Leon Haslam took his first ever Superpole today at Phillip Island, so we decided to give you a closer look at Pocket Rocket’s new helmet design for the 2010 season. Designed by Drudi Performance, the Arai lid is two toned with blue on the right side and red on the left with a big white ‘H’ on the front and has kept the very popular angel/devil motif on his racing #91.

Arai will be releasing a replica on the Chaser model, that will be available mid year.

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German helmet maker Schuberth goes the 3D animation way and has secret agent 008 promoting their rider’s mobile communication set for the Schuberth C3, C2 and Concept helmets.

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Nolan presented at the Vairano di Vidigulfo circuit their new collection of Fiat Helmets. The three distinct graphic designs are on their N20 Traffic helmet and two of the versions are dedicated to the Fiat Cinquecento, a cult car for generations of Italians.

The Fiat 500 Emoticon is a explicit tribute to the younger generation and inside the package you’ll find several stickers so that the helmet can be personalised with your own favourite emoticon. The Fiat 500 reproduces the front and back of the Cinquecento, while the third version, Fiat Racing, picks up the Fiat logo that’s on Yamaha Fiat MotoGP team.

Like all of Nolan helmets, that are entirely made in Italy, the N20 Traffic Fiat collection has a Lexan EXL polycarbon shell, with a removable and washable liner in an exclusive ice white and grey colour, the inserts are in leather and the convex, aviator style light blue tinted goggle style visor offers UV protection up to 400 nanometres.

After the jump you can check out the video presentation of their 2010 collection with Nolan sponsored riders Jorge Lorenzo, Carlos Checa and Marco Melandri hitting the track.

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Casey Stoner was sporting this new helmet design on his Nolan X 802 for his home race at the Australian GP at Phillip Island, not as far out looking as Jorge Lorenzo’s Estoril GP moon landing helmet, Stoner’s lid would make a very nice replica for any race fan.

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After his Indy helmet, Jorge Lorenzo will be wearing another one-off helmet for this weekend’s MotoGP at Estoril. This time the Spanish rider has turned his Nolan X-Lite X-802 into an astronaut’s helmet to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with Neil Armstrong’s famous phrase “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” on it.

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Torneo helmet manufacturer and friends got together last May to celebrate the Torneo helmet day in the city of Turin, Italy.

Launched at the 2008 EICMA Show in Milan back in November, Torneo released these Italian design sports orientated helmets.

These open faced motorcycle helmets are coated with PVC synthetic spreads so each different helmet feels just like the sports ball it represents, but comply to European safety standards.

Prices range from 200 to 250 euro.

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If you’re lady friend is one of those Hello Kitty fans who just has to go around wearing something from this brand, how about buying them a helmet from Duraleu? This helmet manufacturer has a whole range of open face lids with the Hello Kitty logo all over them.

The helmets are ECE R22.05 approved, the shell is in thermo plastic alloy has a polyester liner and a moisture free crown pad for comfort, and a rapid buckle attachment. Sizes available range from XXS to XL.

Hello Kitty Helmets

After the jump more helmets, Helly Kitty leathers and even a motorcycle.

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Did you see them walking on the street asking for your passport or identity card? You might have wondered about the new contraption on their uniform. Some time ago the British government asked Dutch company “x-sportscam” to develop a connection to connect their bullet camera on their helmet and cap.

The Dutch company is specialised in helmet cameras, bullet cameras and video recording systems to use on your helmet, motorbike or mountain bike. They even have waterproof cameras to use when you go diving.

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Sunday Nicky Hayden will race his “home Grand Prix” at Laguna Seca and for this special occasion he will present his new helmet.

The American MotoGP star and World Champion will wear special edition helmet. The helmet with a gold medal design on the back part is a tribute to the US Olympic team which will participate in the Beijing olympic games later this year.

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What you see in the photo is the Suomy helmet design that Fonsi Nieto will use in the next Misano race programmed for next Sunday. The graphics reflect the Madrid Rock in Rio - the biggest world music event around. Let us know if you have any way out designs on your gear too!

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Something for the kids for summer comes from Lem, Italian manufacturer of motorcycle helmets. The “Retro” collection includes models Roger, Ranger and Junior.

The range includes jet helmets with original designs, external shell in thermoplastic material and removable and washable internal CoolMax lining.

A neck piece for winter can be included or removed, while the breathable cheek protection is excellent for summer. Other elements include 2mm visor in various colours, XS to XL sizes and a 950 gram weight.

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With the motto “life is too precious to wear an ordinary helmet”, Fashion Helmet has created a line of helmets inspired by on-the-road American bikers and fashion trends.

With the philosophy that helmets are not just a safety aspect but also a fashion accessory, these versions appear in pastel colours and brilliant graphics to give a sprightly touch to urban fashion. For the next spring/summer 2009 range Fashion Helmet presents some new designs, strictly Made in Italy available for men, women and kids.

Fashion Helmet spring/summer 2009

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