New Sena Specter pushes the modular helmet into smart territory

With integrated comms, AI-assisted audio and built-in lighting, the Sena Specter might be all the helmet you’ll need.

13 Feb 2026

The Sena Specter Bluetooth modular helmet

Sena Technologies is pushing deeper into the smart-helmet space with the launch of the Sena Specter, a modular lid that comes with connectivity fully built in rather than bolted on as an aftermarket extra.

There is a significant shift happening in the motorcycle helmet market, as more and more manufacturers move away from bolt-on comms solutions and towards integrated technology. That move has helped to push some Bluetooth comms makers into becoming fully fledged helmet manufacturers in their own right.

Enter the Sena Specter, which has been designed from the ground up with integrated comms, navigation prompts and audio, effectively treating connectivity as a core element of the helmet’s architecture, not an afterthought.

Modular helmets trade on versatility, as when open, they provide the airflow and visibility an open-face helmet, and the protection from the elements and safety of a full face helmet. Traditionally, though, that mechanical adaptability is where the story ends, although Sena argues that modern-day riding demands more, and that digital integration is the logical next step.

With the comms system embedded directly into the helmet, the Specter allows riders to listen to spoken GPS directions, have conversations with a pillion or fellow riders, take phone calls, and listen to music. Audio performance is handled by second-generation speakers developed with Harman Kardon, which are paired with AI-based noise reduction on the built-in microphone.

Sena claims the setup maintains audio and voice clarity regardless of whether the chin bar is raised or closed, going on to say that the battery life is up to 35 hours - a 20-minute fast charge is said to deliver around seven hours of use. There’s also a Safe Power function that allows the helmet to run from an external supply without cycling the battery, a feature aimed at preserving long-term battery health.

Safety hasn’t been ignored, either, as an integrated rear light boosts visibility in low-light conditions, while a brake-light function adds an extra visual cue when slowing, something that will be particularly relevant in dense traffic.

Away from the tech, the construction of the Specter centres around a composite fibreglass shell with a multi-density EPS liner, retractable sun visor and Pinlock compatibility. The helmet meets the latest ECE 22.06 standard and carries dual P/J homologation, meaning it is certified for use in both open and closed configurations.

Set to land in dealerships from early March, the Specter will retail at €619 (around £540), and come in sizes from S to XXL. Colour options at launch are either Matt Black or Gloss White.

More information on the Sena Specter can be found on the official website.