The Blur B-10 Youth goggles feature a modern frame design with straps that have triple silicone stripes and size adjustments for a secure fit. They also feature triple layer foam, anti-scratch coating and 100% UV protection.

Soon to be stocked at motorcycle stores, you can pick them up for an RRP of just $34.95, with a choice between: Black & White, Black & Neon, Black & Pink or Black & Multi!

Blur B-10 Youth Goggles Key Features

• Modern frame design
• Triple layer foam for optimum comfort, durability and moisture wicking
• Strap with triple silicone stripes for a secure fit
• Size-adjustable strap
• Lens made from superior 3D-molded 1.2mm lens for ultimate clarity
• Anti-scratch coating for durability
• 100% UV protection
• Anti-fog lens
• Tear-off pins

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Back by popular demand is the redesigned Moto-9s Flex—the refinement of a long-standing industry leader. This strong, lightweight helmet carries over Bell’s time-tested traditions of performance and advanced safety standards. Packed inside are three material layers that protect at different impact speeds and redirect rotational energy.

Check out the 2023 Bell Helmets dirt catalogue here…

Bell say protection like this is what gives their motocross and off-road racers the confidence to go big. You still get the unbeatable ventilation of the flexible, segmented liner that adapts to the shape of your head for a custom feel. Top off this no-compromise design with Bell’s Tri-Matrix shell, delivering all the strength of carbon fibre in a more budget-friendly package for value that’s unheard of. 

Cassons have you sorted with a whole range of cool colourways and sizes to keep you safe out on the dirt without breaking the bank. Contact them here for availability information!

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The new Vendetta Evo jacket benefits from all the same innovations of IXON’s racing development in MotoGP while providing optimised ventilation and freedom of movement, without any compromise to the riders’ safety. Featuring a thick & supple cowhide, highly ventilated Aerodynamic hump with air extractors, dual density shoulder cups and certified to level AAA. Contact Cassons for stock availability information!

IXON Vendetta Evo Jacket Features

• RRP $799.95
• CE model- AAA
• Elbow-shoulder CE protectors Level 1
• Securized stitching
• Thick and supple cow leather
• Compatible with Ix airbag-U03 vest
• Reinforcements with material complexing on areas exposed in case of fall (double layer of leather, 3D AIR SPACER mesh) for safety and and better airflow (chest, biceps, triceps, shoulders)
• High abrasion resistance synthetic fabric reinforcements to secure stitching on forearms
• Thumb loop straps (which prevent the sleeve from coming up in case of a fall)
• Reflective stripes on biceps and bottom back
  

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Being humans, we are very individual in the way we think, act and appear, clothing is a very personal and individual thing, it is for some a way of expressing who they are, who they follow in racing, what they want to project to another person or they just simply want to have protection from the elements and in the worst case scenario, from a crash.

This thought can then be extended into the different areas of motor cycling, trail riders, Motocross riders, Trials riders, Road racers, weekend riders, commuters, tourers, learners, pillions and casual riders.

Open any motorcycle magazine and you will find pages of ads that are promoting a certain brand, style, comfort level and safety level in their clothing. Clothing also extends to Helmets, boots, gloves, eye protection, body armour and so on. For all of us this can be quite daunting when trying to work out what may be the best or in many cases the most affordable items to by for your riding style and type.

Looks or Style:
To many riders, this is a very important part of their individuality and motorcycle life. We can have extremes at both ends of this, ie, the outlaw bikie, the tattooed and unwashed of the motorcycle world, they wear nothing but what the club has laid down in their laws, as riders they tend to shun away from safety gear, wear open face, cheap helmets, sunglasses are optional for eye protection, Jeans, boots rarely gloves and plenty of patches. 

We can also have the weekend warrior, the Claytons clubbie, they can usually be found in groups outside the local Cafe sipping on latté, they are normally much cleaner, the bikes are cleaner and they also have the open face helmets, although they tend to be less stubborn on this subject and will wear a full face if the weather is bad.

Then we have the Beach rider, thongs, board shorts and singlet, these guys are actually good value, their bikes are always very low in kilometres when they sell them, probably to do with the amount of time they sit in the shed waiting for the owner to re grow skin to 90% of his or her body after the crash on the first day of summer two years ago.

