Special helmets for high-speed motorcycles coming soon?

While speed bikes tend to be on the rise across Europe, the industry is trying to find an answer to the use of helmets on these electric bicycles, which can be far faster than a regular electric bike.

Although some countries, such as Switzerland, already allow the use of high-speed motorcycles, wearing a helmet is mandatory given the speed of these machines, often close to the equivalent of 50cc mopeds. See Only Problem: In the absence of a specific helmet for this vehicle category, users must wear a motorcycle helmet.

A lot of work is underway to define standards for future helmets specifically designed for fast electric bicycles. If regulations, which will come into force on January 1, 2017, provide for “full” protection of the cyclist's face, industry professionals consider this a very bad moment for the future of the industry.

“The industry is working to obtain a European approval for high-speed bike helmets. Discussions are also underway with Brussels " says René Takens, President of the European Cycling Confederation (CONEBI). Simply put, the idea is to be able to define a helmet that looks like a classic bike, but is more suitable and more stable in the event of a collision at higher speeds, all without diving into the overly restrictive aspect of a motorcycle. helmet …