The new, and light, LS2 Vector II Carbon helmet has just become available to buy in 2023, and with prices starting from £259.99 it’s an affordable way to enjoy modern safety and aerodynamics.
Using 100% high-grade wide weave carbon fibre, you get a weight of around 1350g, compared to approximately 1500g for the fibreglass composite Vector II range launched in 2022. And it’s actually £10 cheaper than the carbon version from the original Vector line-up, which is quite surprising.
Certified to the latest ECE 22.06 safety standards, it’s designed for stability at speed, which should reduce neck ache combined with the light weight . And the long-oval shell is manufactured in six sizes, to help reduce unnecessary drag and give you the best fit.
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New LS2 Advant X Carbon Flip-Front Helmet For 2023
Want a modular motorcycle helmet with a bit more technology and less weight? Then check out the new LS2 Advant X Carbon flip-front which has launched for 2023.
The Advant range launched in 2022 with a standard model to replace the outgoing Valiant, and expanded with the X version. But now you can not only get a 100% wide-weave carbon fibre shell, but it’s also the first flip-front helmet to also offer a full carbon chin bar.
The LS2 Advant X Carbon helmet is certified to ECE 22.06, and for use in both open and closed positions, so you get full flexibility when riding. And it’s light at 1550 grams, utilising the low weight and strengh of the carbon fibre. The chin bar is also designed to sit closer to your face, which means you get less leverage on your neck and head when you’re adjusting it. And the visor will lift automatically, which makes life easier.
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The LS2 Thunder Helmet Gets New Designs For 2022
If you need to upgrade or replace your current motorcycle helmet and want the latest graphics, the LS2 Thunder helmets gets new designs for 2022 with the Racing 1 and Supra on sale now.
The full carbon crash helmet tops the LS2 range, and doesn’t get overhauled for the new year. So it still features a 100% carbone fibre twill weave shell, which helps to keep the weight down to around 1400 grams while also giving you good protection and dispersing the energy from an impact.
The two new designs for the LS2 Thunder in 2022 are the Racing 1, which is the Blue and White choice, or the Supra, which gives you Red, Blue and White. And while a top-spec carbon fibre helmet is a sizeable investment, all the lids come with a carry bag, Pinlock inset, a replacement dark tint visor (which you’ll only use on track, obviously), a pack of tear-offs, reflective stickers and an inflatable support to hold the helmet safely during cleaning and maintenance. That last item is an unusual touch which might lower the risk of damage when you’re fiddling with your helmet in the back of a van between track day sessions.
The LS2 FF805 Thunder Helmet is available in sizes XS-2XL, with three shell sizes. It costs slightly less in plain Solid Carbon, and the two new designs join the existing High Vis Yellow and Red/White Racing 1 choices in costing £419.99.
You can order LS2 helmets online from GhostBikes (or RevZilla in the U.S), including some good discounts and deals. If you’re looking for a new motorcycle helmet, why not check out our other Helmet news and articles, or our previous coverage of the LS2 range?
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New LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon Helmet
We mentioned it in passing when we covered the fibreglass version of the MX701, but the new LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon helmet is a lighter option for dual sport and adventure riding without breaking the bank.
The main selling point of the carbon version is a lighter weight, alongside the fact that carbon fibre always looks a bit trick. So while the fibreglass composite helmet tips the scales at 1460g, the LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon comes in around 1380g.
Aside from the material used, the specifications are pretty much identical to the non-carbon version. Which means you get three sizes of outer shell to get the best fit and profile in a long oval shape, a breathable hypoallergenic liner which is removable and washable, and the vent system with intakes on the crown, sides and chin, and exits at the rear.
You get an adjustable and removable peak, which means the MX701 becomes more of a road-style helmet. Handy if you’re riding long distances on tarmac before heading off-road for adventures. And you also get a Pinlock-ready visor with an anti-fog shield supplied, double D-ring fastening, and an Emergency Release System to remove the chin pads quickly and easily.
The LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon is ECE 22.05 certified in sizes XS-2XL, and costs £299.99 for the solid carbon finish, or £319.99 if you want to cover up some of that weave with graphics.
You can order LS2 helmets online from GhostBikes (or RevZilla in the U.S), including some good discounts and deals. If you’re looking for a new motorcycle helmet, why not check out our other Helmet news and articles, or our previous coverage of the LS2 range?