Helmets
Helmets
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HJC F100 helmet
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The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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ARAI: 25th anniversary Final Edition Joey Dunlop replica
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Last month marked 25 years since the greatest road racer of all, Joey Dunlop, died in a crash while competing in Estonia on 2 July, 2000. Joey was an Arai man through and through, and the Japanese firm has honoured his memory regularly with replica designs, and this is the latest, to mark the 25th…
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NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet
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A new full-face performance helmet from premium Chinese maker LS2, the Dragon lid has a top spec at a very decent price. Designed at the firm’s R&D centre in Barcelona, the Dragon comes with a 6K carbon fibre outer shell – giving a light lid (from 1400g), with full ECE22.06 approval. All the vents and…
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SHOEI X-SPR Pro tested
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Editor Bruce Wilson tells us what we need to know, after 2 years with the helmet: In my younger years, I’d have worn a saucepan on my head, but getting older, gaining responsibilities and realising that accidents happen has only focused my mind on wearing the best kit on the market. Now, I’m not here…
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NOLAN unveils Striking New LESMO Graphics for X-804 RS Ultra Carbon Helmet
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Nolan has just dropped two bold new graphic options for its top-tier X-804 RS Ultra Carbon helmet, and we’ve got all the details. Designed for serious riders who demand both performance and style, the LESMO range introduces ‘Shades of Style’ and ‘Fury of Performance’ – two visually distinct looks that echo Nolan’s racing heritage while…
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AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet
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AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…
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NEW KIT: Marvel helmets from Ruroc
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Whether you like Marvel comics or not many of the superheroes have entered the culture in general. You’ll definitely recognise the Wolverine, Deadpool and Venom characters, and now British helmet maker Ruroc has licensed the graphics for its high-end EOX range of helmets. The Deadpool design features metallic foil sword logos and satin finish, while…
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HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP
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Editor Bruce Wilson gets his head around (and in) the Aeron GP from Shark… I never like to take chances when it comes to riding kit, with perhaps the biggest red line being what I put on my head. After all, you’ve only got one of them, so why risk it? That said, price can…
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LIGHT IT UP: The Shark Skwal i3
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SHARK’s innovative Skwal i3 helps you to be seen. Here’s how… Shark Helmets has built up a solid reputation over its 30-odd years in the game. The French firm started out small, and over the years has established itself as one of the biggest names in the game, continually pushing the boundaries, nipping, tucking, developing,…
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KIT: Tried & Tested, Schuberth C5 Helmet
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The C5 is new from the ground up, sharing no parts with its predecessor. Homologated to the new ECE 22:06 standard, it is P/J rated (use with the front up or down). Bob Pickett has been using it. Here’s his verdict: The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can be locked in place…
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