The Nexx SWITX (“Switch”) SX.10 helmet is a radical new take on motorcycle helmet design. The helmet has a removable...
The Shark Raw helmet (2013 Preview) is certainly a looker. But like most things radical, the chances are that you’ll...
The SCHUBERTH M1 may look like a (somewhat) ordinary length open-face motorcycle helmet, but it isn’t. Every detail makes the M1 the “SCHUBERTH of open-face helmets”. That includes the outstanding build quality, paint and overall finish, the no-seams ultrasonically welded three-part liner. And the list price… It has a huge...
The Vega XTS Motorcycle Half Helmet is something new for webBikeWorld. We’ve always been strong proponents of wearing quality motorcycle...
Have you ever wondered what happened to Bell motorcycle helmets? Bell owned the market seemingly forever, and the distinctive Bell...
The new AFX FX-50 helmet is perfect for city riding, scootering or touring. It features a quality build and outstanding visibility along with good looks and style. AFX has upped their game with improved quality, comfort and good looks and the FX-50 also represents a strong value. Background This is...
The Zeus ZS-210C is available in 20+ solid color and graphic combinations, including the very whimsical artwork shown here. The...
Another beautifully done retro helmet with an interesting mixture of modern and classic styling touches. The Cromwell Spitfire is yet...
It’s a nicely executed, solid-feeling helmet with a comfortable liner that should fit a wide range of head shapes. The ZS-608 also includes an internal rotating sun shade and it has good ventilation. The Zeus ZS-608 is another new helmet in the completely renovated Zeus lineup for 2009. The ZS-608B...
The Shoei RJ-Platinum R is a modern take on an iconic motorcycle helmet design. It’s a popular helmet with touring...
Introduction In seeking a replacement for a well-aged Bell Mag 9 Sena (less the Sena) three-quarter helmet that was used...
SCHUBERTH has long been known for its high-end class-leading helmets. After reading Cameron Martel’s recent review of the C4 Pro, I was intrigued to try out a SCHUBERTH helmet. Shortly after Cam’s review, the opportunity came up to try the open face M1 PRO, and I jumped at it. The...
The Rover is another unique helmet from ROOF. It’s based on the ROOF Boxer, but the Rover is an open-face...
February 2009 – CMS has now released a women’s version of the D-Jet with some nice graphics and new “Mutant”...
Airoh “Trr” Trials Helmet Review The Airoh Trr is a super-lightweight Trials helmet. But don’t let the word “Trials” put you off. This is a nice choice for off-road, slow-speed plinking, plunking and adventuring, especially in hot weather. The ultra-light shell feels incredibly sturdy, especially surprising for an open-face helmet...
Open Face Helmet Motorcycle helmets can be classified by types, such as open-face, full-face, flip-up or half-helmet. But beyond that,...
“Hey, it’s new helmet time! I’d been using an HJC ½ helmet for the last few years and its time...
One more pair of beautifully executed “retro” helmets with modern features and styling. This is Part 3 of our three-part series on “retro” motorcycle helmets. The Nexx X60 is yet another type definition of the word “retro”. This helmet represents the most modern styling interpretation of the trio. The Nexx...
Bell had the Pinstripe Guru “Skratch” make up a line of very, very cool Custom 500 helmets in a limited...
The GMAX GM27S has good quality and an interesting design. It includes a 3-position LED light in the rear. The...
The AGV Blade is comfortable, relatively lightweight and easy to wear. It has a different shape than the typical half-helmet or even the “Jet” styled European open-face helmets. The Blade comes in a variety of colors and graphics and it has an excellent finish and comfortable fit. The chin strap...
Foreword It seems spring is here, although most of us are hunkered down somewhere coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. And...
The Nolan N40 is a very nicely made helmet with several useful features. The shell design has a city/scooter/touring style...
Unique looks and modular design with removable chin bar looks good both ways. Excellent Bluetooth system that’s easy to use and seems to pair with anything thrown at it. Good build quality. Narrow internal shape and very thin padding mean it may not fit everyone. If, according to Merriam-Webster, one...
Time for something different: a comparison of two open-face helmets of modern design. While the HJC IS-33 may not be...
Here’s my prediction: you’re looking at the next big thing in motorcycle helmets. I realize I’m going out on a...
January 8, 2013 – Bell released a final photo of the Bell Rogue helmet today. They call this a “Category-Defying Helmet Bridges Gap Between Open-Face and Full-Face, with Innovative Detachable Muzzle-System for Coverage Against the Elements” The Rogue is “designed to provide facial coverage from the elements that previously had...
Note: Arai North America kindly provided the XC for the purposes of this review Introduction Arai has long been known...
The new Shoei J-Cruise replaces the popular and long-lived Shoei J-Wing helmet. The J-Cruise feels just like a full-face helmet…but...
The SCHUBERTH J1 gave me one of the biggest slap-the-forehead “why didn’t I think of that” moments in my life. The J1 is basically an open-face motorcycle helmet with a snap-in hoop, designed to protect the rider’s chin. Leave it to SCHUBERTH to think of something like this and have...
The N350 Moto is a high quality helmet at a very reasonable price. Part 1 of our look at the new...
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In this article, I will be reviewing the first of three ZOX helmets, the Mikro Old School Solid. The Mikro Old School Solid is an open-face helmet. It falls in the category of a half helmet, sometimes referred to as a beanie helmet or a bucket. I tested this helmet...
The Nexx X Garage Collection helmets are here! Don’t have a time machine? No problem! These are about as retro...
I was only about 100 feet from the driveway when the bugs attacked. Or rather, I attacked them at about...
A handcrafted timeless classic! The “retrofication” craze seems to have taken hold everywhere — and the motorcycle industry is probably as infected as any. At first I ignored this phenomena, thinking it was a fad. Then I begrudged it, thinking it was holding back the evolution of design. After all,...
The Brigade SVS Solid is a modular helmet. A modular helmet is defined as being a hybrid between an open...
The new Arai CT-Z is an evolution of the Arai XC RAM version of the Arai XC open-face helmet. The...
Does it get any more retro than this? Pictures speak louder than words! OK, it’s time for some fun! And why not? You may find this hard to believe, but writing about the latest in collar snap technology, new fabrics for waist adjusters and debating the merits of Hydratex vs....
Background It’s been a long, tough winter here in the heartland. Record snowfall and record flooding have kept us indoors...