There are also a lot of us that have our hero’s in the racing scene, many of us buy replica leathers, helmets, gloves, boots and so on, even the bikes we ride we copy our hero’s, I swear, last weekend I saw Rossi, Stoner and Baylis on the Old Road! For others, it is nothing more than being very practical in what we wear and ride in, we look for weather protection and safety first and then think about the style of the item.

Weather protection:
Everyone has a comfort zone, everyone has a expected or accepted level of protection they want. We see it every time we go for a ride. On hot days, the guys that wear T shirts because it’s hot, the guys that still wear leather jackets in the heat. The riders that at the first drop of rain stop, normally under a bridge or overpass and put the wet weather suit out, or the rider that will take the gamble and not have a wet weather suit.

The distance of your ride can have a big impact on your choice of weather protection, there’s nothing worse than getting soaked to the skin in the first km’s of a thousand km trip. It can also be just as frustrating to spend 15 mins getting into your wet weather gear to find it turns into a 38 degree day just 10 mins up the road.

Budget:
One of the biggest influences on what we buy. Everyone has a budget, everyone has an opinion on what is too expensive or too cheap. This is where you have to do your home work, shopping around with different suppliers of product, getting feedback from people about a particular brand or style of clothing or helmet, getting into stores and physically trying stuff on. These things all help to give you a chance to make a valued decision on how much you are prepared to spend.

Safety Helmets are required by law in Australia to meet a certain level of safety, from the very cheap helmet to the most expensive, they all must meet that level of safety to be sold in this country. The more exotic the materials the more you pay, the flasher the paint work, the more you pay. Yes some brands offer a much higher level of protection, but the final choice is yours. There are no regulatory standards for clothing for road use, different suppliers offer certain information on their product, abrasive tests and so on. Try to buy what you can afford but with the highest level of protection for your money.

Understanding:
A strange category. What I mean by this, is an understanding of what you want from your safety gear. Do you want the maximum protection from a crash? The maximum protection from the elements? Clothing that offers some built in protection but not over the top in both price or safety? Do you want to just ride in jeans and T shirt and not  be concerned about the consequences? Many riders don’t understand these questions and don’t know how to come to a decision as to what is best or needed by them. Experience is one of the ways to learn how to make that choice, but experience can come at a cost, you may learn the hard way after a crash and then realise that the thongs and shorts weren’t such a good idea after all. Each rider has to make that decision before he rides, and each of us as individuals, will make different decisions. Let’s all hope we make the right ones.

Type of riding:
This goes back to what was said earlier, there are so many different forms of riding, from racing to road riding. If you were doing a track day, you wouldn’t turn up in jeans and runners, you would make sure that you had the appropriate clothing for the day, the same goes for riding down to the corner shop, it’s easier to leave the thongs and shorts on, but is it really the correct way to ride? The old saying, horses for courses is true, pick you clothing to suit the riding. Types of safety gear out there is immense, let’s look at what you can get and what you really need for a particular discipline of riding.

Trail riding / motocross:
Weekend trail riding in one of the biggest actives in the world. Protective clothing is a must, There are very few of us that go all day on the trails without some sort of fall or obstacle being flung at you. Helmets are different to road helmets, usually very light, large peaks and open frontal areas for goggles to fit. Boots are very tough robust and rigid to support the foot, ankle and lower leg from injury and obstacle ( rocks, stumps and the like) that may be in your way or you land on.

Body armour is very extensive, Back, chest, knee, elbow, neck and hands all need to be protected. The type and style of this can vary, but it is very very different from what you may have as a road rider. Pants and shirts are usually light and offer minimal protection, the armour is relied on quite heavily to do this task. Cuts, grazes, bruising and broken limbs are part of the sport so protection is a must.

The Scratcher
This type of rider is there in big numbers, many have a type of bike that has some form of link to racing or has been modified to be better than stock. The riders usually take pride in what they ride, as a result they know that protection is vital if they are going to have a play on their favourite bit of road. These riders tend to have two piece or one piece leathers, back protectors, armour in their leathers, good quality gloves and good quality helmets. 

