It’s the one piece of equipment that everyone has to use. The saying goes ‘if you have a £5 head get a £5 helmet’ but do you have to throw more money at a helmet to get a better product? We don’t think so and our guides are designed to get you quickly up to speed so you can find the perfect lid to suit your budget and your needs.
There’s a new standard for motorcycle helmets but it doesn’t mean you have to throw your current one in the bin. Well not yet, anyway. Here’s everything you need to know about the new ECE 22.06 regulations. Table of Contents New Regulations And The ECE 22.06 – How Will It Affect Me? As an experienced …
Introduction Why would you spent £500 on a motorcycle helmet when you could buy one that does exactly the same thing for under £200. That’s what we’re going to get to the bottom of in this guide. We’re going to compare a cheap and expensive motorcycle helmet, to see the difference and to figure out …
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Your helmet is the most important and perhaps the most expensive motorcycle gear you own. It must protect your head from whatever you’re throwing at it – rain, wind, bugs, and most importantly, collisions. Road regulations impose all riders to wear a helmet when riding a two- or three-wheeler. Learning how to clean your helmet, …
So you’re looking for a motorcycle helmet that oozes cool? We’ve got a great selection for you. This guide focuses on full-face helmets that you can actually buy in the UK. We’ve trawled through a vast majority of all of the motorbike helmets for sale over here and we’ve picked out ten lids that have …
There are more budget helmets on the market now than ever but which ones are the ones you should be shortlisting? We don’t all have £500 to buy a top of the range lid but a smaller budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice safety or features. If you buy into the SHARP motorcycle helmet …
The best motorcycle helmet is the one that keeps you safe. That might sound obvious but the helmet brand, looks and features play a supporting role to comfort and ultimately safety. The best motorcycle helmet is the one that fits you well and allows you to focus on the road ahead, even on the longest …
Over on that there continent, they love an open face helmet but here in the UK, they’re just not as popular. Perhaps it’s our weather or the fact that we’re not a scooter-loving nation. Or maybe we don’t feel we have the balls (or lady bits) to pull them off. An open face helmet is …
Retro motorcycle helmets are becoming more popular and there’s a wider range than ever. They are the opposite of a modern race-replica helmet. Fizzy drinks advertising and in-your-face graphics are out, replaced with chunky lines, simple designs and classy colour schemes. The great thing is that even though they look retro, they all feature state …
Adventure motorcycle helmets help create an authentic rugged adventure biker look but they’re not just an image thing. We all know that adventure bike riders spend 99% of their time on the road but the peak is handy to keep the sun out, the visors generally have a larger aperture for better visibility, they tend …
Carbon fibre never goes out of fashion. It has an appeal that almost no other material does in the world of biking and motorsport at large. Until they start making motorcycle helmets with a titanium outer shell, we think carbon fibre will always be THE coolest material you could use to produce a motorbike helmet. …
If you’re touring or riding around the city, a flip-up helmet is a great option. You don’t have to remove your helmet when you’re filling up with petrol, you can easily speak to other riders at the lights and you can also get a bit of that ‘wind in your hair’ feeling when you’re cruising …
Proper vintage motorcycle helmets were worn by daredevils like George Meier, pictured above on this supercharged BMW at the 1939 Isle of Man TT where he lapped at an incredible average speed of 89.38mph, winning the race and leading two Brits on the podium. Something that would have grated all the locals for years afterwards. …
A lot of people picture us motorcyclists adorned in black from head to toe. Dull, boring, and hard to see on the road. Luckily, modern motorcycle gear includes flashes of colour to combat this. Visibility is key and what better way to be visible than opting for a pink helmet? Ok, it doesn’t sound fantastic, …
A motorcycle helmet is the only piece of safety equipment we legally have to wear. Protecting your noggin’ is not only the law but it should be a priority for all riders whether you’re commuting, touring or racing. Money spent on a good helmet is rarely money wasted. The trouble with modern motorcycle helmets is …
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