Get dirty with Shot MX Racewear helmets and clothing

Motocross and off-road riding can be enormous fun. It’s also great for teaching you techniques that can help with your road or track riding, hence why so many top MotoGP racers train off-road in their spare time. Benefits include a smoother throttle and braking technique, and becoming used to having a bike move around underneath you. Plus you’ll be more relaxed and confident in slippery conditions or if you encounter a country lane covered in mud!

We now stock Shot MX helmets and clothing, so you can get great, affordable off-road kit as used by a number of top riders. Perfect whether you’re doing some gentle green laning, hitting the local MX track or trying some freestyle tricks.

Shot MX Helmets:

We’ve got the Shot Furious Impact and Speed designs in stock. Just £64.95 gets you an ACU and ECE2205 approved MX helmet with a comfortable weight, great features, and plenty of style. So you’ll be able to focus on your riding.

The Shot Furious Impact MX Helmet

The Impact is available in Black, Red or Blue, and both our Shot MX helmets are available in sizes XS-XL. Plus, as with all our products, you quality for free UK mainland shipping on all orders over £10. If you’d rather check them out in person, then our store in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is open 6 days a week, or you can give us a call for advice on 01782-562095.

Shot MX Clothing:

We’ve also got Motocross shirts, pants and neck guards from Shot in stock now. The high density foam neck guard will help to prevent injuries, while the clothing will look good even if you’re a novice off-road rider.

Shot Contact Live MX Shirt

The Shot Contact MotoX shirt is just £25.99, while the pants (Or trousers) are £89.99 with ballistic Kevlar reinforcement at the knees, reinforcement for high wear areas and Spandex to give a comfortable fit.

Here’s a promotional video from Shot to get you in the mood…

Shoei Assured Dealer - new helmets in stock

We’re pleased to share that we are now a Shoei Assured Dealer, and as a result we’re currently adding the full range of Shoei motorcycle helmets to the site.

That covers everything from the Shoei JR Platinum R open-face helmet to the Shoei X-Spirit 2 Marc Marquez replica. And everything in between.

The Shoei X-Spirit 2 Marc Marquez replica

We’re particularly pleased that the approach Shoei takes matches our own views - having the largest range of Shoei Premium helmets available, dealing with staff trained by recognised Shoei technicians, and ensuring you walk away with the most suitable and best-fitted helmet. And not only providing you with the best service when you’re making your purchase, but also in the months afterwards.

The Shoei RJ Platinum-R

The Shoei brand is obviously well-known for providing high quality helmets since it was founded in 1958 by Eitaro Kamata, and has been used by a large number of racers over the years, pushing the company in terms of safety and performance. Marc Marquez, Bradley Smith, Eugene Laverty, and Chaz Davies are just some of the riders Shoei has supported.

Shoei X-Spirit 2 Reverb TC2

Check out the helmets we’ve already listed, including the sports-touring GT Air, the great on-and-off-road Hornet DS, and the flip-up Neotec, and we’ll keep you updated on the latest news, offers and advice on picking the right Shoei helmet. You can keep up here, on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Pinterest, or via our Email Newsletter.

Unbeatable X-Lite, Nolan and Grex Helmet Sale

We’re celebrating the new year with an amazing X-Lite, Nolan and Grex helmet sale. Spring is on the way, so get ready for warmer weather with savings of up to £250 on full-face and flip-front helmets from these respected and trusted brands.

But these savings can’t last forever - they’re available until 5.30pm (GMT) on Wednesday, January 30th, 2014.

X-Lite Helmet Sale:

Our X-Lite helmet range includes the X-701 which normally retails for £319.99. It’s a composite fibre helmet available in 3 shell sizes, and in addition to the removable interior and cheek pads, great ventilation, and rear stabilizing spoiler, it’s also ready for an N-Com communication system to be fitted.

We’ve got the X-Lite X-701 in White/Black/Grey or White/Red/Black. And during our sale it’s just £60!

The X-lite X-701 could be yours for an unbeatable £60

And you’ll find similar great savings on the X-Lite-702, the X-Lite X-602 and the flip-front X-Lite X-1002. These reductions are on all our X-Lite Full-Face and Flip-Front motorcycle helmets.

