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New Nolan helmets: convertible

Marc Abbott, 17 November 2010 10:11

This new N71 full-face lid from Nolan converts to an open-face. There’s copious venting, a microlock closure system, plus removable antibacterial lining and cheekpads. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The quick-release visor is claimed scratch-resistant, and the internal sun visor is claimed scratch - and fog - resistant. It’s available in sizes XS-XL, and costs between £199.99 and £224.99. More ...

New Arai 'Chaser V' launched today

Marc Abbott, 06 October 2010 17:38

Arai launches its 2011 range at the Cologne show today, and as well as the mouthwatering carbon RX-7 RC and entry-level Axces that we’ve already shown you in recent months, there is a new mid-price Chaser V to replace the current Chaser. Save cash on motorcycle helmets Essentially a heavily updated version of the popular Chaser lid, the Chaser V ...

Entry-level ‘Lid’ helmets

Marc Abbott, 27 September 2010 15:50

These two new helmets from budget brand Lid are the Havoc and the Stryke. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The £89.99 Havoc comes in metallic black and black, red or blue graphic options in sizes XS-XXL. The thermoplastic shell comes in two different sizes, there’s a five-point vent system, removable and washable liner and double D-ring closure. The Stryke is ...

BMW's new fluoro System 6 helmet

Marc Abbott, 14 July 2010 17:18

BMW's System 6 helmet is now available in a high-vis fluorescent yellow, a design initially developed for Dutch police riders. The lid is claimed to weigh just 1570g and be one of the quietest flip-fronts on the market (86dB at 100km/h). It also features a drop-down internal sun shield and a mist-resistant double-layered visor. Besides the new fluoro version it's ...

Video: Shoei Qwest helmet

Marc Abbott, 09 July 2010 12:59

Shoei's latest touring helmet, the Qwest, is claimed to be light, comfy and quiet. This promo video has more than a touch of 'management training course' about it, but you'll get the idea.

Cool new Diesel Mowie helmets

Marc Abbott, 25 June 2010 11:00

These new open-face helmets from clothing brand Diesel have been made by AGV so there’s function as well as fashion. The thermoplastic lids have an anti-scratch visor (available in clear, tinted, yellow or orange), removable and washable lining, leather neckroll and chinpad, plus a micrometric adjuster for a perfect fit. They’re available in some deliciously lustrous plain colours – white, ...

£70 lid takes five-star SHARP rating

Marc Abbott, 27 May 2010 12:42

Nitro's entry-level Aikido full-face helmet has scored the maximum five stars in the government's SHARP safety ratings. The £70 helmet was one of only three lids to score five stars in the lastest results, which included 27 helmets. Susan Lloyd, marketing director of Nitro's UK importers Lloyd Group, said: "This doesn't come as a surprise to us, but it does ...

HJC's new 'R-PHA 10' race helmet

Marc Abbott, 14 May 2010 10:26

You can now buy the same top-of-the-range HJC R-PHA 10 helmet that Ben Spies wears in MotoGP. Save cash on motorcycle helmets The helmet is available in three shell sizes, and great efforts have been taken to keep the weight down – the visor mechanism was re-engineered to lose 40g on each side, for example. The whole lid weighs 1250g. ...

New 'Lion' Haslam world cup replica

Marc Abbott, 13 May 2010 09:46

This new footie-themed lid, featuring the three lions, and the names of all the English 1966 world cup-winning team, will be worn by Leon Haslam at this weekend's South African WSB round at Kyalami. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets It will be available as a strictly limited edition of 250 on Arai's Chaser helmet. Full details and more pictures in ...

Carlos Checa’s wild new helmet

Marc Abbott, 19 February 2010 17:22

Check this out – Carlos Checa’s new X-Lite X-802 lid. You’ll see it in action later this month, and you’ll be able to buy it from April. Save £££s on motorcycle helmets or now, here’s what Carlos says: "I didn't just want to satisfy a whim, I really did want a helmet that said something about me and my whole ...