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Do these guys work for SHARP?
By Ben Cope on 16/06/2010 15:43:54
Scientific helmet test. Isle of Man style
Watch this video of the Government's SHARP helmet testers enjoying a day off at the Isle of Man. Pure science.
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Diesel lid says you ain't cool enough
By Ben Cope on 31/07/2009 14:45:38
The fashion house of Diesel have got their hands on helmets
Diesel have launched a new motorcycle helmet. Well, when we say new, the lid has been 'developed in conjunction with AGV and looks to us like a re-badged AGV Dragon.But anyway, if you're a scooter rider, or a dedicated mug of fashion, then this lid
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New: Schuberth S2
By Visordown on 23/02/2012 12:50:05
Schuberth release helmet aimed at sport touring riders
Schuberth have introduced the new S2 helmet aimed at sport touring riders.The S2 has been designed to fill the gap in the German manufacturer's range between the C3 flip-up touring helmet and the SR1 racing helmet - combining 'the compact shell
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Schumacher's £6500 carbon Schuberth
By Robin Goodwin on 26/04/2012 09:26:36
The Schuberth prototype that became the SR1 race helmet
Michael Schumacher has played an important role in the development of Schuberth’s motorcycle helmets. When the Formula 1 legend retired from the sport in 2006 he started to become more actively involved in his second passion: motorcycle racing
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Arai distributor Phoenix to close
By Visordown News on 28/02/2012 16:42:18
Popular helmet distributor has struggled with weakened currency
PHOENIX Distribution, Arai's UK importer are to cease trading this year.Phoenix have been distributing Arai helmets in the UK for almost 30 years. The company is owned by James Halstead Group plc, a flooring company, who have decided to concentrate
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Keep cool, says Rossi
By Visordown News on 01/10/2009 07:46:44
Ice packs within the rider's helmet? Now there's a novel idea
MOTORCYCLE SUPERSTAR Valentino Rossi has been working in collaboration with Italian helmet giant AGV to help racers keep a cool head when out on the track. Trials have been conducted to assess the benefits of using ice cool gel packs within a rider
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Arai introduces the new Axces
By Robin Goodwin on 11/05/2010 17:11:07
New Axces helmet added to the UK line-up
Arai have added to their UK range with the new Axces helmet.The Axces is made with Arai’s Super Fibre Construction (SFC) and features the same lower section as found on the benchmark RX-7 GP.Built into the outer shell are an air conductor rear vent
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Road Safety Minister unveils new SHARP website
By Visordown News on 27/05/2010 13:53:55
Thinking of buying a new helmet? Look here first
A NEW-LOOK SHARP ( Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) website has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.The website gives motorcyclists the best advice and information on a choice of over 200 of the latest helmets. The site
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Michigan sees 18% spike in biker fatalities
By Visordown News on 20/03/2013 11:18:22
...since making helmets non-compulsory for motorcyclists
THE US state of Michigan has announced an 18% rise in motorcyclist fatalities between 2011 and 2012. In April 2012, Michigan removed its mandatory helmet law for bikers.Michigan State Police have stated that a single year is not enough time to judge
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Used Review: Shoei Qwest
By Tom Higham on 16/09/2011 15:17:05
Entry-level touring helmet review
to lock the visor down or keep it partially open to prevent misting. Having said that, I’m a big fan of the Pinlock anti-fog inserts that fit this helmet.Although aimed as touring helmet with effective noise cancelling, it is the first helmet I’ve worn
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