is the poor quality of sound, but the new Sena 50R and... 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 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... 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... 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
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... Read More
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... 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... Read More
Despite the US introducing helmet laws more than half a century ago, only 19 American states require all riders to wear helmets and now Missouri may relax their helmet laws. A large proposed transportation bill before government includes a provision to allow riders aged 26 or more to ride without a... 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... Read More
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... Read More
BMW Motorrad has extended its helmet warranty from two years to five years which is basically the suggested life of... 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
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
Every motorcycle helmet seems to have a retro model after the recent Arai Rapide Neo and now the Shoei Glamster... 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
Sena’s new 10C Evo helmet intercom arrives this week with a slimmer profile and an integrated 4K camera that allows... Read More
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... 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... 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
Neckmike intercom is similar to those tactical headsets you’ve seen the good guys using in Hollywood blockbusters. It’s the product of a two-person Swedish company that produces headsets for military and first responders. But co-founder Carl Franzén says they don’t just make them for use in combat or special ops,... Read More
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers have now released retro designs over the past few years and now the Arai Rapide Neo... Read More
Just days after we published an article in which Queensland Police waived an erroneous fine for a “void” motorcycle helmet... Read More
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... Read More