Be the First to Know: New Helmets Unveiled at Webike Festival

This year, Webike Festival 2024 was held at Longwood Station in Nagaremachi, Chiba Prefecture, moving from last year's Ibaraki Airport. The event is run by Webike, an e-commerce site, and brings together brands and items that can usually only be seen on screen from the Webike site.

93 Brands and Manufacturers are exhibiting at booths packed with new helmets!

Webike Festival 2024 was a huge success, with 2,000 people attending.

This year, 93 manufacturers and brands exhibited at booths packed into a small space. You could actually touch and feel the items you were interested in and check the size. There were also booths offering special sales at the venue, and a total of 2,000 visitors came to the event, including 1,400 motorcycles and 400 cars.

In this article, we will focus on the new helmets that were unveiled at Webike Festival 2024!

Webike Festival 2024 will feature booths from 93 manufacturers and brands. If you take your time to look at each booth, you won't be able to see everything even if you spend a whole day there!

The parking lot at Longwood Station is filled with motorcycles! There is also a parking lot reserved for four-wheeled vehicles.

1) Daytona releases five original helmets in the 9.16 range!

Five models have been released at once, and all the adventure and system helmets are in the $129.16 range!

The DN series is the first original helmet in Daytona's long history. Helmets are becoming increasingly expensive, but Daytona wanted to lower the financial hurdle for those making their motorcycle debut, so they started the project by asking, "Can we make a decent helmet for around $129.16?"

This project has now taken shape, with five models released at once, from full-face to system types and adventure types with visors. And all of them are in the $129.16 range! ! Cheap doesn't mean bad, and all models come with removable interiors, pinlock seats, and secure D-ring chin straps. By the way, the colors are only available in matte black and white, and a chin curtain is also standard.

DN-001RS

DN-001RS. Optional shields include clear, light smoke, dark smoke, silver mirror, and gold mirror, as well as inner visors and interior sets.

In addition to the basic features common to the series such as pinlock seats, speaker holes, and removable interiors, it also comes with all the "nice to have" features such as inner visors and large rear spoilers, and is priced at just $156.28.

Equipped with a large rear spoiler. Ventilation also has inlets at the mouth and two forehead locations, and outlets around the spoiler.

■Price: $24200 (Tax Included)
■Release Date: Mid-October 2024
■Standard: SG Standard
■Size: S, M, L, XL
■Color: Matte Black/White
■Shell size: S/M Size Common/L/XL size Common
■Structure: High-strength Shell ABS+PC

DN-001RS Full Face Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

DN-002CP

While other models come in two sizes, S/M and L/XL, the DN-002CP comes with a helmet for each size. It is recommended for riders who want to make their head look smaller. The mirror shield is optional.

The DN-002CP is a model that offers a dedicated helmet for each size and pursues lightweight and compactness. It has the same features as other models, such as a pinlock seat and removable interior, but the DN-002CP does not have a speaker hole, so if you want to install an intercom, you will need to choose a thin speaker. Also, the chin curtain that comes as standard with other models cannot be attached to the DN-002CP.

Equipped with a flip-up type inner visor. Options include clear, light smoke, dark smoke, silver mirror, gold mirror shields, inner visors, interior sets, etc., just like the DN-001RS.

■Price: $156.28 (Tax Included)
■Released in Mid-October 2024
■Standard: SG standard
■Size: S, M, L, XL
■Color: Matte Black/White
■Shell Size: S size/M Size/L Size/XL Size
■Structure: High-strength Shell ABS+PC

DN-002CP Full Face Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

DN-003NM

The DN-003NM is priced at a low $134.97. And yet it comes equipped with ventilation, a pinlock sheet, and speaker holes.

The DN-003NM is positioned as the basic model in the series. While the rest of the series is priced in the $129.16 range, the DN-003NM is priced at $129.16, making it by far the most reasonable price in the series.

The chin strap has a D-ring, the interior is removable, and a chin curtain is also included.

■Price: $134.97 (Tax Included)
■Release Date: Mid-October 2024
■Standard: SG Standard
■Size: S, M, L, XL
■Color: Matte Black/White
■Shell Size: S/M Size Common/L/XL Size Common
■Structure: High-strength Shell ABS+PC

DN-003NM Full Face Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

DN-004LT

The DN-004LT is a system type. Like other models, it comes with an inner visor, chin curtain, and pinlock seat, but it's cheap at $184.70!

