The new Kinetic Mesh Kore motorcycle racewear lineup by Fly Racing is made from an all-new stretch mesh material that provides improved fit, ventilation, and performance.
The jerseys come in three different color combinations for $39.95 and have a tagless comfort-stretch collar, relaxed shorty elastic sleeve cuffs, integrated dual-mesh construction, and an extended tail to help keep the jersey tucked in.
The Kinetic Mesh Kore motorcycle racewear pants come in three different color combinations for $129.95 and have a comfort mesh liner, multidirectional stretch-rib panels, an internal pocket located inside the waistband, ultradurable multi-panel 900-denier polyester panels in high wear areas, and leather heat shield panels fastened with high-tension, heat-resistant DuPont Kevlar stitching.
The Fly Racing Surveyor Gloves are windproof, waterproof, and breathable. Made with genuine goatskin leather and utilizing Hydraguard weatherproof technology, these gloves will keep your hands dry and comfortable while you ride.
They also feature an adjustable cuff to keep them secure on your hands, as well as Aramid stitching, CE Level 2 knuckle protection, precurved fingers, high-visibility reflective panels, and a webbing pull strap.
Touch-screen compatibility enables device usage without needing to remove the gloves.
Fly Racing Surveyor Gloves in Black/Green
Available in Black, Black/Brown, and Black/Green in sizes XS-4XL for $139.95.
Fly Racing Terra Trek jacket and pants and Fly Racing Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet worn on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. Photo by Kevin Wing.
In a market where new top-tier ADV apparel can cost as much as your monthly rent or mortgage payment, the Fly Racing Terra Trek jacket and pants combo is the budget-conscious rider’s best friend. Ready for four seasons of riding, the Terra Trek’s Hydraguard breathable weatherproofing eliminates the need for bulky rain liners and provides added protection as a windbreaker. When the temperature drops, a removable thermal liner can be snapped into each garment to hold in body heat. On hot days, opening the waterproof zippers for the chest and leg vents brings in fresh air (a few more vents would help).
Fly Racing provides the standard treatment of CE Level 1 armor in the shoulders and elbows of the jacket. A foam back protector is provided, but we recommend upgrading to Fly’s Barricade CE Level 2 back protector ($39.95). Terra Trek pants have CE Level 1 armor in the knees, and there are pockets for optional CE Level 1 hip armor ($23.95).
Fly Racing Terra Trek jacket and pants and Fly Racing Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet worn on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. Photo by Kevin Wing.
Since it’s geared toward adventure riding, the Terra Trek duo has a casual cut — not too loose, not too tight, and all-day comfortable, thanks in part to the sweat-wicking mesh liner. There are several ways to fine-tune the fit of the jacket, snugging up the biceps with snaps and straps and tightening the waist adjuster. The pants feature adjustments at the waist and the calf area to accommodate bulky ADV/MX boots, and a sturdy 8-inch zipper connects the jacket to the pants. Storage is aplenty with three external pockets and several internal compartments on the jacket and two cargo pockets and zippered hip pockets on the pants.
Fly Racing Terra Trek jacket and pants and Fly Racing Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet worn on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250. Photo by Kevin Wing.
Priced at $259.95 for the jacket and $239.95 for the pants, $499.90 gets you the whole enchilada.
The Terra Trek jacket is available in Black, Sand/Black, and High-Viz/Black, in sizes S-4XL. The pants are available in men’s sizes 30-40 in Black and Sand/Black. Tall sizes are available for both.
The rider is wearing Fly Racing Resistance Jeans, as well as Fly Racing’s Sentinel Helmet, Flux Air Jacket, and Milepost Boots. Next to him is the 2021 Triumph Speed Triple 1200RS. (Photo by Kevin Wing)
The old maxim “you get what you pay for” is usually a reliable predictor of quality, but when it comes to Fly Racing’s Resistance Jeans, I’m not convinced the rule applies. They’re made of light, durable 12-ounce denim with an aramid fiber lining that provides abrasion protection across the entire seat and from the waistband down the front of each leg, finishing below the knee. Removable CE Level 1 knee armor adds extra impact protection.
Thoughtful design features include adjustable pockets for the knee armor with additional hook-and-loop patches that allow an inch of adjustment, ensuring it will be where it should if needed, regardless of the wearer’s height. The right front pocket is equipped with a lanyard for attaching keys, and removable hip armor pockets are compatible with optional Fly Barricade CE Level 1 armor ($23.95). Styling details include classic denim contrast stitching and plaid detailing inside the waistband and pockets. Quality touches include a durable YKK fly zipper and riveted front pockets.
