While many of these helmets are crossovers from the street bike side of your business, it’s important to merchandise scooter safety gear so it stands out on its own. Many scooterists zip around town in no more than shorts and flip-flops. Education these riders on the importance of safety gear and your scooter-specific gear easy for scooter shoppers to access. Your regular riding gear section may be a bit intimidating to a scooter newbie – make it easy for riders to shop for the safety gear they need!

Vemar CKQI

Engineered in Italy to the motorcyclist specific EC standard, the DOT
and EC certified CKQI features a mid-oval shell shape that offers a more
generous fit front to back and more snug fit ear to ear.

• The internal liner fits the rider without any kind of pressure points

• Exterior shell is aerodynamically shaped for ease of cutting through
the air with less buffeting and wind noise, lessening the stress on the
rider’s neck muscles after a long ride

• Removable and washable ultra plush inner liner is manufactured from a
technical fiber that provides life-long treatment against odor, fungus
and bacteria, and extraordinary wicking capabilities that result in
enhanced rider comfort

• Features the exclusive “Vemar Klima” adjustable full ventilation system

• Five-year warranty from manufacturing date, which equates to the full usable life of the helmet

• $200 retail price point

See Motonation in the Buyers Guide

Captain America Ed Hardy Helmet

From the busy fashion runway strips of Paris to the busy streets of New
York and L.A., ED Hardy has once again found a way to immortalize his
name by releasing a lineup of Half Face and Beanie helmets.

• State-of-the-art fiberglass shell construction

• Meets and exceeds DOT standards

• Removable and washable liner

See NHJ Powersports in the Buyers Guide

Zox BINO V

The BINO V meets and exceeds DOT safety standards and is constructed of
an advanced thermoplastic alloy construction for maximum protection.

• Available in six different sizes from XS to 2XL

•Weighs only 3 pounds

• Equipped with a new and improved flip-up shield, the shield itself is
built with a quick release system, and the lens was designed with an
anti-scratch treatment to help preserve that new clear shield look and
functionality

• Comes in Glossy Black, Glossy Silver and Matte Black colorways

See Zox Helmets in the Buyers Guide

Zamp Model OS-4

Scooterists looking for an affordable option might opt for Zamp’s open-faced model OS-4.

• Lightweight Composite Thermoplastic Shell
• Adjustable scalp ventilation
• Z-12 shields available in Clear, Smoke and Mirror Chrome
• Plush interior
• Snap-in removable/washable liner
• D-Ring fastener
• Available in black, white, silver or flat black
• Meet or Exceeds DOT
• Retails at $59.95

See Zamp Helmets in the Buyers Guide

Bell Custom 500

Back in 1954, Bell founder Roy Richter formed his first helmet out of
fiberglass and named it the “500.” Bell calls that moment ground zero
for the modern motorsport helmet, giving rise to an entire industry.
Bell’s new Custom 500 pays homage to Richter’s original design and adds
modern protective technology to bring the design up-to-date while still
keeping the original’s aesthetic.

• Custom fiberglass layup with a specially designed EPS foam layer
• Lightweight
• Narrow profile
• DOT-compliant
• Custom paint-inspired graphics
• Chrome trim work (on some graphics)
• Quilted liner

See Bell Powersports Inc. in the Buyers Guide

Scorpion EXO 200 Series

The EXO 200 series helmets are great do-everything helmets for the
folks who are still looking for a lightweight open face lid.

• Polycarbonate composite shell meets or exceeds all Snell/DOT standards and comes with a full three-year warranty
• Riders can opt for the SpeedShift quick-change faceshield or a peak visor
• Adjustable ventilation system
• KwikWick washable moisture-wicking liner
• Communications ready/Bluetooth compatible

See Scorpion Sports Inc. in the Buyers Guide

Nikko N-83

Nikko is a new dealer direct brand from the THH factory. All Nikko
helmets are made from a polycarbonate shell with advanced ventilation
design for increased comfort. The N-83All model, as well as all Nikki
models, has 50 percent-plus dealer margin, and the minimum order is six
pieces.

• Meets DOT/ECE
• Lightweight, Polycarbonate shell
• Internal retractable sun shield
• Removable/washable comfort linear with moisture wicking properties
• Reflectors on the side and rear for added safety
• Also available is N-82 without the peak visor

See Nikko Moto Racing in the Buyers Guide

GMAX GM27 Open Face Helmet

Your friendly WPS rep will hook you up with the DOT-approved GM27 open face helmet, which is ideal for the scooter set.

• State-of-the-art, lightweight thermo-plastic poly alloy shell
• Includes a clear shield, small visor and an MX-style visor
• Can be used in four distinct styles: with the small visor only, with
the MX visor only, with the shield only or with both shield and MX visor
together
• Hard-coated shield to reduce scratching
• 10 vents (six intake and four exhaust) used with the premium SPC vented styro and interior engineered for maximum airflow
• High airflow top intake vents feature large controls for easy use
• Plush, removable, Coolmax interior and cheek pads
• Patented LED light incorporated into the rear vent for increased visibility featuring three distinct settings

See Western Power Sports Inc. in the Buyers Guide

Shoei ST-Cruz

The Shoei ST-Cruz is ideal for scooting around town for riders who like a
“wind-in-your-face” half-helmet that meets DOT standards. This helmet
has attractive traditional styling with a contemporary update.

• Lightweight AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) shell
• Adjustable forehead vents allow flow-through ventilation
• Plush, brushed-nylon interior
• Sewn-in crown pad
• Exclusive Shoei “Open-Road” visor
• Removable (zip-off) neck curtain
• D-ring chin strap with nylon strap retention band
• Removable Shoei logo

See Shoei Safety Helmet Corp. in the Buyers Guide

Vega Transit

The Transit is part of Vega’s expanding line of open-face helmets,
offering European styling and year-round comfort, along with both DOT
and ECE safety certification. Its shape and size are designed to appeal
to the growing market of scooter riders.

• Super-absorbent Wick-Dri fabric
• Zip-on/zip-off wind curtain
• Two high-capacity forehead vents to channel airflow throughout the interior
• An optically correct clear shield comes standard, while an optional smoke shield is available for extra comfort on sunny days
• Constructed with a high-tech thermoplastic alloy shell
• Available in sizes XS to XXL and in six colors, including Candy Red, Titanium and new Pearl White
• $89.99 MSRP

See Vega Helmets in the Buyers Guide

Z1R Ace Transit Royal Air

The Ace Transit brings versatility to the next level with its
interchangeable shield and visor combinations. Riders can quickly
convert the helmet from one style to another to suit their riding style
and the conditions. With one screw, the visor can be removed to convert
to a traditional fighter pilot style, or the shield can be removed to
use with the visor and a pair of retro goggles.

• Open-face design with elevating, removable full-face shield
• Advanced ABS/Polycarbonate shell construction exceeds DOT standards
• Removable, washable cheek pads allow for custom fit
• Fully adjustable venting system with intake/exhaust ports
• Comfortable multi-density padding and nylex comfort liner
• Optically correct shield
• D-ring closure system with padded neck straps

See Z1R Helmets in the Buyers Guide