Nolan Helmet Sale:

We’ve also got massive savings on our Nolan helmet range. Get amazing savings on our Nolan Full-Face and Flip-Front helmets. For example the Nolan N85 Virage N-Com in Flat Black would usually retail for £199.99, but we’re offering it at just £50 for a limited time.

Meanwhile the Nolan N103 Motorrad N-Com in Cayman Blue is a distinctive and stylish helmet which usually costs £279.99. At just £50, that’s a saving of £229.99.

Save £229.99 on the Nolan N103 Motorrad N-Com

We’ve also got a wide range of colours and designs available in our sale for the Nolan N63, along with plenty of more colourful and striking Nolan N85 paintschemes. Or there’s the Nolan N90 Flip-Front option, again available at a massive discount for a limited time.

Our Nolan Open-Face helmets are even cheaper - down to just £40 for the Nolan N20 (rrp £129.99), the Nolan N33 (rrp £139.99) and the Nolan N41 (rrp £99.99). And our Nolan N52 MX/Off-Road helmet is just £29.99, down from £149.99.

Just £40 until February, 2014

Grex Helmet Sale:

And we’ve also discounted all our stock of Grex full-face and flip-front helmets to give you even more choice. For just £30 you can pick from the Grex J2 Pro (rrp £124.99), the Grex R2 (rrp £99.99), or the Grex RF2 Kinetic (rrp £124.99).

The Grex RF2 Kinetic - just £30, saving you £94.99

And our Grex open-face helmets are also reduced, from £99.99 down to just £30 for the Grex DJ1 in funky colours for commuters, scooter riders and anyone else wanting a bargain.

Stealth carbon helmets - stylish and practical

Carbon fibre has been used for motorcycle parts and expensive showcase helmets for a while now, as it combines strength with a light weight. But now anyone can afford a stylish carbon look, with carbon lids from Stealth.

Stealth HD117 Carbon Helmet just £189.99:

The Stealth HD117 Carbon Full-Face Helmet

The Stealth HD117 looks great with an all-carbon fibre outer shell, but also gives you a benefit in weight reduction, meaning less neck ache as it weights just 1200g (+/- 50g) for a medium-sized lid.

But it isn’t just about looking good - you also get a dual-density EPS liner, chin and top vents, and a large rear access vent. The visor is easily removable with a ‘no fuss’ release mechanism, and you’ll be comfortable with the Coolmax lining.

And when the sun might get in your eyes, you don’t have to stop to change visors or glasses. The Stealth HD117 includes an integral drop-down sun-visor which is easy to operate even when you’re wearing thick winter gloves.

The Stealth HD117 Carbon helmet is cool, stylish, practical, and just £189.99.

Stealth HD210 Carbon MX Helmet:

The Stealth HD210 Carbon MX Helmet

And you can look just as good riding off-road. The Stealth HD210 Carbon MX Helmet weighs just 950g (+/-50g) for the medium size, and features the same strong and lightweight carbon shell. The adjustable peak is plastic, but comes with a carbon finish, so it’ll be durable and cheaper if you need to replace it.

Again, you’ll get a Coolmax lining to stay comfortable, which is arguably even more important when you’ve been exerting yourself at a motocross track or some trail riding. And it’ll stay secure with a double D-ring chin strap with quick release tab when you take a break to get the mud off!

The Stealth HD210 Carbon MX Helmet is a lid you’ll want to clean after each ride - and it’s also £189.99 right now.

Success for Scorpion Helmets riders at MotorLand Aragon

It was a great weekend of racing at MotorLand Aragon for a number of of reasons, but Nicolas Terol has the biggest reason to celebrate as he combined a birthday with victory in the Moto2 class.

The Spanish rider turned 25 on Friday, but had to wait to celebrate with champagne on the top step of the podium on Sunday. Fellow Scorpion Helmets sponsored rider, Mika Kallio, also had a great race, moving up 10 places from his grid position to take fifth behind team-mate and championship leader Scott Redding.

In Moto3, Jonas Folger took a brave seventh despite injury, with Alexis Masbou in 11th and Jack Miller in 13th. Top Scorpion rider in MotoGP was Alvaro Bautista, and it was a big day for Yonny Hernandez, who has moved from the Paul Bird Motorsports CRT bike to a Pramac Ducati for the remainder of the season.