Fly Racing has made an effort to fit riders of various body types with a range of both regular and tall sizes. But if you’ve got an extra-long inseam like me, you’re still going to wish for an extra inch (I’ll leave it to you to add the punchline). The fit is slightly relaxed, and the straight-cut leg will go over all but the largest boots.
I’ve been wearing a pair of Resistance Jeans throughout the summer. They provide a solid balance between breathability and protection, remaining comfortable in hot weather, and they look great too. They also wash far better than some of the more expensive brands I wear, and I expect they will age over time like a favorite pair of old jeans. Most impressive, they’re a good value at just $129.95. I guess sometimes you do get more than you pay for.
Fly Racing Resistance Jeans are available in men’s regular sizes 30-40 and tall sizes 32-38, in either Indigo (pictured) or Oxford Blue (for a pre-washed look).
For more informationor to find a Fly Racing/Western Power Sports dealer near you, visit flyracing.com.
If there is one area of protective gear that is constantly evolving, and generally in a good direction, it is the brain bucket, the skid lid, aka the motorcycle helmet. New materials, new technology and techniques, and new innovations in safety have all helped shape the modern riding helmet, as well as new and more stringent testing and certification methodologies.
The biggest argument, however, is which helmet is best? That is not what we’re really asking in today’s listing, but the counterpoint is that not all riding is the same. What may be the perfect helmet for track riding and racing, may fail woefully in a desert run enduro or a motocross course. And there are those that don’t care for the sport style of riding, preferring comfortable helmets that can be worn for a day-long ride between cities.
Instead, today’s question is which are the best helmets worth wearing, for any given type of riding, in 2021. To qualify, the helmet itself doesn’t have to have been released in 2021, but it should be an update or new version that carries the latest and greatest advancements in safety, technology, materials, comfort, or any combination of all four. We will also be looking at both top-of-the-line and budget options, to provide the best spread of helmets.
With that said, on to the list!
Shoei RF-1400
When you think of the best of the best, Shoei is one of the few names that should immediately pop into your head, or more directly, pop onto your head. As the name suggests, the RF-1400 is the long-awaited update from the RF-1200, itself a legendary helmet in terms of construction and rider protection, but with all the necessary upgrades expected from a modern helmet.
The new helmet is improved in a variety of ways, the least of which is a revised aerodynamic shape. This new design offers up to 4% less wind resistance and noise, making an already quiet helmet even quieter. Reworked interior padding addresses one of the few gripes with the RF-1200, that being that it was at times uncomfortably tight to pull on. A redesigned ventilation system also improves upon its predecessor, allowing for optimal airflow.
The shell of the helmet is still made with Shoei’s excellent fiberglass, aramid, and organic fiber weave. It has superb strength and elasticity and has passed both the SNELL M2020 certification and ECE 22.05 certification tests.
Sometimes when a rider is helmet shopping, they may not have the available finances to afford a $500+ helmet. This doesn’t mean, however, that they should be left with a substandard helmet or one that skips out on important rider protection. Enter, then, the ICON Airflight MIPS Stealth, released in the latter half of 2020.
The most important bit of that name is MIPS or “Multi-Directional Impact Protection System.” This is a special piece inside the construction of the helmet, between the EPS foam and the liner, that allows the helmet to absorb an impact and begin rotating to dissipate energy before the liner starts to move with the shell. It only covers a few millimeters, and the time between shell and liner rotation is measured in milliseconds, but it is enough to allow the brain to slowly accelerate to the speed of the shell, instead of bashing against the inside of your skull during a tumble.
The helmet itself is made of advanced injection molded polycarbonate and is backed by multi-density, multi-layer EPS foam, the MIPS system, and then comfortable, thick padding. Ventilation is through multiple oversized intake ports and a massive chin port and is exhausted via multiple exit ports. The helmet meets or exceeds DOT, ECE 22.05, and other world standards as part of ICON’s push for their “All World Standard.”
Fly Racing Dirt Formula CC Solid
Not everyone who rides does so on the pavement. There are many that prefer to ride trails, kick around in some dirt, or even do long, off-road adventures that often require more protection than what their street-going brethren need. For just such riders, Fly Racing has developed the Dirt Formula CC Solid helmet.
