motorcycle helmets
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What We Wear: Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet
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Bob Pickett tells us how it is… £539.99 / www.bikerheadz.co.uk / Bob Pickett 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). The C5 is festooned with smart features. The flip-front can…
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LS2 helmet intercom – powered by Cardo Systems
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Following LS2’s announcement of adopting the new Universal Communications Solution (UCS) standard in selected helmets during EICMA 2022 in Milan, the LS2 INTERCOM – LS24X powered by Cardo – is now available. The LS24X has been designed explicitly for easy installation into the ECE 22.06 compliant VECTOR 2, ADVANT and INFINITY helmets, offering customers a choice of…
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Axxis Helmets Draken Star Limited Edition
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The Axxis Draken Star has just come in 3 new limited-edition colourways! To celebrate Axxis helmets entering the UK market for 2023, distributor Bickers has released 3 limited-edition Draken Star colourways exclusive to the UK. With an industry-leading 5-year warranty and ECE DOT 22.06 verified, the popular Draken Star full-face helmet is now available in…
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SHARK: The History
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Founded by former professional racers, the French firm based in Marseille employs over 700 dedicated staff to ensure the highest level of quality of its produce. SHARK regularly launches new, groundbreaking designs with a focused ethos to push technical boundaries, assisted by a continual investment into innovation (8-10% of its turnover, in fact…). It was…
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Specialist Spotlight: Bell Helmets
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They’re probably one of the best known helmet brands in the world. Here’s what you need to know about the iconic American firm. Bell began in 1923, originally known as Bell Auto Parts. Employee Roy Richter started with the company back in 1933 – that very same year he also started racing – his passion…
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Airbag helmet for bikers…
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Italian helmet specialist Airoh has revealed the world’s first integrated airbag helmet for bikers. Airbag systems are nothing new in the world of motorcycling, but this is a serious step forward in ensuring bikers are safer than ever. Created in collaboration with Swedish safety firm Autoliv, the helmet inflates from the crown during an accident…
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PRODUCT FOCUS! Ruroc Atlas 4.0
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The inside line on the sophisticated streetfighter-styled lid from the growing British firm You might not have heard of Ruroc before – but the British-based firm has been about for years, using all its experience of creating stylish and seriously capable helmets for snowboarders to create some quality lids for bikers. It’s been frequently fine-tuning…
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New lid with crackin’ comms!
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That’s right. Sena’s making helmets now. In fact, the Momentum EVO is the first helmet to integrate its own premium Mesh Intercom technology. It’s a clever bit of kit with built-in speakers, a microphone and Bluetooth connectivity that allows riders to safely take phone calls, listen to music and even hear turn-by-turn GPS directions. It…
