Introduction In seeking a replacement for a well-aged Bell Mag 9 Sena (less the Sena) three-quarter helmet that was used...
Note: Arai North America kindly provided the XC for the purposes of this review Introduction Arai has long been known...
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...
Foreword It seems spring is here, although most of us are hunkered down somewhere coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic. And...
Background It’s been a long, tough winter here in the heartland. Record snowfall and record flooding have kept us indoors...
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 Brigade SVS Solid is a modular helmet. A modular helmet is defined as being a hybrid between an open...
A handcrafted timeless classic! The “retrofication” craze seems to have taken hold everywhere — and the motorcycle industry is probably...
The GMAX GM27S has good quality and an interesting design. It includes a 3-position LED light in the rear. The GMAX GM27S makes an excellent city, dual-sport or scooter helmet. The huge popularity of the GMAX GM68S, the webBikeWorld 2007 Helmet of the Year, prompted us to take a look at...
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...
Open Face Helmet Motorcycle helmets can be classified by types, such as open-face, full-face, flip-up or half-helmet. But beyond that, there really isn’t all that much to physically distinguish them, other than style, colors and graphics. A helmet looks like a helmet, more or less. Another word for this situation...
It’s a nicely executed, solid-feeling helmet with a comfortable liner that should fit a wide range of head shapes. The...
The Shoei RJ-Platinum R is a modern take on an iconic motorcycle helmet design. It’s a popular helmet with touring...
The Rover is another unique helmet from ROOF. It’s based on the ROOF Boxer, but the Rover is an open-face helmet with a twist: a “Rider Mask” can be attached across the front. If you want to own something different, ROOF can surely oblige. Here’s another new design from the...
Bell had the Pinstripe Guru “Skratch” make up a line of very, very cool Custom 500 helmets in a limited...
One more pair of beautifully executed “retro” helmets with modern features and styling. This is Part 3 of our three-part...
Here’s my prediction: you’re looking at the next big thing in motorcycle helmets. I realize I’m going out on a limb here, because not everyone is into what could be called “Jet” or “Scooter Style” helmets. But they’re becoming hugely popular in Europe and just about everywhere else in the...
The Nexx X Garage Collection helmets are here! Don’t have a time machine? No problem! These are about as retro...
January 8, 2013 – Bell released a final photo of the Bell Rogue helmet today. They call this a “Category-Defying...
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...
webBikeWorld logs have consistently demonstrated that motorcycle helmet related pages are the most popular topic for webBikeWorld visitors. Our email...
Airoh “Trr” Trials Helmet Review The Airoh Trr is a super-lightweight Trials helmet. But don’t let the word “Trials” put...
More wBW: Product Reviews | Motorcycle Helmet Reviews Also: wBW Sena SMH10 Intercom Review December 12, 2012 (Editor) – We’ll take some credit for this one! During the 2009 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana (report), I suggested to Bell that they partner with someone like Sena to develop an in-helmet Bluetooth intercom system for their lineup. During...
The AGV Blade is comfortable, relatively lightweight and easy to wear. It has a different shape than the typical half-helmet...
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 logo was everywhere. Bell was the Arai, Shoei and Suomy of its time, and their helmets adorned just about every motorcycle rider and racer in the U.S.A. If you were...
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 N350 Moto is a high quality helmet at a very reasonable price. Part 1 of our look at the new URBAN line of motorcycle helmets covered the URBAN N20 Astro, an excellent value for the money. The full-face N20 Astro features outstanding quality, which is especially noteworthy for a brand-new helmet...
The new Arai CT-Z is an evolution of the Arai XC RAM version of the Arai XC open-face helmet. The...
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...
Time for something different: a comparison of two open-face helmets of modern design. While the HJC IS-33 may not be...
February 2009 – CMS has now released a women’s version of the D-Jet with some nice graphics and new “Mutant”...
The Nolan N40 is a very nicely made helmet with several useful features. The shell design has a city/scooter/touring style with some angular creases that give it a modern look. The helmet is also very comfortable and the relatively thick padding helps control noise levels. The large face shield provides...
The new AFX FX-50 helmet is perfect for city riding, scootering or touring. It features a quality build and outstanding...
“Hey, it’s new helmet time! I’d been using an HJC ½ helmet for the last few years and its time...
The Nexx SWITX (“Switch”) SX.10 helmet is a radical new take on motorcycle helmet design. The helmet has a removable cover which can be easily replaced (“switched”) by the owner. The helmet shells also come in different colors and the replaceable covers come in every color imaginable. Owners can even...
Does it get any more retro than this? Pictures speak louder than words! OK, it’s time for some fun! And...