The CC in the name stands for Carbon Composite, which is an interwoven shell of carbon fiber, DuPont Kevlar, and fiberglass, creating a super-strong but elastic shell that also has penetration resistance. This is extremely important when riding in areas where there are branches, sharp rocks, and the like. This is backed by a new style of EPS, known as “Conehead EPS,” which literally uses cones of EPS on the innermost layers to progressively absorb initial impact energy, slowing the head down before it comes in contact with the full multi-layer EPS.
Also helping absorb impact energy, especially low speed falls and drops, is what Fly Racing dubs “Impact Energy Cells,” made of RHEON impact rubber. These cells line the entirety of the inside of the helmet, and are specially shaped and designed to absorb both linear and rotational energy that would not otherwise be absorbed by the shell or EPS during a low-speed crash.
The Dirt Formula CC Solid exceeds all certification tests for DOT and ECE 22.05
Off-road riding, especially enduro and long adventure trails, can get quite tiring and also requires great visibility to see the branches, roots, rocks, and puddles you need to go through. The Bell MX-9 was famous for being a lightweight, protective, and affordable helmet that addressed all the needs of off-road riders. So it’s reassuring to know that Bell has updated their best off-road helmet with new safety features.
As discussed earlier in this list, MIPS is a safety system designed to mitigate rotational impact energy on the head and brain, and if there is one area of riding that has the highest likelihood of rotational impact, it’s off-roading. Adding it to one of the top-rated off-road helmets of all time only reinforces that this is a helmet that should be on your head.
Made of lightweight polycarbonate, and fully lined (including the chin bar!) with dual-density, multi-layer EPS, the MX-9 MIPS easily passes all DOT and ECE 22.05 testing requirements. In fact, the MX-9 MIPS is one step below Bell’s competition helmet for professional motocross and supercross racers, and the trickle-down of safety advancements to an affordable budget helmet is very nice to see!
There are some manufacturers that will state that they have the best, latest, and greatest safety innovations in their helmets that turn out to either be gimmicks or adaptations of other manufacturers’ ideas. And then there are those manufacturers that actually develop and design those ideas. AGV is one such manufacturer, and the Italian gear company blew the modular helmet category away in late 2020 with the Sportmodular Carbon Solid.
As the name suggests, this helmet has a 100% carbon fiber shell. The interior design, EPS foam layout, and protection quality were all modeled on the AGV Pista GP-RR MotoGP racing helmet, and as such, the Sportmodular is lined and padded in only the best, highest quality materials. It also sports a full carbon fiber, metal-reinforced chin bar that raises on strong hinges and has a top position lock.
An internal sun-shield in the crown is included, sitting behind a race-grade visor, what AGV calls their GT3 visor with pinlock functionality. Ventilation is multi-channel and multi-intake, allowing the rider to choose where and how they want ventilation. The AGV Sportmodular Carbon Solid is one of the few modular helmets that is rated for use with the chin bar raised and locked, as well as down and locked. It passes all ECE 22.05 and DOT tests without issue.
When you pick a modular helmet, you honestly want to make sure you are getting the best protection possible, with the strongest chinbar locking mechanism possible. There are hundreds of helmets that are less expensive than the RPHA 90S that could be listed as budget modular, yet they all have their flaws and issues. This is why our budget pick sneaks in under $500, but it still relatively expensive.
The RPHA 90S is the most recent update of the RPHA 90, a top-rated modular for many years past. HJC, for the 90S, has created a new shell material called PIM Plus (Premium Integrated Matrix Plus), which is made of carbon fiber interwoven with carbon-glass hybrid fabric. This allows for very dependable strength, elasticity, and penetration resistance.
The interior is lined with 3D engineered EPS and is then covered with HJC’s Multi-Cool lined padding. An integrated sun visor comes as standard, and the visor is the same as used on HJC’s racing helmets, model HJ-29, and comes fitted with an anti-fog pinlock insert. The RPHA 90S also received an excellent rating in our own review of it and is for sure a helmet that belongs on your head.
It really doesn’t seem to matter who steps up to the plate to try to dislodge Arai from the top step of the ADV and rally touring ladder, the XD-4 is quite literally here to stay. It has been the top helmet for ADV for multiple years, through multiple variations, and the latest version of the XD-4 is just another example of always evolving and moving in a positive, safer direction.
Made of Arai’s legendarily strong fiberglass weave, the XD-4 is lightweight and extremely resilient to the rigors of ADV touring. Multi-density, multi-layer EPS foam lines the entire interior of the helmet, including the chin bar. The interior padding and liners are customizable, with 5mm peel-away thickness adjustments in the cheeks and temples. The cheek pads are also designed using Arai’s Facial Contour Support (FCS) design, which braces everything from the jaw up to the occipital bones with thick, supportive padding.
