We’re dubbing Valentino Rossi’s 2011 Mugello helmet “The Eye” although we gather that’s not its official name. In any case, there will be an AGV Rossi Mugello replica version to celebrate the helmet there’s no way we’d want to ride behind. The Aldo Drudi-designed helmet was made as an ironic take on Rossi’s last fatalistic Mugello round, and as a message to Rossi and Ducati fans to keep on eye on them because things can change (hoping for more positive rounds in the future).

The Mugello helmet features a big eye, the Italian flag to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italian unification, and Rossi’s dogs with the words “the chihuahua tribe”, photographed by the rider himself. The AGV Valentino Rossi Replica Mugello 2011 looks like it will get a production run, so keep your eye open for more details in the future.

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New Arai RX-7 replica helmets are available. Using the same Monster HJC R-PHA 10 Ben Spies replica helmet by Aldo Drudi, we get new Cal Crutchlow and Leon Haslam replicas. The Crutchlow helmet is based on the same RX-7 GP model the British has been wearing in this year’s MotoGP and last year’s Superbike season. The colours are typical of Monster Energy and include extra graphics by Aldo Drudi with flame lines and a glittery finish.

The Leon Haslam replica helmet is the same RX-7 GP model that the rider used when he came second in last year’s Superbike championship, and the same model that he’s using again this year. The design is also by Drudi and has a black gloss background and huge white “H” that adorns the front curvature of the helmet. Asymmetric floral graphics complete the design. Both replica helmets have a five-year guarantee and in sizing from XS to XXL, they costs about 949 euros each.

Crutchlow and Haslam replica helmets by Arai

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The Arai Chaser helmet range gets a couple of updates for 2011, including two new replica models: the Spencer Re-Style Black and Colin Legend White models. Both have been created by Aldo Drudi and are based on the Chaser-V Phil Read model. The external shell is made from fibreglass - light and durable - and they have the usual comfort characteristics of removable and washable cheek padding, pinlock visor and a polystyrene shell in different thicknesses.

The Chaser Spencer Re-Style Black is a homage to Freddie Spencer, as its name suggests, and it has black and grey graphics on a white background. The design is modern but is meant to reflect a historic replica. It comes in sizes from XS to XXL and costs about 513 euros in Europe. The Chaser Colin Legend White model also has new colours and will be available from early 2011.

Other updates in the range include the new Chaser-V model where “V stands for Ventilation, Visor and Visibility, intended to be the defining characteristics of this new helmet. It has larger front and rear ventilation points, also included at the neck and on the sides. The SAI visor is wider and can include Pinlock anti-fog points.

The interior lining and padding can be removed and can also be purchased in different thicknesses for better individual comfort. The points attaching the interior lining have been from the front of the helmet to the sides for a more comfortable wear and the external shell has been completely redesigned. It’s now made from Super Fibre Laminate construction for better durability. A large colour range is available and sizing comes in XS to XXL. A Phil Read replica is available, and the Chaser-V helmet costs about 629 euros. Go to the Arai site for more information.

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Stars and Stripes, this the livery that world famous graphic designer Aldo Drudi of Drudi Perfomance has come up for American Honda and their one off Moto2 effort at the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP that takes place August 27th to 29th.

The team’s Moriwaki MD600 will see WSBK rider Roger Lee Hayden (check out his special leathers after the jump) racing the Moto2 bike and Kevin Schwantz managing the team and this entry is their effort to raise money the Ride for Kids program, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

American Honda is also planning to have Drudi designed commemorative shirts and hats available to the public with all proceeds to benefit the Ride for Kids.

Team Manager Kevin Schwantz has a long history with Drudi, who first created Schwantz’s starbust helmet design in 1991 and designs all of Valentino Rossi’s helmets and several MotoGP teams, including Yamaha and Honda Gresini said:

To work with Kevin, who is a friend and a champion, on a project that American Honda is supporting, it was a given that I was honored to be asked to create the graphics. This assignment has been particularly special to me because for a long time I have wanted to create a theme that focused on the stars and stripes of the USA, which turns out to be the perfect match for this project. It is a very exciting opportunity and a project that will be of the highest level.”

Continue reading: Red, White and Blue for Roger Lee Hayden's Moriwaki Moto2

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AGV has released a limited edition of Valentino Rossi’s “Chicken” helmet which the Italian wore in the celebration of his 9th World Championship in the 2009 Malaysian GP.

This top of the line AGV GP Tech helmet features a cartoon chicken on the top, laying an egg with the number 9 on it and designed by Aldo Drudi represents a joke on Rossi’s age (31 this year) and is based on an old Italian saying “Gallina Vecchia fa buon brodo” which means the old chicken makes good broth, but doesn’t lay eggs, instead Rossi laid another egg with his 9th world title.