It's a system type helmet that can be used as a full-face helmet when riding, and when stopped, the chin guard can be flipped up, allowing you to drink beverages or put on and take off the helmet while wearing glasses. What's surprising is the price, which is reasonable at $184.70 despite the fact that system type helmets tend to be expensive.

The flip-up system is unlocked by a red button on the chin.

I tried lifting the chin guard with the DN-004LT flip-up system.

■Price: $184.70 (Tax Included)
■Release Date: mid-October 2024
■Standard: SG Standard
■Size: S, M, L, XL
■Color: Matte Black/White
■Shell Size: S/M Size Common/L/XL Size Common
■Structure: High-strength Shell ABS+PC

DN-004LT System Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

DN-005WX

The DN-005WX has a wide shield opening, ensuring a wide field of vision in all directions.

The DN-005WX is an adventure helmet with a removable visor. It offers a wide field of vision, and the chin guard has a large intake for easy breathing, making it a great option for off-road riding. Like the DN-002CP, it does not have a speaker hole.

The DN-005WX provides a wide field of vision. It also comes standard with an inner visor and pinlock seat.

There are many holes in the visor to vent the wind at high speeds.

You can also remove the visor to make it Terminator style.

■Price: $156.28 (Tax Included)
■Release Date: Mid-October 2024
■Standard: SG Standard
■Size: S, M, L, XL,
■Color: Matte Black/White
■Shell Size: S/M Size/L/XL size
■Structure: High-strength Shell ABS+PC

DN-005WX Off-Road Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

②LS2 helmets now come in a size just for Japanese people, the “JAPAN FIT MODEL”!

This time, three models were released as "JAPAN FIT MODEL", but other models will be switched to "JAPAN FIT MODEL" in the future.

LS2 Helmets has released "JAPAN FIT MODEL", which reformulates the impact absorbing material (ESP) liner, which was previously common worldwide, for Asian riders and has a uniquely designed cheek pad thickness for Japanese riders. The first models are "RAPID Ⅱ", "ADVANT-XF", and "STREAM Ⅱ".

It seems that this "JAPAN FIT MODEL" was born in response to strong requests from Japan, but it is true that the helmet of the previous LS2 helmet model was thin. I have previously tried out several LS2 helmet models, and for me, who has a pure Japanese-like wide-headed head, the impression was that "XL size was just right". However, when I tried out this "JAPAN FIT MODEL", I no longer felt that the helmet was getting in the way, and I was able to go down to M size. If you are a rider with a wide head and have been avoiding LS2 helmets, we recommend you try out the "JAPAN FIT MODEL"!

RAPID II

The RAPID II is surprisingly priced at under $129.16. The graphic model (Chameleon Tech 2.0) shown in the photo is also priced at $140.78. Pinlock sheet sold separately.

The RAPID II full-face helmet is attractively priced at under $129.16 including tax for a single-color model. Although it does not have the trendy inner visor, it is still surprisingly priced with speaker holes, ventilation, and removable interior. The graphic model in particular is finished in a way that makes it hard to believe it costs $140.78.

The graphic models Chameleon Tech 2.0 and White, Black, and Pink change color depending on how the light hits them.

■Price: $127.87 (tax included) (single color) / $140.78 (graphic)
■Scheduled for release in late November 2024
■Standard: SG standard
■Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL (no S size for graphic)
■Colors: Matte black, white, black, titanium, white, black, pink, Chameleon Tech 2.0
■Hat body size: S size / common to M and L sizes / common to XL and XXL sizes
■Structure: ABS plastic (lightweight material HPTT)
RAPIDII Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

ADVANT-XF

The ADVANT-XF has a chin guard that can be flipped up 180 degrees, making it look almost like a jet-type helmet.

Not only can the chin guard be flipped up, but it can also move 180 degrees, making the ADVANT-XF even more stylish. The inner visor is equipped with a speaker hole and a buckle-type chin strap.

ADVANT-XF with closed chin guard.

There are also a variety of options, including shields in six different colors and inner sets in different sizes.