The latest update includes a slightly retuned shell shape, to better direct airflow into the vents to cool off the rider. New passive exhausts on the top-rear of the head also help pull heat and moisture out via a multi-step exhaust design, to keep the rider as cool as possible even in the hottest temperatures. The latest version of the Arai XD-4 is one of the few ADV helmets to receive the SNELL M2020 certification and is also one of the few approved helmets listed for the 2022 Dakar Rally.
The choice for the best helmet for track days, supersports riding, and powersports racing was a tough decision. However, we have to give Shoei the nod with this updated X-14 helmet. Developed in celebration of Shoei’s long term partnership with racing legend Marc Marquez (one of the greatest riders to throw a leg over a MotoGP bike) the X-14 has received something of much-needed update. This started with a new variation of the Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) shell material known as AIM+, which added elastic organic fibers into the weave to enhance lightness, rigidity, flex, and resilience.
That shell is specifically shaped to cut through the air as cleanly as possible, reducing overall drag on a rider’s head. Dual-density, multi-layer EPS foam covers the entirety of the interior, including a reinforced chin bar section. Shoei’s CAD-designed 3D Max-Dry interior system of pads and liners allows for the rider to customize the angle the helmet sits on the head, as well as the thickness of the padding, to ensure the optimal fit that won’t wobble, move, or slip during racing.
Ventilation is through the massive top vent, as well as the crown vents just above the visor. A chin vent is also integrated, which has a special channeling system in the EPS to direct air down the cheek pads and exhaust out the bottom rear of the helmet. Exhausts are all positioned either directly before or after the three spoilers on the rear of the helmet, which gives added stability to the helmet when cornering hard, with the head ducked down near the clip-ons.
The latest Shoei X-14 update passes the SNELL M2020 certification test, as well as achieves the rarest certification, that of FIM Homologation, the most stringent testing currently available.
If the price of the Shoei X-14 makes you wince and sends your wallet screaming for the hills, then rest assured that there is a budget track day helmet for you. Scorpion, the company that always seems to find the best price-to-performance balance for their gear, has a very highly reviewed and rated helmet for you in the EXO-R1 Air.
Using what they term as Ultra-TCT, the shell is made up of interwoven fiberglass, aramid, and poly-resin fibers. This is lined with multi-density, multi-layer EPS, with channels cut into it specifically for maximum ventilation and cooling. This ventilation comes in the form of a ram-air top vent and a standard chin vent. Four exhaust ports behind the rear spoiler quite literally suck the heated air out of the helmet using the venturi effect.
The padding and liner inside the helmet uses Scorpions AirFit system and KwikWik cloth. The AirFit system allows the rider to inflate small bladders in the cheek pads, which contour to the face to keep the helmet in place at speed. KwikWik is a very absorbent lining fabric that is akin to a shammy, and soaks up sweat at an astounding rate, to either be evaporated out via the exhausts or, with the removable liners, washed and cleaned by hand.
The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air achieves DOT, ECE 22.05, SNELL M2020, and FIM Homologation certifications (FIM only for the small shell size).
Fly Racing have just gone live with their 2022 Racewear Collection, including the Evolution DST Racewear, Kinetic Racewear, F-16 Racewear, plus Lite Racewear in men’s and women’s. Regardless of how or what you ride, Fly Racing have you covered with an option to suit your budget or your competitive needs.
Here’s a look at what’s on offer, with the range arriving in Australian stores and dealers in late August. You can check out the full 2022 catalogue at the McLeod Accessories website.
2022 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
Evolution DST is Fly Racing’s most progressive performance gear to date, including the Evolution DST Pant that combines All-way stretch mobility with heavy-duty durability for when flexibility and toughness are of equal importance.
2022 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
That means DST (Durable Stretch Technology) alongside laser-cut perforations and stretch mesh ventilation for maximum airflow. Relaxed leg cuffs ensure comfort, with the BOA system allowing for micro adjustability on the move, alongside a ratcheting fly closure which is also adjustable.
Knees are pre-shaped to suit braces or guards, with leather heat shields and a floating 900D seat that’ll move with the rider.
