motorcycle helmets
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NEXX HELMETS: X.R3R race helmets now with ACU Gold Sticker
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Designed by racers for racers – and now ACU Approved with a Gold Sticker – the NEXX X.R3R… Its features start with the shell, which comes in X-PRO 3K Carbon Fibre or Multi-Composite. Both are lightweight, ACU-certified, and fully compliant with the latest ECE22.06 road standards. There is even an FIM Homologated option—the Pro FIM…
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KIT: Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Review
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Bob Pickett has been testing the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 full-face motorcycle helmet. Here’s Bob’s thoughts! Slipping on easily, the 4.0 squeezes the cheeks but is comfortable – but for a carbon lid, the ATLAS 4.0 is weighty (a reported 1600g). On the plus side It returns total stability even on a naked bike at motorway…
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BUYING GUIDE: Full Face Helmets
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There’s only one bit of kit you’re actually required by law to wear. A helmet. That why it’s so important you get it right when you’re splashing your hard-earned cash on one. What rating do I need? The all-important number is ECE 22.06. It’s okay to buy old stock carrying ECE 22.05 from bike shows,…
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RUROC: New premium flagship helmet launched
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U.K. based Ruroc has launched its all-new premium full-face helmet – the EOX. Here’s what we know: • The new flagship, premium model to the Ruroc range• ECE 22.06 and DOT Certified• Lightweight QUAD-MATRIX carbon composite shell• Sculpted for optimal aerodynamic performance• Newly-designed toolless visor mechanism• Adjustable airflow with 6 high-flow vents• “Right Fit” formula…
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KIT: Arai RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary
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In honour of the renowned 1993 500cc world champion, Kevin Schwantz, Arai Helmet has released the RX-7X Schwantz 30th Anniversary – a magnificent display of artistry and style that should not be overlooked. It’ll be available in May and will be limited to just 1,993 units. The special edition helmet honours the iconic colours worn…
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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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SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Schuberth
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What does it take to carve out a reputation as one of the best helmet manufacturers in the game? Bob Pickett finds out… German helmet manufacturer Schuberth have been in existence for just over 100 years. Yet helmet design was far from their thoughts when the company began. In 1922, Schuberth were formed as a…
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TOP GEAR : Shoei Neotec 3 System Helmet
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Top Japanese crash-hat maker Shoei has released the latest version of its flip-front system helmet, the Neotec 3. It’s fully homologated to ECE 22.06 regs, with dual approval for open and closed use. The outer shell uses a new Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) composite fibreglass material with even better performance than before. The flip- front…
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Buying Guide: Flip-front helmets
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When it comes to kit, it’s not always easy to know where best to splash your hard-earned cash. There’s an absolute abundance of choice out there to suit every kind of budget, and although it’s easiest to stick to what you know, there’s a chance you might be missing out on something properly good. That’s…
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What We Wear: HJC i100 Flip-Up
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£249.99 / www.oxfordproducts.com / Simon Meyer I’ve done a couple of thousand miles in HJC’s i100 flip front in the last 8 months or so. It’s actually my first experience of a ‘flip lid’… and I think I’m a convert. It’s become my go-to choice – despite having a significantly more expensive full face option…
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