Extremes of temperature can affect your helmet so it’s important to store it somewhere that is temperate and dry. A rider posted...
Aldi claims the gear they offer in their annual motorcycle gear sale is safe, but one Sydney reader says at least silver...
Japanese company Arai is the first helmet manufacturer to win a gold safety medal from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme. In fact, no other gear manufacturer has received the prestigious Nicolas Rodil del Valle gold medal since the awards began in 1983. The gold medal is awarded to individuals who make significant...
The now-defunct Skully head-up-display helmet has been surpassed by the even higher-tech Nand Logic Smart Helmet. Although this helmet is not...
Thin-profile, retro-styled helmets like this from Isle of Man helmet manufacturer Veldt are the latest fashion accessory, but are they...
Harley-Davidson Australia has been without a line of helmets for a while, but now they have a range of four new styles; two open-face and two full-face. And the new helmets aren’t expensive! The Shorty half helmet preferred by riders in hot climates is only $99, while the Retro 3/4...
The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with head-up display is increasing production to meet worldwide demand, including Australia. The...
All you budding hipsters should take note of the cool new Shark Heritage open-face helmet. It is available now in...
If you have a biker in your life, you’ll probably get that they aren’t the easiest of people to buy gifts for unless the gifts are centred around their passion for motorcycles! However, this can cause a problem unless you’re a keen biker too as you probably won’t know what...
One of the most feature-packed, expensive, heaviest and biggest smart helmets yet, the CrossHelmet X1, has achieved its crowd-funding goal...
Father’s Day will be here before you know it, so we’ve put together a small Father’s Day gift guide of...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to choose their own level of protection? While we can understand the desires of riders to choose their own level of protection and, on occasions, choose style and comfort ahead of...
French motorcycle helmet company Roof has unveiled a limited-edition Boxxer Carbon Cage modular helmet with leather interior, an additional iridium...
Smart helmets with head-up display and other hi-tech features rank as the most exciting piece of kit riders are keen...
American motorcycle helmet manufacturer Biltwell last year released its Lane Splitter urban/enduro helmet in Australia and will soon add the retro Gringo. It’s one of many previously unavailable helmets coming to our market after the changes in certification allowed European ECE22.05 helmets to be worn in Australia. While Biltwell helmets...
Soon you could be riding around looking like the chief character from the popular computer war game, Halo. National Entertainment...
After almost four years of development, British tech company BikeSystems is finally about to release their next gen BikeHUD head-up display...
Riders confused by complex helmet laws and conflicting interpretations across state borders would prefer to replace the Australian safety standard with a recognised international standard. So says Simon Bell, assistant director of policy and standards at the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Simon, who claims he’s a rider, says...
Riders who adopt hi-tech safety technologies such as head-up display may face harassment from over-jealous police who issue fines for...
The Australian Motorcycle Council is asking riders to help them work out a rating system for helmet comfort via an...
More than 70% of respondents to a survey have supported a $40 helmet scanning service to check for hidden fractures in your helmet. The Helmet Doctors who developed the helmet laser-scanning invention say it would give riders peace of mind that their helmet is safe to use after a drop...
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at...
Honda has filed a patent application for a facial-recognition helmet that would act as a key fob to unlock your...
Exclusive European helmet brand Hedon has launched their first full-face model, the Heroine, in Australia. Hedon helmets are now being distributed in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia by Perth company, The Design Collective. Spokesman Chris Burke says Deus ex Machina in Sydney have a collection of Heroines along with www.motofemmes.com and www.motorcyclestuff.com.au. He says...
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time...
Innovative motorcycle helmet company Reevu has run into many bureaucratic hurdles in their bid to market their helmets with a...
A national motorcycle helmet forum has failed to reach any resolutions nor give riders any clear indication of what is a legal helmet or whether tinted visors and helmet cameras are legal. Today’s forum was convened by Standards Australia and included representatives of state and federal governments, road safety groups, certifiers, retailers,...
If you crashed wearing this Japanese Neko (cat) helmet with ears, would you land on your feet? We’ve seen some...
Motorcycle police often ride around with the chin bar on their modular or flip-up helmets in the up position, but...
The return of iconic American Bell motorcycle helmets to Australia after 18 years’ absence is great news. Not only are they a quality brand with a historic cache of cred but they also arrive at very competitive prices. Monza Imports boss John Chiodo says they fought hard to bring the...
The new NEXX X.G10 Saloon open-face helmet is a vintage motocross style that resembles helmets worn by the legendary Hollywood...
Italian helmet maker the Nolan Group has been bought by French motorcycle company 2Ride Holding, makers of Shark helmets, Bering...
Head-up display was promised as the next big thing in motorcycle helmet technology, but now Skully Helmets has collapsed amid a misappropriations scandal while other developers are holding off. Head-up display shows vital information either on the visor or a small periphery translucent screen. It has been a feature in luxury cars for a few...
The head-up display revolution is coming with the Skully helmet and aftermarket accessories and now BMW has joined the trend....
(Contributed post) When it comes to riding a motorbike, having the right safety gear is of utmost importance. Riding is...
The world’s first commercially available motorcycle helmet with HUD (head-up display) has been held up for mass delivery yet again. While some pre-production Skully AR-1 helmets have gone out to the motorcycle media for review and to those who supported their crowd-funding program two years ago, deliveries to other customers...
One of the advantages of wearing the Reevu FSX1 full-face helmet with the revolutionary rear-view mirror system is that it...
If you suffer from an itchy scalp when you are wearing your motorcycle helmet, it could be because it needs...
Australian smart-helmet manufacturer Forcite is today launching a public equity crowdfunding campaign through Equitise to build more varieties of their MK1 helmets and expand into the world market. The cashed-up company has already attracted funding from Atlas Advisors Australia, bringing their combined post-sales funding to $8 million. As of yesterday,...
Cleaning your motorcycle helmet is not only about pride in your appearance, but also safety, cleanliness, odour and a long...