Check out this video to see what goes into creating helmets suitable for MotoGP riders to push to the limit:

And if you want the same style and level of protection, our Scorpion Helmet full-face helmet range starts at just £179.99, but we’ve got limited stocks of the Scorpion EXO-500 Air West design reduced by 20% to just £159.99 if you act fast!

Don’t forget we also have a full range of MotoGP merchandise to show your support for all the racers, or for Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa, Valentino Rossi, Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith.

Looking for great flip-front motorcycle helmets?

Flip-front motorcycle helmets combine the safety and comfort of a full-face crash helmet with the practicality of an open-face design, particularly when you’re stopping at petrol stations, or you want to be able to talk to people without constantly putting your lid on and off again.

It’s why they’re chosen by so many people who ride for work, such as paramedics, bike taxis and police motorcyclists. And it’s why they also make great sense for commuters or if you’re touring. You can stop and take a picture of a great scene without messing around with D-ring helmet straps, or quickly ask for directions or advice etc.

Even better, we’ve currently got a range of flip-front lids with prices reduced by up to 72%! That range includes:

Caberg Justissimo GT:

The Caberg Justissimo GT

Caberg has been making flip-front motorcycle helmets for more than 35 years, so they’ve got plenty of experience in making something which meets high standards for safety and practicality. The Justissimo GT a fog-resistant and anti-scratch inner and outer visor, plus a removable and washable lining, removable nose guard, and adjustable vents.

Plus it’s great for anyone who wears glasses, as it comes with a ‘glasses seating’ feature to make it easier and more comfortable, plus it’s also Bluetooth ready. And limited stocks are available in XS-XXL sizes for just £119.99, down from £189.99. Grab a Caberg Justissimo GT before they’re all gone! (We’ve also got the M1 version in M-XXL)

Grex flip-front helmets at just £59.99:

The Grex RF2 Kinetic Flip-Front motorcycle helmet

Grex was launched as a brand by Nolan back in 1993, and provides flip-front helmets which are priced to be your first lid, or a second helmet for commuting etc. The RF2 Kinectic range have a range of features including a quick release visor system and buckle, scratch and fog-resistant visor and removable padding.

Even better, we’re offering remaining stock for just £59.99, which is less than half price! Choose from the Metal Black still available in Medium, Metal Silver in Small and Medium, or Flat Black in XXL.

If the price is right, but the sizes aren’t, then we also have the Ultra V200 for £49.99 covering a wider range of sizes, or the Spada Tucana for just a little more at £89.99 - both less than list price!

Nolan N103 and N90 helmets - up to 72% off:

The Nolan N103 Motorrad N-Com helmet in Cayman Blue

The Nolan N90 and N103 flip front motorcycle helmets normally retail at almost £300. But we’re able to offer very limited stocks of the Nolan N103 in various colours for £74.99-£94.99. For around 1/3 of the normal price, you can pick up a great lid - the only limitations are that colour choices are available in XS size only.

The same applies to the N90, which would normally cost around £200, but you can pick up for under £100 - again you’ll need to have a head suitable for an XS lid.

But again, a wider range of sizes is available with some of our other flip-front motorcycle helmets, including the Kappa KV1 for £99.99, and the V-Can V210 Blinc Bluetooth flip-front.

Schuberth C3 Pro - the ultimate flip-front?

The Schuberth C3 Pro flip front helmet

When it comes to flip-front motorcycle helmets, the Schuberth C3 Pro has been developed for sports riders and high speeds, and with enhanced aerodynamics and acoustics it’s one of the quietest helmets in the world - which is great news for anyone doing high mileage.

Not only does it comes with a range of advanced featured, including the Schuberth Anti-Roll-Off-System (A.R.O.S), a Coolmax removable and washable lining, and a tinted flip-down sun visor, but it’s also ready to be fitted with the Schuberth Rider Communication System, with a factory fitted double antenna to ensure quality audio.

And to top it off, every Schuberth C3 Pro comes with 4 extra Pinlock inserts for free, which is worth up to £120. With Dark Smoke, Light Smoke, Amber and Yellow inserts, you’re covered for all conditions. And if you can’t quite stretch to the Pro model, we’re offering the same great Pinlock offer on the standard Schuberth C3 which has almost all the same features as the Pro.