It also comes with a pinlock sheet, helmet bag and pouch, dark smoke shield, etc.

■Price: $419.12 (tax included) (single color) / $440.43 (graphic)
■Scheduled to be released in late December 2024
■Standard: SG standard
■Size: M, L, XL, XXL
■Color: Matte black, white, matte titanium, titanium, black, titanium blue, black, white, red
■Hat size: Common for M and L sizes / Common for XL and XXL sizes
■Structure: FRP (LS2's proprietary high-performance fiberglass resin / HPFC)
ADVANT-X F Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

STREAM II

Multifunctional full-face helmet STREAM II.

STREAM Ⅱ is a full face helmet with recently popular features such as inner visor and speaker hole. The "JAPAN FIT MODEL" has a deeper speaker hole to reduce pressure around the ears. The speaker hole has been made deeper to reduce pressure around the ears, and the speaker, which focuses on sound quality, can now be used with thicker premium intercoms.

STREAM II equipped with an inner visor.

A large rear spoiler is provided at the rear.

■Price: $170.49 including tax (single color)/$188.57 (graphic)
■Scheduled for release in late January 2025
■Standard: SG standard
■Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL (no S size for graphics)
Color: matte black, white, black, titanium, matte titanium gray
■Hat size: S size / common for M and L sizes / common for XL and XXL sizes
■Structure: ABS Plastic
STREAMII Helmet Available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

(3) High-quality carbon composite model "KX-1 RACE GP" approved by MotoGP riders

KX-1 RACE GP, the top racing model new for 2024

The KX-1 RACE GP, the new 2024 and top of the line racing model, takes the features of the NZ RACE (a top of the line street model) race-oriented full-face helmet that KYT introduced last year and makes it even more race-oriented.

The cap is made of carbon composite for lightness and is FIM certified, and is used by the world's top riders, including Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team) in the MotoGP class and other riders in WSBK.

It has a wide field of view of 210° horizontally and 92° vertically. The visor is made of scratch-resistant polycarbonate and has a UV380 ray filter as well as an anti-fog pinlock finish.

The KX-1 RACE GP also focuses on reducing aerodynamic drag, optimizing aerodynamics in various riding positions (straight, cornering, braking), with a CX value of 0 in the frontal direction..33, also 0 in the horizontal direction.It boasts a high aerodynamic performance of 39.

Aerodynamic spoiler developed through wind tunnel and track testing, with seven air intake ducts.

The interior is also carefully designed to enhance comfort by using materials that keep areas in contact with the skin dry and dissipate heat effectively.

The inner lining is removable, and the areas that come in contact with the skin are made of quick-drying Hydrochlor fabric. Speaker holes and other features are omitted in order to focus on racing.

Price: $710.37 including tax (single color)/$852.45 (clear)/$781.41 (without graphic sponsor logo)/$852.45 (with graphic sponsor logo)
Now on sale
■Standard: FIM approved, SG standard
■Sizes: XS (53-54 cm), S (55-56 cm), M (57-58 cm), L (59-60 cm), XL (61-62 cm), XXL (63 cm)
■Color: BASTIANINI REPLICA / REPLICA CARBON GLOSS / CARBON PLAIN GRL GREY GLOSS / MONO, PLAIN WHITE / MONO
■Hat size: XS size / common for S and M sizes / common for L, XL, and XXL sizes
■Structure: Composite FRP (Kevlar, carbon, glass fiber)

KX-1 RACE GP Now available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

KABUTO will sell a limited number of "F-17 Mips ALEIX-JAPAN", a replica of Aleix Espargaro's Japanese GP!

The F-17 Mips ALEIX-JAPAN (F-17 Mips ALEIX-Japan) is currently available for pre-order in limited quantities. A special sticker is also included.

KABUTO's "F-17 (F-Ichinana)," featuring the latest aerodynamic technology. This flagship model is now available in a special graphic version worn at the Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix by Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing), who is well known for his love of Japan.

This Japanese pattern graphic is based on the traditional Japanese pattern used in the Japanese national team cycling competition at this year's Paris Olympics, and effectively lays out Aleix Espargaro's personal number, "41.




The "F-17 Mips ALEIX-JAPAN" is based on a white and red base with cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan, scattered throughout, and hemp leaves (a golden geometric pattern), which are meant to ward off evil, are painted in various places.