2022 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
Fly Racing Evolution DST features
DST (Durable Stretch Technology) constructed of four-way HEX-Stretch fabric provides excellent mobility with heavy-duty durability
Laser-cut perforations in key areas for advanced airflow
Strategically placed stretch-mesh ventilation areas
Relaxed leg cuffs
Exclusive four-way HEX-Stretch fabric construction is flexible and tough
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
Seat panel sewn to breathable light mesh reduces pulling
Advanced Lycra liner adds increased comfort and performance
The Boa Fit System offers fast, on-the-fly micro adjustability
Ratcheting fly closure allows for adjustability
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Full-Floating durable 900D seat surrounded by HEX-Stretch material moves naturally with your body
Exclusive zipper lock system keeps pants closed and secure
In stores late August
2022 Fly Racing Kinetic Racewear
Fly Racing’s Kinetic racewear is the go-to classic option, respected for its track cred and solidly reliable reputation. Featuring a 900D multi-panel construction for durability, stretch rib panels for flexibility and fit, as well as a mesh liner, the Kinetic racewear is ready for action.
2022 Fly Racing Kinetic Racewear
Other details include an internal pocket in the waistband, laser cut ventilation, leather heat shielding, rubber badging and pre-shaped knees, ready for guards or braces. A full floating seat is also featured, along with the zipper lock system, ratcheting waist closure and adjustable waist belts.
2022 Fly Racing Kinetic Racewear
Fly Racing Kinetic features
Comfort mesh liner helps keep you comfortable and cool
Multi-directional stretch-rib panels for flexibility
Internal pocket located inside the waistband
Ultra-durable multi-panel 900D construction
Laser cut ventilation for precision breathability
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
Soft-Flex protective rubber badging
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Full-Floating seat surrounded by stretch-rib material moves naturally with your body
Exclusive zipper lock system keeps pants closed and secure
Ratcheting closure allows for adjustability
Adjustable waist belt for custom fit
In stores late August
2022 Fly Racing F-16 Racewear
The F-16 line combines everything needed to look and be ready for the ride, with a clean, sleek and relaxed design and a material construction that’s lightweight and ready for fun, while offering the best value.
2022 Fly Racing F-16 Racewear
The F-16 pants include a mesh comfort liner, low profile stretch leg cuffs, YKK main zipper for durability, ratcheting fly closure at the waist as well as adjustable waist belts for fit. Pre-shaped knees are ready for most braces or guards, with multi-directional rubbing ensuring flexibility during the rigours of riding. The F-16 is also available in a women’s design.
2022 Fly Racing F-16 features
Mesh comfort liner keeps you cool and comfortable
Multi-Directional stretch ribbing for flexibility
Low profile stretch leg cuffs
Remove YKK main zipper for maximum durability
YKK main zipper for maximum durability
Soft-flex protective knee badges
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Ratcheting fly closure allows for adjustability
Adjustable waist belt for custom fit
Women’s-specific design and cut in 2 exclusive colours for 2021
In store late August
2022 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
Let the lightweight performance, comfort and flexibility of Lite racewear work hard for you without getting in your way. Just like getting better with each ride, Fly Racing take a similar plan of attack in crafting the Lite gear.
2022 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
It’s a constant process of revision and renewal toward improvement, including advanced breathability, an athletic, tailored fit and flexible support where it counts. That includes multi-direction stretch rib panels, mesh panels on the back of the knee and lower leg, plus removable elastic in the leg cuffs.
Leather heat shield panels are also included, alongside the BoA fit system, pre-shaped guard and brace ready knees, and full floating seat.
2022 Fly Racing Lite features
Lightweight minimalist design
Multi-directional stretch-rib panels for flexibility
Mesh panels on back of knee and lower leg
Low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic band
Stretch panel construction for maximum comfort and movement
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
The Boa Fit System offers fast, on-the-fly micro adjustability
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Full-Floating seat surrounded by stretch-rib material moves naturally with your body
In store late August
2022 Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear
For women who make the track their playground, Lite Racewear provides the gear to get it done. Designed with stretch construction for a supportive performance fit, alongside mesh ventilation to keep you cool. Colourways demand a second look, with a tailored style for modern, stylish comfort.
2022 Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear
A new material is now used with 90% stretch panel construction for a correct anatomical fit, alongside pre-shaped knees, leather heat shields and adjustable waist belts. Low profile stretch leg cuffs also include removable elastic, with a full floating seat for comfort and easy movement.
2022 Fly Racing Women’s Lite features
Lightweight minimalist design
Ventilated comfort mesh liner keeps you comfortable and cool
Full-Floating seat surrounded by stretch-rib material moves naturally with your body
All-new material with 90% stretch panel construction provides an anatomically correct fit for the female body
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont™ Kevlar® stitching
Sleek adjustable waist belts for a custom fit
Women’s-specific design and cut
Multi-directional stretch panels for flexibility
Low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic band
In store late August
For more information check out the 2022 catalogue at the McLeod Accessories website – Australian importer of Fly Racing gear.