As usual Rossi’s helmets are highly original and very personal, but would you head out on the road or a race track with a chicken on your lid?

After the jump more on the helmet and it’s price:

Continue reading: AGV releases Limited Edition of Valentino Rossi's Chicken Helmet

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We saw a sketch of the customised Valentino Rossi inspired Yamaha R1 back in October and the bike was finally unveiled this weekend at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California.

This special R1 was wanted Don Emde, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Parts Magazine publisher, and will be auctioned off in 2010, with the proceeds going to the Riders for Health charity.

The livery was designed by the famed Aldo Drudi and based on Rossi’s Five Continents AGV helmet, but the R1 donated by Yamaha Motor Corp, has been customised with Ohlins suspensions, Roland Sands wheels and Akrapovic exhausts.

Source | dealernews

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BER Racing Italy in collaboration with Lucedentro (light inside) and international graphic designer Aldo Drudi have come up with a very a special helmet called Zebra based on Arai’s Viper GT (full face) and the SZ-F (jet)

Using Lucedentro’s exclusive photoluminescent pigments which retain solar or electric forms of light, store it and give it off for a period of time that varies from eight to ten hours these pigments applied on the Zebra guarantee the maximum visibility, allowing other drivers to see motorcycle riders in traffic, especially at dusk or in poor visibility conditions.

The Arai Zebra is available only on request: 30 days from order - exclusive and limited edition of 50 pieces and can be ordered at berracing.it or directly online at store.berracing.it

Sizes go from XS to XXL and the Viper GT Zebra will sell for € 749.00, while the SZ F Zebra goes for € 610.00

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AGV Helmet - Valentino Rossi The Donkey

AGV is going to release at the end of January 2010 a special limited edition run of Valentino Rossi’s ‘Donkey’ helmet. The iconic and ironic helmet was worn by Rossi at the Misano GP, who thought up the idea for the helmet and had Aldo Drudi design the graphics immediately after his silly crash at Indianapolis when Rossi admitted his first thought was “what a donkey” (even if we bet that wasn’t exactly his first thought).

The GP Tech is AGV’s top of the range lid, entirely made in Italy and helmet worn and developed by Rossi.

The lid will come with a limited edition box and sell for € 745.

Continue reading: AGV Helmets – Valentino Rossi’s The Donkey Limited Edition Replica

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Parts Magazine will be doing something very special for the Riders for Health charity. It’s going to auction off a customized 2009 Yamaha R1, and what a custom job that this R1 has got.

The bike donated by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA will have Ohlins suspension, Roland Sands Designs wheels, Akrapovic exhausts, Bridgestone BT003 tires and a special paint job based on Valentino Rossi’s AGV helmet design the Five Continents.

The famed designer Aldo Drudi adapted the helmet design to the R1 bodywork with personal approval of the project by the 8 times World Champion.

The Riders for Health bike will be auctioned off early to mid 2010, with location and date to be announced.

Check out Parts Magazine November issue or their website for more information.

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When you mess up a race like Valentino Rossi did at Indianapolis, what do you do? Find plausible excuses and then go on to the next race or call yourself a stupid ass and make fun of yourself?

After the Indy GP, Aldo Drudi got a text message from Rossi who had an idea for his helmet for the Misano GP. Drudi came up with this one off helmet based on the famous Donkey from the Shrek movies, Rossi’s blue eyes from his 2008 Mugello helmet, his earring and a tooth cavity with the Yamaha logo and the result was one of Rossi’s more ironic helmets designs and here’s they made it.

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Valentino Rossi is sporting another of his special one off helmets for his home race at Misano. The AGV helmet is as always designed by Rossi’s favourite designer Aldo Drudi.

Rossi is clearly making fun of himself after his crash at Indy MotoGP that saw him half his lead on rival and team mate Jorge Lorenzo.

The helmet has the face of a donkey on the front and on the back has The Donkey in English and El Sumer, which is the Italian dialect of the area for dunce or ass.

Source | gpone

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For the only U.S. round of the World Superbike Championship that took place in Utah, helmet artist Aldo Drudi of Drudi Performance created a special design for Ben Spies helmet and boots. Not as wild looking as Valentino Rossi’s helmet designs that Drudi usually creates, Spies HJC lid had the Texas Lone Star on the front and on the back Drudi added the slogan Texas Terror, and considering the way Spies dominated both races at Millersports Park it was truly an apt expression.

The Alpinestar boots were made up with the classical red, white and blue Stars and Stripes, his last name and his nickname “Elbowz” imprinted on the head of a Texas Longhorn, the horns of the steer probably symbolizing the way Spies keeps his elbows out while racing.

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