Don’t forget, we offer free shipping to mainland UK address on all orders of £10 and above, or if you prefer, you can come to our shop, where you’ll get the same products at the same amazing prices, but we can also help advise on sizing with decades of experience in providing helmets to customers, racers, journalists and more.

Scorpion Helmets riders go well at Brno

Motorcycle helmets don’t get much tougher testing than when they’re used by motorcycle racers. And the pinnacle of two-wheeled motorsport is the MotoGP championship. So it’s interesting to see which riders are wearing which particular brand, and how they’re doing. We thought we’d take a look at the results from the most recent Brno round, paying particular attention to riders wearing Scorpion helmets.

In MotoGP, Alvaro Bautista finished in fifth place, following a hard battle with Valentino Rossi. British riders Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith both crashed out of the race, but will be ready for the British GP at Silverstone this weekend.

The supporting Moto3 race also saw a fine fifth for Scorpion wearer Alexis Masbou, seventh for Jack Miller, and 13th for British rider John McPhee who spent much of the race battling in the lead group.

But it was in Moto2 that Marc VDS Racing’s Mika Kallio took an unexpected victory. Not only did that mean his Scorpion lid got a trip to the top step of the podium, but it was also good news for fans of British racer Scott Redding, as it meant his title rival Pol Espargaro could only manage fourth, leaving Redding with a healthy championship lead for the British round. In fact, Scorpion helmets had two racers finish in the top 6, with Nicholas Terol.

Scorpion Helmets on BargainBikerBrands.com

If you’re considering a Scorpion Helmet, then take a look at our selection, which comes with a free additional visor where appropriate. We’ve got the high-spec Scorpion EXO-1000 Air, including the great Splash design and patriotic Union Jack inspired Dograge.

The Scorpion EXO-1000

Or for a slightly lower price without skimping on quality, there’s also the Scorpion EXO-500 Air range.

The Scorpion EXO-500 Air

Of course, if you’re not on track every weekend, you might prefer an open-face helmet, in which case we have the Scorpion EXo-100 with sun visor and removable peak. Or something between the two, with the Scorpion EXO-900 Air Transformer, which is ACU approved as a full face helmet, but has a removable chin bar to turn into a jet open-face helmet instead.

The Scorpion EXO-900 Air Transformer helmet. Full-face and open-face in one motorcycle helmet

Whichever you pick, you’ll know that racers around the world are testing the Scorpion technology by pushing their bikes to the limit.

Shoei helmets now available on BargainBikerBrands.com

Shoei is the latest brand to be added to our site, and as always we’re working to combine the best products in motorcycling with the lowest prices, enabling you to get quality kit for less.

That means that we’ve started adding a range of Shoei helmets, with up to 36% off the recommended retail price, and with our free shipping available on all orders of £10 and above, you’ll be able to buy in confidence. Of course, you can always visit our shop if you’d rather make your purchase in person.

Shoei XR1100 Baroque TC-7 helmet (36% off!):

The Shoei XR1100 Baroque TC-7 is a top quality motorcycle helmet which would normally have cost £419.99, but you can save a massive 36%, as we are selling it for just £269.99.

That means you get the high performance Shoei shell, which is designed for optimum rigidity and shock-absorption, plus improved aerodynamics over the previous versions. Less buffeting and more stability, with the helmet spoiler and vents integrated into the shell for better air flow.

Add that to a low weight (1450g for size medium), four different out shell sizes, six different sizes of cheek pads, and multiple inlet and outlet vents, and you’ll be safe, comfortable and able to focus on your riding.

The Shoei XR1100 Baroque TC-7

Shoei J-Wing helmet (21% off!):

The Shoei J-Wing is one of highest spec and most stylish open face helmets around, giving you great peripheral vision, an aerodynamic design with integrated spoiler, and multiple vents. Plus a large recess next to your ears allows you to easily fit an intercom system as required.

And you get the same comfort as for a full-face helmet - with three different shell sizes, a low weight (1290g for medium), and detachable and washable centre and cheek pads. Not only do you still get the shell and liner tech which gives you great protection, but the visor features a safety locking mechanism and is quick and simple to swap. Even better, the Shoei J-Wing is currently 21% off, at just £210.00.

