Hold onto your handlebars! The highly anticipated FRHPhe-02 has finally arrived, following FIM’s game-changing decision to include off-road helmets in their lineup back in November of 2022. What’s good for the goose… It’s about time we dirt riders get the gear we deserve, and now we can shred the trails…
When purchasing a motorcycle helmet, you generally assume that it’s fit for the purpose and that it offers a decent level of protection in case of an accident. The primary reason for making this assumption is that probably the helmet you are purchasing has been put through a series of…
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Safety while riding a motorcycle is paramount, and selecting the right helmet plays a crucial role in ensuring it. Full-face helmets offer superior protection compared to open-face helmets, as they shield the jaw and face. Shockingly, over one-third of motorcycle crash injuries affect the chin, which remains vulnerable in open-face…
You would imagine that something designed to keep you safe, like a helmet, should be made of the strongest material we know, metal, right? The truth, however, is that motorcycle helmets can’t be made of metal at all. So, why are helmets not made of metal? Helmets are not made…
When people get their first motorcycle, they are always surprised by how much the helmets cost. They asked themselves why are motorcycle helmets so expensive? And they wonder why some are absurdly more expensive than others. I mean, at the end of the day, aren’t all helmets the same? Let’s…
Getting a new helmet is very similar to getting new shoes—you need to find the perfect fit and break it in. Fortunately, breaking in a helmet typically takes less time than breaking in shoes. So, how long does it take to break in a helmet? A helmet can take 15…
Motorcycle helmets come in a wide range of pricing. You’re looking at some of these price tags and thinking, “Why does a bike helmet cost so much?” and “Are expensive motorcycle helmets safer?” Whether you’ve just bought a bike and want to get a helmet or your old one is…
Most motorcycle industry experts state how tight a full-face helmet should fit. The helmet should fit snugly around the rider’s head without resulting in any pressure points. The helmet should fit as snug as possible while still being comfortable. A full-face helmet should not be able to move around on…
The ideal weight for a motorcycle helmet varies depending on its style and the materials from which it is made. A typical full-face helmet weighs between 1,400 and 1,800 grams, which is equivalent to 3 to 4 pounds. For example, the AGV Pista GP-RR full-face helmet, with its carbon fiber…
Maybe you’ve purchased a brand-new helmet and left it on the shelf, or perhaps you used it briefly before setting it aside within the recommended 5-7 year replacement window. In either scenario, you might ask: do motorcycle helmets expire if left unused? The short answer is no—unused helmets don’t expire,…
Are full face helmets uncomfortable? Some riders feel more restricted in a full-face motorcycle helmet. A full coverage helmet can also be extremely hot and restrict air flow to the face in extremely hot and humid riding conditions. Full face helmets can also be heavier than an open face helmet…
