Scorpion Hires Wilkinson as Director of Development
Scorpion Sports, Inc. has brought veteran motorcycle apparel developer Edward Wilkinson on board as director of development. He will oversee and expand Scorpion’s development team.
ATV Fatalities On the Rise Due to Public Road Riding
A study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that about 1,700 ATV riders died in crashes on U.S. public roads from 2007 to 2011. The study indicates that a vast majority of riders killed in crashes are 16 or older and male, impaired by alcohol, and not wearing helmets.
Revive Your Ride! Offering Free Animated ‘Happy Holidays’ E-Cards
Powersport retailers can wish their customers, vendors, business associates and friends “Happy Holidays” with these free animated e-cards from the Motorcycle Industry Council and Revive Your Ride! The holiday e-cards are available in four different versions featuring a motorcycle, scooter, ATV and ROV.
Kabuto Avand II Open Face
Ideal for both touring and city use, the Kabuto Avand II is constructed from a compact, lightweight thermo-plastic. The helmet features Wake Stabilizer that controls airflow throughout the helmet, and head and rear ventilation systems further enhance airflow.
LeoVince USA Offering Discounts to Dealers with Black & Blue Sale
LeoVince USA Specialized Products Distribution is hosting its annual Black & Blue Sale, with discounts of up to 45 percent. Contact LeoVince USA to become a dealer and take advantage of the sale, which runs through Dec. 31.
Schuberth Announces ‘Trade-Up’ Discount Program
Women riders and passengers can trade in an old helmet to receive $150 off a Schuberth C3W. The program runs through Dec. 31 and requires the trade-in of an old helmet to the dealer in order to receive the $150 credit off a new C3W.
Joe Rocket Carbon Pro
The helmet is equipped with a Quadport 2.0 ventilation system with two adjustable front intakes channeled through to a streamline rear venture-effect exhaust vent, which pulls heat and humidity out of the shell. A fully removable and washable Qwickdry interior and a streamline injection-molded bottom edge gasket are also included.
RP60 Royal
As a tribute to AGV’s racing tradition, the RP60 Royal was designed to reflect the helmets worn in the ’50s and ’60s by several of AGV’s Italian champions. The RP60 stays true to the original design, characterized by a clean, rounded shell, three press studs in the front area and a ring to hold goggles on the back.
Moto-9 Carbon
The Moto-9 Carbon helmet utilizes an Ultra-light TriMatrix Composite Shell and incorporates a magnefusion emergency release system along with a magnefusion magnetic strap keeper into its design.
LeoVince USA Launches 8 Weeks of Christmas Promotion
Beginning November 6, an official giveaway post will be posted on the LeoVince USA Facebook page. In order to enter for a chance to win that week’s giveaway, fans must “like” the official giveaway Facebook post.
Stealth Flyte
The Stealth Flyte features a radical new shell and advanced venting system. The removable, washable liner is made with a combination of honeycomb material and Coolmax fabric to efficiently wick away moisture.
AX-8 EVO Q CODE
The Super Super Light (SSL) fiberglass-Kevlar-Carbon constructed AX-8 EVO Q CODE helmet comes in three different shell sizes complete with SSL layering. Additionally, AGV’s patented adjustable peak system is featured in the AX-8 EVO Q CODE’s unique, vibrant design.
Gmax GM76X
The Gmax GM76 comes in two shell sizes and three styro sizes allowing the helmet to comfortably fit a variety of riders.
SHOEI VFX-W Krack TC-2
SHOEI’s Snell-approved helmet features an AIM+ shell construction and dual-layer EPS liner. It also features an emergency quick-release system and a “sleek” mouthpiece.
Arai VX-PRO3
The Pro3 features Arai’s Emergency Release Cheek Pad System, which allows the helmet to be easily removed from an injured rider by trained emergency personnel. The helmet’s shell is rounded instead of ridged, which, along with the rounded chin bar, reduces its chance of digging in and twisting in a spill.
AFX FX-17
The FX-17 helmet is labeled as lightweight and structurally sound due to its poly-alloy plastic construction, and it also offers 11 points of ventilation, with chin, side, rear and forehead vents. The helmet includes both removable and washable cheek pads, a hypoallergenic liner and a removable vented visor.