Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to...
Helmet laws have changed radically in Australia over the past year, leaving riders a little confused about what they can...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue is now waiting at your dealership. About 22,000 copies have been printed off for Australia and New Aealand and they are all likely to...
Only seven out of 30 helmets tested this year for safety and comfort by the NSW Consumer Rating and Assessment of...
As international-standard helmets are now approved in most of Australia, we thought we’d look back 50 years to helmet safety...
An active noise-cancelling system for motorcycle helmets has been launched by Norwegian tech startup DAAL at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. Noise is a big issue in helmets with damaging levels of up to 110dB at highway speed that can cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) over time. Click...
AGV is the latest helmet manufacturer to partner with leading Bluetooth company Sena to develop a special aerodynamic ARK intercom...
Retro-designed AGV X3000 full-face and X70 open-face helmets are now available in Australia with two race legend tribute helmets. The...
The versatile new AGV AX9 helmet can be worn as an adventure helmet, MX lid with goggles or even a touring helmet with its quickly removable peak and visor. Once removed, there is no unsightly attachment hardware to affect the shell’s aerodynamics or aesthetics. The motorcycle helmets are available in...
Italian motorbike helmet manufacturer AGV has introduced a hydration cooling system which allows riders to sip liquid while riding. The AGV...
The new AGV K-1 helmet is designed to fit and protect more head sizes with removable and washable helmet liner...
The new AGV K6 carbon helmet has more shell area and less visor mechanism for maximised protection, though the visor still offers peripheral vision of 190°. It arrives in March from $699 for mono colours and $799 for multi colours. The lightweight 1220g road helmet is based on technologies derived...
Light weight is one off the most important safety and comfort qualities of a motorcycle helmet and Italian helmet manufacturer...
AGV last year joined the bandwagon of retro helmets with the X3000 and have now added this limited-edition tribute to...
The AGV Sportmodular is the world’s first all-carbon-shell modular (flip-up) helmet and its light weight certainly makes it less tiring on a long trip. It costs $899 for the glossy carbon, $999 for white and grey, while the two “Multi” (Red and Hi Vis Yellow) are $1099. Australian AGV distributors Link...
Italian helmet manufacturer AGV is celebrating 20 years of Valentino Rossi world-class race wins with a special tribute helmet. Rossi...
The AGVisor that tints in an instant may be the answer to the legal issue in Australia of riders being...
AGV has released a Barry Sheene limited-edition tribute helmet in their new X3000 collection. The Sheene helmet will cost $899 when it arrives in March 2019, but you can pre-order now to ensure you don’t miss out on the limited-edition model. It is part of the extensive X3000 range led by a $999 limited-edition...
Everything old is new again in the world of helmets and the latest to join the retro helmet rage is...
There have been many airconditioner units for motorcycles and riders over the years that are big and expensive, but now...
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear. When the doors open there is expected to be big line-ups of buyers at all stores waiting to get their hands on good-quality bargain gear from $9.99 for a pair of socks to...
Aldi claims the gear they offer in their annual motorcycle gear sale is safe, but one Sydney reader says at least silver...
Helmets that have been approved for Australian riders may be too heavy and stiff, causing more injuries than they prevent,...
Aprilia has just made a couple of hi-tech leaps into the future where the bike talks to your helmet and phone. The Italian motorcycle company has announced a collaboration with American helmet company Skully who are releasing the world’s first commercially available helmet with head-up display and has developed Aprilia...
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers have now released retro designs over the past few years and now the Arai Rapide Neo...
The next-generation Arai Regent-X helmet will address the problem of tight-fitting helmets being difficult to pull on and off. It...
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...
With the absence of racing due to the pandemic lockdown and the waning of sportsbike popularity we wonder how many...
Argon Transform hi-tech helmet accessory transforms a standard helmet into an Iron Man helmet with head-up display, bluetooth, GPS and...
British helmet company Ruroc is about to launch its updated Atlas 2.0 carbon-fibre helmet with several improvements and a clever magnetic quick-release chin strap clasp. The official launch is on 27 February 2020, but we’ve had one for a couple of weeks now and been testing it in the real...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has updated its Atlas helmet to make it quieter and safer. The Atlas 3.0 helmet is launching on...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc has only been around since 2019 but is now set to release the fourth generation...
Australia’s first smart helmet has already sold 1000 to be delivered around Christmas and is launching in the USA and Europe next year. Forcite CEO and co-founder Alfred Boyadgis says their MK1 smart helmet has been a huge success since its unveiling at roadshows around Australia over the past couple of...
Australian smart helmet Forcite Mk1 has sold out its first production of 1000 helmets and will offer 300 more at...
Aussie riders are getting behind smart-helmet manufacturer Forcite which is on track to raise $A1m through a public equity crowdfunding...
Biltwell retro Gringo helmets have been around for about six years and have only now received Euro approval that allows them to be sold in Australia. The American motorcycle helmet manufacturer sent me their Lane Splitter urban/enduro helmet last year which was their first to be Euro approved. Gringo bargain lids...
Bell is introducing a new convertible helmet, called the Broozer, where the chin piece clicks out to convert from full-face...
Retro bikes have been the rage for years and now retro motorcycle helmets and gear are catching up with Bell...
The retro-style Bell Bullitt helmet has passed Australian certification (AS/NZS1698) and is on order to arrive in June. Bernie Nolan of Monza Imports says that “at this stage” the recommended retail price will be $459.95 which is less than if you ordered one over the internet … and it wouldn’t...
If you want a peak or visor for your Bell Custom 500 helmet … well, you can’t have one. According...