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Three basic steps are involved in the testing of a helmet. The first thing I do is weigh it. Bell’s new RS-1 uses two...

Schuberth S2 Motorcycle Helmet Review

After a hiatus from the North American market for several years, German helmet maker Schuberth introduced its C3 flip-up helmet last year (Rider, April...

Nolan N104 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

The convenience and utility of flip-up, modular-style helmets make them indispensible to many riders, especially those who need to communicate frequently and clearly with...

Shoei Neotec Motorcycle Helmet Review

Helmets wrap snugly around our heads, with the interior conforming to the contours of our noggin and the chin strap cinched around our lower...

Arai XD4 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Adventure bikes continue to grow in popularity and sales, and paralleling this trend is a proliferation of gear and accessories tailored to the demands...

Nolan N-90 Modular Helmet Review

The unofficial word is that motorcycle helmets should be replaced every five years or so. My Nolan N-100 Modular (a.k.a. flip-up) was pushing that...

Flip Up Modular Motorcycle Helmets Buyers Guide

By Jerry Smith Modular helmets, or flips-ups, were once curiosities, practically a secret handshake among long-distance riders who didn’t want to stop riding long enough...

Vemar Jiano Evo TC Night Vision Motorcycle Helmet Review

“Does your helmet glow in the dark?” I get that a lot since I’ve been wearing the Vemar Jiano EVO TC Night Vision helmet. And...

Arai Vector-2 Helmet Review

It’s a rare treat when a sequel is better than its predecessor, like The Empire Strikes Back or Terminator 2. Especially when the original...

Schuberth C3 Flip-up Helmet Review

Founded in 1922 and based in Germany, Schuberth claims many innovations in helmet technology, including the first modular or flip-up design. Schuberth-made BMW System...

Shoei Qwest Helmet Review

Shoei’s lineup of full-face street helmets has something for everyone: X-Twelve for track addicts, RF-1100 for sport-touring riders, Multitec for fans of flip-ups and...

2010 Bell Star Helmet Review

The first time I saw a full-face Bell Star was in the late ’60s, when it was described as an “evil-robot-style helmet.” And I...

HJC RPS-10 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Korea-based HJC has been manufacturing motorcycle helmets since 1971, and it has been the top seller of helmets in North America since 1992....

Icon Airframe Helmet Review

I found a good way to see how well the venting system on my Icon Airframe helmet really works: Hair was still wet from the...

Arai RX-Q Motorcycle Helmet Review

Arai bills its RX-Q as a whole new class of helmet that is positioned between street and racing headgear, which in its own line...

Scorpion EXO 900 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

Review by Joe Michaud Me? I have three road bikes. A new sport tourer, a vintage Triumph and an American V-twin. Each requires its own...

Shoei RF-1100 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Shoei has been manufacturing motorcycle helmets since 1960, and over the past 50 years the company has become known for innovation and quality. Shoei...

Joe Rocket RKT101 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Now that Joe Rocket has established itself as a power in the motorcycle apparel field, it has branched out into the helmet market. Its...

Nolan N103 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Another in the growing list of flip-up helmets, the new N103 is not only Nolan’s first helmet with a retractable sunshade, but it also...

HJC IS-Max Motorcycle Helmet Review

There are two major trends in full-face-style helmets today. One is the proliferation of flip-up modular versions, and the other is the popularity of...

Shark EvoLine Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

Modular full-face helmets offer the convenience of rotating the chinbar out of the way. At gas or rest stops, just press a button and...

HelmetSecure Motorcycle Helmet Security System Review

Review by Reg Kittrelle Once it's off your head a helmet is a fairly useless item that's difficult to deal with. Take it in a...

Arai XD3 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Just as dual-sport motorcycles have hybrid features that make them capable on the street and in the dirt, the Arai XD3 motorcycle helmet attempts...

Shark Evoline Flip-Up Motorcycle Helmet Review

I'm always pleasantly surprised at what helmet technology brings us, like this Evoline crashie from Shark, a French company of good repute, that converts...

HJC FS-15 Motorcycle Helmet Review

By Gabe Ets-Hokin Remember the good ol’ days of helmet shopping? You could get a cheap helmet, or you could get a good helmet, but...

Shoei Hornet DS Motorcycle Helmet Review

Given the diverse nature of dual-sport riding, it’s hard to pin down a perfect design for any piece of equipment--but it does happen. Shoei’s...

Scorpion EXO-1000 Motorcycle Helmet Review

According to that interactive archive of what is, Wikipedia.com, “product differentiation” is a marketing term that refers to the “process of distinguishing the differences...

Bell Star Motorcycle Helmet Review

Now that the new Bell Helmet Company has served the mid-priced motorcycle helmet market for the last several years with some success, it has...

HJC FS-10 Motorcycle Helmet Review

A few years ago, a helmet with a built-in, tinted sun shield that dropped down from the liner above the eyeport was available only...

Shoei Multitec Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

Review by Troy Siahaan Not long ago I wouldn't ride anywhere without wearing a full-face helmet, but at times would pass up a chance to...

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