The F17 Gardner Kabuto features an EPS liner and COOLMAX fully detachable and washable interior liner, is Pinlock ready and has a quick release visor system. Each Remy Gardner Kabuto F17 has its own unique serial number on the side of the helmet, and is ECE 22.06 and FIM approved.

Handmade in Japan, Kabuto helmets are exceptional quality. The F17 has MIPS (Multi-direction Impact Protection System), A.C.T shell construction, Multi-direction aerodynamics, side and top aero ventilation, Emergency System cheek pads, and DEOFACTOR antimicrobial treatment inside.

For road riders, the F17 Remy Gardner Kabuto is glasses-friendly, has intercom attachment space, includes a breath guard and wind shutter, plus the visor has a centre-lock and double axis system. It comes in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL and retails for $1,499.00. Check out more here at Kabuto Australia.

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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.

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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 Star Flex is a claimed 10% lighter and now includes the Panovison Dark smoke shield in the box (Australia only). Bell say that the Race Star Flex DLX is the ultimate choice for the racer with a day job – where every race weekend decision counts. Offering all the features and protection of its siblings, the Race Star utilizes a 3k carbon fibre shell and is packed with technology.

Bell have also said that the proprietary Flex liner provides comprehensive protection, Magnefusion cheek pads ensure comfort with optimal fit. For Australian racers, the Race Star Flex DLX comes with a Panovision Pinlock Clear shield installed and an additional Panovision Dark Smoke Pinlock with Tear-Off Posts shield in the box. You can pick the limited edition Dunne version for an RRP of $1299.95.

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Key Features:

• 10% lighter weight than Race Star
• Panovision Raceview Viewport
• Panovision ProTint Photochromatic face shield included
• Flex Impact Liner
• 3K Carbon Shell
• Triple-density cheek pads
• Virus Cool Jade Mesh Liner
• Magnefusion cheekpads
• Field tested and developed by working with professional riders on the track
• Optimized aerodynamics using Bell’s state-of-the-art wind tunnel, the Bell Star’s aerodynamics have been fine-tuned with advanced riding simulations
• 5 EPS and 5 shell sizes allows a more proportional fit and improved performance, especially at high speeds
• Speaker pockets
• Zippered helmet bag included
• Meets or exceeds Snell M2015 and DOT certifications

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Gaerne GRS
A racing boot suitable for track and street. The GRS has the exclusive Gaerne floating system to surround the ankle while at the same time flowing with your natural movement. The heel cup is designed for maximum strength, while a wide shin plate in PU and gear lever protection add further safety.

Inside is a breathable lining and shinbone area with special padding for extra comfort. There is also a side-entry system with elastic zip panel and velcro for customized fit, non-slip and oil resistant sole and changeable toe sliders.

Gaerne GRT
GRT is a new racing boot from Gaerne suitable for sporty riding! The upper is made in micro-fiber, while the inside is fully lined with a breathable Airmesh. The heel cup, the front plate and the gear support complement the technical features of this new boot.

Inner side elastic zip pannel and wide velcro allows a perfect closure of the boot. Exclusive dual compound, anti-slip rubber sole, replaceable sliders, Anatomic and removable insole complete the awesome features of this boot!

Keen on either pair? Head into your local motorcycle store now or contact Cassons Australia directly regarding stock availability. Check out the 2022 Gaerne Australia catalogue here…

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Remy’s debut in MotoGP takes place exactly 30 years after the retirement of WayneGardner – Remy’s father and 1987 world champion in class 500cc – putting the young rider in the limelight and creating high hopes and expectations.

In 2014, at just 16, Remy began racing in the Moto3 class World Championship with KTM, going on, in 2016, to class Moto2 with the Red Bull KTM Ajo team. In 2021, having achieved 12 placings and five wins, he wound up an incredible season as the current Moto2 World Champion.

Now, in 2022, at just 24 years of age, he is taking the leap to face a new MotoGP challenge, a turning point for every rider’s career. After the first track tests, Remy Gardner is working on his physical fitness and technical preparation, and in selecting his inseparable companions puts the official seal on his important partnership with OGK KABUTO, the leading Japanese brand in the bike and motorcycle helmet trade.

Throughout the season Remy Gardner will race wearing the Japanese company’s Racing Flag ship F-17 helmet, a new integral racing model that adopts the latest aerodynamic technology, Kabuto say it’s a guarantee of safety and innovation at the service of motorcyclists. Read more about it here.

“For me it is a dream to race in MotoGP! We have a lot to learn, and a long road ahead. But I can’t wait to start! The first test was like a teaser, and the real work will start in Malaysia! Hopefully we can fight for rookie of the year and have a good first season! Thank you to everyone for the support” said Remy. 

Kabuto F-17 Helmet 

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The RJAYS Apex III features and aerodynamic design but it doesn’t stop there. RJAYS say it has an advanced polycarbonate shell, combined with the inner structure, the Apex III has a certification of ECE 22.05. Featuring an internal sun visor with an easy use lever, meaning you don’t have to worry about swapping to a clear visor at night as you can just click the lever. The clear visor that comes on the helmet has UV protection to keep your eyes safe.

Along with this are top vents to allow air to flow through the interior air channels, a quick release Micrometric chin strap and a removable liner to ensure the inside stays clean.

The Apex III in a solid colour has an RRP of $139.95 or if you want to switch it up with your style, you can get one with a livery for an RRP of $149.95. They are in-stock now through Cassons or you can contact your local motorcycle store to check the stock. Check out the full catalogue here.

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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 racing inspired lid has a Polycarbonate/ABS shell construction and weighs in at just 1380grams! The Coolmax liner is ultra-plush and is easily removed to be washed.

The adjustable visor design helps you set the 5 SRS how you like and the multiple air vents will keep you cool and dry!

The O’Neal 5 SRS is available through Cassons here or at your local motorcycle store. Sizing starts at XS and goes up to 2XL while pricing is set at $179.95! Check out the 2021 O’Neal catalogue here. It includes plenty of high quality and affordable riding gear to keep you safe out on the dirt without breaking the bank, grab a new lid today!

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