Note to the Reader: We’re reminded that the Simpson brand doesn’t have the rights to the “Bandit” lid name in Europe (via BillysCrashHelmets), so the “Ghost Bandit” and “Mod Bandit” are retitled to “Venom” and “Darksome” across the pond… don’t let the name change fool you!
Happy Friday, folks! Today’s bit of lid love shines a spotlight on Simpson Helmets and their new range of helmets that now meet ECE 22.06 compliance!
The ECE 22.06 motorcycle helmet safety standard has been around since June 2020, with enforcement of the standard put in place in January of last year (2022); with seasonal scoots now in full force in the State of Texas (the home base of Simpson Performance Products), we’re keen on checking out the lineup of lids that can boast top-tier protection for our community of riders.
Here’s the list of helmets updated to ECE 22.06 compliance, courtesy of coverage from Superbike News:
Venom (Ghost Bandit)
Carbon
CODE: SCFEP021CRBCRB
RRP: £559.99 / ~$697.90 USD
Have Blue
Code: S3FEP022HAVGRE
RRP: £419.99 / ~$523.42 USD
Comanche
Code: S3FEP022COMGR
RRP: £419.99 / ~$523.42 USD
Solid
Matt Black Code: S3FEP021SOLMBK
Gloss Black Code: S3FEP021SOLBLK
Gloss White Code: S3FEP021SOLWHT
RRP: £399.99 / ~$498.44 USD
Darksome (Mod Bandit)
Solid
Matt Black Code: S3UEP062SOLMBK
Gloss Black Code: S3UEP062SOLBLK
Gloss White Code: S3UEP062SOLWHT
RRP: £399.99 / ~$498.44 USD
Speed
Matt Black Code: STFESPE2SOLMBK
Gloss Black Code: STFESPE2SOLBLK
Gloss White Code: STFESPE2SOLWHT
RRP: £269.99 / ~$336.44 USD
Curious about Simpson’s helmets?
Previously on WBW, our own Jim Pruner pulled on the Simpson Outlaw Bandit in a 2021 review that rendered the brand’s offerings more than capable of safeguarding our stylish scoots about the good topography. Be sure to check out his opinions, and while you’re at it, which Simpson helmet are you ready to try?