When it comes to riding a motorbike, we all like to pretend we’re one of the superstar riders of this world. Underneath the leathers and the motorbike helmets, we all think we’re Valentino Rossi, Mick Doohan, Wayne Rainey or Kevin Schwantz, and once the helmet comes off and the leathers get unzipped, we’re back to the real world.
Now most of us will never get the chance to ride around one of the world’s most famous circuits or even meet our idols, but we are able to emulate what they wear, with many manufacturers following the bike builders and leather designers into creating real race replica helmets of some of the top riders on the planet.
You may think “yeah that’s great but I best they cost as much as my Ducati,” but you’d be wrong. These race replicas, at Bikestop at least, cost the same as any of the other motorbike helmets in our range, and our aim is to provide bikers with only the best quality helmets to make sure you stay safe out on the roads.
Ryuichi Kiyonari has won the British Superbike Championship on three occasions, the latest of which coming in 2010 while at HM Plant Honda, and his is just one of the replicas you can be wearing. The Shoei X-Spirit 2 is based on the brand’s 50 years of experience in creating the best helmets available, in terms of protection and style. Made using organic fiberglass and carbon fibre in various layers for a shock-absorbent shell with optimum rigidity, you get exactly what you need from a helmet – protection, comfort and style.
American Nicky Hayden won the MotoGP world championship in 2006 at Repsol Honda, and his Arai RX-7 is also available in our range of race replicas. As with all Arai helmets, there is a phenomenal amount of attention to detail in the styling, protection and comfort. The standard Pinlock inner visor prevents it from misting, and the new DDL3 ventilation duct in the back of the helmet ensures that the rider stays ventilated, and the peripherally based SNC shell makes sure you have the maximum amount of protection.
For more race replica motorbike helmets and all other motorcycle accessories, take a look around the Bikestop website where you’re sure to find something that meets your requirements. From helmets to boots, leathers to locks, we have everything you could possibly need. For more information, give us a call today on 01438 317038, or click here to leave us an online message and one of our team of experts will get back to you.