As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. But much of North America has felt like living in an oven lately. If, like me, you prefer to ride with the protection of an armored jacket regardless of how high the mercury rises, Fly Racing has a summer solution that will help you beat the heat.
The Flux Air Mesh is a lightweight riding jacket with a crew-style collar. Huge mesh panels on the chest, sleeves, and back allow plenty of cooling air to flow through to the wearer. High-abrasion textile sections provide additional safety at the elbows and across the shoulders, and behind these are pockets that hold removable CE Level 1 armor. An additional pocket at the back secures a foam back pad, but we recommend upgrading to Fly Racing’s Barricade CE Level 2 back protector ($39.95).
Fly Racing Flux Air Mesh Jacket in Black/White/Grey
Reflective panels across the shoulders enhance nighttime visibility. Adjusters at the cuffs, forearms, and waist enable an optimal fit and help ensure body armor remains in the correct position. A slightly tapered fit makes for a stylish cut, and a drop tail accommodates a more aggressive riding position while adding a measure of safety for the lower back. The jacket is fitted with a durable YKK main zipper with a lanyard for ease of use with gloved hands, and two external zippered pockets combine with phone and wallet pockets inside to provide plenty of practical storage for your valuables.
During recent test rides on a Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, temperatures hovered in the 90s. Thanks to the generous airflow and light weight of the Flux Air Mesh, I all but forgot that I was wearing an armored jacket. Wind passed through the entire chest and arm sections, and even with the optional CE Level 2 back protector fitted, any sweat was wicked away quickly. I was also impressed with the fit, which provided room for comfort but was snug enough to keep the armor in place and prevent any annoying flapping on the highway.
Black
Camouflage
Black / Hi-Viz
During the heat of the summer riding season, the Flux Air Mesh Jacket is a great option to ride safely and in comfort. And at $119.95, you can’t beat the price. It’s available in men’s sizes S-3XL in four colorways: Black/White/Grey, Black, Camouflage, and Black/Hi-Viz. It’s also available in women’s sizes S-3XL in White/Grey and Black.
For more information: See your dealer or visit flyracing.com
Fly Racing has revealed it’s 2021 MX racing helmets and their respective liveries/color options with an entirely new cost-effective helmet model to throw into the mix.
Formula Carbon
The Fly Racing Formula Carbon is a lightweight, DOT and ECE approved motocross helmet with a full 12k carbon fiber construction. Being the top-dog of the 2021 lineup, Fly Racing was sure to pack as many features into this helmet as possible. The lid has been designed with as many energy mitigating materials as possible “including RHEON, a leading-edge viscoelastic material – fine-tuned to greatly improve impact management over traditional helmets”. Lots of marketing departments come up with their own lingo to set their products apart from the rest, but the most important takeaway with this helmet is the carbon fiber construction, quick-release cheek pads (makes for easer helmet removal by emergency responders), and the high-level safety ratings. The Formula Carbon comes with a tag of around $582 USD for adults and $546 for children.
Formula CC
The Formula CC is the next step on your way down the pricing ladder. It’s pretty much the same as the Carbon edition boasting both ECE and DOT approved safety ratings with the same AIS (Adaptive Impact System) and RHEON tech but with a Tri-weave composite shell in exchange for the carbon fiber. This helmet should retail for approximately $426.86 USD for adults and $400 USD for youth sizes.
Kinetic
The new Kinetic model is the final helmet I’ll be going over. It drops the ECE approval to bring the pricepoint down (I mean, waaaaay down) to $131 USD for adults and $117 USD for youth. The lid is still DOT approved with its polymer shell and features the same cheek pad release mechanism found in its more expensive siblings.
If you’re looking for the best in total head protection, check out Fly Racing’s top of the line Formula Carbon helmet. The Adaptive Impact System (AIS) features a high-performance system of structural designs and energy mitigating materials – including RHEON, a leading-edge viscoelastic material – fine-tuned to greatly improve impact management over traditional helmets.
2021 Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet
ECE and DOT approved the Formula Carbon also features a lightweight 12K carbon fibre shell, ensuring superior penetration resistance, with Conehead EPS Technology inside the helmet offering a soft liner to absorb and manage impact force. Protection has also been fine tuned for high risk areas, with additional EPS material at these points, with an Expanded Polypropylene chin bar assisting with impact mitigation thanks to strong energy absorbing properties, as well as being damage resistant.
