Shark UK recently unveiled its 2010 helmet range at its Dorset headquarters to an audience of media and loyal Shark racers including Ryan Farquhar, Ian Lowry, James Westmoreland, Sylvain Guintoli and Scott Redding. Shark displayed a host of new colours and graphics, with one new addition to the range and a world first in helmet design - glow-in-the-dark!

Shoei release the details of their new flagship model, the Shoei X-Spirit II! This is the helmet that race fans were introduced to at Oulton Park on the heads of Leon Camier and James Ellison and is a natural progression from the current X-Spirit model.

Christmas is upon us and the colder weather means a lot of riders have packed up their bikes for the winter - so to give everyone a chance to win something fun we have been given two Arai St George Helmet money boxes from Branded Biker to give away... Who does not want a novelty helmet shaped ornament then???

I would like to be able to put out that the money box is made from mixed fibre composites, has ample ventilation and will improve your riding but in all honesty it is a pot Arai RX7-GP Saint George styled money holder and as such is quite low on technical features - that said though it looks really cool and would make an epic present for the rider who has everything!

Q - what is the depth of the money box in mm - click image below to visit the product page for a hint...

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Really simple, fill in your details with correct email address, you now have full, free access to all of Bikechatter's features and monthly competitions - have you missed out on winning until now? STOP! get registered free

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Once you have had your confirmation email you can simply use the members messaging system sent to member name ' Bunglehaze ' with the subject line : show me the money - please ensure you answer the competition question as blank messages are discarded.

Again, please remember to fill in your correct email address during registration so we can contact you if you are the lucky winner

Terms: Registered members only (free registration), only 1 entry per household in the UK, shipping address is to be UK only - overseas entries permitted providing these conditions are met. Competition closes at 00:00 on the 17th December 2010 and a winner will be chosen and notified within 7 days. We do not use your email or home address for third parties and registration is for site access and contact only. Prize value is inclusive of the offered item plus postage within the UK.

Ben Spies has been rapidly elevated into legend status in the world of motorcycle racing. The 27 year old Texan scored a hat-trick of AMA Superbike crowns (2006-2008), before moving on to the world stage and securing Yamaha’s first-ever World Superbike title at his first attempt in 2009. Spies is now competing in the highest echelons of racing as part of the factory Yamaha MotoGP squad and is destined for further glory. As with many racers, he has a real passion for cycling, and here Ben is no slouch either, regularly competing at local events back in the US.

In 2010 Arai introduced a new and innovative sponsoring scheme tailor made for the Isle of Man TT organization: a series of three Arai RX-7 GP TT helmets, with a limited production run of 500 units per helmet design for Europe, of which a substantial commission of the profit will flow directly towards the TT organization. Now the breath- taking second (2011) edition is ready for its introduction to the best-known course in the motorcycle world. The first black and gold 2010 limited Isle of Man TT Series helmets were an instant hit and collector’s item.

Those clever people over at Shoei have introduced a nice new website to display all of their product information in a simple to use format. www.shoeiassured.co.uk aims to bring a central location for product technical information, easy navigation of graphics available on each model from a number of angles and of course an easy way to locate your local Shoei Assured Dealership.

Also being introduced is their next-gen helmet model due in September 2009, the XR1100 is the natural successor to the wildly popular XR1000 helmet and adds a few nice touches to an already excellent lid. See our review of the XR1100 helmet coming to Bikechatter soon!

Competition now closed - Dirty wet weather abound, this month's competition prize from Branded Biker is  3 of their excellent helmet cleaning kits that we use here at casa Bikechatter in order to keep our lids in tip top shape, with everything you need to keep the shell and visor clean, polished and ready to go the cleaning kit is a bargain and is offered free with every helmet purchase from Branded Biker. In order to win one of these kits all you have to do is answer the question given below (linked on the image too) and follow the instructions on how to send a message.

Motorcycle accessories manufacturer Givi has announced its 2011 range of helmets, available in the UK now. The Italian company, which is renowned for the high quality of its products and in particular the luggage, has created the helmet collection based on its extensive knowledge of motorcyclists’ needs. Focused on advanced technology coupled with elegant design, Givi helmets combine quality, security, comfort and practicality and the 2011 range offers an option to suit all riders. With over 20 styles on offer, here is a round-up of the collection highlights.

Performance parts specialists, Speedycom have sent through details on their newest line to hit their shelves and it looks to bring a few natty features missing from competing products already out there. Cronus BKI-300 is a Bluetooth system for helmets, enabling you to talk with pillion passenger or other bikers, and provide communication and entertainment while riding a motorcycle. Cronus BKI-300 works and communicates with cellular phones, GPS navigators, and MP3 players equipped with Bluetooth technology.

Both the IS-16 and IS-Multi helmets from HJC feature an advance polycarbonate shell and a reasonable price point to match, the IS-16 comes with a few nifty features such as the one touch sun visor and IS-Multi has even more tricks up it's cleeve with a 7 in 1 combination available from full face, supermoto style, trials, off road through to open face and others inbetween - do we need 7 in 1 combinations from one lid? Well with HJC at least you get the option made available and from just £179.99 it is surely worth a look.