Retail, Consumer Products Expert Joins KIRSH Helmets’ Advisory Board
Hara has been providing strategic and financial advice to retailers and consumer products companies for 25 years, most recently as CEO of consumer products retailer, Beekman 1802.
REV’IT! USA Announces Distribution Partnership with NEXX Helmets
The partnership will create a position for NEXX Helmets to more deeply penetrate the U.S. and Canadian markets, and to deliver the highest level of service and support to its dealers.
KIRSH Helmets Hires Motorcycle Industry Veteran for Corporate Strategy Role
KIRSH Helmets announced the hiring of former Harley-Davidson executive Steve Piehl to lead the startup company’s corporate strategy development.
MIC Joins Americans for Free Trade to Oppose Tariff War; Successfully Petitions to Exempt Helmets
“These new List 3 tariffs on parts and components will undoubtedly raise costs that would ultimately be borne by American motorcycle riders, and this will hurt the economic viability of the domestic powersports industry.”
HJC to Sponsor German MotoGP Round in 2019; Stormtrooper Helps Introduce New Helmets
HJC announced during their press conference at INTERMOT that they will be entering a new role in 2019 – as title sponsors of the German GP at Sachsenring.
Marushin Helmets Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Introduces New Helmet Line
Known as a cult brand with a focus on premium quality helmets at an affordable price, Marushin is expanding their range with a new Basic line.
Dutch Study Notes Motorcycle Helmets Provide Insufficient Protection Against Hearing Damage
The Dutch motorcycle magazine Promotor recently published a large-scale motorcycle helmet test on how noise-insulating a motorcycle helmet can protect and if riding without earplugs is an option with a good system helmet.
KIRSH Helmets for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
KIRSH Helmets inked a three-year partnership to become the official helmet of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Durable, Lightweight Helmets Released by Fly Racing
Fly Racing’s newest helmet, the Revolt FS Liberator, is a durable and lightweight helmet that provides complete impact protection with its dual density EPS liner and polycarbonate blended shell. Built with a clear face shield with an anti-fog coating and is scratch resistant.
Evolution of Full-Face Helmets
Today, there are two styles of full-face helmets. Most traditional models have an integrated chin guard, however, with modular or “flip-up” helmets, the chin guard may flip up and out of the way for the rider’s convenience.
Apparel Pro: Open Face Helmets
A tribute to daring days of yesteryear, open-face helmets have become quite popular in today’s marketplace, and all the major helmet companies are producing them. Renewed interest in what was the most common form of helmet through and into the 1970s, has led to an incredible range of graphics.
Apparel Pro: Off-Road Helmets
For helmet manufacturers, athlete sponsorships are a two-way street: in addition to the product visibility, they receive valuable feedback in order to continually improve their product.
KIRSH Helmets Heads to Rockers, Riders and Ribs in Longview, Texas
KIRSH will debut their new half helmet in Texas this weekend. KIRSH’s Joe Catalino will be on hand to discuss the new low profile DOT approved KIRSH helmet while riders enjoy music from Foghat, Kentucky Headhunters and Edgar Winter all in the middle of BBQ heaven.
Bell Powersports Unveils 2018 Full Face Helmets Equipped with MIPS
Bell Helmets recently unveiled its 2018 street full face helmet lineup, highlighted by the new MIPS-equipped Star and RS-2. The category continues to range from its Pro Star Flex to its entry-level Qualifier with tasteful colorway upgrades throughout.
ZOX Helmets MOD10 Modular Helmet
The Z-MOD10 is a premium, lightweight, modular helmet with SVS (Sun Visor System), a quick-release, micrometric chin strap buckle, a superior liner for maximum comfort and a Max Vision optically correct anti-scratch visor.