The track rider / racer
At the high end of the sport where speed and pushing to the limits is an everyday occurrence, the need for top quality safety gear is a must. One piece leathers with built in armour, additional back protector and chest protector are the norm, quality gloves, top level boots and helmets are also a must for these riders. Coming off the bike at extreme high speed requires a very, very high level of safety gear.

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Check out the video above to see the amount of work that Leatt put into their neck braces to ensure your safety. Vigorous testing and manufacturing standards all go into making a top quality product.

Cassons say they understand the need for products for all pockets, the Leatt 3.5 neck brace is lightweight, has an adjustable rear thoracic and is super stylish, this makes the 3.5 a great buy. The brace is designed to allow the forces during an accident to be reduced and transferred through the brace into the strong muscles of the body rather than the small fragile bones in the neck.

The RRP of $459.95 is a small price to pay for a product that will keep one of the most important parts of your body protected and ensure that the brace stands the test of time. Head to the Cassons website here to find out more, or check with your local motorcycle store for stock availability.

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The NXR2 is a step up from the original NXR, sporting improvements in ventilation, comfort and hold as well as refined aerodynamics to produce a significant reduction in drag and lift, reducing the strain on a rider’s neck. SHOEI has developed vortex generators on the side of the visor to reduce wind turbulence and noise, while new, more voluminous cheek pads further restrain wind noise within the helmet, without blocking informative road sounds.

Each NXR2 features the new CWR-F2 visor system which provides riders with protection from 99% of UV rays and is 10% larger for improved lateral vision. The visor has a conveniently located centre closure and locking mechanism and new first position shield opening feature for advanced defogging.

Whilst the NXR2 does sport new features, staples of the SHOEI range are included, such as the Emergency Quick Release System to help first responders safely remove your helmet with minimal load on a rider’s neck. The NXR2 has also been designed and tested in SHOEI’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility to ensure optimum aerodynamic and ventilation performance.

Riders are kept cool with six air intakes and four exhaust outlets, with the large three position lower vent shutter designed for ease of use with riding gloves. The strategically shaped air-intake streamlines the profile of the helmet design, with a compact integrated spoiler helps reduce the forces placed on a rider’s head.

 The full range of NXR2 helmets will arrive over the coming months, with six new graphic designs in a range of colours, and six solid colours to choose from, including matt, gloss and metallic options. Prices start from $799.90 for solid colours and $949.90 for graphics. The 5 graphic designs will all be in SHOEI dealers across the country from the start of September, with Matt Black, Gloss Black and White following later in the month. Head here for more info.

Shoei NXR2 Highlights

• New CWRF-2 visor is 10% larger and features new centre closure & locking mechanism
• Improved Aerodynamics and stability
• Increased Ventilation – 6 inlet vents and 4 exhaust.
• Compact 4 shell sizes – specific to each rider’s head size
• Multi-density multi-layer EPS – EPS density tailored to each wearers head size and weight
• New more voluminous cheek pads reduce wind noise
• Fully customisable liner and various thickness cheek pads available
• Certified to the new European Standard ECE 22.06 update
• AIM Fibreglass composite shell with constant thickness for maximum protection
• EQRS – Emergency Quick Release System
• PINLOCK EVO Anti-fog film – 10% larger
• D-Ring retention system
  

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O’Neal say they believe in optimal protection, high comfort and innovation – and their brand-new SPLIT Chest Protector is no different. As the name suggests, the LITE version relies on lightweight parts, offering EN14021 protection with maximum comfort and great freedom-of-movement.

The injected plastic parts ensures that the chest protector stays at an absolute minimum weight while the bio-foam padding offers high levels of comfort. Multiple size adjustments on shoulder pads and waist closure ensure it’s a perfect fit for almost all riders.

Protection and comfort are further ensured with the neck brace compatible design, front/ back part for multiple combination options thats been designed for optimum ventilation and slim design to be worn under or over the jersey!

Pick up your new O’Neal Split Chest Protect Lite for $189.95 through your local motorcycle supply store with the part number ON0459100 or contact Cassons directly regarding availability. If you only want the front protection plate then a strap kit can be purchased as well for $19.95 (ON0459900).

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