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Simpson Mod Bandit Modular Helmet | Gear Review

There’s really no beating modular helmets for convenience (though seldom are they described as "cool"), but if you’re a fan of Simpson’s signature aggressive...

New Gear: X-Lite X-903 Full-Face Helmet

The X-903 is X-Lite’s new top-of-the-line touring helmet, with a composite fiber (carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass) shell, innovative magnetic visor assembly mechanism, Pinlock fog-resistant...

HJC RPHA 70 ST Helmet | Gear Review

HJC makes a lot of helmets--more than one million per year in four factories in South Korea and Vietnam, according to the company website....

Sena Momentum Helmet | Gear Review

There’s nothing like a long, leisurely scenic motorcycle ride. Blue skies, warm air, engine rumbling between your knees and smooth, serpentine pavement unfolding before...

New Gear: Arai Ram-X Open-Face Helmet

The Ram-X is a new premium open-face touring helmet from Arai, which means no corners were cut and protection is number one. Under the...

Shoei GT-Air II Full-Face Helmet | Gear Review

For sport-touring riders who prefer a traditional full-face, rather than a modular, helmet, Shoei’s GT-Air has been a top choice since it was first...

X-lite X803 Ultra Carbon Helmet | Gear Review

Does a rider really need a race-bred, made-in-Italy carbon fiber helmet with a translucent wash of subtle color splashing across it in the sun?...

AGV SportModular Helmet | Gear Review

AGV’s SportModular Helmet combines the convenience of a flip-up helmet and the lightness, strength and style of a 100-percent carbon-fiber shell. Weighing just 3...

Nolan N100-5 Modular Helmet | Gear Review

Since introducing the N100 flip-up helmet in 1998, Nolan has refined and improved upon the design, progressing to the N101, N102, N103, N104 and...

Scorpion EXO-AT950 Helmet | Gear Review

My previous tests of Scorpion products have led me to expect quality gear at prices that don’t pinch the pocket. I’ve been pleased with...

Shoei Neotec II Modular Helmet | Gear Review

After years of swearing by full-face helmets, lately I find myself reaching for a flip-up-style lid for commuting and longer rides. Although “modular” helmets...

Shoei Neotec II Modular Helmet | Gear Review

After years of swearing by full-face helmets, lately I find myself reaching for a flip-up-style lid for commuting and longer rides. Although “modular” helmets...

Schuberth C4 Modular Helmet | Gear Review

German helmet maker Schuberth, which introduced its first modular helmet—the Concept—in the late ’90s, launched the fourth-generation C4 last year. Compared to the C3...

X-Lite X-1004 Modular Helmet | Gear Review

Italy’s Nolangroup, maker of Nolan helmets, has a premium helmet line called X-Lite that made its U.S. debut in early 2017 with two helmets:...

Rider’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Gear we love and you will too! AGV Sport Onyx Pants (agvsportusa.com) While technical gear has its place, sometimes I want to wear something a little less...

Shoei RF-SR Helmet | Review

When it comes to full-face helmets, the saying, “You get what you pay for” has rarely been more apt. At the high end, $500-$800...

HJC RPHA 11 Pro Helmet | Review

Several years ago HJC launched a new helmet brand called RPHA, which is pronounced “arfa” and stands for Revolutionary Performance Helmet Advantage. While certainly...

Arai DT-X Helmet | Gear Review

“Handbuilt” is a popular buzzword right now, eschewing corporate anonymity and a throwaway culture in favor of personalization and a human touch—bonus points if...

Nolan N87 Helmet | Gear Review

Over the past few years, as Nolan’s full-face helmet has evolved from the N85 to the N86 and now the N87, its features have...

Arai Signet-X and Quantum-X Helmet Review

Last year Arai redesigned its top-of-the-line racing helmet and changed its name from Corsair-V to Corsair-X. We reviewed the Corsair-X in our April 2016...

Scorpion EXO-GT3000 Modular Helmet Review

When I think of modular helmets, I think convenient, clever, noisy and heavy. But that was before I tested Scorpion Sports’ EXO-GT3000 for more...

HJC CL-Max II Modular Helmet – Review

I have become quite fond of modular helmets, also called flip-ups, and unless I’m doing a track day or bashing around recklessly in the...

2016 Holiday Gift Guide

A Few of Our Favorite Things... It's that time of year again! To assist you in the search for that perfect gift, three of us...

Gear Review: Nolan N44 Modular Helmet

Open face? Full face? Adventure? Yes! In much the same way that “crossover” vehicles are meant to fill multiple roles, deftly juggling soccer practice,...

Gear Review: Schuberth E1 Modular Adventure Helmet

It’s easy to understand the appeal of modular helmets: quick stops are much more convenient when you don’t have to remove your helmet to...

6D ATS-1 Helmet | Gear Review

Dismayed by the frequency of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among dirt bike riders, former professional racers Bob Weber and Robert Reisinger...

Shoei X-Fourteen Helmet Review

With high velocities, convoluted riding positions (tucked in, hanging off) and physical exertion on hot, sunbaked tracks, racing puts special demands on a motorcycle...

Touratech Aventuro Motorcycle Helmet Review

All hail King Carbon! Touratech’s carbon-shelled Aventuro helmet weighs just over three pounds in the size small tested here. That’s light for a street...

Arai Corsair-X Helmet Review

When it came time to redesign its top-of-the-line helmet, Arai pulled out all the stops. With a history spanning three decades—starting with the original cLc RX-7...

Bell Qualifier DLX Helmet | Gear Review

Retailing for just $109.95, the Qualifier is Bell’s entry-level full-face helmet. With an aerodynamic, lightweight and ventilated polycarbonate shell, removable/washable antibacterial comfort liner, anti-fog/anti-scratch/UV-resistant...

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