Road or off-road? Caberg says “yes” with the new Tanami Carbon

Italian lid specialist Caberg has just dropped the Tanami Carbon, a lightweight crossover helmet that promises to keep you comfortable whether you’re burning motorway miles or ploughing through gravel tracks. And yes, it’s made of carbon fibre—so you can tell people at the café stop that it’s both safer and lighter than the old fibreglass one you’re still wearing.

The clue’s in the name: the Tanami Carbon uses a carbon shell to keep things light. Two shell sizes cover the range (XS–M and L–XXL) with weights claimed at 1,380g and 1,460g respectively—about a half-sandwich lighter than the standard version. Anyone who’s racked up a 12-hour day on the bike will know that even a small weight saving makes a difference to your neck and shoulders.

And before you ask: no, lighter doesn’t mean weaker. Carbon’s plenty tough enough, and Caberg says the Tanami meets the latest ECE 22.06 standard.

Caberg clearly hasn’t forgotten that riding in 35-degree heat is miserable without airflow. The Tanami gets an adjustable chin vent (with a removable cover), two top vents, and a pair of rear extractors you can whip off when you want maximum flow. All told, it should mean a cooler head when you’re sweating your way through technical sections—or just stuck in summer traffic wishing you’d stayed home.

Two helmets in one

Adventure lids live or die on versatility, and the Tanami is designed to swap between road and dirt duty without faff. For the tarmac, you run it with a clear visor, sealed rear extractor, and the chin vent cover in place—quiet, aerodynamic, and comfortable. For the rough stuff, the visor pops off without tools so you can wear goggles, and the vents can be opened right up with a neat magnetic closure system.

The idea is simple: one helmet that doesn’t mind if you decide to turn left onto a gravel track instead of sticking to the road.

Inside, the Tanami comes with the usual high-mileage touches: fully removable, washable liners made from breathable, antibacterial fabrics, and shaping that plays nicely with both glasses and sunnies. The fastening is an anodised aluminium double D-ring system—still the gold standard for safety, and adjustable even with gloves on.

Up front you get a scratch-resistant clear visor (Pinlock Max Vision 70 included), with a central locking mechanism so it doesn’t flap open at motorway speeds. There’s also a drop-down sun visor, operated by a chunky, glove-friendly lever. Hydration-pack users are catered for, too, with hose routing points built in around the chin and cheeks.

Perhaps the most interesting extra is Caberg’s SOS Medical ID system. It’s an NFC chip built into the helmet, allowing riders to store medical details and emergency contacts. If the worst happens, a first responder can scan it with a smartphone and instantly see critical info. It’s subtle, clever, and potentially life-saving. It’s the same system that we tested out a couple of months ago, and you can check out that Caberg GP01 review here.

The Tanami is also prepped for the Caberg Pro Speak Evo Bluetooth system, giving you the usual rider-to-pillion and bike-to-bike chat, music, and GPS instructions without messing about with aftermarket clamps.

With its exposed carbon weave, adventure-ready features, and a price tag of £399.99 for a carbon finish, the Tanami is pitched squarely at riders who want premium touches without the Touratech catalogue price.

Light, adaptable, and tech-packed, it looks like a solid choice for anyone who doesn’t see why adventure riding should mean lugging a brick on your head.

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