HOW A MOTORCYCLE HELMET IS DESIGNED?

HELMET DESIGN STAGES

A: HELMET DESIGN STAGE

During this stage, the design of a helmet is created under consideration of the required functions, easy handling and an attractive helmet appearance via computer software such as Autocad. This makes sure the helmet can provide comfort and security to users. The success of the design stage depends on the commitment and expertise of the design team.

B: WIND TUNNEL

After the initial design is created via a long process and discussion, the first sample will be made for air-circulation testing. During a test ride, the rider's head – protected by the helmet – naturally travels through the air at the same speed as the motorcycle is traveling on the road, i.e. at speeds of between 20 and over 100 km/h. A large but invisible air stream is thus created around the helmet. The controlled tests conducted with the help of the wind tunnel form a part of the development process.

C: ROAD TEST RIDE

All newly developed models that have successfully passed the design and wind-tunnel stages described above are subjected to a test ride. This ensures that the required functions can be provided in practice. Depending on the price category of the helmet and its specific properties, the conditions in which it is used can differ greatly. For this reason, the test ride is not just carried out on a normal road, but additionally on a race track for some models.