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...
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...
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While technical gear has its place, sometimes I want to wear something a little less...
Several years ago HJC launched a new helmet brand called RPHA, which is pronounced “arfa” and stands for Revolutionary Performance Helmet Advantage. While certainly...
“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...
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...
Open face? Full face? Adventure? Yes! In much the same way that “crossover” vehicles are meant to fill multiple roles, deftly juggling soccer practice,...
Dismayed by the frequency of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among dirt bike riders, former professional racers Bob Weber and Robert Reisinger...
With high velocities, convoluted riding positions (tucked in, hanging off) and physical exertion on hot, sunbaked tracks, racing puts special demands on a motorcycle...
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...
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...
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...
HJC has been North America’s top-selling helmet brand for more than two decades, and its offerings include full-face, modular and open-face street helmets, off-road...
Scorpion Sports is a privately held Korean company that has been making motorcycle apparel for various brands, including its own, for over 10 years....
More and more riders appreciate the benefits of full-face helmets, not just for the comprehensive crash protection they provide, but also for the additional...
Our last full-face helmet buyers guide (Rider, July 2013) featured 18 helmets, including the Nolan N85. At $249.95-$299.95 and 3 pounds, 7.9 ounces, it...
