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BMW aims to market the lightest full-face helmet in the world

Wed Jun 18 12:00:00 CEST 2003 Press Release
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BMW is testing a new motorcycle helmet, which is lighter than any other full-face helmet currently on sale in the UK. It is a sleek and sporty, carbon-fibre and Kevlar version of the new SportIntegral helmet and weighs less than 1000 grams.

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Barbara Brailey
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BMW is testing a new motorcycle helmet, which is lighter than any other
full-face helmet currently on sale in the UK. It is a sleek and sporty,
carbon-fibre and Kevlar version of the new SportIntegral helmet and weighs less
than 1000 grams. The helmet is being developed in conjunction with riders in
the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2003 series and if tests prove successful it will be
on sale next year.

The Carbon SportIntegral helmet has been developed specifically for sports bike
riders and is ideal for motorcycle racers. It has a high cutaway at the rear of
the helmet so that the rider is comfortable in a sports riding position. In
addition, the BMW helmet has excellent aerodynamic qualities as well as a wide
field of vision. The lightness of the helmet is also an extra advantage for
motorcycle racers as it minimises the strain on the rider's neck.

The shell of the helmet is made from an extremely light carbon-fibre material
and lies directly beneath a transparent lacquer coating. The air scoop and rear
spoiler are made from a transparent polycarbonate that channels air to the
eight ventilation openings. The carbon visor consists of a pre-formed
scratch-resistant polycarbonate screen and allows the rider to use tear-offs.

The helmet lining is removable (for washing) and is made of a DuPont Coolmax®
porous synthetic fibre, which absorbs humidity and allows it to evaporate. A
double D-ring clasp fastens the helmet - this is a racing requirement.

BMW's Carbon SportIntegral helmet is ECE 22.05 approved and BMW Motorrad GB
will also be seeking ACU approval so that motorcycle racers can wear the helmet
at all UK racing events.

In 2003 several riders in the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup series will be testing the
Carbon SportIntegral helmet and it is expected that a version will be available
to customers for at a premium price at the end of the year.

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Note to editors: the lightest full-face helmet on sale in the UK at present is
the Arashi Tsunami helmet. It weighs 1,290 grams.

For further information and high-resolution pictures please email
bmw@worldofbmw.com or call:

Kylie Maebus 08000 131 282
Conrad Parker 01344 480 704

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