2021 Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet
Minimising the risk of clavicle injuries is a clavicle shell relief zone, filled with EPS and EPP, while a comfort liner and quick release cheek pads are moisture wicking, anti-microbial and washable. The True Functional Ventilation system also allows for air to be forced through multiple intake vents, passing through channels in the EPS and exiting via rear exhaust vents for ideal cooling.
2021 Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet
Other inclusions are molded rubber trim with integrated nose guard, titanium alloy D-rings, lightweight custom visor screws, an extra visor included as standard and a premium helmet garage, with the Fly Racing Formula Carbon helmet available in Australia for $799.95 RRP in Adult sizes and $749.95 RRP in Youth sizes.
2021 Fly Racing Formula Carbon Helmet (Youth)
Fly Racing Formula Carbon helmet features:
ECE / DOT approved
12K carbon fibre shell
Impact Energy Cells made of RHEON
Conehead EPS Technology
Expanded volume EPS
EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) chin bar
Clavicle shell relief zone
Custom molded rubber trim with integrated nose guard
Lightweight custom visor screws and titanium alloy D-rings
Washable moisture wicking, anti-microbial liners
True Functional Ventilation (TFV)
Premium helmet garage included
Extra visor included
Youth $749.95 RRP
Adult $799.95 RRP
Fly Racing Formula-CC helmet
Much like the original Formula Carbon model, the Fly Racing Formula-CC helmet contains all the critical elements that make Formula helmets an ideal choice in total head protection. Also including the Adaptive Impact System (AIS), the Formula-CC is fine-tuned to greatly improve impact management over traditional helmets including with Impact Energy Cells made of RHEON, and runs a Tri-weave composite shell for light weight and high levels of protection.
Fly Racing Formula-CC helmet
Naturally ECE and DOT approved, Conehead EPS technology is also found on the Formula CC, with the same benefits as found on the Formula Carbon helmet, while also featuring the EPP chin bar and clavicle shell relief zone to reduce the chance of clavicle injuries.
Molded rubber trim with an integrated nose guard is joined by lightweight visor screws and stainless steel D-rings, plus washable, moisture wicking and anti-bacterial liners and cheek pads. The True Functional Ventilation system is also found on the Formula CC, which comes with a soft fleece helmet bag for $599.95 RRP in Adult sizes, or for $549.95 RRP in Youth sizes.
Fly Racing Formula-CC helmet
Fly Racing Formula-CC helmet features:
ECE / DOT approved
Tri-weave composite shell
Impact Energy Cells made of RHEON
Conehead EPS Technology
Expanded volume EPS
EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) chin bar
Clavicle shell relief zone
Molded rubber trim with integrated nose guard
Lightweight custom visor screws and stainless-steel D-rings
If you’re looking for style, comfort and great value, check out the all-new DOT approved Kinetic helmet, featuring Fly Racing’s TFV “True Function Ventilation” using a multi-port ventilation system for maximum airflow – plus, a slimmed-down design for minimised mass for comfort on long rides.
Fly Racing Kinetic helmet
Details like quick release cheek pads and a fully removable and washable liner keeps your helmet feeling clean and fresh for every ride, while a durable lightweight polymer shell in three sizes is matched to a dual-density EPS liner in four possible sizes. Molded rubber trim includes an integrated nose guard, with a replaceable high-flow mouthpiece. The Fly Racing Kinetic helmet is available for $179.95 RRP in Adult sizes, or for $159.95 RRP in Youth sizes, with both coming with a soft fleece helmet bag.
Fly Racing Kinetic helmet
Fly Racing Kinetic helmet features:
DOT approved
Durable and lightweight polymer shell
Dual-density EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) liner
Molded rubber trim with integrated nose guard
Three shells and four EPS sizes provide a precise fit
Removable and washable liner/cheek pads
TFV (True Functional Ventilation)
Soft fleece helmet bag included
Youth $159.95 RRP
Adult $179.95 RRP
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2021 Fly Racing EVO, Lite & Women’s Lite Racewear arrives
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Fly Racing and and Australian importer McLeod Accessories have revealed the 2021 Racewear range, which is available now in your local Fly Racing stockist, including the Evolution DST, Lite and Women’s Lite ranges. Here’s a look at the latest gear from Fly Racing. You can also check out the full Fly Racing 2021 catalogue here (link).
2021 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
The Evolution DST is the brand’s most progressive performance pant to date, offering all-way stretch mobility alongside heavy-duty durability for when flexibility and toughness are of equal importance.
