As of today, the world’s first production smart motorcycle lid has just stepped off the plane and into American markets with a suggested retail price of $1099.99 USD – and nobody is more pleased with the lid’s expansion into the Western Hemisphere than Forcite’s Australia-based CEO and Co-Founder, Alfred Boyadgis.
“Where others use clumsy clip-ons to shoehorn tech into their helmets, we’ve honed every part of the Forcite MK1S to create the next generation of smart helmet,” states a proud Boyadgis via Forcite’s most recent press release.
“We captured thousands of points of on-road feedback sent in by Forcite MK1 riders. Our design engineers used this info to craft more luxurious padding, and high-end audio and to improve camera quality in the Forcite MK1S.”
“Our rider alert system and peripheral LED display are even more dialed into real-time road conditions, helping riders keep themselves safe… These are the most advanced Forcite features for a helmet we’ve ever created. Motorcyclists are going to love them.”
Per our (multiple) episodes of coverage, Forcite’s MK1S will feature built-in electronics and a related Forcite app for the ultimate sync-up between rider and gear; we’ve even got a Forcite Aftercare Program – a neat addition that guarantees the replacement of damaged shells, with the brand testing the end product (+ electric components) and returning your repaired lid for the cost of the new shell.
Bottom line, we’ve been jazzed to get this lid to American asphalt for too long – and the fact that it’s finally happening is all thanks to the partnership Forcite has forged with Tucker Powersports.
“We’re particularly proud of our relationship with Forcite and our exclusive agreement to deliver their helmet to our dealer network,” says Tucker CEO Mark McAllister.
“This helmet features groundbreaking technology in a package that works, no matter whether a rider is on pavement, dirt roads, or the local track. I can’t wait to start seeing posts of some great track day videos.”
Neither can we; if y’all get your hands on one of these lids for testing, send us some quality pics, yeah?