The Shoei J-Wing

Keep checking the site as we’re constantly adding new products and deals. Alternatively you can pop in to our shop, sign up for our emails (form at bottom of page) containing the latest news and special offers, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

Don’t let insects spoil your summer ride

There’s little better in life than getting out on two wheels in nice Summer weather. From scooters to the latest sports bike, it’s a great time to enjoy yourself and definitely beats sitting in a hot car stuck in traffic.

It’s also a time insects and bugs seem to enjoy, especially as the sun starts to go down in the evening. Nothing is quite as irritating as struggling to see through your visor as it collects anything flying around. Try and wipe it all off with a motorcycle glove and you’ll just end up smearing everything even more.

In fact, Carl Fogarty revealed in his autobiography that his dominant reign at Assen in World Superbikes, where he won every race but one between 1995 and 1999, was ended when a big fly splattered across his visor on the straight and he couldn’t see properly.

So whether you’re an outspoken racer, or enjoying a Sunday evening ride, invest in a Shift It Complete Helmet Care Kit, and avoid being bugged:

Also comes with free Grime Buster pad

You get Helmet Cleaner, Polishing Cloths, Anti-Fog (Handy for Autumn/Winter), and Sanitiser (Which is great if you get a little sweaty in the hot weather!).

Even better, you also get a free Shift It Grime Buster pad, which is small and easy to use when you’re out on your bike. And the whole lot is just £12.50, when the normal price is £15.31.

Win a limited edition Arai helmet

Want to be in with a chance of winning an exclusive and limited edition Arai RX7-GP helmet just by answering a few simple questions? It’s a real ‘money-can’t-buy’ prize, and you could be the lucky owner just by answering the 3 quick questions below. Answer correctly, and if you’re chosen, you’ll get this fantastic prize.

The competition runs until 11.59pm (UK time) on Monday, June 3rd, 2013.

The prize:

The prize is a limited edition Arai RX7 GP in a presentation case. It was created specifically by Arai to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the brand in Europe, and was just given to distributors at the time.

As a result it’s impossible to give a guide price, but the visor alone is worth £60! A standard Arai RX7 GP helmet costs a few hundred pounds, and that’s before you add the value of an exclusive design. You’ll receive this rare piece of motorcycle history in a presentation case to keep it safe and looking good.

How to enter to win this rare Arai?

It’s simple to enter and be in with a chance of winning this rare Arai. All you need to do is answer the three questions below, and make sure you’ve sent your entry to us before midnight on June 3, 2013.

A winner will be selected randomly from all correct entries supplied, and the winner will be notified shortly after the competition closing date:

Q1: How much are we selling the Spada Sting Maverick Full Face Helmet for?

• £99.95
• £149.95
• £199.99

Q2: What comes free with Sword chain and Blaster padlock combination?

• A Wooly Mammoth?
• A Mammoth Ground Anchor worth £24.99?
• A bag of chips?

Q3: Where is the BargainBikerBrands.com headquarters and showroom?

• Newcastle under Lyme?
• Oldcastle under Lime?
• In a castle near the Tyne?

Send your answers in an email to sales@bargainbikerbrands.com, including your full name, address and contact details to notify you if you win - and to let us know where to send your prize.

Competition Rules:

1. You must be over 18 years of age to enter this competition.
2. Employees of BargainBikeBrands Ltd and any company associated to the specific competition and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.
3. Only one entry per person is permitted, unless otherwise stated.
4. Proof of making phone call, sending post/e-mail is not proof of our receipt of your entry. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged.
5. The closing date is 11.59pm on June 3rd, 2013
6. In the case of a prize draw, the first correct entry drawn will be the winner.
7. Winners will be formally notified (by email or post) within 21 days of the closing date. Full details of the prize will be given in writing upon notification. Where we notify a winner by email, we will ask for confirmation of receipt by reply email.
8. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. The prize may not be transferred to any other person.
10. No cash alternative or alternative prize is available on entrants’ request but in the event of the advertised competition prize being unavailable we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
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15. We will keep your personal details for a reasonable time so that we can send you any prize that you have won, to verify that these rules have been complied with, and for accounting purposes
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17. The promoter of the competition is:
    Bargainbikerbrands Ltd, 2 Rosevale Business Park, Parkhouse Industrial Est West, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UB