First launched in the late 1970s, the original Bandit was made in Texas by Bill Simpson and was actually a NASCAR helmet design that was technically illegal in Britain. It was a super-high quality lid, but since it was built for American car racing, it didn't comply with UK motorcycle helmet rules.
Now riders can re-create their biking youth, with the latest Simpson bike helmet - the new Venom which is totally compliant with ECE 22-05 regulations, making them fully road legal to wear on a bike. That hasn't affected their overall design though - the Simpson style is still clear to see.
Simpson has also updated the materials and build quality for 2018. The standard Venom boasts the very latest composite Maxx-3C shell material, with fully removable, washable lining, an advanced venting and hot-air exhaust system, inner sun visor, and a quick-release Pinlock Max Vision equipped visor. A Max vision insert is included in the box.
Technical Specification: •3 outside shells made of high-strength and lightweight shell construction in MAXX-3C
•Multi-Axis Tricomposite compound
•ACU Gold Standard
•Small shell XS- M / large shell L-XL / extra-large shell XXL
•Ultra-wide viewport
•Pinlock 100% MaxVision prepared
•Visor with controlled antifog air flow
•Scratch resistant visor
•Visor with double locking system
•Inner sun visor
•Chin vent with inner open-close slider
•Hot air exhaust system
•Double D Ring
•Removable and washable inner lining
•Chin curtain
•Breath deflector
•Ready for easy installation of Bluetooth headsets