All motorbike helmets sold in the UK must meet one of the following three standards: British Standard BS 6658:1985 and carry the BSI Kitemark UNECE Regulation 22.05 a European Economic Area member standard offering at least the same safety and protection as BS…
It’s only a legal requirement to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike in the UK, but in an accident you’ll be glad if you went the whole hog and decked yourself in proper motorcycle protective clothing or ‘personal protective…
Even if your helmet has a visor it’s likely that you will wear either prescription glasses (eventually) or sunglasses (to protect your eyes from those occasional sunny days we have in summer). This guide explains what to look out for…
It’s illegal to wear a helmet that doesn’t meet safety standards. Occasionally you will hear of helmets being sold that don’t meet the critera, but they are swiftly removed. Retailers can be fined for supplying helmets that don’t meet standards.…
Do you wear a full-face helmet, or an open-face helmet? A new helmet by Icon called the Airframe Statistic is a sobering look at the probability of each part of your helmet taking an impact in the event of a…
One of the more fun and exciting way to hit the road is with a motorbike, but riding one of these two-wheel machines also means wearing the proper protection to minimise the chances of severe injuries. Selecting the most important…
Helmets are easy to judge with the SHARP rating, but clothing has no such rating and a survey of 700 motorcyclists has indicated that they find it difficult and time-consuming to evaluate which clothing will provide the most protection in…