The UN body which sets safety standards for motorcycle helmets is updating its key approval regulation this year. The ECE 22-05 test regime has been
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Tag: Helmets
MotoGP: Valentino Rossi’s new winter testing helmet appears in Sepang
Another season, another Valentino Rossi winter helmet design and this one harks back to the glory days of the Sun & Moon era – albeit
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Arai releases replica Jonathan Rea RX-7V helmet. And YOU can BUY one.
To celebrate his fifth World Superbike Championship win on the bounce, Jonathan Rea has created a special version of his Arai RX-7V helmet with the
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MotoGP: Jack Miller auctions helmet for bushfire crisis
The 24-year old raised $18,000 for his helmet to raise funds to fight the bushfires currently ravaging his homeland Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) has become
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NEW GEAR: AGV’s MotoGP derived helmet for the ROAD – the K6.
AGV’s recently revealed its full range of new kit for 2020 – and our pick of the bunch is its newest lightweight lid, the K6.
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NEW GEAR: Arai’s ‘80s-inspired Rapide lid.
It seems like all the big names in cool motorcycle kit are showcasing retro-inspired products for 2020 – and here’s one of our top picks;
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SHARK Helmets celebrate Scott Redding British Superbike Championship win with one-off custom helmet
SHARK-sponsored rider Scott Redding celebrated a title victory at the final round of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch circuit on Sunday, crowning him
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Donington Park to be a milestone for Scott Redding and SHARK Helmets
The British Superbike Championship heads to Donington Park on 4-6 October for the penultimate round of the much-loved national championship. Heading into the weekend with
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TESTEDS: Shark Spartan Helmet
RRP: £299.99 // www.nevis.uk.com // Tested by: Ross Mowbray I’ve got a lot of time for Shark Helmets, and over the past few years, I’ve
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NEW GEAR: Light up your HELMET with LightMode’s DIY KITS.
Fancy pimping up your helmet to help you be more visible on two wheels? LightMode’s retrofit kits might be what just what you’re looking for.
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NEW GEAR: Suzuki and Arai release MotoGP-inspired Chaser-X
Suzuki and Arai have joined forces to create a Team Suzuki Ecstar, MotoGP-inspired Chaser-X limited edition helmet, which comes with an RRP of £550 and
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NEW GEAR: Shoei’s NEW Manga-inspired NXR Stimuli TC-10
Shoei Helmets has just revealed a brand new design for its NXR sports helmet. And it pays tribute to the brands Japanese roots, with a
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NEW GEAR: HJC’s new Cal Crutchlow RPHA 11
HJC has just released a Cal Crutchlow replica of its track-ready RPHA 11 – designed by iconic Italian helmet specialist, Aldo Drudi. We love it.
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MotoGP: Marquez’s NEW one-off Shoei X-Spirit III.
Marc Marquez has just unveiled a new one-off helmet design for this weekend’s racing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. To celebrate returning to his home
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NEW GEAR: Ducati’s NEXT GENERATION adventure kit.
Ducati has joined forces with a range of top quality clothing specialists to create a range of seriously capable kit for your next adventure. To
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The new light up helmet design that is free-tech for every biker’s safety
Now this is something that has really caught our eye – shown for the first time on the Dezeen.com website, this helmet design by Joe
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NEW GEAR: Superhero Safety. HJC’s Batman and The Flash helmets.
HJC has made a name for itself over the last few years with its eclectic mix of top quality lids with Marvel Comics, Star Wars
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NEW GEAR: Arai’s mid-level Profile-V helmet.
Arai has just unveiled its new mid-level Profile-V helmet to the world – ahead of it going on sale next month. Designed to welcome riders
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VIDEO: How to spot a FAKE motorcycle helmet.
Online bargains can turn out to be real disappointments. We bought a discount Shoei helmet online and took it to the Shoei UK specialists to
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NEW GEAR: Cardo Systems and JBL release NEXT GENERATION speaker system. Pre-order NOW.
Cardo Systems and JBL have joined forces, announcing its all-new 45mm Audio Set is available for pre-order. The 45mm Audio Set is essentially an
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NEW GEAR: Veldt Helmets joins forces with Chanel and Pharrell Williams.
Veldt Helmets has unveiled a new collection of custom helmets, as part of Pharrell Williams new Chanel collection. Isle of Man-based Veldt was a clever
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VIDEO: Shoei’s NEW GT-Air II touring helmet.
Shoei has just unveiled the latest incarnation of its touring helmet; the GT-Air II. An evolution of its hugely successful GT-Air, the new second generation
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Arai unveils NEW limited edition RX-7V ISLE OF MAN TT helmet.
Arai has joined forces with the Isle of Man TT to create a limited edition version of its top-spec RX-7V race helmet. Unveiled earlier today
Read moreSHARK releases two Zarco reps into the Race-R Pro helmet range
Here’s the latest addition to the SHARK Helmets range for 2019 – a brace of Johann Zarco replica paint jobs on the Race-R Pro helmet.
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NEW GEAR: Shark’s FIM approved RACE helmet. The Race-R Pro GP FIM Racing #1.