2021 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
The Evolution DST pant features Durable Stretch Technology constructed of four-way HEX-Stretch fabric for mobility with heavy-duty durability, as well as leather heat shields with DuPont Kevlar stitching and pre-curved knees – ready for most knee bracers or guards. Laser-cut perforations are found in key areas for advanced airflow, while strategically placed stretch-mesh ventilation areas also boost air flow.
Relaxed leg cuffs ensure no restriction, with a full-floating durable 900D seat sewn to breathable light mesh to reduce pulling when moving around on the bike, as well as an advanced Lycra liner which increases comfort.
2021 Fly Racing Evolution gloves
The Boa Fit System offers fast, on-the-fly micro adjustability at the waist, alongside a ratcheting fly closure, while Fly Racing’s exclusive zipper lock system keeps your pants secure. The Fly Racing Evolution DST Pants are available for $279.95 RRP, the Jerseys are available for $69.95 RRP, and the Gloves are $49.95 RRP.
2021 Fly Racing Evolution DST Racewear
2021 Fly Racing Evolution DST features
DST (Durable Stretch Technology)
Laser-cut perforations
Stretch-mesh ventilation
Relaxed leg cuffs
Exclusive four-way HEX-Stretch fabric construction
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
Seat panel sewn to breathable light mesh
Lycra liner
Boa Fit System
Ratcheting fly closure
Pre-shaped knee – knee braces and guards ready
Full-Floating durable 900D seat
Exclusive zipper lock system
Fly Racing Evolution DST Pants $279.95
Fly Racing Evolution DST Jerseys $69.95
Fly Racing Evolution DST Gloves $49.95
2021 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
Fly Racing’s Lite racewear offers unparalleled lightweight performance, comfort and flexibility without getting in your way. With a constant process of revision and renewal toward improvement, Lite gear ensures advanced breathability, alongside an athletic, tailored fit.
2021 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
The lightweight minimalist design includes multi-directional stretch-rib panels for flexibility, with mesh panels on the back of the knee and lower leg, plus low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic banding.
The stretch panel construction ensures maximum comfort and movement, with leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching on the pants, and the Fly Racing Boa Fit System for on-the-fly micro adjustability.
2021 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
Ergonomically pre-shaped knees are ready to accommodate most knee braces and guards, while the full-Floating seat is surrounded by stretch-rib material that moves naturally with your body, ensuring comfort while moving on your bike. The Fly Racing Lite Pants are available for $249.95 RRP, the jerseys for $69.95 RRP and gloves for $34.95 RRP.
2021 Fly Racing Lite Racewear
2021 Fly Racing Lite features
Lightweight minimalist design
Multi-directional stretch-rib panels
Mesh panels on back of knee and lower leg
Low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic band
Stretch panel construction
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
Boa Fit System
Ergonomically pre-shaped knees
Full-Floating seat
Fly Racing Lite Pants $249.95 RRP
Fly Racing Lite Jerseys $69.95 RRP
Fly Racing Lite Gloves $34.95 RRP
2021 Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear
For women who make the track their playground, Lite Racewear provides the gear to get it done. The lightweight minimalist design features a ventilated comfort mesh liner, with full-floating seat surrounded by stretch-rib material that moves naturally with your body as you move on the bike, while an all-new material with 90 per cent stretch panel construction provides an anatomically correct fit for the female body.
2021 Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards, and leather heat shield panels include DuPont Kevlar stitching. Adjustment at the waist is via adjustable waist belts for a custom fit, while multi-directional stretch panels offer flexibility, alongside low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic banding.
The Fly Racing Women’s Lite Pants are available for $229.95 RRP, the jerseys for $59.95 RRP, and gloves $34.95 RRP.
2021 Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear
2021 Fly Racing Women’s Lite features
Lightweight minimalist design
Ventilated comfort mesh liner
Full-Floating seat with stretch-rib material
All-new material with 90 per cent stretch panel construction
Ergonomically pre-shaped knees
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
Adjustable waist belts
Woman-specific design and cut
Multi-directional stretch panels
Low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic band
Fly Racing Women’s Lite Pants $229.95 RRP
Fly Racing Women’s Lite Pants Jerseys $59.95 RRP
Fly Racing Women’s Lite Pants Gloves $34.95 RRP
McLeod Accessories are the Australian importer of Fly Racing gear and apparel, for more information or to check out the full catalogue, check out their website: https://www.mcleodaccessories.com.au/brands/fly-racing/ or visit your local Fly Racing stockist!