Lines that look as if they were drawn with an ink brush emphasize the Japanese elements. The top of the head is also designed with a "yagasuri" motif, which is based on the feathers of a broken arrow.

■Price: $454.64 including tax
■Scheduled to go on sale in early December 2024 (limited quantities available for pre-order)
■Standard: MJF approved, SG standard
■Sizes: XS (54-55cm), S (55-56cm), M (57-58cm), L (59-60cm), XL (61-62cm), XXL (63-64cm)
■Color: White Red
■Cap size: XS, S, M sizes / L sizes / XL, XXL sizes
■Structure: Composite FRP ("A").c.t.(-2" structure)

F-17 Mips ALEIX-JAPAN Available at Webike shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

5) Yamashiro booth displays new graphics of Arai helmets

Yamashiro's booth featured a lineup of Arai helmets and a fitting service for SYGN HOUSE's B+COM Bluetooth intercom.

Yamashiro's booth displayed the RAPIDE-NEO CAFE RACER, RAPIDE-NEO PLATINUM GRAY FLAT, and VZ-RAM VIVID BLUE, Arai helmets that use original graphics, as well as and the new graphics of Arai helmets.

Arai helmet lineup (top row) and Yamashiro's exclusive colors "RAPIDE-NEO PLATINUM GRAY FLAT", "RAPIDE-NEO CAFE RACER", and "VZ-RAM VIVID BLUE" (bottom row, from right).

Arai Helmet RX-7X Maverick Oakley (Frosted)

Arai Helmet RX-7X Maverick Oakley (Frosted)


■Price: $511.4779,200 yen including tax
■Now on sale
■Standards: Snell Standard, SG Standard
■Size (cm): 53-54 (XS), 55-56 (S), 57-58 (M), 59-60 (L), 61-62 (XL)
■Color: Maverick oakley (matted)
■Cap sizes: 53-54/55-56 common/57-58, 59-60 common/61-62 common
■Structure: Composite FRP (PB-SNC2)
RX-7X Now available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

Arai Helmet Astro-GX Jungle 2

Arai Helmet Astro-GX Jungle 2

■Price: $454.64 including tax
Now on sale
■Standards: Snell Standard, SG Standard
■Size (cm): 53-54 (XS), 55-56 (S), 57-58 (M), 59-60 (L), 61-62 (XL)
■Color: Jungle 2
■Cap sizes: 53-54/55-56 common/57-58, 59-60 common/61-62 common
Structure: Composite FRP (PB-SNC2)
Now available at ASTRO-GX Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right

(6) WINS exhibits "G-FORCE X," which can be variable to suit the application.

The jet helmet style with visor is the base state of the "G-FORCE X".

We found the "G-FORCE X" at the WINS Japan booth, which was mainly selling outlet products. It can be changed into "Jet Helmet with Visor" → "Full Face Helmet" → "Jet Helmet "Jet Helmet with Visor" → "Full Face Helmet" → "Jet Helmet".

Options include a face guard that can be installed and attached, priced at $27.70.

With face guard installed. It becomes a full-face helmet with a wide field of vision like a jet helmet.

By combining the helmet with or without goggles and shields, a total of six different styles are possible, allowing the user to choose the helmet style that best suits his or her character each time he or she switches motorcycles.

It is also equipped with a trendy inner visor. Options include mirror and anti-fog types, and a light smoke version will be available this fall. Prices range from $17.76 to $24.86.

Remove the visor and attach the optional jet shield ($26.99 to $31.97) to create a jet helmet.

■Price: $213.11 including tax (single color)/$234.42 (graphic)
■Scheduled to be released in fall 2024
■Standard: SG standard
■Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL (G12).Ash gray, G11.Matte Deep Blue, M14.(Iron Red x Black is available in sizes M, L, and XL only)
■Color: G16.Cool White G12.Ash gray, G11.matte (metallurgical)
Deep Blue M13.Stone gray・M14.Iron Red×Black
■Cap size: XXS, XS, S sizes common / M, L, XL sizes common
■Structure: FRP (prepreg fiber)
Now available at G-FORCE X Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right
New helmets are also available at Webike Shopping!fa-arrow-circle-right