Shark Helmets has just announced its Race-R Pro GP FIM Racing #1 has been granted FIM homologation for circuit racing – and it’s one of
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Arai RX-7V Helmet
RRP: From £699.99 // Sizes: XS – 2XL // Colours: A range of colours and designs As soon as you unbox Arai’s RX-7V helmet, it
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Bell Moto-3 Ace Cafe GP 66 Helmet
RRP: £249.99 // Sizes: XS – 2XL There’s no denying the Bell Moto-3 Ace Cafe GP 66 is a cool looking lid. It looks almost
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: AGV Sport Modular Flip-Front Helmet
RRP: From £549.99 The flip-front helmet has traditionally been the helmet of choice for tourers, riding instructors and police officers, but is shunned by many
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Airoh Reverse-Flip Helmet
RRP: From £270 // Sizes: XS-2XL // Colours: 8 colourways available I’ve always been a fan of flip-up helmets, especially the ‘2-in-1’ type where the
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shoei Neotec II Helmet
RRP: From £519.99 // www.shoeiassured.co.uk New for 2018, Shoei has unveiled its updated Neotec II flip-front helmet to fill the shoes of its predecessor, the
Read moreNEW GEAR: AGV reveals X3000 replica SHEENE helmet.
AGV X3000 has revealed the latest in its line of retro replica lids as a tribute to the iconic British bike racer. Essentially, it’s a modern reissue
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NEW GEAR: Protect your HELMET using The Frog.
The Frog is a clever new accessory, which allows you to protect your helmet from scratching, getting dirty or getting wet. Essentially, it’s a rear
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Bell Helmets and Helmade’s CUSTOM PAINTED lids. Create your OWN.
Bell has joined forces with custom helmet painter Helmade – making it easier than ever to get a custom-painted lid on your head. If you’ve
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Veldt Helmets unveils new LIMITED EDITION modular lid. Could it be the MOST expensive helmet in the world?
Veldt Helmets has joined forces with Italian luxury shoe maker Berluti to create an all-new limited edition modular helmet. And with a price tag of
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SAVE SOME CASH: Exchange your lid with DUCATI. Get £100 OFF a new ARAI helmet.
Ducati UK has just launched a brilliant new helmet exchange scheme, which means you can exchange any full-face motorcycle helmet and get £100 off a
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NEW GEAR: Valentino Rossi’s SUN AND MOON race-ready AGV Pista GP R.
Do you fancy kitting yourself out like Valentino Rossi? Well, now’s your chance – as AGV has just revealed its latest Rossi replica, covering its
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Get your hands on an ORIGINAL Steve McQueen BELL helmet.
One of Steve McQueen’s own personal helmets, a Bell 500 – stickered up with his film companies’ logo and his name – is going under
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: AGV Sport Modular flip-front helmet
Tested by: Mikko Nieminen | From £549.99 | www.agv.co.uk The flip-front helmet has traditionally been the helmet of choice for tourers, riding instructors and police
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MotoGP: Rossi’s ALL-NEW ‘Back to the Future’ inspired AGV helmet.
Valentino Rossi has revealed his latest one-off helmet design at his home Misano MotoGP – and it’s inspired by cult movie ‘Back to the Future’.
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Shark Explore-R Helmet
RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours I got my hands on Shark’s Explore-R helmet towards the tail end
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NEW GEAR: Arai’s NEW RX-7X SP Freddie Spencer Replicas.
Arai has just launched a couple of special versions of its RX-7X SP sports helmet. And they are dedicated to three-time world champion Freddie Spencer.
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NEW GEAR: Alpinestars’ RACE-READY Supertech M10 MX lid
Alpinestars has just unveiled its all-new Supertech M10 helmet – after over five years of intensive study, development and testing. But best of all, it
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Warning from Arai about FAKE Arai helmets on sale
Don’t go buying cheap Arai helmets from online auction sites without knowing exactly where and who they’re coming from – that’s the message sent out
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Photosensitive visor from Shetters. CHANGES COLOUR dependant on weather.
Shetters has created a photosensitive screen with a built-in microchip that’s able to darken and lighten in tenths of a second. Admittedly, these kind of
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PRODUCTS: Shark Spartan Helmet Review
There’s so much I’ve grown to like about SHARK Helmet’s Spartan helmet, having appreciated its numerous qualities on each and every one of my journeys.
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New carbon modular helmet from LS2 – the Vortex
If you’re in the market for a new flip-front lid – check out LS2’s Vortex. It’s comes with a carbon fibre shell, Bluetooth connectivity and
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Want to look like Deadpool? HJC unveils its latest Marvel lid – celebrating the release of Deadpool 2.
Marking the release of the second Deadpool film – which tells the story of ex-special forces agent Wade Wilson – HJC has given its premium
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IOM TT 2018: Martin Jessop talks LS2 lids and the Lightweight TT
Martin Jessop is a man on a mission. The 33-year old from Yeovil has been racing on track since 1999, but more recently he’s been
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VIDEO: Sena joins forces with DigiLens to produce augmented reality motorcycle helmets
Augmented Reality HUD display manufacturer DigiLens has just announced it’ll be partnering up with Bluetooth-giant Sena, as it looks to build a range of motorcycle
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